Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has appointed new selection panels to oversee the recruitment of board members for several government agencies. In a gazette notice dated January 16, 2026, Mudavadi said the move is aimed at strengthening leadership and governance in key institutions. He appointed Florence M’Mogi Olubayo as the chairperson of the Selection Panel for the recruitment of the Board of the National Commission for Science, Technology and Innovation (NACOSTI). The panel members are Daniel Oliech, George Nyakundi, Dr Stephen Ikikii, Wairimu Njage, Dr Evans A. Mukoye and Prof Benedict Mutua. Mudavadi said the panel will be dissolved after…
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Chief Justice and President of the Supreme Court Martha Koome has named four courts that will now handle cases of possession and trafficking of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances with both local and international links. In a gazette notice dated January 16, 2026, Koome said the move is part of efforts to strengthen the fight against drugs in the country. The courts designated for the task are the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) Magistrates’ Court, Kahawa Magistrates’ Court, Mombasa Magistrates’ Court and Busia Magistrates’ Court. The decision takes effect immediately. The move comes as President William Ruto intensifies the government’s…
President William Ruto has made fresh appointments to government through a gazette notice dated January 16, 2026. In the notice, the Head of State appointed Dr John Kipngetich Mosonik as the new Chancellor of Rongo University for a five-year term. “In exercise of the powers conferred by section 38 (1) (a) of the Universities Act, 2012, I, William Samoei Ruto, President of the Republic of Kenya and Commander-in-Chief of the Defence Forces, appoint John Kipngetich Mosonik to be the Chancellor of Rongo University for a period of five years with effect from January 16, 2026,” the notice reads. In the…
Kenya has received a major trade boost after the government began talks with China to secure duty-free and quota-free market access for Kenyan goods, following concerns that the country had been left out of China’s Africa trade programme. In a statement, Cabinet Secretary for Investments, Trade and Industry Lee Kinyanjui said Kenya has been working to expand its export markets to reduce trade imbalances and grow the economy. He explained that China recently announced duty-free and quota-free access for African countries, but the move mainly benefited Least Developed Countries, leaving developing nations such as Kenya at a disadvantage. “We noted…
The Board of Kenya Tea Development Agency Holdings Ltd (KTDA) has appointed Francis Miano as the Acting Group Chief Executive Officer. In a statement, KTDA Board Chair Chege Kirundi said Miano’s appointment took effect on Friday, January 16, 2026. Miano is a registered professional engineer and a corporate member of the Institution of Engineers of Kenya. He brings more than 30 years of experience to the new role and is currently in charge of the Group Technical Services Division at KTDA. The board said his long service and deep understanding of the organisation will help ensure smooth leadership during the…
The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has released the shortlist of candidates for the position of Director General. This is after the interviews were done by the board on January 13 to 15, 2026. In a document seen by Kahawa Tungu, the NTSA board confirmed that 15 candidates have been shortlisted for the top job. The candidates scored between 66.89 and 92.64 marks, with the highest score standing at 92.64. Those shortlisted include Jacob Sisey, Nashon Kondiwa, Christopher Wanjau, Ngeso Jagongo, Sala Adan Abdi, James Mithanga, Duncan Kibongo, Beatrice Olwa and Christine Ogut. Others are Andrew Kiplagat, Mugambi M’nchebere,…
Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja has issued an ultimatum to the Internal Affairs Unit (IAU) to investigate an incident in which armed police officers were caught on CCTV assaulting young men who were playing pool in Nandi Hills town, Nandi County. Kanja directed the unit to begin investigations immediately after the video circulated widely on social media. In a statement released on Friday, National Police Service spokesperson Muchiri Nyaga said the Service is deeply concerned about the footage, which shows alleged serious misconduct by officers from Nandi Hills Police Station. “A preliminary review indicates that the incident occurred on…
Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Canadian PM Mark Carney have announced lower tariffs, signalling a reset in their countries’ relationship after a key meeting in Beijing. China is expected to lower levies on Canadian canola oil from 85% to 15% by 1 March, while Ottawa has agreed to tax Chinese electric vehicles at the most-favoured-nation rate, 6.1%, Carney told reporters. The deal is a breakthrough after years of strained ties and tit-for-tat levies. Xi hailed the “turnaround” in their relationship but it is also a win for Carney, the first Canadian leader to visit China in nearly a decade. He…
The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has issued an update on investigations into a viral CCTV video that shows armed police officers assaulting young men who were playing pool in Nandi Hills Town, Nandi County. According to IPOA Chairperson Ahmed Issack Hassan, the incident occurred on Sunday night, January 10, at around 11:50 pm. The CCTV footage shows at least 10 armed police officers from Nandi Hills Police Station, some carrying guns and rungus, storming a room where several young men were playing pool. The officers are seen ordering the youths to lie flat on the ground before beating them…
Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja has ordered immediate investigations after a viral CCTV video showed armed police officers assaulting young men who were playing pool in Nandi Hills town. The Inspector General directed the Director of the Internal Affairs Unit (IAU) to begin investigations without delay, describing the incident as a serious violation of human rights, abuse of power, and assault. “We do not condone such acts in the service,” Kanja said. The incident, which occurred on Sunday night, January 10, at around 11:51 pm, was captured on CCTV footage that has since circulated widely on social media. The…
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has warned that social media is a double-edged sword for Members of Parliament, saying while it promotes transparency and public engagement, it can also undermine the work of lawmakers if misused. The Speaker was speaking during the Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth (CSPOC) currently taking place in New Delhi, India. The conference was officially opened by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and brings together parliamentary leaders to discuss ways of strengthening cooperation among Commonwealth legislatures. In his address, Wetang’ula noted that parliamentary proceedings are now under constant public scrutiny due to…
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