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Miguna Declares 2027 Presidential Bid

Alfonce Mutuku January 8, 2026

Senior lawyer Miguna Miguna has officially announced that he will contest the presidency in 2027. Meanwhile, the former Nairobi gubernatorial aspirant made the declaration during a live TV47 interview on Wednesday night. “I am going to vie for the presidency of the Republic of Kenya in 2027,

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KWS Safely Recaptures Two Lionesses in Rongai

Patricia Waigwa January 8, 2026

Lionesses Wander into Human SettlementThe Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) confirmed that two lionesses strayed from Nairobi National Park into Sholinke Market, Rongai, on January 7. Moreover, the animals wandered into human settlement areas, sparking concern among residents. Consequently, KWS rangers, veterinary teams, and Rongai community members launched a coordinated

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17-Year-Old Girl Found Murdered After Disappearance in Mbita

Patricia Waigwa January 8, 2026

Disappearance and Family’s Search A 17-year-old girl vanished in Mbita Sub-County on Tuesday morning after leaving home with maize to grind at Kirindo posho mill. Moreover, her absence raised alarm when she failed to return home for lunch, prompting her family to begin a desperate search. Consequently, relatives traced her probable route and discovered spilled […]

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Arsenal Faces Backlash Over Sponsors and Controversial Decisions

Alfonce Mutuku January 8, 2026

Arsenal Football Club markets itself as a team built on class, tradition, and values. But fans say the club’s recent moves tell a different story. Controversial Sponsors Spark Debate The club ended its sponsorship with Visit Rwanda after scrutiny over Rwanda’s role in the Democratic Republic of Congo. However, fans’ praise faded quickly. Arsenal soon […]

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Murang’a Pastor Collapses Minutes to 80-Hour Tree-Hugging Feat

Alfonce Mutuku January 8, 2026

Murang’a-based Pastor Jimmy Irungu collapsed on Thursday morning just 20 minutes short of his 80-hour target after hugging a tree for 79 hours and 40 minutes to raise cancer awareness. The 30-year-old fainted from exhaustion with slightly over an hour remaining. Consequently, medics rushed him to Murang’a County Level Five Hospital. He had started the […]

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NTSA Orders Mandatory Retests for Drivers After Viral Tahmeed Bus Video

Patricia Waigwa January 8, 2026

NTSA Issues DirectiveThe National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) ordered mandatory retests for drivers breaking traffic rules. Moreover, the directive followed a viral video of a Tahmeed bus overtaking dangerously on the Nairobi-Mombasa highway. NTSA confirmed it traced the driver through his SACCO. Additionally, the authority directed him to retake the driving test

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Meru Guide Missing on Mount Kenya, Family in Agony

Patricia Waigwa January 8, 2026

Disappearance of Samwel MachariaA family in Katheri Village, Meru County, remains distressed. Moreover, veteran mountain guide Samwel Macharia vanished nearly two weeks ago on Mount Kenya. Expedition via Sirimon RouteMacharia, aged 35, disappeared while guiding two Japanese tourists. Additionally, he was working as a porter alongside his brother during the climb. Mystery

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Trump Cuts US Support to UN Agencies Linked to Kenya

Alfonce Mutuku January 8, 2026

Kenya has suffered a major setback after US President Donald Trump signed an executive order suspending America’s support for 66 international organisations. Several of the affected agencies have direct links to Kenya. Trump signed the order on Wednesday, January 7, after his administration reviewed US participation and funding of the bodies. UN-Habitat and Nairobi

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Pastor Jimmy Irungu Collapses After 79-Hour Tree-Hugging Challenge

Patricia Waigwa January 8, 2026

Collapse Before TargetMurang’a-based Pastor Jimmy Irungu collapsed on Thursday morning. Moreover, he fainted after hugging a tree for 79 hours and 40 minutes in a cancer awareness campaign. Hospitalization and RecoveryThe 30-year-old was rushed to Murang’a County Level Five Hospital. Additionally, doctors confirmed he was stable, attributing the collapse to fatigue caused

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High Court Sets Hearing Date in Rashid Echesa Defamation Case

Patricia Waigwa January 7, 2026

Court Hearing ScheduledThe High Court set January 22, 2026, for hearing Rashid Echesa’s defamation case. Moreover, the case involves Seth Panyako and Oga Obinna TV. Petition FiledEchesa filed the petition on January 7, accusing the duo of making false statements. Additionally, the remarks allegedly linked him to Malava by-election violence. Allegations Against