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Kenya has secured a significant trade deal with China, allowing 98% of its exports, particularly agricultural goods, duty-free access. Domestically, the Treasury will review NADCO report recommendations, including enhanced devolution funding. Meanwhi...Kenya has secured a significant trade deal with China, allowing 98% of its exports, particularly agricultural goods, duty-free access. Domestically, the Treasury will review NADCO report recommendations, including enhanced devolution funding. Meanwhile, the Ministry of Agriculture plans feed reserves to prevent a 50 billion Kenyan Shillings loss from drought-related livestock deaths. Nairobi County has urged striking doctors to resume work, assuring progress on their demands. KeNHA announced partial closure of Uhuru Highway for maintenance in 2026. In other news, KWS addressed human-wildlife conflict in Turkana while NACADA closed 15 rehab centers for violations.••• Listen for full story (5 min)(more in audio brief)
Kenya's National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi reaffirmed the government's commitment to implementing the Ten-Point Agenda and the National Dialogue Committee (NADCO) report, which originated from a March 2023 agreement between President William Ruto and Raila Odinga.
The Nairobi City County Government (NCCG) has ordered striking doctors and clinical officers to return to duty within 12 hours, citing significant progress in addressing their grievances.
The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has announced significant traffic disruptions along the route from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) to James Gichuru as a major road expansion project begins. The works, which commenced on Thursday, January 15, aim to enhance safety and reduce congestion on the 27-kilometre stretch.
The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) has ordered the immediate closure of 15 rehabilitation facilities across Kenya following a nationwide inspection, citing severe violations and risks to patients. This action highlights significant gaps in the country’s addiction treatment system.
The Ministry of Agriculture has unveiled a new plan to establish animal feed reserves in Kenya, aiming to save Ksh50 billion lost annually due to livestock deaths during drought periods. This initiative will focus on stocking silage, hay, and other fodder to protect pastoralist livelihoods.
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta is in Lomé, Togo, participating in a high-level summit addressing the crisis in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
Saboti MP Caleb Amisi has issued a warning to the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) regarding internal conflicts, asserting that the party risks weakening itself. He urged ODM to prioritize unity and respect the legacy of its leader, Raila Odinga, as the 2027 General Election approaches, stating, “The elections are in 2027, not February 2026.”
The National Police Service (NPS) announced that nine illegal firearms were surrendered in Kenya’s Tana River County as part of a voluntary disarmament exercise. This initiative is under the government’s ongoing amnesty programme aimed at restoring peace in areas affected by insecurity due to illegal arms.
The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) announced the temporary closure of parts of Uhuru Highway and the Haile Selassie Roundabout in Nairobi City. This closure, scheduled from Friday, January 16, to Sunday, January 18, 2026, will occur in intervals between 10 pm and 5 am for road maintenance.
The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has taken action in Turkana County, killing a predatory crocodile near Lodwar town that had been terrorizing residents and livestock after rising water levels displaced it from its habitat. This intervention follows an attack on a resident in Kalokal and ongoing threats posed by increased human-wildlife conflict.
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