President William Ruto has unveiled plans to establish a specialized digital intelligence unit, aimed at curbing the misuse of the internet. According to a presidential report presented to parliament, the government is not only focusing on digital intelligence but is also crafting a legal framework for digital policing alongside rapid response protocols. The annual report on national security, covering the period from September 1, 2024, to August 2025, paints a concerning picture. Political analyst Peter Kagwanja opined, “Ruto is somebody who understands the script, but more important, someone who thinks long term. As the balance between national security and personal privacy becomes increasingly tenuous, the real impact of Ruto’s digital intelligence unit remains to be seen.

January 02, 2026 19:26 UTC

Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has vowed stern action against all individuals found culpable in the collapse of a multi-storey building in Nairobi. Ruku said that preliminary investigations point to gross negligence and blatant disregard of lawful construction orders. Addressing the media at the scene of the incident, CS Ruku revealed that according to official approval documents, the building had been cleared for a maximum of 12 floors but had already reached the 14th floor at the time of collapse. "According to approval documents which we have, this building was supposed to go for 12 floors, but it is reported it was already at 14th floor. Therefore, at the preliminary investigations, it is expected that the building has collapsed because of column overload,” Ruku said.

January 02, 2026 18:37 UTC

Mystery new planet seen hurtling through space leaving scientists baffledBoffins are looking into the planet, which seems to be hurtling through the universe with no destination in sight — just weeks after 3I/ATLAS passed through our solar systemView 4 Images Scientists have been left baffled by their newest space discovery (stock) (Image: J. Skowron / OGLE)Scientists have unearthed a rogue planet that appears to be floating through space with no star. ‌But now, scientists have been left baffled by this new discovery, as it appears to have no host star to connect itself to. Astronomers have said the universe is filled these rogue planets as they float across space with no specific route. This method is only able to be used when a rogue planet managed to pass between Earth and another star in the distance. This still makes the rogue planet incredibly huge and could easily dwarf the Earth with its size.

January 02, 2026 18:34 UTC

Stephen Letoo threw a grand New Year's party for youth in his community. Photo: Stephen Letoo. Here are some of their reactions to the celebrations:Saimo Ntome:"I was there for real for sure Stephen Letoo what you did it was just marvelous." Hon Joseph Mweni Obwoge:"This is the Leadership we're yawning for Stephen Letoo . Photo: Stephen Letoo.

January 02, 2026 18:17 UTC

Emergency rescue operations are ongoing following the collapse of a building in Nairobi, with authorities confirming that at least four suspected Kenyans are believed to be trapped under the rubble. Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku said rescue teams were working against time to reach the victims, who include security personnel and pedestrians caught up in the incident. “We also want to inform Kenyans that we have four suspected Kenyans who are trapped in this rubble at this moment and all the emergency teams are putting efforts to rescue the four who are trapped in the building,” Ruku said while addressing the media at the scene. “We have two watchmen and the relatives are with us here, and also we have two pedestrians who were in a taxi,” Ruku said. Rescue teams, including police, firefighters and medical personnel, continue to comb through the debris as anxious relatives await updates on the fate of their loved ones.

January 02, 2026 18:05 UTC





Nairobi City County has revealed that the 14-storey building that collapsed in South C on Friday had been flagged repeatedly by county enforcement teams months before the tragedy, raising serious concerns about regulatory compliance and oversight within the construction sector. According to a situation report issued by City Hall, the building located at Plot No. Specialised monitoring equipment, including theodolite and laser instruments, has been deployed to continuously assess any movement, cracking, tilting, or ground subsidence as rescue operations continue. In a statement on Friday, the National Construction Authority (NCA) Executive Director Maurice Akech said the collapsed building was non-compliant. "At the time of issuing the statement, search and rescue operations and site securing activities were ongoing in coordination with relevant emergency and security agencies."

January 02, 2026 18:05 UTC

The President’s instructions, Ruku said, focus on rescuing those trapped and ensuring a thorough investigation into the causes of the collapse. According to Ruku, rescue teams are working round the clock to locate the trapped individuals. Relatives of the watchmen are at the site, anxiously following every move of the rescue teams as they comb through unstable debris. He called for calm among the public and urged people to allow the rescue teams to operate without interference. Multi-agency teams, including emergency responders, medical personnel, and security officers, are on site navigating the debris to reach those trapped.

January 02, 2026 17:19 UTC

Gabriel Jesus could be in trouble for this celebration against Aston Villa. Photo credit: Gabriel Jesus. After scoring, Jesus took off his shirt and displayed a 'I belong to Jesus' message, which could now land him in trouble. Gabriel Jesus celebrates with his Arsenal teammates after scoring against Aston Villa. Only Arsenal, Manchester City, Aston Villa and Liverpool are said to be in the running for the title at this point.

January 02, 2026 14:12 UTC

Victoria (John Gotti’s Wife) Wiki, Age, Husband, FamilyVictoria digiorgio is the wife of john gotti, the late notorious mob boss. For the first time, john gotti met his future wife, victoria digiorgio, at a bar in 1958. Victoria (John Gotti’s Wife) Wiki, Age, Husband, FamilyVictoria digiorgio gotti’s life as a mob wife. Who is victoria digiorgio, john gotti’s wife? Victoria The untold story of John Gotti's wife Tuko.co.keVictoria digiorgio gotti, born on october 17, 1931, is the wife of the legendary crime boss john gotti.

January 02, 2026 14:09 UTC

Rescue operations at the collapsed 16-storey building in South C, Nairobi, were temporarily suspended after an adjacent 14-storey building showed signs of instability. Rescue operations at the collapsed 16-storey building in South C. Photo: Nation. He explained that the adjacent building had been weakened, with its pillars affected by the initial collapse, making it unsafe for both residents and emergency personnel. Will adjacent South C buildings be evacuated? Sifuna explained that the adjacent building's pillars had been compromised.

January 02, 2026 13:36 UTC

Nakuru County Police Commander Emmanuel Opuru said that Corporal Collins Kochei of Tangi Tano Police Post in Naivasha also turned the gun on himself, losing his life shortly afterwards. “The shooting incident took place at a bar known as Lucy’s Pub in the Tangi Tano area at around 7:30 pm on January 1, 2026. He then turned the rifle on himself and shot himself through the chin, and the bullet exited on the forehead,” a police report read in part. The residents accused officers attached to a local police post of laxity in providing security, saying that patrols are not conducted regularly. They have become too comfortable with the locals for them to act on criminals,” said Peter Waweru.

January 02, 2026 13:08 UTC

Mr Seed was involved in a road accident on the first night of 2026. Photo: Mr Seed. Brian Siwot:"God will heal so that he continue with a big testimony, quick recovery Mr seed." Brian Siwot:"God will heal so that he continue with a big testimony, quick recovery Mr seed." Mr Seed was involved in a road accident on the first night of the new year.

January 02, 2026 12:00 UTC

US President Donald Trump has warned Iran's authorities against killing peaceful protesters, saying Washington "will come to their rescue". In a brief post on social media, he wrote: "We are locked and loaded and ready to go." At least six people are reported to have been killed in Iran on Thursday after almost a week of mass protests sparked by worsening economic conditions. In Friday's post on Truth Social, Trump wrote: "If Iran shots [sic] and violently kills peaceful protesters, which is their custom, the United States of America will come to their rescue." Footage posted on social media showed cars set on fire during running battles between protesters and security forces.

January 02, 2026 11:52 UTC

Who owns world’s largest insurance company? According to Fortune Global 500, Berkshire Hathaway, the insurance giant owned by American billionaire Warren Buffet, is the world’s largest insurance company, boasting annual revenue of over USD 371 million. Established under the Life Insurance of India Act in 1956, LIC boasts a customer base of over 250 million, making it the largest insurance company in India. Which are the world’s 10 largest insurance companies? Here are the world’s largest insurance companies ranked by annual revenue as of 2024 data:1.​Berkshire Hathaway ($371,43 million) – United States2.​China Life Insurance ($160,277 million) – China3.​Ping An Insurance ($ 158,627 million) – China4.​Allianz​($123,148 million) – Germany5.​State Farm Insurance​($122,951 million)—US6.​LIC ($104,971 million)—India7.​AXA ($98,686 million)—France8.​People’s Insurance Company of China ($86,478 million) –China9.​Progressive Insurance ($75,372 million)—US10.​Japan Post Holdings ($75,230 million) – Japan

January 02, 2026 11:50 UTC

Responding to questions about why Raila Odinga failed to secure the presidency despite perceived advantages, Kibicho rejected suggestions that state machinery influenced the outcome, emphasising that elections are ultimately decided by voters. Kibicho described both Uhuru Kenyatta and Raila Odinga as leaders who respected the Constitution and democratic processes, even under intense political pressure. According to Kibicho, the results reflected the actual votes cast by Kenyans, with William Ruto emerging ahead of Raila Odinga. Raila Odinga subsequently petitioned the Supreme Court, alleging electoral irregularities. Kibicho emphasised that public servants must uphold the rule of law and the Constitution rather than engineer outcomes for any candidate.

January 02, 2026 11:49 UTC