Speaking during a visit organised by the SaVE Communities Initiative on December 30, Dr Kithure emphasised that Kenya’s future stability and leadership are being shaped far beyond formal classrooms and traditional homes. Instead, she said, children’s homes and caregiving institutions are quietly laying the foundation for peace, progress, and responsible citizenship. “Meaningful development begins with investing in children,” Dr. Kithure said, noting that nurturing children today determines the quality of leadership and values Kenya will uphold tomorrow. The visit also served as recognition of the often-unseen labour carried out by caregivers and institutions working with vulnerable children. As the festive season encourages reflection and generosity, Dr. Kithure urged Kenyans to view care for vulnerable children as a shared responsibility.

“I recognise Sifuna as the ODM party Secretary General and Godfrey Osotsi as the deputy party leader. That is the reality in law,” Orengo said, in a pointed reminder to party members questioning authority and chain of command. He noted that the late ODM leader Raila Odinga had expressly declared Sifuna as the official spokesperson of the party, a position that carries both legal and constitutional weight. The county boss also delivered a blunt message on succession politics, warning ODM leaders against political timidity. Declare that you want to be number two and you are going to be number three,” Orengo said.

PETALING JAYA: Businesses are likely to maintain their margins going into the new year on lower prices of inputs, given that wholesale prices across the entire value chain have fallen, with government data on Monday showing a contraction in the November producer price index (PPI). The PPI, a gauge of prices at the factory gate, contracted 1.8% in November on a year-on-year (y-o-y) basis and was down 0.3% month-on-month (m-o-m). Lee Heng Guie, executive director of the Socio-Economic Research Centre, noted that this would help businesses preserve their margins as cost pressures eased. However, prices rose at a slower pace y-o-y for water supply as well as electricity and gas compared to October. “This could be partially offset by the continuation of the RON95 subsidy, a firmer ringgit, and easing global food prices.

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has hit back at retired President Uhuru Kenyatta over his remarks on the protection of political parties, accusing him of hypocrisy. “It is dishonest for the former President to lecture the country on protecting political parties when his record shows the opposite,” Mudavadi said. At the ceremony, Uhuru criticised leaders he accused of meddling in the internal affairs of other political parties and called for cooperation and unity to strengthen national cohesion. Uhuru praised the late Jirongo as a staunch defender of multiparty democracy and a political heavyweight, saying he possessed the stature and capacity to become President. “If there was a person who truly respected and upheld multiparty democracy, then it was Cyrus Jirongo,” Kenyatta said.

Ethiopians account for 70% of undocumented migrants arrested in Kenya – reportEthiopian nationals top the list of 953 illegal and undocumented immigrants who were arrested in Kenya in the year to August 2025, accounting for 70.3 percent of all aliens, a new report has revealed. The Ethiopians are followed by Somalis, Burundians and Eritreans who were arrested between September 2024 and August 2025. He said the presence of illegal aliens and undocumented immigrants in Kenya is primarily driven by the country’s relatively advanced socio-economic conditions in the region, making it attractive for illegal aliens seeking economic, educational and social opportunities. The report also attributes the rising entry of illegal and undocumented immigrants to Kenya’s porous borders. The report states that smuggled persons during the period under review included Kenyans, Somalis, Ethiopians, Eritreans, Burundians, Rwandese, Congolese, Nigerians, Tanzanians and Ugandans.

(Photo: Facebook/President William Ruto)Senior radio presenter Edward Kwach, 44, also passed away on April 28, 2025, after a short illness. He built his career across leading radio stations, including Kiss FM (Radio Africa), Nation FM (Nation Media Group), Capital FM, Homeboyz Radio, EA FM, and Spice FM (Standard Media Group). Renowned Kenyan author Professor Ngugi wa Thiong’o passed away in Atlanta, Georgia, at the age of 87. Three days later, after five days in intensive care, he suffered cardiac arrest and passed away at 11:35 pm. The nation’s political heart grieved even more deeply with the passing of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga on October 15, 2025.

The Kenya Forest Service (KFS) has refuted claims that one of its officers unlawfully assaulted a man at a Forest Station in Elgeiyo Marakwet, terming the allegation as misleading and inaccurate. According to the service KFS officers, the man in question allegedly resisted arrest after being spotted illegally felling indigenous trees inside the forest and even attempted to attack the officers using a panga. Forest Rangers are recognized in law as public officers and are empowered to conduct lawful arrests within gazetted forest areas," it added. "KFS officers are mandated to protect public forest resources on behalf of all Kenyans and are entitled to defend themselves when threatened in the course of duty," KFS said. “Rangers will be protected by the law, and those who threaten or attack them will face justice.

However, the 38-year-old managed to wolf down 26 of the festive bakes, an iced bun, a gingerbread man biscuit, and a Christmas tree biscuit. Greggs staff thought Max's challenge of eating 25 festive bakes wasn't enough, giving him a free 26th one. Max, from Brixton, South London, said: "I wanted to do Greggs' festive bakes for a long time. Greggs festive bakes are something I really like, they're pretty tasty and they're a staple for Christmas. "When you think of what's going to be good in the festive season, you think mince pies, Christmas dinner and Greggs festive bakes, for me anyway.

From using landlines over mobile phones to having a Coke Zero at dinner and only using hand luggage when you travel, Tatler has published its ultimate guide to what is and isn't chic in 2026. Tatler's ultimate chic list also suggested tennis, but definitely not padel, will become the height of sophistication once again next year. For those that love to travel, the society bible recommended using hand luggage only, and suggested that the good ol' Victoria Line in London was a particularly chic mode of transportation. Coke Zero at dinner4. Hand luggage only8.

From patrol boats and ferries to fishing trawlers and offshore support vessels, nearly every craft in Kenyan waters is conceived, constructed, and maintained abroad. Establishing a domestic boat-building industry is, therefore, a fundamental step toward reclaiming agency over the blue economy and grounding maritime growth in homegrown industrial capability. Emerging sectors like offshore energy and subsea cable maintenance will increasingly demand specialized support vessels. If pursued with seriousness and strategic focus, this venture can become a cornerstone of Kenya’s blue economy—transforming maritime aspiration into tangible industrial reality. The goal is clear: to ensure that the vessels plying Kenyan waters increasingly bear the imprint of Kenyan hands, Kenyan skill, and Kenyan vision.

Former President Uhuru Kenyatta on Monday told off critics from other political parties who have been coming at him. Speaking during the funeral of businessman and former Member of Parliament Cyrus Jirongo, Uhuru called for respect, unity, and issue-based politics. A section of senior leaders from the ODM party had accused him of ‘creating division’ within the party. “We have respect for President Uhuru Kenyatta. However, if you want to destroy the ODM Party by sending wheeler-dealers to us, then we reject your plans.

Wiper Patriotic Front party leader Kalonzo Musyoka addresses members of the press on December 30, 2025. [Wilberforce Okwiri, Standard]As the 2027 State House contest gathers momentum, Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka has revealed that the United Opposition will settle on its presidential flagbearer before April next year. Speaking during a press briefing in Nairobi on Tuesday, Kalonzo dismissed talk of the opposition leaders being disjointed. "By the first quarter of 2026, the name of our presidential candidate will be made known to Kenyans," Kalonzo said, reiterating his personal ambition to run for president. The opposition’s move to pre-announce its flagbearer timeline comes amid growing criticism from President Ruto, who has repeatedly aimed at the "fragmented opposition," arguing that it lacks a coherent agenda and viable leadership alternatives.

Former Shinyalu MP Daniel Khamasi passed away in hospital. Your name will remain in the annals of history in Abatsunga, Shinyalu, Kakamega, and Kenya,” he wrote. Former Shinyalu MP Daniel Khamasi (in the middle) during a photo moment. Kakamega governor Fernandes Barasa (in blue suit) and former Shinyalu MP Daniel Khamasi. Daniel Khamasi (in boue shirt) died age 79.

Anthony Joshua under medical observation after a fatal crash. Photo: Anthony Joshua. Where was Anthony Joshua's accident? Tinubu gave an update on Anthony Joshua's health. Source: TwitterHow is Anthony Joshua?

Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Secretary-General and Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has apologised to former President Uhuru Kenyatta over insults directed at him by some party leaders, acknowledging the role Uhuru played in supporting the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga. “On behalf of the ODM party, I want to apologise for the insults directed at you by some ODM leaders who have forgotten the work you did to help the late father become president,” he said. Sifuna insisted that the apology was extended on behalf of the “foolish” members of the party, while acknowledging that ODM also has wise leaders who continue to respect Uhuru. Sifuna further recalled that ODM leader Raila had frequently highlighted Uhuru’s loyalty, describing him as one of his few true friends. However, if you want to destroy the ODM Party by sending wheeler-dealers to us, then we reject your plans.