President William Ruto has announced that the government has committed Sh1.4 billion to complete Bukhungu Stadium in Kakamega. According to the president the construction of the 25,000-seat capacity facility will be complete by end of the year. The investment, he said, is part of our wider plan for Kakamega County, "where we have already committed Sh35 billion to accelerate development and improve livelihoods." "It will the largest in Western Kenya, and a strong base for sporting excellence," he stated. He spoke when he presided over the grand finale of Governor Barasa football tournament at Bukhungu Stadium.

Ruto ascended to power on the promise of uplifting hustlers through Kenya Kwanza administration policies. In his New Year message delivered at the Eldoret State Lodge on December 31, 2025, Ruto said hustlers had moved from slums to decent houses under the affordable housing programme. He promised more benefits for hustlers in 2026 through subsidised agriculture and increased job opportunities in the housing and roads infrastructure sectors. President Ruto noted that more than five million Kenyans are addicted to drugs, mainly alcohol. Ruto reiterated that his dream of taking Kenya into the league of Asian tigers, including Singapore, will kick off in 2026.

[File, Standard]The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) has hailed President William Ruto’s New Year's Eve directive on alcohol and drug abuse. The authority on Thursday said the directive not only underscores the government’s commitment to addressing alcohol and substance abuse as a critical national issue but also reaffirms its resolve to confront alcohol and drug abuse due to its impact on public health, national security, productivity, and social cohesion. While declaring alcohol and drug abuse a national emergency, Ruto said his government will strengthen the anti-narcotics unit to combat the menace. The President added that the burden of substance abuse falls heaviest on men and young people. He added that the authority appreciates Ruto’s leadership and goodwill in the fight against alcohol and drug abuse across the country and commits its unwavering commitment to the realisation of a healthy nation.

This is the year Kenya’s transformation journey will take shape, President William Ruto has said. President Ruto spoke when he made his New Year address at State Lodge in Eldoret, Uasin Gishu County, on Wednesday evening. President Ruto said the government is setting a clear national mission to reduce the number of Kenyans living in poverty by half, lifting millions into dignity and opportunity. At the same time, President Ruto pointed out that transformation does not require miracles. Deputy President Kithure Kindiki commended President Ruto for bringing the country together and engaging his political rivals in the interest of national unity.

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A taxi driver is fighting for his life in hospital after he was stabbed during a confrontation with a passenger he had ferried to Eastleigh, Nairobi. Police said the driver had picked up a passenger from South C and driven him to Eastleigh. According to police, the passenger allegedly contacted another individual who brought a knife, which was then used to stab the driver. The driver sustained multiple stab wounds to the back and collapsed at the scene as the assailant fled. In a separate incident, police are investigating the killing of a man who was allegedly attacked by a mob in the Riruta area of Nairobi after being accused of theft.

Jackson Ole Sapit at the All Saints Cathedral on January 1, 2026. [Jonah Onyango, Standard]Church leaders across the country used New Year services to raise concerns on the state of the economy, national unity and moral leadership. High taxation, high interest rates, the cost of electricity and relentless borrowing are squeezing families and businesses alike,” Ole Sapit said. Faith must never be controlled by the state, even as crime is addressed through the law,” Ole Sapit said. “Economic justice, accountable leadership and national unity must go hand in hand, with faith communities remaining a moral compass for the nation,” Obuya said.

Sudan qualified for AFCON 2025 Round of 16. How Sudan qualified for AFCON Round of 16However, the manner in which they qualified has raised eyebrows as they failed to score any goals throughout the group stage. Appiah's side were third behind Mozambique and Benin to confirm their place in the Round of 16. Senegal will face Sudan in the AFCON 2025 Round of 16. How Tanzania qualified for AFCON Round of 16Sudan's case is almost similar to Tanzania's, who qualified for the Round of 16 without winning any game.

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Italian head coach Enzo Maresca reacts during the English Premier League football match between Chelsea and Fulham at Stamford Bridge in London on December 26, 2024. Enzo Maresca has left his role as Chelsea head coach after 18 months in charge, the Premier League club announced Thursday. "Chelsea Football Club and head coach Enzo Maresca have parted company," said a club statement. Maresca said the days leading up to the 2-0 victory over Everton were "the worst 48 hours" of his time at Chelsea. Chelsea won the Europa Conference League and the Club World Cup in 2025 and Maresca also led them back into the Champions League.

President William Ruto last months presided over a ceremony where Lawyers were conferred with ranks and dignity of Senior Counsels. [PCS]There is a storm in the legal fraternity after the Council for Legal Education (CLE) qualified a Chinese citizen to practice as a lawyer in the country. The council, in its defence, however, argues it’s not to blame following the qualification of the Chinese citizen. The issue of eligibility for admission is canvassed once a candidate petitions for admission to the Bar,” it read. However, the advocates argued that the fact that the Chinese citizen has been gazetted as compliant means she must be admitted.

Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya addresses a meeting on December 14, 2025. [Martin Ndiema, Standard]Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya has told Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, to stop lecturing Kenyans about a referendum and instead address the rising cost of living. Natembeya urged voters to elect visionary leaders who are ready to deliver real economic transformation. Why can’t we take them to the IEBC, craft one or two questions, and allow Kenyans to decide through a referendum?” Mudavadi posed. However, Trans Nzoia County Assembly Deputy Speaker Obed Mahanga urged the governor to consider serving a second term.

Lands Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome addressing Muruka residents in Kandara, Murang'a, on December 31, 2025/ ALICE WAITHERALands Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome has announced that the government plans to construct 500,000 housing units in 2026 under the Affordable Housing Project, describing it as one of the Kenya Kwanza administration’s flagship initiatives. Wahome said that about 320,000 units have either been completed or are at various stages of construction across the country. “Many people initially dismissed the affordable housing programme as a pipe dream. She highlighted that President William Ruto has consistently launched affordable housing projects across the country, a move she said demonstrates the steady progress of the initiative. Her comments followed recent suggestions by Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi that a referendum could be needed to address emerging governance and constitutional issues, including representation.

Machakos Deputy Governor Francis Mwangangi has issued a stinging New Year’s critique to the Kenya Kwanza administration, calling on President William Ruto to stop "feeding Kenyans on Singapore fairy tales" while the country's education system collapses under the weight of debt and poor planning. The Deputy Governor reminded the President that Singapore’s transformation was anchored on a rock-solid education system, something he claims the current Kenyan government is actively sabotaging. Please ensure that we have quality education which is free. That was the agenda for transforming this country to Singapore," Mwangangi stated. "It cannot be that we are talking about taking the country to the level of Singapore without free quality education in Kenya," the deputy governor continued.

Uasin Gishu - In a decisive pre-dawn raid in Langas, Eldoret, a multi-agency security team struck at the heart of a narcotics ring brazenly targeting schoolchildren and youth. Did NACADA arrest drug traffickers in Eldoret? "Our reports indicate the traffickers we are nabbing have been deliberately and ruthlessly targeting schoolchildren and the youth. The targeted operation led to the arrest of a notorious distributor, described as a central figure in the town’s underground network. NACADA CEO Omerikwa explained that the bust marked the climax of a sustained crackdown that began in remote parts of the county, targeting illicit brews.