On Thursday, January 1, newspapers reflected on the key events of 2025 as Kenyans welcome 2026, capturing the public’s hopes, lessons learned, and new expectations that shaped the national mood at the start of the new year. Top stories in Kenyan newspapers on Thursday, January 1. Photos/screenshots: Daily Nation, The Standard, People Daily and Taifa…
President Xi Jinping said China fulfilled the 14th Five-Year Plan, with the national income estimated at 140 trillion yuan He noted innovation achievements, including the development of artificial intelligence (AI), microchips, space exploration and large-scale energy projects. The government took steps to improve the lives of citizens, including protecting the rights of online workers, helping…
Uganda became one of the first teams from the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco after finishing last in their group The East Africans failed to win a game, losing to Nigeria 3-1 in the final group game on Tuesday evening Uganda Cranes will get a huge amount of money from CAF when they…
East Africans took part in a funny joke online after Tanzania qualified for the next stage of the Africa Cup of Nations Taifa Stars reached the Round of 16 for the first time in history, while their neighbours, Uganda and Kenya, looked on Uganda was eliminated after failing to win a single game, while Kenya…
Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka announced that the united opposition will announce its presidential candidate by the first quarter of 2026 In his end of the year speech, Kalonzo said the opposition coalition has agreed to give Kenyans clarification on leadership plans early The former vice president used the speech to strongly criticize Kenya’s Kwanza administration,…
On Wednesday, December 31, national newspapers covered the funeral of former Lugari Member of Parliament Cyrus Jirongo in Lumakanda, where grief mixed with politics, as leaders used the sad ceremony to make strong statements, revive claims, and signal a change in the coalition. Top stories in Kenyan newspapers on Wednesday, December 31. Photos/screenshots: Daily Nation,…
Kisumu women’s representative, Ruth Odinga, had vowed to reveal Raila Odinga’s final instructions to Kenyans, stressing her concern for the victims of the post-election violence Ruth warned about alleged attempts by some people to sell the Orange Democratic Movement amid post-Raila changes He emphasized that the power of the party was not debatable and must…
The cause of the horrific accident that killed two people in Anthony Joshua’s car in Lagos, Nigeria, has been revealed The former heavyweight champion, who was also in the car, escaped with minor injuries and is in good condition Nigeria’s President, Bola Tinubu, has led the world to send condolences to Joshua as he mourns…
Former Shinyalu Member of Parliament Daniel Khamasi died at the age of 79 after battling diabetes and high blood pressure Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa mourned Khamasi, stressing his dedication and contributions to the development of Shinyalu Khamasi was first elected in 1997 on the Ford Kenya ticket and re-elected in 2002 under the NARC movement….
Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale made a moving traditional statement at the funeral of Cyrus Jirongo in Lumakanda Dressed in traditional clothing and surrounded by Isukuti drummers, he carried a spear and torch, attracting mourners to the event with traditional chants. The event ended with the gift of a bull to the Jirongo family, symbolizing mourning…
British and Nigerian boxer Anthony Joshua was involved in a fatal road accident that killed two of his friends Nigerian President Bola Tinubu shared an update on Joshua’s health in a long tweet, revealing that he had spoken to his mother Social media users wrote touching messages wishing the athlete a speedy recovery after learning…
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has sent agents and resources to Minnesota to break up a massive fraud network The investigation focused on programs that abused federal child nutrition and housing programs and has resulted in 78 indictments and 57 convictions, exposing attempted bribery of judges and sophisticated money laundering FBI Director Kash Patel…
On Tuesday, December 30, national newspapers reported on conflicts within the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) ahead of the 2027 General Election. Kenya Newspapers Review: DCI Completes Investigation Into Jirongo’s Death, Denies CrimeSource: UGC The newspapers also reported on the findings of the Directorate of Criminal Investigation on the death of former Luigari MP Cyrus Jirongo….
Newspapers on Monday, December 29, reported on various topics, with the politics of 2027 gaining momentum as the next General Election approaches. Kenyan Newspapers, December 29: A 26-year-old doctor surrenders to the police after the murder of his girlfriendSource: UGC Elsewhere, a newspaper reported on the murder of a 42-year-old woman in the County Nakuru….
Newspapers on Saturday, December 27, highlighted various topics, including the storm within the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) that has involved former president Uhuru Kenyatta and his successor William Ruto. Elsewhere, newspapers reported on a tender to repair State House Road, which will cost the common man a lot. Magazetini, December 27: Inside the tender to…