President William Ruto has taken an early lead in the 2027 presidential race in Western Kenya, according to a new opinion poll released on Thursday by research firm Infotrak. The survey shows President Ruto commanding 25 per cent voter support across the region, placing him ahead of a crowded field of potential contenders. Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i followed in second place with 15 per cent, while Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya ranked third at 13 per cent. Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka secured eight per cent support, as Embakasi East MP Babu Owino trailed with three per The post Ruto Tops Western Kenya as Matiang’i and Natembeya Close In – Infotrak appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has raised concerns over attempts by the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) to infiltrate its grassroots structures in Western Kenya. ODM Deputy Party Leader Godfrey Osotsi said UDA has been drawing several ODM-elected legislators and officials from Vihiga and Kakamega Counties into UDA meetings. One such gathering took place on Tuesday at a hotel in Kakamega, where top UDA officials convened a session that included ODM lawmakers. “Our members are being approached to facilitate and participate in the upcoming UDA grassroots elections under the false pretext that UDA and ODM are in a political cooperation The post “Hostile Takeover?” ODM Warns Members Against UDA Political Moves appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

Central Organisation of Trade Unions (COTU) Secretary-General Francis Atwoli has poured cold water on former President Uhuru Kenyatta’s ability to propel former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i to State House. Speaking during an interview on Citizen TV’s JKLive, Atwoli questioned Uhuru’s political clout citing his failure to deliver the presidency for Raila Odinga in the 2022 General Election. He argued that Uhuru’s behind-the-scenes approach during the 2022 campaign created uncertainty within Raila Odinga’s political machinery, ultimately weakening the Azimio bid. “Uhuru appeared to be supporting Baba, but at no point did he convene a meeting with the people who were The post “If He Didn’t Make Raila…” Atwoli Doubts Uhuru Can Deliver Presidency for Matiang’i appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

Jubilee Party Secretary-General Jeremiah Kioni launched a sharp attack on former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua over remarks he made suggesting that the Mt Kenya region would eventually rally behind a single dominant political party. Speaking on Thursday, January 8, during an interview on Spice FM, Kioni described Gachagua’s comments as both retrogressive and unconstitutional, warning that such rhetoric threatens Kenya’s hard-won multiparty democracy. “I heard someone saying that in this region, we will only have one party. That is a very retrogressive statement,” Kioni said. The Jubilee Party principal accused the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader of undermining The post ‘I Will Walk Away’: Kioni Warns Gachagua Over One-Party Claims in Mt Kenya appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

A recent Infotrak poll has revealed shifting political winds in Western Kenya, showing strong support for ODM, UDA, and DCP, while other parties struggle to make an impact. The survey sampled 602 respondents across Kakamega, Vihiga, Bungoma, Busia, and Trans Nzoia counties, offering a glimpse into voter preferences as the 2027 General Election draws closer. Thursday’s findings show the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leading the pack with 25 per cent overall support in the region, with the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) close behind at 20 per cent. The Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) trails at 7 per cent. Ford Kenya The post ODM Still on Top, but UDA Gains Ground in Western Kenya, New Poll Reveals appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

An official family statement said that 21-month-old boy Nkanu Nnamdi, who the novelist had with her husband Dr Ivara Esege, died on Wednesday after a brief illness.

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has invited buyers for about 281 tonnes of old and damaged coins in a rare large-scale currency disposal aimed at clearing unusable stock from its vaults and making room for newly minted coins. In a tender notice, the CBK called on qualified firms, primarily coin-minting companies and metal smelters, to bid for the purchase and melting of coins that no longer meet circulation standards. The exercise will see 281,667 kilogrammes of worn-out coins permanently withdrawn from the monetary system. Bids for the disposal will close on January 22, 2026, shortly after the bank issued The post CBK Puts 281 Tonnes of Old Coins Up for Sale in Rare Currency Disposal appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

Francis Atwoli heads toward a sixth term as Secretary-General of the Central Organisation of Trade Unions (Cotu). Forty-two affiliated trade unions have endorsed him to serve another five-year term. The umbrella union has scheduled its elections for August 2026. “Today, in my capacity as the Secretary General of COTU(K), I hosted 42 General Secretaries from affiliated trade unions for a preparatory lunch, during which they unanimously endorsed me to lead into the COTU elections scheduled for August this year,” Atwoli said on Tuesday. Atwoli holds the record as Cotu’s longest-serving Secretary General, having first won the office in August 2001. The post Why Kenyan Workers Want Francis Atwoli Back for a Sixth Term at COTU appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

The National Treasury has announced plans to fully automate its debt management and resource mobilization systems in a move aimed at strengthening fiscal transparency and protecting Kenya’s financial integrity. Speaking on Thursday, Principal Secretary Dr. Chris Kiptoo said the Treasury is accelerating the integration of digital platforms across all departments to eliminate bureaucratic delays and tighten oversight in public financial management (PFM). Addressing staff at the Public Debt Management Office (PDMO), led by Director-General Raphael Owino, Dr. Kiptoo singled out the Development Partners Management Information System (DPMIS) and the Electronic Document and Records Management System (EDRMS) as key pillars in The post How Treasury’s New Digital Systems Will Track Debt and Donor Funds appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

After years away from the spotlight, veteran actor Samuel Ruffy Quansah, widely recognized for his role in Tigo’s iconic “Honey Kuchi Kuchii” advertisement, has put to rest longstanding rumors about his passing. The actor, who also serves as the CEO of the Young Father Group, shared a recent photo of himself on Instagram, showcasing a […]

The post Ethan Sandler: Biography, Update, Movies, Psych, Net Worth, Age, The Princess Diaries appeared first on Kemi Filani News. Ethan Sandler is a talented American actor, producer, and writer who has built a successful career in Hollywood, often working behind the scenes while occasionally stepping in front of the camera for memorable supporting roles. Born on December 3, 1972, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Sandler showed an early interest in performing and graduated from Northwestern […] The post Ethan Sandler: Biography, Update, Movies, Psych, Net Worth, Age, The Princess Diaries appeared first on Kemi Filani News.

Giiks Game City (GGC) has officially unveiled the first-ever GGC Esports Hall of Fame, marking a major milestone in the growth of Ghana’s esports ecosystem. The initiative is designed to honor gamers not just for their in-game performance, but for their ability to build, engage, and mobilize a dedicated fanbase—placing community support at the heart […]

Lincoln Towindo The Government has moved to cut the procurement of luxury vehicles and reduce excessive foreign travel by public officials under new sweeping cost-containment measures aimed at easing pressure… The post No more joyrides! . . . Govt cuts luxury vehicle purchases, tightens foreign travel appeared first on herald.

Rutendo Nyeve Victoria Falls Reporter THE National University of Science and Technology’s (Nust) Innovation Hub is grappling with a backlog of more than 300 DNA tests, leaving hundreds of clients… The post DNA tests backlog leave hundreds in genetic limbo appeared first on herald.

Mukudzei Chingwere Senior Reporter Zimbabwe is primed to maximise all sporting benefits that come with hosting two major cricket tournaments as it rolls out the red carpet for the 2026… The post Zimbabwe capitalises on sports benefits appeared first on herald.

Trust  Freddy Herald Correspondent The Zimbabwe School Examinations Council will release the 2025 Advanced Level examination results at noon today, marking the third year in a row that national exams… The post A-Level results out today: Third year leak-free appeared first on herald.

Nyore Madzianike in Masvingo The African Peer Review Mechanism National Governing Council has been urged to harmonise its processes with the New Partnership for Africa’s Development to enhance operational coherence… The post Call to merge APRM, NEPAD in Zimbabwe appeared first on herald.

Tendai Gukutikwa Health Reporter THE National Blood Service Zimbabwe (NBSZ) has raised alarm over a severe blood shortage across the country, with Manicaland Province also affected, as the national blood… The post Lives at risk: Donate blood now! appeared first on herald.

Blessings Chidakwa Senior Reporter FIRST Lady Dr Auxillia Mnangagwa yesterday held a deeply moving engagement with the fifth intake of drug survivors at the Angel of Hope Drug and Rehabilitation… The post From broken paths to second chances: First Lady meets female drug survivors appeared first on herald.

Ray Bande Senior Reporter A DEEPENING leadership crisis is threatening to derail the academic progress of several schools in Manicaland, where institutions are operating without substantive heads as the first… The post Leadership gaps threaten academic stability appeared first on herald.

Ray Bande Senior Reporter A SHOCKING mix-up at Nyaradzo Funeral Services in Mutare has left a Chipinge family devastated after they unknowingly buried the wrong body — that of a… The post Costly body swap boob at funeral parlour appeared first on herald.

Rutendo Nyeve Victoria Falls Reporter THE resort City of Victoria Falls yesterday hosted international internet celebrity IShowSpeed, as part of his widely publicised African tour. The American YouTuber and streamer,… The post IShowSpeed falls in love with Vic Falls appeared first on herald.

The 8th American Black Film Festival (ABFF) Honors announced today that actress, director and executive producer Angela Bassettwill receive the Excellence in the Arts Award. Presented by NICE CROWD, the 2026 ABFF Honors will take place on Monday, February 16 at the SLS hotel in Beverly Hills, CA. The intimate, non-televised dinner will bring together […]

Josephine Nyamwanza Correspondent RUSAPE General Hospital has appointed a dietician for the first time in history, a major milestone aimed at improving patient nutrition management and overall healthcare outcomes. The… The post Rusape General Hospital gest first ever dietician appeared first on herald.

Lloyd Makonya Correspondent ON January 4, the global community commemorated World Braille Day, a moment set aside annually to recognise the transformative power of Braille as a tool for education,… The post World Braille Day: Advancing inclusion, knowledge through accessible books appeared first on herald.

Curtworth Masango-Zimpapers Sports Hub ZIMBABWE international Tino Kadewere stepped back into competitive football on Tuesday, a moment that felt bigger than a routine substitution and heavier than the scoreboard suggested.… The post Kadewere back from injury appeared first on herald.

ON Wednesday, there was a tragic accident which showed that Harare’s streets have become unwilling arenas for a dangerous game of cat and mouse. On one side are Harare City… The post Editorial Comment: Traffic cops should preserve lives appeared first on herald.

Tendai Gukutikwa Post Reporter WITH school bells set to ring next Tuesday, Mutare’s Central Business District (CBD) has been engulfed by a wave of shoppers—parents clutching stationery bundles, children trying… The post Back-to-school rush overwhelms Mutare CBD appeared first on herald.

Martin Kadzere The High Court has dismissed an application to place RioZim Limited under corporate rescue, with the presiding judge labelling the union leading the push a ‘busybody’ and declaring… The post High Court blasts ‘busybody’ union over RioZim rescue bid appeared first on herald.

Zvikomborero Parafini Two Harare dealers appeared in court yesterday after being implicated in a counterfeit fertilizer scam worth over US$35 000. The two Ishmael Takudzwa Mataya and Tapiwa Chipiti, were… The post Duo implicated in counterfeit fertilizer scam appeared first on herald.

Tapiwanashe Mangwiro Bankers and economists have hailed the Treasury’s clarification that the Digital Services Withholding Tax (DSWT) will not apply where Value Added Tax (VAT) is already being remitted, noting… The post Experts hail clarity on DSWT double taxation appeared first on herald.

Tendai Gukutikwa-Mutare Bureau A 38-YEAR-OLD Nyanga man who assaulted his female neighbour over a petty dispute of firewood, has been sentenced to six months in jail a Nyanga magistrate. Nelson… The post Fight over firewood ends in tears for Nyanga man appeared first on herald.

Fungai Muderere-Zimpapers Sports Hub EX-Highlanders striker Njabulo “Tshiki” Ncube has challenged Bosso’s first team players, urging them to raise their levels and honour the club’s centenary with performances that match… The post Tshiki challenges Bosso’s big names appeared first on herald.

Emirates will continue rolling out its retrofitted Boeing 777 and new A350 aircraft to key destinations across Europe, North America, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and Australia, bringing Premium Economy and its latest onboard products to more cities across its network. The airline will deploy its A350 on new daily services to Copenhagen, Phuket and Cape Town, adding an extra frequency […]

Ghana and the United States have reaffirmed their strong trade and investment partnership following high-level discussions held at the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, January 7, 2026. Ghana’s Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Hon. Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, and Ghana’s Ambassador to the United States, H.E. Victor Emmanuel […]