The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has explained why the international oil prices declined during the week ending on January 8, 2026. In its weekly report, CBK said Murban crude oil traded at USD 61 (Ksh7868.83) per barrel on January 8, from USD 62.51 (Ksh8063.62) per barrel on December 31, 2025. CBK said the decline
The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a new update regarding Green Card lottery applications, which it suspended. In a statement dated Friday, January 9, 2026, the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Consular Affairs, through its website travel.state.gov, announced that there are no new announcements regarding the DV-2027 programme, noting that the
Education CS Julius Ogamba has briefed President William Ruto ahead of the 2025 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) results release. In a statement, Ruto confirmed that Ogamba briefed him, accompanied by Basic Education Principal Secretary Julius Bitok and Principal Secretary for Technical, Vocational Education and Training Esther Muoria. “Received a brief from Education Cabinet