TheOnlineKenyan Daily Brief

Kenya News Brief - Thursday, Jan 29, 2026


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Clinical Officers have ended their 36-day strike after signing a Return-to-Work Formula with the Council of Governors, promising normal operations in public hospitals. However, matatu operators plan a nationwide strike from Monday over alleged vehicle torching by boda boda operators.
President Ruto criticized the Judiciary over rulings impacting government projects but later vowed to uphold court orders. He also plans to seek court interpretation on the legal status of political party manifestos. Separately, two activists are challenging the 204.3 billion Kenyan Shillings sale of Safaricom shares to Vodacom, citing undervaluation. Health CS Aden Duale announced that UHC workers will receive permanent employment from July 2026. This episode features AI-powered summaries of the day's top Kenyan news stories.
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