IEBC SELECTION panel sworn in; CJ Koome urges Kiome Gakii, Oloo Adams, James Misati, Nicodemus Bore, Koki Muli, Carolene Kituku, Tanui Kipkoech, Nelson Makanda and Fatuma Saman to pick men and women of integrity.

**DRC recalls its diplomats from Rwanda and orders the closure of Rwanda’s embassy in Kinshasa within 48 hours.

Kinshasa accuses Kigali of backing M23 rebels, a claim Rwanda denies, but recent UN reports have reinforced these allegations.

Over 250,000 people have been displaced by the conflict, with fears of a broader regional escalation growing.**

**Safaricom and Kenyan banks oppose CBK's plan to build a new payment system at a cost of Sh26 billion.

They say that it will cause inefficiencies and duplication and proposed improving existing platforms like Pesalink and M-Pesa instead.**

**Kenya is set to roll out Anitrack, a livestock identification system.

This will track animals and reduce theft, with identification required before selling animals in slaughterhouses**.

**The High Court has dismissed Okiya Omtatah’s case challenging NTSA’s tender for new number plates.

Justice Mugambi ruled the direct procurement lawful, citing lack of proof of bad faith.

Motorists are required to pay Sh3,000 for the plates.**

The High Court has temporarily suspended an order for Police IG Douglas Kanja and DCI boss Mohamed Amin to appear in court over abductions on Monday, January 27.

ABDUCTIONS: IG Kanja, who has failed to honour court summons thrice, says he will present himself to judge once he is ready; adds probe into missing-person cases at advanced stages.

Nairobi City ranked the 5th best city in Africa in the 2025 Travelers Choice Awards by TripAdvisor, as determined by the quality and quantity of reviews and ratings posted over a 72-month period.

JUBILEE PARTY denies Ruto-Uhuru handshake and Kenyatta role in Kagwe, Kabogo, Kinyanjui Cabinet entry; SG Kioni says those working with Kenya Kwanza doing so in individual capacities.

KCSE 2024: Knec CEO Njengere rules out allowance increment for invigilators, supervisors, and principals overseeing exams; says there is no budget to meet Kuppet demand.