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“Seeing Is No Longer Believing”: Passaris Sounds Alarm Over AI-Altered Image

Nairobi Woman Representative Esther Passaris says an image circulating on social media showing her in a close pose with Mumias East MP Peter Salasya has been digitally altered using artificial…

https://news.switchtv.ke/2026/01/seeing-is-no-longer-believing-passaris-sounds-alarm-over-ai-altered-image/
Moody’s Rating Upgrade Gives Ruto Government a Confidence Boost: What It Is and What It Means

Moody’s Investors Service has upgraded Kenya’s sovereign credit rating, offering President William Ruto’s administration a vote of confidence from global financial markets.

In a rating action announced on January 27,…

https://news.switchtv.ke/2026/01/moodys-rating-upgrade-gives-ruto-government-a-confidence-boost-what-it-is-and-what-it-means/
Aden Duale Claims Raila Odinga’s Absence Leaves Ruto Unchallenged Ahead of 2027 Polls

Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has made a bold political assertion, arguing that the absence of the late Raila Odinga from active electoral politics has left President William Ruto without…

https://news.switchtv.ke/2026/01/aden-duale-claims-raila-odingas-absence-leaves-ruto-unchallenged-ahead-of-2027-polls/
CAF Suspends Senegal Coach Pape Thiaw, Slaps Heavy Fines After AFCON 2025 Final Chaos vs Morocco

The Confederation of African Football (CAF)has issued sweeping disciplinary sanctions following chaotic scenes that marred the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025 final between Senegaland hosts Morocco.

In a…

https://news.switchtv.ke/2026/01/caf-suspends-senegal-coach-pape-thiaw-slaps-heavy-fines-after-afcon-2025-final-chaos-vs-morocco/
Ruto, US Deputy Secretary Christopher Landau Reaffirm Kenya–US Ties

President William Ruto on Wednesday met United States Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau at State House, Nairobi, during the American official’s two-day visit to Kenya, reaffirming the strength of…

https://news.switchtv.ke/2026/01/ruto-us-deputy-secretary-christopher-landau-reaffirm-kenya-us-ties/
Oketch Salah Denies Planned Oga Obinna Interview, Says He Has No Bad Blood With Winnie Odinga

Oketch Salah has issued a fresh clarification, firmly denying claims that he was planning an interview with media personality Oga Obinna, while also emphasizing that there is no bad blood…

https://news.switchtv.ke/2026/01/oketch-salah-denies-planned-oga-obinna-interview-says-he-has-no-bad-blood-with-winnie-odinga/
AI Promises Rise in Kenya, but Many Firms Lack Skills to Deliver

By the end of this year, nearly seven in ten companies in Kenya hope to be fully using artificial intelligence.

For now, most are still far from that goal.

A…

https://news.switchtv.ke/2026/01/ai-promises-rise-in-kenya-but-many-firms-lack-skills-to-deliver/
Today in the Newspapers: Budget Excesses, Mystery Deaths and Political Realignments Dominate Headlines

Kenya’s front pages today paint a troubling picture of public spending excesses, deepening social crises, and high-stakes political manoeuvring, as the country grapples with accountability questions and early succession politics.…

https://news.switchtv.ke/2026/01/today-in-the-newspapers-budget-excesses-mystery-deaths-and-political-realignments-dominate-headlines/
KDF confirms the death of three recruits during a routine training exercise

The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) has announced the tragic death of three recruits who succumbed to medical complications during a scheduled training exercise at the Defence Forces Recruits Training School…

https://news.switchtv.ke/2026/01/kdf-confirms-the-death-of-three-recruits-during-a-routine-training-exercise/
Gachagua Calls Out Mandera Leaders Over Drought Funds as Residents Face Severe Hardship

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has sharply criticised Mandera County leaders over what he termed a grave failure of leadership and accountability, following a tense Senate hearing into the use…

https://news.switchtv.ke/2026/01/gachagua-calls-out-mandera-leaders-over-drought-funds-as-residents-face-severe-hardship/
Muhoozi Kainerugaba Apologises to U.S. After Controversial Tweets as Senator Jim Risch Warns of Possible Sanctions

Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces and presidential son, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has issued a public apology to the United States following controversial social media posts that sparked diplomatic concern and…

https://news.switchtv.ke/2026/02/muhoozi-kainerugaba-apologises-to-u-s-after-controversial-tweets-as-senator-jim-risch-warns-of-possible-sanctions/
Busia Man Stuns Kenya After Generating Electricity From a Pit Latrine Using Homemade Transformer

A self-taught innovator from Bukalama village in Busia County has captured national attention after unveiling an unconventional electricity generation system powered by a pit latrine.

Edwin, who has no formal…

https://news.switchtv.ke/2026/02/busia-man-stuns-kenya-after-generating-electricity-from-a-pit-latrine-using-homemade-transformer/
Kenya Mentioned in Alleged Epstein Files as 2009 Travel Email Resurfaces

Kenya has appeared in renewed global focus following the resurfacing of an alleged 2009 email linked to files associated with the late financier Jeffrey Epstein, in which luxury travel plans…

https://news.switchtv.ke/2026/02/kenya-mentioned-in-alleged-epstein-files-as-2009-travel-email-resurfaces/
A Young Voice Falls Silent: Nigeria Mourns Singer Killed by Snake Bite

Ifunanya Nwangene, a 26-year-old singer with a growing following, died on Saturday after being bitten by a snake in her apartment in Abuja. Her death has drawn an outpouring of…

https://news.switchtv.ke/2026/02/a-young-voice-falls-silent-nigeria-mourns-singer-killed-by-snake-bite/
Eddie Butita Reveals IShowSpeed Turned Down Payment from Kenya During African Tour

Kenyan comedian and creative director Eddie Butita has claimed that global YouTube sensation IShowSpeed turned down any form of payment from the Kenyan government during his recent African tour, opting…

https://news.switchtv.ke/2026/02/eddie-butita-reveals-ishowspeed-turned-down-payment-from-kenya-during-african-tour/
Bobi Wine Says Military Has Taken Over His Home in Magere

In a statement released on Tuesday, Mr Bobi Wine, whose real name is Robert Kyagulanyi, said the military forced its way into his residence in Magere, Wakiso District, overnight. He…

https://news.switchtv.ke/2026/02/bobi-wine-says-military-has-taken-over-his-home-in-magere/
Olympic Sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson Arrested in Florida for Alleged Speeding

Olympic gold medal sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson has been arrested in Florida after being accused of driving at more than 100 miles per hour on a public roadway, an incident that…

https://news.switchtv.ke/2026/02/olympic-sprinter-shacarri-richardson-arrested-in-florida-for-alleged-speeding/
Merson Blasts Chelsea’s Timid Semi-Final Exit

Premier League legend Paul Merson did not hold back after Chelsea’s limp 1-0 defeat to Arsenal in the Carabao Cup semi-final second leg, a result that saw the Gunners book…

https://news.switchtv.ke/2026/02/merson-blasts-chelseas-timid-semi-final-exit/
Sifuna Dismisses ODM Support for Ruto in 2027

Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Secretary GeneralEdwin Sifuna has firmly stated that the party has not made any decision to support President William Ruto’s re-election in the 2027 General Election.

Speaking…

https://news.switchtv.ke/2026/02/sifuna-dismisses-odm-support-for-ruto-in-2027/
IEBC Turns to Insider as Moses Sunkuli Steps in as Acting CEO

Kenya’s electoral commission has named a familiar face to steady the ship, appointing Moses Ledama Sunkuli as its acting chief executive at a moment when trust in the system is…

https://news.switchtv.ke/2026/02/iebc-turns-to-insider-as-moses-sunkuli-steps-in-as-acting-ceo/
Who is Moses Sunkuli? The quiet IEBC Insider Shaped by Kenya’s Most Tense Election Night

For years, Moses Ledama Sunkuli worked largely out of the public eye. Then came the night Kenya’s 2022 presidential election was decided and his name entered the national conversation.

Mr…

https://news.switchtv.ke/2026/02/who-is-moses-sunkuli-the-quiet-iebc-insider-shaped-by-kenyas-most-tense-election-night/