US Deputy Secretary Of State Christopher Landau shakes hands with officers during a ceremony to honor Haiti Mission Officers at National Police College Embakasi A Campus in Nairobi. [Wilberforce Okwiri,Standard]United States Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau has commended Kenya for its role in restoring peace in Haiti, saying the East African nation answered the international community's call when others would not. Only one country stepped up to the plate, and that's Kenya," Landau said. Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen recognized the efforts of both the Kenyan and US governments in the Haiti mission, saying the team showed character and values. Landau is on an official visit to Kenya as part of his travel to Egypt, Ethiopia, Kenya and Djibouti from Jan. 24 to Feb. 1.

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen on Wednesday shared a light moment with residents of Kirinyaga after a dog briefly interrupted his speech during a public event. Murkomen was addressing the gathering when the dog passed near the podium, forcing him to pause momentarily as the crowd reacted. The Cabinet Secretary downplayed the interruption, telling the audience that the animal had done nothing wrong. The brief interruption added a humorous touch, prompting applause and laughter from the crowd as the Cabinet Secretary continued with his address. Others are County Commissioner Hussein Allasow, County AP Commander Gladys Kosgei, and County Police Commander Abdullahi Jire, among other government officials.

National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has dismissed what he termed as “sensationalised and malicious” reports suggesting he was interrogated as a suspect in investigations into death of former Lugari MP Cyrus Jirongo. Wetang’ula spoke during an interview with TV47. Wetang’ula questioned why he was singled out, terming the reporting as malicious and calculated to paint him as a suspect in the public eye. Beyond the controversy, the Speaker spoke emotionally about his close relationship with Jirongo, describing him as a longtime friend whose loss continues to weigh heavily on him. Addressing claims by Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale who alleged seeing Jirongo frequently visiting the Speaker’s office, Wetang’ula dismissed the assertions as strange and intrusive.

McDonald's announces Friends-themed adult Happy Meal that will hit UK next weekMcDonald’s is launching a limited-edition Friends meal next week, featuring themed packaging, collectibles and a new marinara dip inspired by the show. View 4 Images Each meal comes with a collectible (Image: MCDONALDS)McDonald's is rolling out a Friends-themed adult meal deal with a special collectors items – causing fans of the show to declare: "We'll beef there." The fast food chain is teaming up with Warner Bros to roll out the new menu nationwide next week. Monica's character is wearing her chef whites while Rachel's is holding a cup of coffee. It was first launched in Spain in October 2024 to celebrate the show's 30th anniversary served in a Friends-themed box.

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The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), humanity’s most powerful eye in the sky, has turned its golden mirrors toward the Helix Nebula, capturing the terrifying beauty of a dying star in high-resolution infrared glory. The image shows the star's final breaths: blistering winds of hot gas slamming into cooler, slower-moving shells of dust ejected millennia ago. The White Dwarf: At the center sits the perpetrator: a white dwarf star. At the center sits the perpetrator: a white dwarf star. The carbon, nitrogen, and oxygen being pumped out by the Helix Nebula will eventually coalesce to form new stars, new planets, and perhaps, one day, new life.

A petition has been filed before the National Assembly seeking the removal of Judicial Service Commission (JSC) member Isaac Rutto. Rutto was appointed to the JSC under Article 171(2)(h) of the constitution, which provides for a member nominated by the Public Service Commission. The petitioner argues that his continued stay in office has eroded public confidence in the JSC and other independent institutions, whose legitimacy, the petition states, depends on strict political neutrality. Central to the petition is an allegation that Rutto attended a United Democratic Alliance (UDA) National Governing Council meeting on January 26 at State House, Nairobi. The petition claims Rutto attended the meeting “donning full party colours of the UDA despite being a member of the JSC”.

A dramatic and emotional moment unfolded at Gusii Stadium in Kisii on Wednesday when a young woman fell to her knees and pleaded with President William Ruto for help to expand her business. Wanya explained that she had been planning to start a laundry business alongside selling clothes, noting that such a service was lacking in her locality and presented a clear business opportunity. Overcome with emotion, the woman dropped to her knees, pleading, “Nipange tafadhali, naomba,” as tears streamed down her face. Ruto was in Kisii to oversee the release of NYOTA business start-up capital targeting youth entrepreneurs across the three counties. In the second phase, beneficiaries will receive an additional Sh25,000, bringing the total start-up capital per entrepreneur to Sh50,000.

Haley Baylee — is asking a judge to throw out a lawsuit filed by her ex-husband, former NFL lineman Matt Kalil, arguing that her now-viral comments about his penis are protected speech, not a privacy violation. In a motion to dismiss filed this week, and obtained by Page Six, Haley frames Matt’s lawsuit as an attempt to punish her for speaking publicly about her own experience. According to the motion, Haley’s remarks were not an attack on Matt, but a candid explanation of why a “highly publicized celebrity marriage with an NFL football star” fell apart. Haley’s filing describes her November 2025 appearance on Marlon Garcia’s Mar-Athon livestream as a wide-ranging conversation about love, marriage, and growth. The lawsuit itself arises from Haley’s livestream comments, which spread rapidly online.

Ghana grants IShowSpeed passport after Africa tour. Why did Ghana grant IShowSpeed nationality? Ghana's efforts to connect to African diasporaIn recent years, Ghana has intensified efforts to reconnect with the African diaspora, offering citizenship to hundreds of people of African descent. Ghana’s gesture to IShowSpeed aligns with its broader cultural diplomacy strategy aimed at strengthening global ties and promoting African identity. Speed was in Liberia during the final leg of his African tour, where he drew massive crowds in the capital, Monrovia.

HassConsult Co-Chief Executive Sakina Hassanali. [File, Standard]Buying a piece of land in Juja or Ruiru in Kiambu County could be the most profitable real estate venture for an investor, going by the double-digit price appreciation as recorded in the latest HassConsult index. Compared to other areas, the Hass Property Index for both land and houses show these satellite areas gave a double-digit return of between 10 and 14 per cent.

The StarOpposition leaders have intensified pressure on the electoral commission, demanding transparent reforms in election technology amid growing mistrust in the agency. A major point of contention was what they described as the “discredited Smartmatic” company supplying election technology. We don't want to see a similar election in Kenya," DAP-K leader Eugene Wamalwa stated at a joint press briefing. The meeting came amid persistent calls for an overhaul of election technology and the removal of Hussein before his term ends. Projections suggest the tally of registered parties could reach about 352 by 2027, with 20 million Kenyans already affiliated with fully registered parties4.

Nicki Minaj says she’s probably Trump’s ‘number one fan’Rapper and singer-songwriter Nikki Minaj on Wednesday (January 28) praised US President Donald Trump, saying she was ‘probably his number one fan’ and the hate against the president ‘motivates’ her to support him more. “I will say that I am probably the president’s number one fan. And that’s not going to change, ” Minaj said after Trump asked her to come up and say a few words at an event in Washington. ”Minaj was attending the Treasury Department’s Trump Accounts Summit. Trump said Minaj was contributing to Trump Accounts, which is a type of individual retirement account.

The recent disruption of a religious service in Othaya, Nyeri County, highlights the consequences of uncoordinated public communication. At the same time, political statements entered the public space that leaned toward interpretation and attribution. That means limiting public statements to what is known, what is being done, and who is responsible for doing it. Symbolic meaningWhen political statements move too quickly into interpretation, even tentatively, they can complicate those very processes. Disruptions in these contexts are emotionally charged, and public communication following them must be especially careful.

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