ODM leader Oburu blocks Jeshi ya Baba activist Rachel Tabitha after criticism. Photo: Rachel Tabitha/ Oburu Oginga. Why is Rachel Tabitha opposing Oburu? In the latest development, she claimed that Oburu blocked her on X after she publicly criticised him. ODM leader Oburu Oginga assures there will be no division in ODM.
"Our objective is to be back here in two years, and again in four years. To do this on a regular basis," said Regragui before the final.
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has defended the government’s handling of Kenya’s public debt, saying timely decisions helped the country avoid a potentially devastating sovereign default. Speaking on Saturday, Mbadi said the government benefited from unexpected market conditions that allowed it to refinance maturing obligations. The market opened and this government went to the market, got another Eurobond and refinanced the other Eurobond,” he said. He warned that a sovereign debt default would have had serious consequences for the country and its workers. “You people don’t know what a sovereign debt default means,” Mbadi said.
Delhi government’s forensic report, and an earlier Punjab Police investigation, has conclusively established that the word “guru” was never used in the video. I had already told you three days ago what would come out in their forensic report. I say this with full responsibility that what the Punjab Police forensic report stated is almost exactly what the Delhi forensic report has also said,” he added. Pointing to the limited scope of the examination, Saurabh Bharadwaj said, “The forensic report was supposed to answer only one question: what exact words were spoken by Atishi. Or since this is the government’s forensic report, the government itself should have come forward.”ALSO READ: CM Bhagwant Mann emphasises the need to strengthen Punjab–Canada trade ties
Terence Creative listed some records Kenyans can attempt. Photo: Terence Creative. Which records did Terence Creative say Kenyans can break? Some of the challenges Terence listed include exercise-based records, including push-ups, pull-ups, skipping rope, burpees and squats. Source: FacebookIn other news, a funny video recently captured a 62-year-old attempting a 90-hour tree-hugging challenge in Naari, Meru County, but seemingly cheating.
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Yet the current Grade 10 placement exercise is revealing concerning patterns for learners with disabilities. Parents, teachers, and education stakeholders report that learners with disabilities are being placed almost entirely into special schools, with little or no opportunity to access mainstream institutions. However, when they become the default placement for all learners with disabilities, the system risks isolating children, reinforcing stigma, and implying that children with disabilities are less capable. In Finland, learners with disabilities are supported within mainstream schools through targeted interventions and additional teaching support. Your Excellency, the solution is not to abolish special schools but to restore balance, choice, and individual assessment.
He warned that if no agreement is reached, the tariff would be increased to 25 percent from June 1, 2026. Trump said these tariffs would remain in place until a deal is finalised for the 'full and comprehensive purchase' of Greenland. France rejects Trump’s tariff threatsFrench President Emmanuel Macron issued a strong response to Trump’s remarks. He stressed that Greenland is part of Denmark and its future can only be decided by the people of Greenland and Denmark. Denmark and Greenland have reiterated that Greenland is not for sale, with thousands of people staging 'hands off Greenland' protests in both regions.
Christine McGuinness relationship update as she reacts to Paddy's weight lossModel Christine McGuinness reportedly wants to make a fresh start in her life after her TV star ex-husband Paddy McGuinness unveiled his hunky transformationView 4 Images Christine is "very happy" for Paddy following his transformation (Image: INSTAGRAM)Christine McGuinness has made her feeling clear on Paddy's transformation. The 37-year-old model and TV star Paddy announced their split back in 2022. Insiders say Paddy's new look came as he wanted to reinvent himself, and that Christine also wants to make a "fresh start". "For Christine, it’s spurred her on to do the same and focus on what she wants to achieve this year. She said the TV star has inspired her to want to work more and to "be independent and go for it".
Badminton - India Open 2026 - Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium, New Delhi, India - Satutrday, January 17, 2026. The World No 1 players easily won 21-11, 21-7. Badminton - India Open 2026 - Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium, New Delhi, India - Saturday, January 17, 2026. -- Photo by WILLIAM WEST / AFPAseanplus* The Melaka controversy: ‘Gay-friendly’ hotel owner apologises* Malaysia not direct trading partner with Iran, all trade through third party, says Tok Mat* Over 210 undocumented migrants arrested in KL Immigration raids* Missing actress: Husband seeks government assistance to expedite Nadia Kesuma search process* Immigration records show missing actress leaving Saudi airport, says Tok Mat* Cops seeking man who allegedly groped woman in LRT* China’s weight-loss drug war: prices slashed up to 80% as obesity crisis worsens* What’s cooking? Hong Kong restaurants thinking outside the box in bid to survive* Major blaze threatens Seoul’s shantytown* Probe into Grok AI service over inappropriate images* Trump-cut Radio Free Asia to go on air again – in Korea* Learning against the odds / A partnership of necessity* Beijing braces for snowfall, cold wave* Death toll in Iran protests over 3,000, rights group says* South Korea says US chip tariff to have limited immediate impact* Chinese dissident artist Ai Weiwei makes a long-awaited India debut* Chinese student numbers at Harvard rise despite Trump visa crackdown* Chinese solar firms eye price hikes amid silver surge, scrapping of tax rebate* Not ‘Trump-compatible’?
UK's biggest 'mukbanger' single after getting dumped and downing giant greasy mealKeen on women who post vomitous videos of themselves devouring huge meals? Why is this young woman sharing her personal situation while taking bites of a huge pizza, alongside nuggets, dips, and tin trays of greasy food? For @kqtiewhitney is a star in a field you might have never heard of – and might soon wish you hadn't. Having first shot to fame sharing shuddersome "cringe" videos, she is now a leading "mukbanger" famed for devouring mountains of grub on camera. Some are even sure the video is a fraud: "Bros talking to herself and people think its actually real.
As Kenya edges closer to the 2027 General Election, Western Kenya has once again emerged as a decisive political battleground. With more than 2.6 million registered voters across Kakamega, Bungoma, Busia, Vihiga, and Trans Nzoia counties, the region has enough numerical weight to influence a presidential contest. Yet, despite its potential, Western Kenya approaches the next election deeply fragmented, internally divided, and uncertain about converting its numbers into lasting national power. Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week Bold Reporting Takes Time, Courage and Investment. Unlimited access to all premium contentUninterrupted ad-free browsing experienceMobile-optimized reading experienceWeekly NewslettersMPesa, Airtel Money and Cards accepted
Editor's Review The president said Mt Kenya development is still on his agenda. President William Ruto has once again defended the significance of the broad-based government, noting that incorporating those previously in the opposition was for the country's benefit. He said the arrangement with ODM did not seek to alienate Mt Kenya, or indeed any part of the country. President William Ruto speaking in Nyeri. "Today we have the broad-based government, and Mt Kenya has lost nothing because of it.
The newspapers on Sunday, January 18, covered an array of topics, with the situation in former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua's DCP party dominating the pages. Sunday NationThe newspaper covered the happenings in the Rigathi Gachagua-led DCP party, where members are said to be planning exits. However, along the way, he has been losing supporters one by one, the latest being Juja MP, George Koimburi. However, some of the defectors say the problem is not just external pressure but also Gachagua's own behaviour. Koimburi, for example, claims that the DCP has become a dictatorial party that sells election tickets by auction.
By PCSPresident William Ruto has commended the Dawoodi Bohra community for their contribution to Kenya’s transformation. He made the remarks on Friday during an official visit to the Aljamea-tus-Saifiyah Nairobi campus and a meeting with the Dawoodi Bohra community in Karen, Nairobi County. He urged the community, through Aljamea-tus-Saifiyah Nairobi campus, to support Kenya’s mission to develop highly skilled human capital essential for transforming the country into a first-world economy. Prime Cabinet Secretary Mudavadi recalled the long-standing relationship between Kenya and the Dawoodi Bohra community, dating back to the 1870s, praising their contributions to the economy, unity, philanthropy, and peace. “The entire Dawoodi Bohra community of Kenya stands ready to support this national mission,” he affirmed.
