Ruto described attempts to politicise school placement as desperate and harmful, urging leaders to keep children out of political battles. Those children are Kenyans, wherever they come from, whatever community they belong to, they are our children — the children of Kenya,” he said. Alumni associations from Mang’u High School and Alliance High School also joined in the condemnation, stressing that the institutions do not belong to any single community, region or political constituency. We have Kaplong High School; the students there are not only from the Kipsigis community,” Koech said. “So, Alliance High School is a national school that belongs to all Kenyans,” he added.

The lobby dubbed Broad-Based Western for Ruto Two-Terms aims to mobilise support across the vote-rich region. Bungoma Governor and Ford Kenya deputy leader Kenneth Lusaka serves as regional coordinator, with Kakamega Deputy Governor Ayub Savula as his deputy. Savula said the movement would expand to reach all villages in Western Kenya, ensuring wide mobilisation. UDA national vice chairman Kelvin Lunani said Western must remain aligned with government initiatives to secure its share of national resources. Emaase underscored the need for unity in Western Kenya to secure victory.

HALEY Baylee has been left devastated after her ex-husband sued her over comments she made about his penis. Former NFL star Matt Kalil served his ex with legal papers after the swimsuit model described his manhood as “two coke cans, maybe even a third” in a podcast appearance. And she was stunned to learn that her former other half has taken legal action against her over her off-the-cuff comments. She said in a statement, “The truth is in the original livestream — which is still live on Marlon’s YouTube account. Kalil has since remarried, tying the knot with Keilani Amus in the summer of 2024.

ODM Deputy Party Leader Godfrey Osotsi also alleged that UDA has formed a regional presidential caucus made up of ODM members, which it said violates both the Political Parties Act and the ODM constitution. “For clarity, there is no legally binding agreement or pact between UDA and ODM at national and grassroots levels to anchor the ongoing political overeach by the UDA party,” ODM said. “This 10-point reform agenda does not amount to a formal cooperation agreement or pact between ODM and UDA political parties,” the statement said. “It should be understood that currently ODM is a distinct political party, and it is not an appendage to UDA party. “I therefore urge ODM members to resist being hoodwinked into the illegal acts.

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US President Donald Trump/HANDOUTThe United States has suspended all assistance programmes that directly benefit the Federal Government of Somalia. This is following allegations that the government officials destroyed a World Food Programme (WFP) warehouse and seized food aid meant for vulnerable communities. “Any resumption of assistance will be dependent upon the Somali Federal Government taking accountability for its unacceptable actions and taking appropriate remedial steps,” Trump’s administration said. Somalia relies heavily on foreign assistance to support food distribution, security operations and institutional capacity-building. WFP and other partners have been conducting emergency food assistance programmes to reach families affected by conflict, displacement, and recurrent climate-driven shocks.

Coote extracted the video from a hard drive on his laptop in January 2, 2020. (Image: Getty Images)Jeremy Janes, prosecuting, today said the two minutes and 11 seconds long video downloaded by Coote showed an unidentified 15-year-old boy in school uniform undressing and performing a sex act. Coote, from Collingham, near Newark, Notts, made no comment when arrested and interviewed by police in February last year. Judge Nirmal Shant KC, Honorary Recorder of Nottingham, said: "David Coote you have had a spectacular fall from grace. Judge Shant ordered Coote to sign on the Sex Offenders Register for 10 years and handed him a 10-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order.

Michael Nesmith's net worth was estimated at $50 million at the time of his death in December 2021. Michael Nesmith attends the "I Want My MTV" gala screening and Michael Nesmith's former home. According to Celebrity Net Worth and The Richest, his net worth was $50 million at the time of his death. Michael Nesmith attends An Evening With Michael Nesmith at the GRAMMY Museum. FAQs about Michael Nesmith's net worthWho was the wealthiest of the Monkees?

A COMEDY legend was rushed to hospital for emergency eye surgery as he was forced to cancel a string of shows. Colin Mochrie, 68, pulled out of his scheduled shows following the health scare, which saw him receiving urgent treatment for a detached retina. It continued: “Colin has been diagnosed with a detached retina and will be undergoing emergency eye surgery today. And just days after his treatment, Colin shared an update with his fans on social media, revealing he’s slowly “moving in the right direction”. “But we didn’t have social media back then, so it wasn’t the large-scale conversation that it became later.”

Raila ex-aide Maurice Ogeta with Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Nasir on January 8, 2025./HANDOUTMombasa Governor Abdulswamad Nassir has appointed former aide to Raila Odinga, Maurice Ogeta as county Adviser on Security Affairs. The governor said the appointment was made following the establishment of the position by the Mombasa County Public Service Board, in line with the law. Mr. Maurice Ogeta has been appointed to serve as Advisor, Security Affairs in the County Government of Mombasa, the governor said. Raila ex-aide Maurice Ogeta receives his appointment letter from Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Nasir on January 8, 2025./HANDOUTOgeta previously worked closely with the late founding ODM party leader, Raila Odinga. Raila ex-aide Maurice Ogeta with Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Nasir on January 8, 2025./HANDOUTThe development comes weeks after former Public Service Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria announced plans to support Ogeta establish a VIP protection and training company.

The National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) has denied viral social media claims that it summoned Democracy for Citizens party leader Rigathi Gachagua over alleged inflammatory statements. However, the NCIC has not clarified whether Gachagua’s remarks warrant a summons or if they amount to hate speech. They further argued that Gachagua’s remarks repeatedly referenced ethnicity, implying collective culpability of the Somali community. The lawyers said this amounts to ethnic vilification and urged the NCIC to censure Gachagua for his comments. The complaint urged NCIC to determine if the remarks amounted to ethnic contempt or hate speech, issue a censure, and recommend Gachagua for prosecution.

Nick Wambugu dies on court day over BBC Blood Parliament case; court observes moments of silence. Filmmaker Nick Wambugu. Source: FacebookDid Nick Wambugu's court hearing proceed? Kenya’s Directorate of Criminal Investigations has accused Nick Wambugu, Chris Wamae, Brian Adagala and Markdenver Karubiu of false publication in the BBC’s Blood Parliament documentary,” Kirubi wrote. @Jenniffa:"I, too, join you in paying my respects to a most talented & worthy young man, Nick Wambugu.

Collapsed building in South CThe second body was retrieved on Wednesday, January 7, from the rubble of the collapsed South C building in Nairobi, six days after the incident. Lands Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome, who visited the site, confirmed that a third person who had been trapped in the building managed to escape unharmed. Wahome said she would make public the names of Nairobi County officials who approved the building once the NCA report is released. The 16-storey building collapsed on January 2, 2026, leaving two people trapped under the rubble and raising questions about whether it had received proper approvals from Nairobi County authorities. Meanwhile, local leaders noted that the architect behind the collapsed building could face deregistration if investigations establish criminal responsibility.

Kenya has suffered a major setback after the United States President Donald Trump signed an executive order suspending America's support for 66 organisations, with some linked to Kenya. Trump signed the executive order on Wednesday, January 7, withdrawing from the organisations, agencies and commissions following his administration's review of participation in and funding the entities. Among the affected organisations is the UN Human Settlements Programme, commonly referred to as UN-Habitat, whose headquarters are located in Nairobi. Photo UNThe UN-Habitat primarily supports urban planning, affordable housing, and sustainable urban development. "I hereby direct all executive departments and agencies to take immediate steps to effectuate the withdrawal of the U.S. from these organisations," he added.

World Vision Kenya and Vision Fund have announced an auction of 27 cars and motorcycles. World Vision Kenya and Vision Fund announced an auction of 27 cars and motorcycles. World Vision Kenya reserves the right to accept or reject any bid and is not bound to give reasons for its decision," the notice added. Toyota Land Cruiser Hardtop - KX91A46. Toyota Land Cruiser Hardtop - KX91A51.