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The storm in ODM: Ida Odinga steps in to resolve ODM party disputes 12th January, 2026Ida Odinga, the widow of the late former prime minister and ODM party leader Raila Odinga, appears to wield significant influence over the 20-year-old ODM party, which is currently facing political turmoil. KTN can now confirm that it took the intervention of Ida Odinga to foil the much-anticipated ouster of the party’s controversial secretary general, Edwin Sifuna, with her urging members to choose the path of dialogue instead of rocking the party.As our senior political affairs reporter Chris Thairu reports, all indications point to a possibility that Ida Odinga and her daughter, Winnie Odinga, are siding with the embattled secretary general Edwin Sifuna, forcing those opposed to him to retract and return to the drawing board.

Kirinyaga governor Anne Waiguru. [Andrew Simon, Standard]A team allied to Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has won the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) grassroots elections by a landslide. Provision results released by the party, Team 1 secured an average of 80.075 per cent of the total votes cast countywide, with Team 2 getting 19.925 per cent. Team 2 was led by Ndia MP George Kariuki, supported by Mwea MP Mary Maingi and her Gichugu counterpart Gichimu Githinji. “Congratulations to Team 1 for winning the UDA elections with 80 per cent of the total votes cast.

Education CS Julius Ogamba with Maragua MP Mary Waithera and Kamahuha girls high school principal Veronicah Ngunjiri on January 12, 2025/ ALICE WAITHERAEducation Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has told off politicians meddling with education matters in a bid to gain political mileage. “Leaders in the political space should avoid politicizing the education sector because we are dealing with different groups of learners. Education CS Julius Ogamba at Kamahuha Girls High School in Maragua on January 12, 2026/ ALICE WAITHERAFurther, delays in disbursements of capitation saw schools struggle to sustain learning activities. Sh1,500 for primary school, Sh15,000 for JSS and Sh22,400 for Senior School learners. She also echoed calls for politicians to keep off the education sector, saying that leaders have been spreading falsehoods and spreading fear amongst Kenyans.

AON, a leading global professional services firm, today announced that the Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.745 per share on Aon's outstanding Class A Ordinary Shares. The dividend is payable February 13, 2026 to shareholders of record on February 2, 2026. Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund announced today the declaration of its distribution for the month of January 2026 of $0.1125 per common share, payable as noted below. The distribution is payable January 30, 2026 to shareholders of record on January 20, 2026. The Board of Trustees of Liberty All-Star Equity Fund has declared a distribution of $0.18 per share payable on March 9, 2026 to shareholders of record on January 22, 2026.

A young child on Monday refused to return to her mother after being carried by President William Ruto. President Ruto was interacting with the child’s mother during the Nyota Capital disbursement excerise in Nyeri county. “What is the name of your baby?” President Ruto asked. After that, President Ruto tried to return the baby to the mother so that he could talk to the next person. President Ruto and Deputy President Kithure Kindiki presided over the Nyota Business Start-Up Capital disbursement in Nyeri County on Monday.

The committee tasked Party Leader Oburu Oginga to lead negotiations with potential partners for a formidable formation that will ensure ODM is part of the government after the polls. “The Committee meeting expressed the intention to initiate structured negotiations with different political formations, beginning with the United Democratic Alliance,” said Oburu. He added, “We have mandated the Party Leader to commence this process. However, Oburu confirmed receiving an apology from Sifuna, as was also the case with Deputy Party Leader Godfrey Osotsi, who was reportedly on a foreign trip. Leaders who attended the meeting include Deputy Party Leaders Abdulswamad Nassir and Simba Arati, and Chairperson Gladys Wanga.

Museveni declares two-day public holiday for electionsAs Uganda heads to the polls on Thursday, President Museveni has declared a two-day public holiday to allow voters ample time to participate in the presidential and parliamentary elections. Prof Sabiti Makara, a political analyst, said the public holiday would enable voters to exercise their constitutional right without work-related constraints. The two-day public holiday gives them sufficient time to travel, vote, and return without pressure,” Prof Makara said. He added that declaring election day a public holiday is common practice in many countries and could significantly boost voter turnout, especially among workers in both the public and private sectors. According to the EC, about 21.6 million registered voters are expected to participate in the elections across various categories.

President William Ruto. He maintained that Mt Kenya remains a key political region and that attempts to divide it through political narratives will not succeed. The President accused the opposition of lacking a clear plan for the country, saying Kenyans will ultimately decide based on performance and delivery. Deputy President Kithure Kindiki said President Ruto has provided an inclusive government, noting that this leadership approach brings together talent and expertise from across the country. Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga welcomed President Ruto to the county, highlighting the importance of prioritising development projects and public service over political competition.

As one of the longest-serving and most successful pros, Val is reportedly the highest-paid dancer on DWTS. Photos: Arnold Allen/Leon Bennett (Modified by author)Source: Getty ImagesKey takeawaysVal Chmerkovskiy’s estimated pay per episode on Dancing with the Stars is up to $5,200. Photo: @MEGA (Modified by author)Source: Getty ImagesGeneral pay structure for pro dancersHow much do the stars on Dancing With the Stars get paid? Val Chmerkovskiy’s houseWhere does Val Chmerkovskiy live now? FAQs about Valentin ChmerkovskiyHow much does Val Chmerkovskiy make?

'My £200-a-day secret cocaine addiction left me needing line to do the cleaning'Kaitlin Reeve, 39, from Surrey, got hooked on cocaine aged 16 while working in London - having started drinking and smoking weed while still at schoolView 5 Images Kaitlin Reeve has opened up about her damaging drug addiction (Image: )A mum who spent up to £200-a-day on her cocaine and cannabis addiction admits she "needed a line" to do housework. ‌Kaitlin Reeve, 39, got hooked on cocaine aged 16 while working in London - having started drinking and smoking weed while still at school. ‌At the height of her 20-year addiction, Kaitlin was snorting between half a gram and three grams of cocaine a day, to the point where she "needed a line to do the cleaning". ‌View 5 Images Kaitlin got hooked on cocaine aged 16 (Image: )Katlin got clean after a "moment of clarity" while smoking a joint in her garden. ‌She was introduced to alcohol in year five before she started smoking cigarettes aged 11 and cannabis followed at 15.

Deputy Chief of Staff in charge of Delivery and Government efficiency Eliud Owalo has resigned from the President William Ruto administration. According to Owalo, his resignation followed his public declaration of running for the president position in the 2027 general elections. "Following my declaration earlier today that I intend to run for the Presidency of the Republic of Kenya in the year 2027, my position as the Deputy Chief of Staff, Delivery and Government Efficiency is no longer Tenable. Before serving in the office of the president as Deputy Chief of Staff, Owalo had served as Cabinet Secretary for Information, Communication and the Digital Economy from 2022 to 2024. Suba North MP Millie Odhiambo dismissed Owalo’s presidential declaration as unrealistic, terming it as “hot air,” a “wild goose chase,” and a “fool’s errand.”

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The suspects were apprehended on October 25, 2025, and arraigned on January 12, 2026, after what authorities described as a complex maritime investigation. The charges were preferred under Section 4(a)(ii) of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Control) Act, 1994, as amended in 2022 legislation that significantly enhanced penalties and enforcement tools against large-scale narcotics trafficking. In December 2025, President William Ruto announced plans to overhaul Kenya’s narcotics laws to introduce the death penalty for individuals convicted of trafficking hard drugs. Under the new proposal, the sale of hard drugs such as heroin and cocaine would be classified as a capital offence. Those who are selling or their children don’t use it themselves; they come to sell to other people’s children,” he said.

Owen Cooper made history at the 2026 Golden Globes, becoming the youngest-ever winner of the Supporting Actor award at just 16 years old. The star of Adolescence delivered an emotional acceptance speech to the packed room, saying 'Standing here at the Golden Globes. Owen Cooper, Erin Doherty, Hannah Walters, Stephen Graham and Ashley Walters, 83rd Annual Golden Globe Awards. Stephen Graham, Owen Cooper, and Hannah Walters attend the 83rd Annual Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hilton. Pic: Getty ImagesMaura Higgins attends Moët & Chandon At The 83rd Annual Golden Globe Awards.