He dismissed the regime of President William Ruto and the more established leadership in the Mulembe Nation. Instead, it was Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, whom Natembeya had maligned and insulted throughout the campaign period, who quietly emerged victorious without much fuss or fanfare. Natembeya is the DAP-K Deputy Party Leader with former Saboti MP Eugene Wamalwa as his boss. Even as Natembeya eats humble pie following the severe thrashing in the last November 27 by-election, serious questions are emerging regarding his capability to lead a political charge. In the meantime, it is Mudavadi and Wetang’ula who still claim the bragging rights on the political leadership of the Mulembe Nation.

The recent recognition of Somaliland by the Israeli government has ignited a passionate conversation across Africa and beyond, marking a significant moment in the continent’s ongoing struggles with chaos and foreign intervention. The African Union and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) have been clear in their opposition to Somaliland’s recognition, warning that altering established borders could ignite ethnic tensions and further destabilize the region. The stakes became even higher with Foreign Minister Gideon Sara’s visit to Hargeisa on Tuesday, just days after Israel formalized its recognition. For many Somalis, recognizing Somaliland is not merely a political debate; it feels like another loss atop layers of hardship and devastation. With this recent recognition, the world must think carefully about what it means for both Somaliland and Somalia.

Ten found guilty of cyber-bullying France First Lady Brigitte MacronA Paris court on Monday found 10 people guilty of the cyber-harassment of France’s first lady, Brigitte Macron, for spreading false claims that she is a transgender woman who was born male. The eight men and two women were found guilty of making malicious comments about Brigitte Macron’s gender and sexuality, even equating her age difference with her husband to “paedophilia”. SOME DEFEND THEIR COMMENTS AS SATIREReuters could not immediately contact Brigitte Macron’s lawyer or lawyers for those convicted. The ruling comes amid broader transatlantic tensions over online speech, with the Trump administration framing European efforts to curb disinformation as censorship. Freedom of speech no longer exists.”BRIGITTE MACRON SPEAKSSpeaking with TF1 on Sunday night, Brigitte Macron defended her fight against cyber bullies, hoping it would be an example to others.

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has released preliminary details surrounding the death of Cyrus Jirongo, who died on December 13, 2025. The fatal incident occurred at Karai along the busy Nakuru–Nairobi Highway. The DCI says investigations were launched immediately, with homicide, intelligence and forensic teams deployed to establish the circumstances leading to his death. Officers processed the scene and secured key exhibits, while CCTV footage from Eagol Petrol Station was recovered and analysed. Statements have been recorded from Jirongo’s wife, bus crew, petrol station staff and several passengers as investigations continue.

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While his family later relocated to nearby Knoxville, Wallen's Tennessee roots continue to influence his career. Morgan Wallen performs onstage, and Morgan Wallen performs during the 2022 iHeartRadio Music Festival. Morgan's Tennessee roots exposed him to country, gospel, and Southern musical traditions, which have influenced his identity and music. Morgan Wallen speaks onstage during the 15th Annual Academy of Country Music Honors. FAQs about Morgan WallenWhat part of Tennessee is Morgan Wallen from?

Nairobi County Public Service Board intends to commence comprehensive verification for all academic and professional certificates for staff. [File, Standard]The Nairobi County employees have been asked to submit their academic documents for fresh verification in a bid to push out staff with fake papers. The County Public Service Board said this was triggered by communication fromthe Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC). If their documents will be found in our records and they don't submit for verification, then it means they used fake papers," Oyangi added. Recently, Head of Public Service Felix Koskei said people using fake academic papers are a serious threat to institutional integrity and national development.

The late Raila Odinga leading a cake-cutting session during his 79th birthday on January 7, 2024. Why Raila Odinga's posthumous birthday will be celebratedJoho noted that celebrating Raila's life will not end at his graveyard, adding that the deceased had a timeless vision for Kenya which ought to be sustained. What killed Raila Odinga? The late Raila Odinga (in white) in a past event; he died on October 15, 2025. Why Raila Odinga was accorded a state funeralThe longstanding Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party leader was interred four days after his demise, on October 19.

Kakamega deputy governor Ayub Savula has said that he is done with the DAP-K party. Savula who is DAP-K deputy party leader, said that he will join government. Savula abandoned his DAP-K candidate for the just concluded Malava by-election Seth Panyako, to campaign for UDA’s David Ndakwa, who won the seat. Savula made the remarks at a presser after attending a meeting by UDA leaders and officials on the impending party grassroots elections at the Golf hotel on Tuesday. He said that the said the meeting was meant to organise Western for Ruto’s re-election in 2027.

A handful of other Polymarket users also made tens of thousands of dollars from wagers on Maduro's capture. Prediction markets have surged in popularity in the US in recent years, with companies like Polymarket and Kalshi letting users bet on everything from sports to politics. The industry's leading companies attracted hundreds of millions of dollars in wagers on the outcome of the 2024 US presidential election. Insider trading is illegal in the stock market, but there are fewer regulations in prediction markets. A spokesperson for Kalshi said the prediction site "explicitly prohibits insider trading of any form, including government employees trading on prediction markets related to government activity".

Central African Republic (CAR) President Faustin-Archange Touadéra has won a third term after securing an outright majority in last month's presidential election, provisional results show. The 68-year-old mathematics professor was widely expected to win after the main opposition coalition boycotted the poll, citing concerns about electoral fairness. He has faced heavy criticism after a 2023 constitution removed term limits, allowing him to keep running for office. Touadéra secured 76% of the vote, according to preliminary results announced late on Monday by the election agency. The CAR was one of the first African countries where Wagner, a Russian mercenary group, became active, providing security to Touadéra.

After months of construction, the new Popcorn and Snacks kiosk in Toy Story Land opened today at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Pizza Spring Rolls Take Center StageThe star attraction is the Pizza Planet Spring Rolls, priced at $9.49. NEW: Pizza Planet Spring Rolls are now available at Popcorn & Snacks in Toy Story Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Why This Addition Matters to Toy Story LandToy Story Land has been lacking in food options since its 2018 opening. Early crowds will likely form as Disney fans rush to try the pizza spring rolls and share their experiences on social media.

[Elvis Ogina, Standard]The Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) leadership has told critics to stop politicising the industry and instead seek advice from knowledgeable persons. KTDA Holding Chairman Chege Kirundi regretted that in the past, politicians have been issuing contradicting statements to tarnish the multi-billion shillings industry for their selfish gain. Addressing the media in a Kenol hotel, Murang’a, Mr Kirundi said KTDA and the tea factories had submitted their views on the Tea Amendment Bill that is before Parliament awaiting the third reading. Fielding questions from journalists on the farmers' representation in the KTDA subsidiaries, he said, since they are property of the tea growers, they should be protected by the directors elected from the zones. On marketing, he said, KTDA will not condone low-quality tea based on the fact that buyers are interested in tea from particular factories due to their taste and aroma.

In the current Financial year, Nyamira County, for example, has missed out on allocations for road development projects. Residents believe the turn of events paints a gloomy picture of the leader's support for Ruto. Let us support the president so that he can give us development projects,” Arati has been quoted as saying on several public occasions. Responding to the situation, Jerusha Momanyi says the opposition politics playing out in Gusii are to blame for the slowed development. Onyonka, on his part, says the skewed development allocations that have exempted some regions were wrong for the Nation.

The union said the media workers were detained by Venezuelan security forces at the National Assembly and its environs, and in the neighbourhood of Altamira - all in the capital, Caracas. The union called the incidents "alarming" and called for the release of 23 media workers who remain in detention in the country. The repression has not been confined to media workers. Members of the government appeared keen to show that the security forces were visible in communities, with the Interior Minister, Diosdado Cabello, posting a photo of himself on Monday night posing with armed police. In the crackdown which followed the election, members of the security forces checked people's phone for messages critical of Maduro, prompting many Venezuelans to erase their social media accounts and message history.