Audio By VocalizeSiaya Senator Oburu Odinga speaking at a funeral of Paul Richard Oudia Okello in Usenge,Bondo,Siaya county. [Michael Mute, Standard]ODM party leader Oburu Odinga has criticised a recent leadership shake-up in the Azimio coalition, saying they were not consulted. “This thing called Azimio. He added: “You cannot purport to appoint a new leader of Azimio, excluding and bypassing this party called ODM. We are going to exit that moribund organisation called Azimio,” he said.
Akasa Air has seen another key change at the top, with co-founder and Chief Commercial Officer Praveen Iyer stepping down from his role. His exit marks the second major leadership departure at the airline in less than three years since it began operations. Praveen Iyer is one of the founding members of Akasa Air and served as its Chief Commercial Officer since the airline’s launch. Before joining Akasa Air, Iyer worked with Jet Airways and Qatar Airways, where he handled important responsibilities in network planning, revenue management and commercial strategy. Following his resignation, another co-founder, Anand Srinivasan, has taken charge as the new Chief Commercial Officer.
His recent statement pushed the spotlight back on how important oil reserves are for energy security. Notably, amid rising global conflicts, supply chain disruptions and sudden price shocks can shake entire economies overnight, and oil reserves act as a strong energy shield. How much oil reserves should a country ideally have? According to IEA rules, member countries must maintain oil reserves for at least 90 days of their previous year’s net oil imports. India currently has enough strategic and commercial oil stocks combined to last for 74 days, according to ABP Live.
1 / 7Survey shows beef is the most consumed meat in Pakistan, followed by chicken, with clear rural-urban and regional differences in preferences. 3 / 7The findings are based on a survey conducted by Gilani Research Foundation through Gallup Pakistan. 4 / 7Beef Tops the List: According to the survey, beef is the most commonly consumed meat in Pakistan. About 50% of respondents said beef is the primary meat eaten in their households. 6 / 7Only 9% of respondents reported that mutton is their most commonly consumed meat.
President William Ruto on Wednesday dismissed a proposal by Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale to engage former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua in a public debate saying the government would not be drawn into unnecessary political duels. Speaking in Garissa to a cheering crowd, Ruto appeared to caution Duale against escalating the war of words. “I want to tell my friend Aden Duale, those who know English normally say, ‘Don’t argue with a fool; people will not know the difference,” Ruto said, drawing applause and laughter from the audience. Speaking during the Nyota event in Garissa, Duale said, “I am ready to engage him. Duale and Gachagua were previously allies in the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) before Gachagua’s impeachment in October 2024.
President William Ruto has dismissed claims by the United Opposition that he held secret meetings with al Shabaab in Northeastern. Wakati nilikuja hapa, walisema nimekuja kukutana na al Shabaab… So I want to tell you the people of northern Kenya we are moving together,” he said. He also linked the alleged meeting to al Shabaab sympathisers. “As a leader who personally accompanied President William Ruto from the moment he landed in Mandera to the moment he departed, I can confirm that the President’s engagements were transparent and within public domain,” said Roba. Roba also addressed the comments on security vetting, saying the President had reaffirmed the government’s commitment to ending what he termed as discriminatory practices that have historically affected residents of border regions.
Central trade unions and farmers’ organisations have announced a nationwide strike, the “Bharat Bandh,” scheduled for February 12, 2026. Will Banks Remain Closed on February 12? Public sector bank branches are expected to be affected as employees and officers plan to participate in the strike. Major unions such as the All India Bank Employees Association (AIBEA), AIBOA, and BEFI have urged members to join. Bank of Baroda informed the BSE, “The bank is taking all the necessary steps for the smooth functioning of the bank’s branches and offices.
/KNAA man died after the wall of a septic tank he was digging and expanding collapsed and trapped him in Kabete, Nairobi. Police and residents said Wilfred Mwangi, 46, was expanding his septic tank for an apartment when the wall he was digging collapsed. Police were called to the scene and moved the body to the mortuary pending postmortem and other procedures. The suspect was linked to an earlier murder incident before locals traced him to a hideout and stoned him to death. Police said they had not established the motive of the murder and that the body was moved to the mortuary pending investigations.
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Kajwang' who chairs the committee, warned that failure to scrutinise the reports within the set constitutional timelines would render the committee’s recommendations null and void, effectively setting implicated governors free. We will bring our recommendations within the timelines and expect that every other institution involved will take timely action,” said Kajwang’. Kajwang’ said the EACC and other bodies tasked with acting on the committee’s recommendations would be held accountable by Parliament. In Embu, the committee is probing an incident where Sh10 million meant for aggregation parks was diverted to a boda boda empowerment programme. Vihiga County is facing questions over an unexplained Sh5 million spent on a housewarming party, while Bungoma County spent Sh3.6 million on a Christmas tree.
Speaking during a meeting of the party’s National Executive Committee in Mombasa, ODM Party Leader Oburu Oginga stressed that the focus is on consolidating the party and preparing for negotiations with current and potential partners. We agreed that as a party, we are not in a hurry to say one term. Oburu explained that ODM would first engage with its existing partners, including the United Democratic Alliance (UDA). The party leader’s remarks come as ODM navigates the political landscape following the passing of its long-serving leader, Raila Amolo Odinga. The ODM leader emphasised the principle of democracy within the party.
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has challenged former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua to a televised debate over development in the North Eastern region. Addressing the gathering, Duale criticised Gachagua’s recent remarks on development in the region and called for a public discussion. “I am challenging Gachagua to a debate on development in the North Eastern region. In his remarks, Gachagua cited shortages in key public services, including hospitals, clean water, classrooms, teachers, and medical personnel. However, President Ruto appeared to distance the government from the proposal, saying his administration would not be drawn into political confrontations.
ODM Party Leader Oburu Odinga has declared that the Orange party will formally exit what he termed the “moribund” Azimio coalition, even as he urged party officials to respect and uphold official party positions. On Wednesday morning, Oburu was categorical that ODM remains the dominant party in the coalition and cannot be sidelined in decision-making. You cannot purport to appoint a new leader of Azimio excluding ODM,” he said. “Azimio was dead when ODM left it. We are going to exit that moribund organization called Azimio,” Oburu declared.
Saboti MP Caleb Amisi, former counsellor Kipkorir Menjo and Taita Taveta Senator Johnes Mwaruma have been removed from ODM NEC. Deputy party leader Godfrey Osotsi, Siaya Governor James Orengo, Embakasi East MP Babu Owino and Ruth Odinga (Kisumu Woman Representative) are also earmarked. The high-stakes National Executive Committee meeting is currently ongoing amid growing indications that the fate of secretary general Edwin Sifuna could also be decided. This is the second NEC sitting since the demise of the party’s long-serving leader Raila Odinga in October last year. However, according to the ODM Party Constitution, a member of the party should officially file a complaint to the Disciplinary Committee registering a misconduct.
No journalist or media worker should face such a risk to his life while reporting in the public interest. This incident follows concerns raised after the 24 January 2026 protest in Tirana, when journalists and media workers were exposed to dangerous conditions while covering public gatherings. These developments highlight the increasingly dangerous environment in which media professionals operate during periods of political tension. The SafeJournalists Network emphasizes that the safety of journalists and media professionals during public gatherings is a shared responsibility. We reiterate our full solidarity with Aldo Kashri and all journalists and media professionals reporting in challenging conditions.
