IDPs issued with title deeds 18 years after displacement
Lands Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome. [Elvis Ogina, Standard]Florence Wairimu was all smiles as Lands Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome handed her a title deed for a 1.5-acre parcel of land at the controversial Kisima Farm in Njoro, Nakuru County. After eighteen years' wait in a crowded IDP camp in Pipeline, Nakuru East, Wairimu and 432 other families have finally been resettled by the government on the expansive farm.
Source:Standard Digital
February 01, 2026 06:17 UTC
NJAU: Ruto’s daunting task to reclaim Mt Kenya region in 2027
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Source:The Star
February 01, 2026 06:03 UTC
Kenyan Gen Z’s Blunt Resignation Letter Sparks Online Reactions: "Huyu Aliamua"
A Kenyan Gen Z was upset by his HR, and he resigned. Source: Getty ImagesThe man, identified as James Okumu, sent his HR a resignation letter after she allegedly scolded him. What did the man write in the resignation letter? Reacting to the Gen Z's email, a section of netizens applauded him for his courage, while others opined that he should have instead drafted an apology letter instead of resigning. Below is the screenshot:A Kenyan Gen Z stirred a debate on social media after his brutally honest resignation letter.
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February 01, 2026 05:24 UTC
Takeaways from the millions of newly released Epstein files
Two emails from 18 July 2013 appear to have been drafted by Epstein but it is unclear if they were ever sent to Gates. Both were sent from Epstein's email account and back to the same account, while no email account associated with Gates is visible and both emails are unsigned.
Source:The Star
February 01, 2026 03:01 UTC
Kenyan national killed while serving Russian forces in Donetsk
[AFP]Clinton Nyapara Mogesa, a Kenyan citizen born in 1997, has been confirmed dead while serving with Russian forces in the Donetsk region, Ukrainian Defence Intelligence has reported. Mogesa had been living and working in Qatar before signing a contract with the Russian military and being assigned to one of its assault units. “At one of the positions of Russian occupation forces, our intelligence identified the body of Clinton Nyapara Mogesa, a citizen of the Republic of Kenya,” the Ukrainian Defence Intelligence statement read. According to the Intelligence, Mogesa was found carrying passports belonging to two other Kenyan nationals, indications, they say, could be a potential recruitment of other foreign citizens under similar circumstances. Ukrainian Defence Intelligence now warns foreign citizens against traveling to Russia or accepting employment there, citing risks of forced deployment to military units.
Source:Standard Digital
February 01, 2026 00:34 UTC
Boozer’s 24 points carry No. 4 Duke to 72-58 victory over Virginia Tech
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February 01, 2026 00:14 UTC
‘Heart-breaking news,’ Ogamba confirms deaths of two teachers, learner in separate accidents
The Ministry of Education has confirmed the deaths of two teachers and a learner in two separate road accidents in Nairobi and Nyeri counties earlier today. In Nairobi, tragedy struck at the City Primary School in Ngara when a public service vehicle rammed into a group of teachers participating in union elections. Up to 26 others were injured and are currently receiving treatment, according to the Cabinet Secretary for Education, Julius Migos Ogamba. These incidents come amid heightened concern over road safety in the country, especially for school children and teachers. In Nairobi, witnesses reported the driver of the public service vehicle appeared to lose control before veering into the group of teachers.
Source:The Star
January 31, 2026 20:28 UTC
Latest Epstein revelations dig even deeper hole for Andrew
"The only time I recall them meeting was at my home in 2001 in London - you have published a photo. They did not have sex. They may have met again in New York but I categorically state that Prince Andrew did not grope Ms xxx. Nor did they have sex. There was no orgy in Little St James," says the proposed statement, which would seem to accept that Andrew and Giuffre did meet in London and New York.
Source:The Star
January 31, 2026 20:10 UTC
Musk’s Orbital Gamble: SpaceX Files for One Million AI Satellites
SpaceX has filed a request with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to launch a staggering one million satellites into low Earth orbit. With only about 10,000 active satellites currently in orbit (most of them Starlink), adding a million more would fundamentally alter the near-Earth environment. "If this is approved, we risk making low Earth orbit unusable for generations." "If this is approved, we risk making low Earth orbit unusable for generations." Launching a million satellites requires a launch cadence that dwarfs current capabilities.
Source:The Star
January 31, 2026 19:38 UTC
IG Kanja orders administrative action against 6 senior officers over Nandi Hills pool incident
Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja/FILEInspector General of the National Police Service (NPS) Douglas Kanja on Saturday ordered immediate administrative action against six senior police officers following a suspected assault incident captured on CCTV at a pool table venue in Nandi Hills. In a statement, the NPS said the decision follows investigations conducted by the Internal Affairs Unit (IAU) after a video of the incident circulated online. The footage was later confirmed to have been recorded at a pool hall within Nandi Hills. According to the NPS, the action targets local commanders to reinforce accountability for all conduct under their command. The police authorities did not disclose what actions would be taken regarding the officers seen on camera in the pool hall.
Source:The Star
January 31, 2026 19:31 UTC
Comedy Legend Catherine O’Hara Dies at 71
Catherine O’Hara, the chameleon-like actress who brought us the unforgettable Moira Rose, the panicked Kate McCallister, and a host of Christopher Guest eccentrics, has died. But it was her late-career renaissance as the vocabulary-mangling soap star Moira Rose in Schitt’s Creek that cemented her status as a legend. Her frequent collaborator Eugene Levy simply said, "I have lost my sister in comedy. Her frequent collaborator Eugene Levy simply said, "I have lost my sister in comedy. As Moira Rose might have said, in her inscrutable trans-Atlantic drawl: "She has departed for the great, glitzy premiere in the sky, leaving us all decidedly...
Source:The Star
January 31, 2026 18:29 UTC
Kenya officially launches Judge Phoebe Okowa’s bid for full nine‑year term at ICJ
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has formally launched the candidature of Judge Phoebe Okowa for election to a full nine‑year term on the International Court of Justice (ICJ), marking a major push by Kenya to solidify its influence within the world’s foremost judicial forum. Judge Okowa, who was elected in November 2025 to fill a casual vacancy on the Court, is now seeking a regular term covering 2027 to 2036. Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing’Oei lauded Judge Okowa’s achievements and reaffirmed Kenya’s confidence in her bid. Speaking during the event, Judge Okowa expressed deep gratitude for the backing she has received from the Kenyan government and diplomatic missions. Born in Kericho on January 1, 1965, Judge Okowa has a distinguished academic and professional record.
Source:The Star
January 31, 2026 18:01 UTC
US weighs review of security ties with Uganda after Muhoozi tweets
The United States has said it is considering a review of its security partnership with Uganda following controversial social media posts by Uganda’s military chief, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the son of President Yoweri Museveni. In his statement, General Muhoozi said he had been misinformed and assured that relations between Uganda and the United States remained intact. “I want to apologise to our great friends, the United States, for my earlier tweets that I have now deleted. General Muhoozi has previously attracted public controversy. Several of our supporters have been murdered in cold blood.”His remarks followed statements by General Muhoozi indicating that security forces had resumed efforts to locate him.
Source:The Star
January 31, 2026 16:30 UTC
Donald Trump 'bitten by woman after being forced to perform oral act', Epstein file claims
One document alleges that an unnamed woman was forced to perform oral sex on the president 35 years ago. In the explosive revelation, it is claimed that a young woman bit Trump during the sexual encounter. View 3 Images Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein together in 1997 (Image: Getty Images)Pictures of the women featured in the documents have been obscured, except for those showing convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein's associate, Ghislaine Maxwell. Officials in the US have been keen to make clear that no documents have suggested Trump was under investigation for any wrongdoing. American officials have been eager to clarify that no papers have indicated Trump was being probed for any misconduct.
Source:The Star
January 31, 2026 15:17 UTC
Top UDA officials in China ahead of launch of UDA party school
A senior delegation from the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party is in China for a high-level benchmarking mission aimed at laying the groundwork for the official launch of the UDA Leadership School, a key pillar in the party’s long-term institutional development agenda. As the UDA Leadership School nears its launch, party leaders say it is critical to learn from political institutions that have demonstrated longevity, discipline and ideological clarity. The benchmarking exercise is expected to inform the structure, curriculum and governance model of the UDA Party School, which will offer training to elected leaders, party officials, aspiring candidates and grassroots organisers. Party insiders say the UDA Leadership School is part of a broader strategy to professionalise politics, nurture disciplined leadership and reduce personality-driven politics. The lecture, delivered by the distinguished Professor Lu Ning of the Zhejiang CPC Party School, served as an intellectual deep-dive into fostering societal prosperity.
Source:The Star
January 31, 2026 14:58 UTC