Ruto's Mt Kenya political allies are his biggest political baggage
President William Ruto and Governor Mutahi Kahiga during a meeting with UDA grassroots leaders from Nyeri County at Sagana State Lodge on January 17, 2026. [PCS]President William Ruto does not need political enemies in Mt Kenya, not when some of his most vocal allies in the region appear determined to do the damage for him. Politics is a team sport. When a president wins, his allies are expected to help consolidate goodwill, amplify development gains, and sell a coherent message to the public. Instead of operating as a disciplined political team, some leaders have chosen to rock the boat from within, replacing coordination with confrontation and collective responsibility with personal grandstanding.
Source:Standard Digital
January 28, 2026 04:52 UTC
PS Omollo: Modern farming at Galana–Kulalu to cut Kenya’s food imports
Galana–Kulalu/PS Omollo/XThe Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening Kenya’s food security as a cornerstone of national stability and self-reliance. PS Omollo said the technology-driven approach is expected to reduce Kenya’s reliance on food imports by up to 40%, strengthening national food sovereignty while contributing to long-term economic and security objectives. Galana–Kulalu/PS Omollo/XGalana–Kulalu/PS Omollo/XAs part of the programme, the Galana–Kulalu Bridge, which links Kilifi and Tana River counties, is now 90 per cent complete, according to the PS. The bridge is expected to improve access and transport between the two counties, serving as a vital link between the Galana–Kulalu food security project and the Malindi–Sala Gate Road. The Galana–Kulalu Food Security Project was launched by President William Ruto on January 4, 2023, to create employment opportunities and strengthen the country’s food security.
Source:Daily Nation
January 28, 2026 04:49 UTC
7 football supporters killed on way to Europa League match with multiple injured
7 football supporters killed on way to Europa League match with multiple injuredSeven PAOK football fans have been killed and three seriously injured in a head-on crash with a lorry in western Romania while travelling by minivan to France for their team’s Europa League matchView 3 Images Seven football fans killed & three rushed to hospital after horror head-on crash en route to Europa League match (Image: EPT News)A devastating head-on collision has tragically claimed the life of a group of football supporters today (January 27). Seven fans of the Greek football club PAOK were tragically killed in the collision with a lorry in western Romania . The victims were travelling in a minivan to France for their club's Europa League match against Olympique Lyonnais scheduled for Thursday (January 29). Three additional PAOK fans sustained serious injuries and were transported to a nearby hospital. Currently, PAOK are enjoying strong form in the 2025-26 Greek league season, with high hopes for further success both domestically and in European competitions.
Source:The Star
January 28, 2026 03:56 UTC
Anchoring Stability: K-OSR 2026 and Kenya’s Rising Maritime Profile
By Andrew MwanguraEmail, thecoastnewspaper@gmail.comThe choice of the Bandari Maritime Academy (BMA) to host this year’s Kenya-Operation Southern Readiness (K-OSR 2026) maritime security exercise is far more than a logistical decision. At its heart, K-OSR 2026 responds to the complex realities of our contemporary oceans. By rigourously fostering collaboration, K-OSR 2026 directly contributes to a safer maritime commons—where lawful trade thrives, navigation is secure, and oceanic resources are managed sustainably. K-OSR 2026, as he indicated, provides the vital platform for exchanging best practices and sharpening maritime domain awareness, while also nurturing the indispensable human connections among global maritime professionals. In conclusion, K-OSR 2026 stands as a robust reminder that maritime security is a shared responsibility yielding shared dividends.
Source:Daily Nation
January 28, 2026 03:46 UTC
POETIC TURN: The Fixers
Before the fixers were identified,The nation pleaded for repair with the right spanners. And the right fixers. Who broke it remains unknown;When it broke is undocumented—but the fixers have been found. That would be a worthy fixing of a tribal nation. Until the moment comes to fix the fixers themselves,The trio stands well positionedTo fix the nation from the nation’s centre.
Source:Daily Nation
January 28, 2026 01:48 UTC
Idris Elba fined for speeding on electric moped
Sir Idris Elba has been fined after he was caught breaking a 20mph speed limit while riding his electric moped along Chelsea Embankment in central London. After hiring specialist motoring-offence lawyers to plead his case with a magistrate, Sir Idris was fined £147 at Westminster magistrates’ court last Thursday. The police presented three images to the court that showed Sir Idris riding a BMW moped at 28mph along Chelsea Embankment near to Cheyne Walk, on a stretch of road with a 20mph speed limit. According to court papers, Sir Idris’s moped triggered a speed camera at 10.12am on June 21 last year. “The speed recorded was 28mph on a 20mph road,” a police statement said.
Source:The Star
January 28, 2026 01:27 UTC
It’s difficult living in a world without Raila, Winnie Odinga says
East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) MP Winnie Odinga has said that the Odinga family is still adjusting to life without former ODM party leader Raila Odinga. While reflecting on Raila’s final months, Winnie said the transition had tested the family both personally and politically, adding that the loss had drawn the family closer. It’s quite difficult living in a world without him, but I take it day by day. She reflected on her political journey alongside Raila, Winnie noted their long working relationship. Raila Odinga died while undergoing treatment at a hospital in India.
Source:The Star
January 28, 2026 01:22 UTC
The untouchable: Is power couple's hand in Gachagua's woes?
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Source:Standard Digital
January 28, 2026 00:47 UTC
Doug Ford says armoured vehicle sales to ICE are beyond Ontario’s control
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Source:The Star
January 28, 2026 00:06 UTC
State to Certify 68,000 Skilled Youths in Prior Learning Recognition Programme
The government has rolled out a nationwide skills certification programme targeting thousands of young Kenyans who acquired technical skills outside formal colleges and universities, in a move aimed at boosting employment and economic inclusion. According to Mwadime, the Ministry expects a total of 68,000 youth to receive certificates under the programme, which seeks to formally recognise practical skills gained through experience, apprenticeship, and informal training. The Labor Ministry heads, PS Shadrack Mwadime (left) and CS Alfred Mutua (in red striped tie), address the media on an earlier date. The certification comes years after President Uhuru, through the Kenya National Qualifications Authority (KNQA), evaluated juakali workers and awarded the experts with certificates of recognition of prior learning. The certification programme aligns with the ruling party's 'Bottom-up Economic Transformation Agenda', which aimed to empower the least privileged members of society.
Source:Daily Nation
January 27, 2026 23:51 UTC
Ruto's Mount Kenya political allies are his biggest political baggage
President William Ruto and Governor Mutahi Kahiga during a meeting with UDA grassroots leaders from Nyeri County at Sagana State Lodge on January 17, 2026. [PCS]President William Ruto does not need political enemies in Mt Kenya, not when some of his most vocal allies in the region appear determined to do the damage for him. Politics is a team sport. When a president wins, his allies are expected to help consolidate goodwill, amplify development gains, and sell a coherent message to the public. Instead of operating as a disciplined political team, some leaders have chosen to rock the boat from within, replacing coordination with confrontation and collective responsibility with personal grandstanding.
Source:Standard Digital
January 27, 2026 22:30 UTC
Pune: Mother arrested for killing 11-year-old son, attacking daughter
In a shocking incident, a woman allegedly killed her 11-year-old son and attacked her daughter after a quarrel with her husband in Maharashtra’s Pune. Afterwards, members of the Pathan family heard cries coming from Jaybhay's house,” PTI quoted the official further as saying. “When they rushed inside, they found the couple's 11-year-old son, Sairaj, lying in a pool of blood, as Soni had allegedly slit his throat with a sickle. Their 13-year-old daughter also had injuries on her throat,” the official added, as per reports. Police arrested the woman, and a probe has been launched into the matter.
Source:News 24
January 27, 2026 21:40 UTC
Winnie Odinga: I sat with my father for 2 hours the night before his death
Winnie Odinga, daughter of the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, has said that the last conversations she had with her father were deeply personal and should remain private. Speaking during an interview with Citizen TV on January 27, Winnie said she spent two hours with her father the night before he died. “They were deeply personal, and I feel it would be disrespectful of me to share those personal conversations that I had in private with the public,” Winnie said. She also cautioned against speculation about what her father may have said in his final hours. Winnie described their relationship as complex, saying it is hard for her to discuss.
Source:The Star
January 27, 2026 19:20 UTC
Coke queen running £80m empire to 'Bloody Mary' mafia boss
The rise is according to Europol’s 2025 EU Serious and Organised Crime Threat Assessment, which has discovered how the ‘DNA of organised crime’ is changing, with females gaining more prominent roles in global gang networks. Criminologist Alex Iszatt tells The Sun: “Gangster women have always existed within organised crime structures, but they have rarely been recognised as central figures of power and that long-standing misjudgement has been consistently exploited. No, come on!”Another improbable drug baron is Morag Yorston, a drug-dealing crime gang boss who flooded the streets of Dundee with heroin and cocaine. Police attention remains fixed on younger, violent men, which creates a blind spot that older women can operate within,” she says. “Two things can be true at one time,” said Haney’s granddaughter Cassie, following her death from cancer in 2013.
Source:The Star
January 27, 2026 18:46 UTC
Trump abandons attack mode as Minneapolis shooting backlash grows
The Trump administration has quickly abandoned its familiar "deny and attack" playbook after initially using it when federal agents shot dead Alex Pretti in Minneapolis on Saturday morning. This White House has typically been quick to push back when criticised. But, perhaps tellingly, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt refused to echo Miller's comments herself on Monday when pressed on whether the president agreed with his senior adviser. That initial response had echoed the path the administration took three weeks ago, when federal law enforcement shot and killed another Minneapolis resident, Renee Good. And they will also be wary of pushing too far on immigration and law and order, two issues where they poll poorly.
Source:The Star
January 27, 2026 18:09 UTC