Rick Pitino honored by St. John’s for reaching 900 career wins
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Source:The Star
January 29, 2026 01:44 UTC
Amazing America 250: The Star-Spangled Banner, a symbol of American endurance & unity
"The Star-Spangled Banner," the national anthem of the United States, is a song deeply rooted in American history and patriotism. Amazing America 250: The Star-Spangled Banner, a symbol of American endurance & unity (TNND)The anthem's story is intertwined with the defense of Fort McHenry. Fort McHenry stood in their path. Deeply moved, he penned a poem titled "Defense of Fort McHenry," capturing the bravery of the American soldiers and the enduring symbol of the flag. Key's poem was later set to music and became known as "The Star-Spangled Banner."
Source:The Star
January 29, 2026 00:22 UTC
NTV Kenya: Faith Kipyegon, Nike partner to build Sh30m maternity wing at her Nakuru birthplace
Faith Kipyegon, Nike partner to build Sh30m maternity wing at her Nakuru birthplaceThree-time Olympic champion and 1,500 metres world record holder Faith Kipyegon has announced a partnership with sportswear manufacturer Nike to build a maternity wing at Keringet Dispensary in Kuresoi South, Nakuru County, where she was born 32 years ago. “I felt compelled to use my platform and success as an athlete to make a lasting impact in my community. I want mothers to be happy when they give birth,” said Kipyegon, adding that this is how the “Dare to Dream Maternity Wing” came about. World marathon record holder Eliud Kipchoge praised Kipyegon for supporting her community, describing the project as a powerful example of how sport for social transformation. “Champions are not only defined by what they achieve for themselves, but by what they do for others,” said Kipchoge.
Source:Daily Nation
January 28, 2026 23:30 UTC
Linda Oguttu Slams Politicians Invoking Raila Odinga's Name After Death: "Wapambane Kivyao"
Linda Oguttu tells politicians to stop invoking Raila in political battles. A man named Oketch Salah is causing a stir online with claims of private conversations with Raila. How close was Oketch Salah to Raila Odinga? Pat:"Perhaps you could project that more loudly; they don’t listen, and they don’t want to come to terms with the reality that Raila Odinga is gone." Oketch Salah with Raila Odinga.
Source:Daily Nation
January 28, 2026 23:26 UTC
Charlene Ruto’s Businesses: List Of 4 Companies First Daughter Owns
Charlene Ruto’s real estate and hospitality businessesThe 33-year-old is a shareholder in Matiny Ltd, a company involved in hospitality and real estate. Charlene Ruto’s farmCharlene Ruto is a farmer. Charlene Ruto’s foundationCharlene Ruto runs Smachs Foundation. Charlene Ruto’s youth networkCharlene Ruto founded TYPNI. List of George Ruto's businessesGeorge Ruto owns multiple businesses.
Source:Daily Nation
January 28, 2026 23:15 UTC
Ruto's advisors rush to court to stop ruling that killed their jobs
Kenya Kwanza economic advisor David Ndii during a Kenya Kwanza manifesto team press conference in Nairobi on July 6 2022 [Esther Jeruto, standard]Twenty-one presidential advisors, including economist David Ndii, have filed an urgent application seeking a temporary stay of a High Court judgment that declared their appointments unconstitutional and illegal. The advisors applied for a Certificate of Urgency, just five days after Justice Bahati Mwamuye delivered a judgment on January 22, invalidating their offices and appointments and ordering the immediate cessation of their salaries, allowances, and benefits.
Source:Standard Digital
January 28, 2026 22:34 UTC
Coastal First Nations condemn Fulmer for spreading ‘disinformation’ about group
Chief Marilyn Slett, president of Coastal First Nations and chief councillor of the Heiltsuk Nation. “Time and again, we keep hearing that Coastal First Nations are opposed to any pipeline and will stop any development,” Fulmer says in the video. Fulmer & Company, the investment firm he owns that, among other things, operates nearly three dozen A&W franchises in western Canada, donated to the Coastal First Nation’s Great Bear Rainforest Carbon Project. “If our government takes money from foreign organizations, that should be disclosed too. It doesn’t matter.”But Slett and the Coastal First Nations are concerned about how their organization is characterized, and in a written statement, called for Fulmer to apologize.
Source:Daily Nation
January 28, 2026 22:07 UTC
Ex-mayor's children locked in bitter succession battle
[File, Standard]The children of the late former Nakuru Mayor Herman Nderi, have moved to court over the management of his estate. The three who appeared before Justice Samwel Mohochi, want Wangombe to be restrained from collecting rent, intermeddling, leasing or selling the properties. They accuse Wangombe of collecting rent without authority from the family, especially the three who are the joint administrators of the estate. Further, the want Wangombe ordered to give an account of all the rent accruing from the rental properties from June 2024 to date. Marine, Wangeshi and Nduati state that Nderi died on May 23, 2024, and no letters of administration had been issued.
Source:Standard Digital
January 28, 2026 18:11 UTC
Linet Toto: Kenyans Awed after MP's Daughter's Face Is Unveiled for First Time
Bomet woman representative Linet 'Toto' Chepkorir is happily married to Godfrey Kimutai, aka Nifty Kim. Linet Toto and Kim have been married for almost four years now. How many children does Linet Toto have? Below is a photo of Toto's daughter that has gone viral:Linet Toto's daughter steals the show in the family portrait. Does Linet Toto have a twin sister?
Source:The Star
January 28, 2026 17:39 UTC
MrBeast Funds Medical Surgeries for 1,000 Kenyans
Renowned American YouTuber Jimmy Donaldson, commonly known as " MrBeast," has facilitated medical surgeries for 1000 Kenyans who have been suffering from various health conditions. MrBeast revealed that the surgeries were coordinated by his team and other medical volunteers. Some medical personnel in the video indicated that the unfit healthcare system and insufficient infrastructure had contributed significantly to the individuals failing to seek medical help. "Being able to receive medical supplies and equipment that we really need as a hospital is one of the greatest things that has happened to us this year. Just last year, the YouTube star funded and drilled 52 boreholes to provide clean water in schools in Kenya.
Source:The Star
January 28, 2026 16:43 UTC
Matatu owners threaten nationwide shutdown over attacks
Matatu Owners Association chairman Albert Karakacha /HANDOUTMatatu operators across the country have threatened to stage a nationwide strike starting Monday next week, citing government inaction over the recent torching of public service vehicles by boda boda riders. MOA chairman Albert Karakacha said bike riders have been attacking vehicles and setting them on fire without being charged by the government. That they protect us in the transport sector because transport sector is the huge tax payer,” he said. Inter-corridor mobility chairman Joseph Kagai said continued attacks on matatus have created an uncontrollable security situation, leaving investors in the transport sector exposed to heavy losses. “We pay fuel levy and taxes that maintain these roads, yet when our vehicles are attacked and nothing is done.
Source:The Star
January 28, 2026 16:41 UTC
Ruto's Sh906b local borrowing plan threatens private credit
Treasury CS John Mbadi during the 2025 Budget reading on June 12, 2025 at Parliament. [Elvis Ogina, Standard]President William Ruto government’s plans to borrow a whole Sh906 billion from the domestic market in a single year, a move analysts and banking sources say risks crowding out the private sector and reversing recent gains in lower loan costs, as the state prioritises its fiscal needs over market stability. The government’s Medium-Term Debt Management Strategy (MTDS) for 2026/27–2028/29, published this month and reviewed by The Standard mandates that 82 per cent of all new gross borrowing must come from Kenyan financial institutions and pension funds.
Source:Standard Digital
January 28, 2026 16:30 UTC
Sam Worthington, David Duchovny and Ke-Xi Wu to Star in Asia-set Crime Thriller ‘The Exiles’ (Exclusive)
Sam Worthington and David Duchovny have joined Taiwanese actress Ke-Xi Wu to star in The Exiles, the English-language debut of festival-favorite filmmaker Midi Z. His breakthrough came with the edgy drug drama Ice Poison (2014), which premiered in Berlin and later became Taiwan’s official Oscar submission. Producers on The Exiles include Anita Gou (The Farewell), Tom Heller (Foxcatcher), Claudia Tseng and Midi Z, with Killer Films’ Christine Vachon (Materialists, Carol), Gabi Meyers (A Different Man) and Wu executive producing. Worthington is repped by WME, Anonymous Content and Hansen Jacobson, while Duchovny is with Anonymous Content, CAA and Nelson Davis. Midi Z and Wu are both represented by CAA.
Source:The Star
January 28, 2026 16:16 UTC
Odinga family calls crisis meeting to heal ODM divisions
Odinga family calls crisis meeting to heal ODM divisions 28th January, 2026ODM party leader Dr Oburu Oginga has convened a family crisis meeting set for Sunday in a bid to prevent further divisions within the Odinga family and the party’s top leadership. The move comes as cracks deepen over the future leadership of the Orange Democratic Movement following the death of Raila Odinga more than three months ago. The wider Odinga family has remained split on the party’s direction, fueling uncertainty within ODM ranks. The planned talks also follow Raila Odinga’s widow, Ida Odinga, accepting President William Ruto’s nomination to serve as Kenya’s permanent representative to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). Attention now turns to whether the meeting will help resolve the deep-seated political differences threatening unity within the party.
Source:Standard Digital
January 28, 2026 15:42 UTC
Ichung’wah to CS Ogamba: You have the most clueless PS in the ministry
National Assembly majority leader Kimani Ichung’wah Wednesday tore into the Ministry of Education, blaming it of "weak leadership, political posturing and failure to fix systemic inefficiencies hurting learners". Ichung’wah faulted the ministry’s top bureaucracy, bluntly telling Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba that, “Your peers, and yourself, have the most clueless Principal Secretary in the Ministry of Education.”Ichung’wah also dismissed proposals to route education infrastructure funds through NG-CDF, rejecting Education Committee chair Julius Meli’s suggestion as politically driven and impractical for resolving deep-rooted ministry challenges. The CS should be telling this House the truth, that it is up to the Education Committee and the Budget Committee to ensure adequate funding and equitable distribution.”Drawing from his own constituency experience, Ichung’wah argued that equal sharing of funds is inherently unfair. Ichung’wah lamented the collapse of effective school inspection, arguing that MPs have been forced to step in where ministry officials have failed. Ichung’wah urged the CS to move beyond Nairobi boardrooms and confront realities on the ground.
Source:The Star
January 28, 2026 14:50 UTC