One year on, high stakes ahead: Inside the NADCO deal that could reshape ODM-Ruto ties
A rare bipartisan moment is quietly taking shape behind the scenes, with President William Ruto and the ODM leadership edging closer to a shared political roadmap anchored on the 10-Point Agenda and the National Dialogue Committee (NADCO) Report, a convergence that could fundamentally reshape Kenya’s politics. What began as a tactical ceasefire after months of protests, political tension and economic anxiety is increasingly morphing into structured cooperation, with both sides signalling a willingness to move from political rhetoric to measurable implementation.
Source:The Star
January 24, 2026 15:25 UTC
7 reasons why the United Opposition should name flagbearer now
Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka during a past political rally in Makueni. [File, Standard]Kenya’s opposition politics has reached a defining moment. With the 2027 General Election steadily approaching, the idea of a “united opposition” can no longer remain a rhetorical comfort or a last-minute electoral tactic. History has repeatedly shown that alliances hurriedly stitched together on the eve of elections are fragile, incoherent and ultimately self-defeating. If the opposition is serious about presenting a credible alternative to President William Ruto, then the most urgent and strategic decision it must make is to choose its presidential candidate now — not later.
Source:Standard Digital
January 24, 2026 15:12 UTC
Court ruling on ANC, UDA merger sparks mixed reactions
President William Ruto with Prime Cabinet Secretary during a meeting at State House, Nairobi. [PCS]Thursday's High Court ruling that nullified the merger between the Amani National Congress (ANC) and the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has triggered sharp reactions across Western Kenya. The ruling, which revisited the legality and process of the ANC–UDA merger, comes at a critical time of political realignments in the country, even as former ANC party officials insisted the decision has largely been overtaken by political events on the ground.
Source:Standard Digital
January 24, 2026 15:00 UTC
Junet backs sale of State's KPC, Safaricom shares
When Suna East MP Junet Mohamed hosted President William Ruto in Suna East. [Junet Mohamed, X]Minority leader in the National Assembly, Junet Mohamed, has backed President William Ruto’s proposal to sell government shares in Safaricom and the Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC), arguing that the move is necessary to raise more than Sh300 billion to finance key development projects. The Suna East MP dismissed criticism of the proposal, citing past privatisations such as KCB, Telkom, and KenGen, and accused opponents of ignoring history. “Those opposing the sale of Safaricom and KPC should wait until they get a chance to run the government and make their own decisions,” he said. Senator Cheruiyot said the sale of shares in Safaricom and KPC would unlock funds for long-stalled infrastructure projects.
Source:Standard Digital
January 24, 2026 14:57 UTC
Erling Haaland’s Kenyan Lookalike Urges Fans to Promote His Kinyozi Business: “I Do Dreadlocks”
Kenyan Haaland spoke about his job. Photos: Kenyan Haaland and Erling Haaland. Who is Kenyan Haaland? In a recent interview, Kenyan Haaland noted that he has not started earning from his social media content. Kenyans on social media had mixed views, with some patting him on the back for his hustle.
Source:The Star
January 24, 2026 14:50 UTC
The 20 best TV shows to binge-watch while you ride out the snowstorm
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Source:The Star
January 24, 2026 14:31 UTC
Confusion as courts issue conflicting orders on duty-free rice imports
Conflicting High Court orders issued in Nairobi and Kerugoya over the clearance of 500,000 tonnes of duty-free rice at the Port of Mombasa have thrown the import process into confusion. On one hand, Nairobi High Court Judge Bahati Mwamuye ordered the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) to immediately release the rice into the country. On the other hand, the High Court in Kerugoya froze the clearance of the same consignment until next week. Justice Muriithi was not the first judge to issue restraining orders over the rice imports. He argued that the duty-free rice imports were intended to cushion Kenyans against drought and food shortages, particularly in ASAL regions.
Source:Standard Digital
January 24, 2026 12:54 UTC
Professor Green shows off body transformation
AHEAD of taking to the small screen in search of love, Professor Green has shown off his impressive body transformation. The singer, real name Stephen Manderson, 42, was announced as part of the 2026 line-up for Celebs Go Dating earlier this week. Sharing shirtless before and after shots of his three week transformation, Stephen looks visibly more toned and revealed that his fat percentage has dropped to 11%, as well as his weight falling down. As well as a physical transformation, Stephen – who has discussed his journey with sobriety in the past – says his health kick has been game-changing mentally, too. “I necessary part of me moving forwards is building safety into my life and relationships, and finding that inside myself to.
Source:The Star
January 24, 2026 12:31 UTC
Horoscope today, January 24, 2026: Daily star sign guide from Mystic Meg
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Source:The Star
January 24, 2026 12:29 UTC
High stakes but low expectations ahead of Ukraine talks with Russia and US
Negotiators from Russia, Ukraine and the US are meeting in Abu Dhabi for their first trilateral talks since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, the United Arab Emirates Foreign Ministry says. Ukraine is engaging with the process because it wants peace more than anyone, but also because it needs to keep the US onside. It learned that lesson the hard way last year, when Donald Trump briefly suspended intelligence sharing and military aid. Russia insists that Ukraine should hand over the big slice of the eastern Donbas region, which it has failed to win on the battlefield. There's also the giant new doubt about how good a guarantee from Donald Trump really is: the US president's fixation on "acquiring" Greenland has severely undermined Nato.
Source:Daily Nation
January 24, 2026 11:58 UTC
Baba Vanga Gold Prediction 2026: Should you invest more or sell off? Prediction suggests gold prices will…
A few people over the internet that I know personally are now trying to find the answers to the Bulgarian mystic Baba Vanga prediction for 2026 that is going viral on social media. People are trying to decode the prediction to know whether they should invest more in gold or sell off. Some other predictions go a step further, suggesting gold prices could rise by 25 to 40% during 2026. If that were to happen, gold could trade between Rs 1.63 lakh and Rs 1.82 lakh per 10 grams, marking an all-time high. Analysts continue to stress that gold prices are influenced by multiple factors, including global interest rates, inflation trends, geopolitical tensions, and central bank policies.
Source:News 24
January 24, 2026 11:01 UTC
Directors must call ‘cut’ sooner or filmgoers will drift off, warns leading UK cinema expert
TIME UP Directors must call ‘cut’ sooner or filmgoers will drift off, warns leading UK cinema expertDIRECTORS should make shorter films if they want their work screened in cinemas, according to the head of one of the UK’s leading cinema and distribution companies. As Oscar season kicks off, we speak to top Scots director Ryan Hendrick about what happens when film-makers refuse to cut their work. THE last two films shot by director Ryan Hendrick came in around the 1h 40m mark — which he insists are a direct push-back against long “indulgent” flicks. Glasgow-born Ryan’s movie Mercy Falls, starring Outlander and Karen Pirie actress Lauren Lyle, was released in 2023 with a modest budget of £250,000. Ryan, 41, said: “Three-hour-plus films just feel like an overindulgence and I think audiences are bored of them.
Source:The Star
January 24, 2026 09:55 UTC
Bobi Wine alleges armed raid on home
Uganda’s opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has alleged that armed security personnel broke into his home on Friday night and assaulted members of his family, amid mounting scrutiny over the country’s post-election environment. Wine, who has remained out of public view since a military operation at his residence on January 16, stated that masked and armed individuals entered his home on January 23 and attacked relatives who were present. “A group of masked, armed soldiers has just broken into our house and beat up my family members. He also referenced reports alleging that about 2,000 opposition members, including polling agents and senior NUP officials, are unaccounted for, while more than two dozen deaths have been reported, citing statements attributed to Chief of Defence Forces Muhoozi Kainerugaba. “We regret pre- and post-electoral violence and threats, particularly against opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi (Bobi Wine), and call on all parties to exercise restraint and on the authorities to ensure the safety of all political actors,” the EU said.
Source:The Star
January 24, 2026 09:28 UTC
Two teens charged with murder after fatal stabbing of 'kind' and 'bright' boy
Two teens charged with murder after fatal stabbing of 'kind' and 'bright' boyA 15-year-old boy and a 16-year-old boy are facing the chargeView 2 Images Tributes have been paid to Gabriel 'Luis' Guembes (Image: Guembes Family/ GoFundMe)Two teenagers have been charged with murder following the fatal stabbing of a 15‑year‑old boy in Guildford. The charges come after police launched an investigation into the incident, which took place in Stoke Park on Monday (January 19). The suspects, aged 15 and 16, who cannot be identified for legal reasons, were charged on Friday (January 23) with murder, conspiracy to rob and possession of a bladed weapon. View 2 Images Gabriel 'Luis' Guembes sadly died (Image: Guembes Family/ GoFundMe)Despite efforts from officers, paramedics and members of the public, the victim died at the scene. He has since been formally named as Luis Gabriel Guembes, aged 15.
Source:The Star
January 24, 2026 09:14 UTC
CS Mbadi revokes Panyako's appointment as LAPF Board member
Treasury CS John Mbadi has revoked the appointment of Seth Panyako as a member of the Local Authorities Provident Fund (LAPF) Board. According to the notice, the decision was made under section 5(1)(d) of the Local Authorities Provident Fund Act, read together with section 51(1) of the Interpretation and General Provisions Act. The Treasury CS exercises authority over board appointments as provided for in the enabling legislation. The trade unionist was appointed to the LAPFUND board by former Treasury CS Njuguna Ndung’u in March 2023. The Local Authorities Provident Fund Board is responsible for overseeing the management of retirement benefits for employees of county governments and former local authorities.
Source:The Star
January 24, 2026 09:08 UTC