United Opposition faces tough call on picking candidate to challenge Ruto
Former Deputy President and DCP Leader Rigathi Gachagua, during an exclusive interview with KTN at his Karen Residence on October 5, 2025. [Benard Orwongo, Standard]Opposition parties face a litmus test in their quest to remain cohesive and send President William Ruto home during the 2027 General Election, with the most daunting task being to agree on a single presidential candidate. The parties include Wiper Patriotic Front led by Kalonzo Musyoka, Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) headed by Rigathi Gachagua, Martha Karua’s People’s Liberation Party (PLP), Democratic Party led by Justin Muturi, Uhuru Kenyatta’s Jubilee Party, Democratic Action Party-Kenya (DAP-K) headed by Eugene Wamalwa and Party of National Unity led by Peter Munya.
Source:Standard Digital
January 24, 2026 22:30 UTC
Oburu vows caution after Raila’s death: “I won’t lead our people into deep waters”
Speaking during a Luo Leaders Forum held in Kisumu for consultation and reflection on the political and socio-economic future of the community, Oburu said leadership requires restraint, collective decision-making, and accountability to the people. “As a leader, I cannot plunge people into deep waters or take them to a place that is not secure,” Oburu told the forum, drawing loud approval from the gathering. The meeting brought together leaders drawn from different sectors across the four counties of Siaya, Kisumu, Migori and Homa Bay. “I never applied to be the ODM party leader. Oburu warned against political strategies that would confine the Luo community to permanent opposition while other communities benefit from participation in government.
Source:The Star
January 24, 2026 21:02 UTC
Timely and well thought out, Murkomen says on Ida's UNEP appointment
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has praised the nomination of Ida Odinga as Kenya’s next Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), describing the move by President William Ruto as timely, fitting and well thought out. The nomination, announced Friday, January 23, acknowledges Ida’s long record of public service and advocacy as a boost to Kenya’s role in global environmental diplomacy. “Her nomination for appointment as Kenya’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Environment Programme by President William Ruto is timely, fitting and well thought out,” Murkomen wrote, noting that Ida's record of service positions her well to elevate Kenya’s voice on global environmental matters. Nandi Senator Kiprotich Cherargei hailed the appointment as fruits of the broad-based governmentCherargei said the appointment will bring more stability in the ODM party. "Your wealth of experience in leadership, education, advocacy and public service makes you an excellent choice to represent Kenya on the global stage.
Source:Daily Nation
January 24, 2026 19:30 UTC
Eric Omondi Steps In to Support Ailing Celebrity Barber Kitiki Sam
Eric Omondi called on Kenyans to raise funds for Kitiki Sam's cancer treatment. Photo: Kitiki Sam. What did Kitiki Sam say about his illness? Source: InstagramHow did Eric Omondi help Kitiki Sam? Watch the video below:How did Eric Omondi help John Mwangi?
Source:The Star
January 24, 2026 18:00 UTC
China places highest-ranking general under investigation
China's defence ministry says it has opened an investigation into the country's highest-ranking general over "grave violations of discipline and the law". The ministry gave no further details about accusations against General Zhang Youxia, who has widely been seen as President Xi Jinping's closest military ally. In its announcement, the ministry said another senior military officer, General Liu Zhenli, was also under investigation. His father was one of the founding generals of the Chinese Communist Party. He has called corruption "the biggest threat" to the Communist Party and said the fight against it "remains grave and complex".
Source:The Star
January 24, 2026 17:44 UTC
These 3 universities have groomed highest number of UPSC toppers, not Delhi University or JNU, these are…
1 / 8niversities2 / 8Delhi University and Jawaharlal Nehru University are widely known for UPSC preparation. 4 / 8Majority of Students Prepare for UPSC Here, we are talking about Allahabad University (Prayagraj). 5 / 8Hundreds of Students Have Cracked UPSC So far, hundreds of students from this university have successfully cleared the UPSC exam. 8 / 8Other Universities Popular for UPSC Preparation Apart from these, Lucknow University and IIT Kanpur are also quite popular for UPSC preparation. In 2023, IIT Kanpur student Aditya Srivastava secured the top rank in the UPSC examination.
Source:News 24
January 24, 2026 17:05 UTC
Eyewitness recalls panic after fuel tanker explosion on Southern bypass
Accident on Southern Bypass on Saturday, January 24, 2026./SCREENGRABPanic erupted along Nairobi’s Southern Bypass on Saturday after a fuel tanker caught fire following a collision near the Swaminarayan Tunnel Bridge. “The accident has claimed one life involving the driver of the lorry carrying flour, while the tanker driver was taken to hospital,” he stated. Similar incidents have in the past led to multiple fatalities, including a 2009 tanker accident in Sachangwan, Nakuru County, which killed more than 100 people. The Southern Bypass, a key artery for Nairobi traffic, was temporarily closed as emergency crews worked to bring the situation under control. Accident on Southern Bypass on Saturday, January 24, 2026./SCREENGRABAccident on Southern Bypass on Saturday, January 24, 2026./SCREENGRAB
Source:The Star
January 24, 2026 16:50 UTC
KQ cancels Nairobi-New York flights due to severe weather
[File, Standard]Kenya Airways has cancelled its flights from Nairobi to New York on Saturday, January 24, and the return flight from New York on Sunday, January 25, due to severe weather conditions in the United States. KQ further warned that Monday’s flight from New York to Nairobi, scheduled for January 26, could also be disrupted due to a spillover from tomorrow, Sunday. The cancellations come amid widespread snowstorms in the US, which have affected thousands of flights. Heavy snow and ice, especially from Texas through North Carolina, has forced the delay or cancellation of at least 3,400 flights today. The storms have brought extreme winter conditions, including heavy snowfall, ice accumulation, and dangerously low temperatures, affecting millions of Americans.
Source:Standard Digital
January 24, 2026 15:37 UTC
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