Webb Telescope Reveals Cosmic Origins of Earth’s Life-Building Crystals
The answer, provided by NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), reveals a turbulent "cosmic highway" that transports these minerals from a star’s molten core to its icy halo. The "Smoking Gun" in the Serpens NebulaThe research team, led by Professor Jeong-Eun Lee of Seoul National University, trained the Webb telescope’s powerful Mid-Infrared Instrument (MIRI) on a protostar known as EC 53. Located approximately 1,300 light-years away in the Serpens Nebula, EC 53 is a stellar infant, still wrapped in a thick blanket of gas and dust. Why This Matters to EarthThis discovery bridges a gap in the history of our own solar system. EC 53 is expected to remain shrouded in its dusty cocoon for another 100,000 years.
Source:The Star
January 21, 2026 20:13 UTC
Depraved world of coke-fuelled Hells Angels serial killer who slaughtered 44… before ultimate betrayal
HE was the Hells Angels’ most fearsome assassin with more than 43 brutal killings under his belt. Now a new documentary, Hells Angels Kingdom Come, tells how Trudeau became the gang’s most trusted killer who committed the ultimate betrayal. Hells Angels expert Scott Burnstein says: “It’s no secret the Hells Angels are an incredibly violent, vicious organisation. So an order came in from New York that the Montreal Hells Angels chapter should be split into two. Two Hells Angels, Denny Kennedy and Charlie Hachey, owed Dunie Ryan a lot of money for drugs.
Source:The Star
January 21, 2026 20:08 UTC
Step-by-Step Guide to Buy Kenya Pipeline Shares Govt is Selling for KSh 9 Each
The Privatisation Authority has launched the public share sale for the Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC). Step-by-Step Guide to Buy Kenya Pipeline Shares Govt is Selling for KSh 9 EachSource: UGCThe offer is accessible to a broad base of Kenyan investors through a streamlined digital process, moving away from the paper-based applications of past IPOs. Choose the "Kenya Pipeline IPO" option and enter the number of shares you wish to purchase. Have your CDS account number ready to input. How to buy shares for the Kenya Pipeline Company IPO.
Source:Daily Nation
January 21, 2026 19:13 UTC
Ababu Namwamba reassigned in Ruto’s foreign service changes
President William RutoPresident William Ruto has sanctioned reassignments within Kenya’s foreign service, citing vacancies arising from the completion of the terms of service of serving ambassadors. The notification is dated Wednesday, January 21, 2026, and is signed by Felix Koskei, Chief of Staff and Head of the Public Service. “His Excellency the President has this afternoon sanctioned changes within the nation's Foreign Service. The changes are necessitated by vacancies arising from the completion of the terms of service of serving Ambassadors,” Head of Public Service Felix Koskei said. “There is no greater honour in public service than the duty to represent one’s country internationally,” Ruto said Tuesday while hosting the team at State House.
Source:Daily Nation
January 21, 2026 19:03 UTC
Meet girl with most beautiful handwriting in world, not from India, Pakistan, US, Japan, UK, China, Korea, Dubai, her name is…, she is from…
Who has the 'world's most beautiful handwriting'? However, there still exist people whose handwriting looks mesmerizingly beautiful, as if crafted by an advanced Artificial Intelligence. One such individual is Prakriti Malla, a young girl from Nepal, who officially has the “world’s most beautiful handwriting”. Prakriti Malla attended the Birendra Sainik Awasiya Mahavidyalaya, were she was acknowledged for having the “best handwriting” in all Nepal. How Prakriti Malla developed her handwriting?
Source:News 24
January 21, 2026 18:21 UTC
End of long wait as doctors secure pay deal
KMPDU National Executive Members, led by Secretary General Davji Atellah address a media briefing on the Kiambu Healthcare crisis on October 4, 2025. [Benard Orwongo, Standard]The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists, and Dentists’ Union (KMPDU) has said the implementation of agreed basic salary adjustments will proceed, ending months of delays caused by repeated calls for new multi-agency negotiations. The Ministry of Health and the Council of Governors backed the union’s position, confirming that further multi-agency engagements would only delay the process. The union warned that accurate tracking of arrears from July 2025 will be critical to ensure full reflection on members’ payslips. The union described the resolution as a victory for members after a protracted engagement with government agencies.
Source:Standard Digital
January 21, 2026 17:06 UTC
OPEN LETTER | Minister McKenzie, please act now to stop poor refereeing and implement VAR
SOUTH African Minister of Sports Gayton McKenzie has spoken a great deal regarding the implementation of VAR in domestic football but the technology is still nowhere to be seen. I remember, Minister, when you took office, many of us - including myself - had no clear idea what your plans for sport were. But then you began to share the right messages, promising changes and evolution, including the implementation of VAR in South African football, particularly for top-flight matches. According to reports, Bennet and the rest of the contingent were satisfied with their assessment and felt it would be beneficial to South African football. Yet, since you took office, you promised that you were meeting regularly with all relevant stakeholders to fast-track VAR’s implementation.
Source:The Star
January 21, 2026 16:52 UTC
Speaker Wetang'ula 'hounded' by Jirongo's torch as DCI tighten probe
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula. [File, Standard]National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula is among 28 individuals who have recorded statements over the death of former Cabinet minister Cyrus Jirongo in a road accident along the Nairobi-Nakuru highway, as detectives try to answer some of the lingering hard questions. Jirongo’s sudden death on December 13, 2025, drew an uproar, with leaders, especially from the Western region, claiming the accident was an “assassination” of the once influential politician.
Source:Daily Nation
January 21, 2026 16:28 UTC
Azerbaijan’s petroleum coke, bitumen exports drive revenue growth in 2025
Azerbaijan’s petroleum coke, bitumen exports drive revenue growth in 2025Azerbaijan saw an increase in revenue from the export of petroleum coke and bitumen in 2025. Both the volume and value of petroleum coke exports rose significantly compared to the previous year. Similarly, the export of petroleum bitumen also grew in both volume and value during the reporting period. Access to paid information is limited If You already have a account, please log in Login Register
Source:Daily Nation
January 21, 2026 16:04 UTC
From textbook shortage to pathway changes, what troubles Grade 10 learning
Back to school and grade 10 admissions going on countrywide. [Benjamin Sakwa, Standard]Learning is yet to begin in senior secondary schools, as students enter the second week with uncertainty over delay in deliver of textbooks, mass switching of learning pathways and, in some institutions, low reporting. The delay follows the Ministry of Education’s decision to extend the reporting deadline to January 21 after it failed to achieve the 100 per cent transition target within the initial one-week window.
Source:Standard Digital
January 21, 2026 12:34 UTC
Who is Pankaj Chaddah, Zomato co-founder who left Rs 273491 crore company, he is now working as…
Deepinder Goyal has resigned as the CEO of Zomato’s parent company Eternal and will continue to serve as the Vice President of the company. The popular company that owns Zomato and Eternal will now be led by Deepinder Goyal’s lifelong friend Pankaj Chaddah. With a market cap of Rs 273491 crore, Zomato (Eternal) was founded back in 2010 by Deepinder Goyal, who just resigned as the CEO, and Pankaj Chaddah who left the company back in 2018. After leaving Zomato, Pankaj Chaddhah went on to launch Mindhouse, a venture focusing on mental wellness. Pankaj Chaddah is currently leading Shyft, which had a valuation of Rs 165 crore back in 2021.
Source:News 24
January 21, 2026 12:30 UTC
Man found dead on Buruburu roadside
Detectives are investigating the killing of a man whose body was found dumped in Mutindwa, Buruburu, Nairobi county. The body was moved to the mortuary pending identification, postmortem and other procedures. Police said as they moved it to the mortuary pending postmortem and investigations. His body was retrieved and moved to the mortuary pending other procedures, police said. The body was picked up from the scene and moved to the mortuary pending postmortem.
Source:The Star
January 21, 2026 11:59 UTC
Kenyan Newspapers, January 21: Wetang'ula among 28 Grilled by DCI over Cyrus Jirongo's Tragic Death
The newspapers on Wednesday, January 21, covered an array of topics, with the probe into the tragic death of former Lugari MP Cyrus Jirongo returning to the pages. The StandardThe newspaper reported on the ongoing probe into the death of former Lugari MP Cyrus Jirongo. According to The Star, more than 2,000 participants, including elders, opinion leaders, women leaders, civil society representatives, and youth leaders, have been invited. The Kisumu forum follows a Duol meeting held at a Nairobi hotel on Monday, attended by elected ODM leaders. Leaders must have someone to blame, why are ODM leaders working with Ruto who robbed them of victory?
Source:The Star
January 21, 2026 11:48 UTC
How top prison officers pocketed millions from recruitment scandal
CaptionThe Commission on Administrative Justice has exposed an entrenched corruption network within the Kenya Prisons Service, revealing how senior and junior officers demanded bribes running into millions of shillings from desperate job seekers in exchange for recruitment into security agencies. According to the CAJ, also known as the Office of Ombudsman, 12 out of 17 complaints submitted by the State Department for Correctional Services were corruption –related with officers soliciting bribes ranging from Sh134,000 to as high as Sh3 million to facilitate recruitment, deployment, or other official favours.
Source:Standard Digital
January 21, 2026 11:12 UTC
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[PHOTOS] Ruto presides over President’s Award Gold ceremony
President William Ruto has presided over the Gold Award Presentation to youth under the President’s Award Programme (PA-K). As patron of the programme, Ruto led the ceremony at State House, Nairobi. President William Ruto, when he presided over the Gold Award Presentation to youth under the President’s Award Programme at State House, Nairobi/PCSThe Gold Award represents the culmination of a demanding personal development journey that challenges participants to grow in character, leadership, service and resilience. Participants must complete activities across four core sections: Service, Skills, Physical Recreation, and Adventurous Journey, as well as a Residential Project. These components are intended to develop practical life skills, encourage community service, promote physical fitness and foster teamwork and self-reliance.
Source:The Star
January 21, 2026 10:55 UTC