Kenya Newspapers Review: Mt Kenya Leaders Tread Carefully, Keep Cards Close as 2027 Race Takes Shape
Njuguna’s mother, Gladys Wangari, said she clung to hope that her son was still alive until she saw his body. Wangari revealed she had travelled on the day of the incident and only learnt of the tragedy upon returning home. His sister, Winnie, said Mwaura left Kenya after being promised a lucrative security job paying about KSh250,000 per month. Kang’ethe’s family is facing similar uncertainty as his brother, Paul Kabue, said the two travelled together and later confirmed arrival. In their defence, the Attorney General, police authorities and the officers denied wrongdoing and questioned the legality of the petition.
Source:The Star
January 15, 2026 07:29 UTC
Kenya and Burundi spared as US freezes all visa processing for 75 countries
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio./FILEKenya and Burundi are the only East African countries that were spared from a list that the State Department said was pausing immigrant visa processing. The State Department said it was pausing immigrant visa processing for 75 countries in an effort to crack down on applicants deemed likely to become a public charge. A State Department memo directed consular officers to refuse visas under existing law while the department reassesses screening and vetting procedures. "Immigration from these 75 countries will be paused while the State Department reassess immigration processing procedures to prevent the entry of foreign nationals who would take welfare and public benefits. Exceptions to the new pause will be "very limited" and only allowed after an applicant has cleared public charge considerations.
Source:The Star
January 15, 2026 07:29 UTC
Tiger Woods celebrates 30th year of foundation and gets $20M grant from Arthur Blank
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Source:The Star
January 15, 2026 07:17 UTC
Kenya-based groups warn of broad impacts after US withdrawal from global bodies
US President Donald Trump announced the intention to withdraw from a sweeping list of global bodies, including major climate, science, trade, human rights and development institutions. Beyond Kenyan and African reactions, global bodies have weighed in. “The IPCC is an organisation consisting of governments that are members of the United Nations or the World Meteorological Organisation. Instant analysisThe US decision to withdraw from over 60 UN and international bodies risks undermining global cooperation at a critical time, with significant implications for Kenya. Experts warn that retreating from climate and scientific institutions isolates the US while leaving urgent global challenges—biodiversity loss, environmental degradation, and climate impacts—unaddressed.
Source:The Star
January 15, 2026 07:01 UTC
Uganda cuts the internet hours to election day
Uganda cuts the internet hours to election day 15th January, 2026The country is heading into a decisive election tomorrow under a cloud of silence.Just hours before citizens go to the polls, Uganda has been cut off from the internet following a directive by the Communications Authority, which officials say is aimed at protecting public order.In a parallel move, the Uganda Communications Commission has ordered MultiChoice to pull Standard Group’s KTN off the DStv platform, citing national security concerns. However, critics argue the move is a tactic to silence citizens’ voices. KTN has spoken to opposition leaders and activists who describe an atmosphere of fear and tension as the country prepares to vote.
Source:Standard Digital
January 15, 2026 06:55 UTC
NTV Kenya: US to suspend immigrant visa processing for 75 countries, including Uganda and Tanzania
US to suspend immigrant visa processing for 75 countries, including Uganda and TanzaniaUS President Donald Trump’s administration is suspending processing for immigrant visas for applicants from 75 countries, a State Department spokesperson said on Wednesday, as part of Washington’s intensifying immigration crackdown. The cable, sent to US missions, said there were indications that nationals from these countries had sought public benefits in the United States. “Immigrant visa processing from these 75 countries will be paused while the State Department reassesses immigration processing procedures to prevent the entry of foreign nationals who would take welfare and public benefits,” he added. “This action will ban nearly half of all legal immigrants to the United States, turning away about 315,000 legal immigrants over the next year alone,” Bier said. The State Department has revoked more than 100,000 visas since Trump took office, it said on Monday.
Source:Daily Nation
January 15, 2026 05:25 UTC
Woman raped twice by 'evil' knife-wielding plumber still has the cuts and bruises
Woman raped twice by 'evil' knife-wielding plumber still has the cuts and bruisesWARNING, GRAPHIC CONTENT: Mandy Gilchrest, 52, braved waived her right to anonymity after she was brutally raped twice by Kevin Wyatt, 41, who was carrying out work at her rented homeView 4 Images Mandy Gilchrest bravely shared her story (Image: GoFundMe)A disabled woman has told how she was brutally raped twice by an 'evil' plumber in her own home. "I have lived in my house for 13 years and now I hate living here – I can no longer go into my living room at all. And after he had completed the work, Wyatt told Mandy they would be back around on Monday to continue with other jobs. Mandy said Wyatt then pushed her into her living room and told her to get out of her wheelchair and onto her couch. Then at around 7 pm, Wyatt raped her again after helping her get back dressed and holding her hand while she used her GTN heart spray to help deal with chest pains caused by a heart condition.
Source:The Star
January 14, 2026 23:28 UTC
Explosive new report reveals Anthony Albanese's broken promise to millions
But in the nation's runaway property market, even sacrifices don't leave you feel like you're getting ahead. Their predicament underscores a broader crisis: Australia is falling behind on its promise to fix housing supply. The looming gap is expected to intensify pressure on prices, rents, and housing affordability, deepening Australia's housing crisis. 'We couldn't afford the Sydney market unless we were willing to move far away or make major compromises on what we wanted,' Raphael told Daily Mail. 'This could limit the upside in property prices – although we and many others have been saying that for years.'
Source:Daily Nation
January 14, 2026 23:07 UTC
'Arrogant' former NHS doctor and star of BBC's The Apprentice struck off over a series of anti-Semitic, racist and sexist social media posts
An 'arrogant' former NHS doctor and contestant on The Apprentice has been stuck off over a series of antisemitic, racist and sexist social media comments. Dr Munaf also commented: 'Female "empowerment" is one of the great tricks of Satan. He was fired from The Apprentice in week seven of the 2024 series after his team lost a task. In January 2024, shortly before the series started, Dr Munaf said in a statement: 'I apologise for any offence caused by my online content/social media. The MPTS also ruled Dr Munaf acted 'unprofessionally and without any apparent care for patients or respect for colleagues' when leaving the locum placement.
Source:The Star
January 14, 2026 22:56 UTC
Oburu: We will not remove anyone from ODM party
ODM leader Oburu Oginga after he was coroneted as a Luo elder during a rally at Kamukunji grounds, Kibera, Nairobi, on January 14, 2026. [Kanyiri Wahito, Standard]The Orange and Democratic Movement (ODM) party leader Oburu Oginga has declared that his leadership will not sanction expulsion or removal of "anybody" from the party. Addressing a rally at Kamukunji grounds in Kibra, Nairobi, on Wednesday, Oburu said the focus is to solidify the party ahead of the 2027 elections. ODM deputy party leader Simba Arati said they will hold dialogue with those opposed to the decision to resolve the standoff. Don't be worried," the Kisii Governor told the party supporters, reiterating that every party member and official must tore the party line.
Source:Standard Digital
January 14, 2026 22:51 UTC
Jakarta sees minimal fallout from tariff hike
Indonesia is not worried and is focused on concluding negotiations with the United States,” Coordinating Economy Ministry spokesman Haryo Limanseto, said on Tuesday. An Agreement on Reciprocal Trade is expected to be signed by President Prabowo Subianto and Trump in Washington, subject to the talks proceeding as planned. Indonesian exports amounted to US$195.1mil, while imports totalled just US$11.7mil, resulting in a US$183.4mil trade surplus for the archipelago. Indonesia and Iran also have a preferential trade agreement, signed in 2023, which is aimed at reducing import tariffs on hundreds of tariff lines. Iran’s main trading partners include China, Turkiye, the United Arab Emirates and Iraq, according to economic database Trading Economics.
Source:The Star
January 14, 2026 22:37 UTC
US now opens door for Kenya to reclaim vital Agoa trade benefits
Workers at the Hela Intimates Export Processing Zone Ltd factory in Athi River, Machakos County. [FILE]Kenyan exporters to the United States are a step closer to reclaiming crucial duty-free access after the US House of Representatives passed a law paving the way for a three-year extension of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa), which expired last September. The House voted 340-54 on Monday to renew the pact through 2028, retroactively covering its lapse since September 2025.
Source:Standard Digital
January 14, 2026 22:34 UTC
We’ll not chase anyone from ODM, says party leader Oburu Odinga
ODM Party Leader Oburu Odinga speaking during a rally in Kibera on January 14 2026 / ODM XThe Orange Democratic Movement is focused on consolidating unity ahead of future political negotiations and has no intention to expel any of its members, Party leader Oburu Odinga has said. Oburu said ODM’s strength lies in its internal cohesion and its standing as the largest political party in the country. Oburu noted that ODM would leverage its size, nationwide structures and history to forge a formidable front as was the case during the reign of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga. Oburu said he plans to embark on countrywide tours to meet party officials and delegates to discuss ways of strengthening the party and to gather their views on key issues. The ODM Central Committee met in Kilifi county on January 12, 2026, to review the party’s political, organisational and strategic position.
Source:The Star
January 14, 2026 22:18 UTC
Trump Ends Temporary Protected Status for Somalia, Sets Deadline for Its Nationals to Leave US
The US president Donald Trump said he wants Somalis out of his country. Photo: Donald Trump. Feel free to search the content on topics/people you enjoy reading about in the top right corner ;)"DHS and the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) are ending Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Somalia. Temporary means temporary. Somali nationals with TPS are now required to leave the United States by March 17, 2026," USCIS stated on X.Noem argued that Somalia no longer satisfies the legal threshold for Temporary Protected Status because the country's conditions have improved.
Source:Daily Nation
January 14, 2026 21:26 UTC
They want to silence me, Wamatangi says after demolition of business premises
Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi tours his demolished business premises along Douglas Wakihuri Road Nairobi on January 14,2025. The county boss claimed that the Tuesday night demolition was a culmination of several attempts in the last few days. The demolition left a car wash, restaurant, beauty, and liquor shops, among other business structures flattened under tight supervision by security officers. The demolition took place despite a court order issued Tuesday prohibiting interference with the premises. This is intended to silence me and intimidate me, and to remove me from my development agenda so I can become just like everyone else,” he said.
Source:Standard Digital
January 14, 2026 21:11 UTC