Ababu Namwamba appointed Kenya's High Commissioner to Uganda
State House said the changes take immediate effect. President William Ruto has approved changes within Kenya’s diplomatic service following the completion of terms by several ambassadors, creating vacancies in key foreign missions. Former Sports Cabinet Secretary Ababu Namwamba has been appointed Kenya’s High Commissioner to Kampala, Uganda, while former Kisii County Deputy Governor Joash Maangi has been posted to Brussels as Ambassador to Belgium and the European Union. In an announcement made on Wednesday, January 21, the Head of State reassigned two serving Heads of Mission to new postings as part of the changes. State House said the reassignments take effect immediately, as the government seeks to strengthen Kenya’s diplomatic representation and advance its foreign policy priorities.
Source:Standard Digital
January 21, 2026 20:35 UTC
President Ruto Reassigns Ababu Namwamba, Joash Maangi in Fresh Foreign Service Shake-Up
President William Ruto has made fresh changes within the Foreign Service. In a communique on Wednesday, January 21, Head of Public Service Felix Koskei announced that President William Ruto has reassigned former CS Ababu Namwamba to be the High Commissioner of Kenya in Kampala, Uganda. He was appointed to the position by President William Ruto after he was dismissed from the cabinet in 2024. This comes a day after President Ruto officially dispatched a new cohort of Kenya’s ambassadors, high commissioners, and consuls-general. “There is no greater honour in public service than the duty to represent one’s country at the international stage.
Source:Daily Nation
January 21, 2026 20:31 UTC
Olympics Boss Coventry Confirms No Trump Talks on 2028 Games
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Kirsty Coventry has confirmed she has had no formal communication with US President Donald Trump regarding the 2028 Los Angeles Games. The confirmation comes as President Trump attends the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, where his rhetoric on trade wars and territorial sovereignty has dominated headlines. The World Cup ContrastThe situation stands in stark contrast to FIFA's relationship with the White House. The US is set to co-host the World Cup later this year, and relations appear significantly warmer on the football front. "If we weren't seeing good relations six months before the World Cup I would get worried," she noted.
Source:Daily Nation
January 21, 2026 20:13 UTC
Radio Africa and USIU-Africa Ink Deal to Breed Next-Gen Media Talent
Radio Africa Group (RAG) and the United States International University-Africa (USIU-Africa) have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) designed to pipeline fresh talent directly into the media industry. The agreement was formalized on Wednesday at the USIU campus, with RAG CEO Martin Khafafa and USIU officials putting pen to paper. Under the deal, USIU students will gain access to structured internships, mentorship programs, and executive training. Digital First: The partnership places a heavy emphasis on digital storytelling and podcasting, aligning with the shifting consumption habits of Gen Z audiences. The partnership places a heavy emphasis on digital storytelling and podcasting, aligning with the shifting consumption habits of Gen Z audiences.
Source:The Star
January 21, 2026 20:13 UTC
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