New homes, new strategy: How regional parties are recasting the 2027 race
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Source:The Star
January 20, 2026 04:59 UTC
Kenya Pipeline IPO launches as State eyes Sh106b
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Source:Standard Digital
January 20, 2026 01:30 UTC
Ruto, Gachagua in fresh battle for the soul of the mountain
President William Ruto and impeached Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua are once again involved in a political duel over the control of the vote-rich Mt Kenya region. The President was back in the mountain at the weekend, meeting Nyeri county UDA grassroots leaders’ meeting at Sagana State Lodge. Nyeri, and particularly Mathira, is the political bedroom of Gachagua, who has declared himself the Mt Kenya kingpin. During the tour last week, President Ruto dangled the carrot, rolling out projects worth more than Sh21 billion, framing development delivery as his primary pitch to voters. Nyeri county has 481,632 registered voters of the estimated 5.8 million in Mt Kenya region.
Source:The Star
January 20, 2026 00:47 UTC
Abandoned by her mother, bright and needy girl risks missing Grade 10 admission
Genevy Anyango during the interview at Rabuor Primary School, Nyando sub-county, on January 19, 2026. [Rodgers Otiso, Standard]Genevy Anyango, a 15-year-old girl, sits pensively on a desk next to the office of the head teacher at Rabuor Primary School as tears rolls down her face. “I did my KJSEA at Rabuor Primary School and scored 55 marks. I am pleading for any support.”Rabuor Comprehensive School head teacher Dick Awuonda described Genevy as a disciplined and hardworking learner whose future is now uncertain. “Since primary school, it is the teachers and the school administration that have taken care of all her needs,” he said.
Source:Standard Digital
January 20, 2026 00:38 UTC
Turkana woman starts 72-hour tree-hugging challenge over diabetes treatment costs
Turkana resident Priscillah launches 72-hour tree gugging challenge in Lodwar / ScreengrabA Turkana woman has launched a 72-hour tree-hugging challenge in Lodwar to draw attention to what she termed as high cost of treating diabetes in Kenya. Through her protest, Priscillah is appealing to President William Ruto and the county governor to improve access to diabetes care. I don’t have that kind of money, which is why I have started the tree-hugging challenge. The challenge began when Tree Planting Ambassador Truphena Muthoni hugged a tree for 72 hours, igniting more than an endurance feat. She likened the tree-hugging challenge to marathon training, explaining that even professional athletes spend one to three months preparing for long-distance races before participating.
Source:The Star
January 20, 2026 00:33 UTC
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FIFA President Calls for Accountability After Senegal vs Morocco AFCON Chaos: 'Violence Cannot Be Tolerated'
FIFA President Gianni Infantino condemned the chaos and violence during Senegal’s AFCON final victory and urged CAF to take appropriate action. FIFA president Gianni Infantino praised Senegal for their AFCON 2025 triumph but strongly condemned the conduct that marred the final. Amid the disorder, acts of vandalism were reported, including seats being torn out and objects being thrown toward stewards and journalists. FIFA President Calls Out AFCON Final Drama Between Senegal and MoroccoIn a post on his Instagram handle, Gianni Infantino said he wished to acknowledge Senegal’s achievement in emerging victorious at the continental tournament, noting that their success reflected collective efforts. He extended his goodwill to the head of the Senegalese Football Association and praised the unity and organisation that underpinned the nation’s campaign.
Source:Daily Nation
January 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
Nobel's noble intentions have been watered down over time
[AFP]The Nobel Peace Prize is one of the most prestigious global honours, awarded to individuals and organisations “who have done the most or best to advance peace”, according to Alfred Nobel’s will. This leads to the question: Is the Nobel Prize perhaps, in the modern day, a tool to sanitise Western leaders and provide them with carte blanche to decimate less wanted populations? In recent years, the Nobel Prize has stopped acting retroactively to clean up the images of war criminals but now seeks to sanitise images ahead of crimes committed. When US President Barack Obama was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2009, a few months into his first term, the Nobel Committee cited his efforts to strengthen diplomacy and international cooperation. It is against the backdrop of these scenarios that we must now analyse the most recent Nobel Peace Prize win.
Source:Standard Digital
January 19, 2026 23:50 UTC
Legal storms follow Ruto into fourth year of presidency
President William Ruto has had to contend with several court cases and orders since ascending to power in September 2022. Over last Christmas eve, the High Court issued orders barring the government from establishing, incorporating, registering, operationalizing, funding, or otherwise giving effect to the proposed National Infrastructure Fund, pending the hearing and determination. Treasury is proceeding with planned issuance of shares to the public despite a court order suspending the same. Justice Lawrence Mugambi on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, issued conservatory orders halting the implementation of Sections 27(1)(b), 27(1)(c), and 27(2) of the amended law. President Ruto, in June 2025, appeared to disregard a court order while appointing commissioners of the Independent Electoral and Boundary Commission (IEBC).
Source:The Star
January 19, 2026 23:23 UTC
Music composer Inderjit Singh Yadav tweets: ‘Facts are being Ignored’
Music composer and businessman Inderjit Singh Yadav has responded to media reports related to recent searches at locations linked to him, saying that important facts are being ignored. In a tweet, Yadav said that the search operation was carried out on December 26 at four locations in Gurugram, including two residential properties. Only two to three computer systems were taken for routine examination,” Yadav tweeted. Yadav stated that all his movable and immovable assets are fully disclosed, linked with PAN, and acquired through proper banking channels. Yadav said he has full faith in the law and constitutional institutions, adding that the truth will come out with patience and fairness.
Source:News 24
January 19, 2026 22:01 UTC
Ministry proposal to elevate 1,000 C4 schools to national status sparks criticism
/ENOS TECHEThe Ministry of Education’s proposal to elevate about 1,000 day senior secondary schools to national status has drawn criticism from a section of parents and the general public, even as the policy change remains under review. In the meantime, Ogamba said the ministry had already recorded low turnout in several C4 schools. While Ogamba’s proposal to elevate C4 schools to C1 status appears plausible, it has been met with criticism, with many stakeholders calling instead for proper equipping of the institutions while retaining their current day school status to attract enrolment. Critics argue that changing a school’s status without upgrading infrastructure will not address the underlying problem. “We don’t want any national school status.
Source:The Star
January 19, 2026 20:21 UTC
India, UAE to explore establishment of ‘digital embassies’
India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Monday ready to explore the possibility of establishing 'Digital Embassies' under mutually recognised sovereignty arrangements, according to a joint statement issued following the visit of UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Digital embassies and data securityOn the concept of digital embassies, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said during a media briefing that the initiative involves creating a secure repository for data that a country considers strategically important and of national significance. 'Digital embassies still a new idea'"It's an interesting new concept. Given current geopolitical developments, data embassies are expected to become increasingly important in shaping diplomatic relations between nations. The two leaders directed their teams to explore the possibility of establishing 'Digital Embassies' between the UAE and India, under mutually recognised sovereignty arrangements," the statement read.
Source:News 24
January 19, 2026 20:10 UTC
Seven dead after matatu, trailer collide along Nairobi-Nakuru highway
Road accident at Nakuru -Nairobi Highway / ScreengrabAt least seven people died in a road crash on Monday afternoon after a trailer collided with three matatus near Gilgil along the Nairobi–Nakuru Highway, police have confirmed. On January 14, the Commandant of Traffic Fredrick Ochieng, convened a stakeholder engagement forum to discuss road safety. The meeting brought together officials from the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) and the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA). The National Police Service in a statement said the meeting was necessitated by numerous road traffic accidents that have been recorded in various parts of the country, many of them preventable. "Road safety remains a growing public concern that cannot be effectively addressed through short-term enforcement measures," NPS said in a statement.
Source:The Star
January 19, 2026 19:41 UTC
Inside photos of Maryam Nawaz’s son wedding with Shanzay Ali go viral
While the wedding drew widespread attention, it was his bride, Shanzay Ali Rohail, who truly stood out for her elegant fashion choices. But Junaid Safdar’s bride, Shanzeh Ali Rohale, surprised everyone by wearing a red saree, inspired by Indian bridal fashion. For many Pakistanis, seeing a bride in a red saree was unexpected, making the look a major talking point online. 7 / 8For the wedding reception, she opted for an outfit designed by a renowned Pakistani designer, adding a graceful local touch to her overall look. 8 / 8The saree worn by Shanzeh was designed by renowned Indian designer Tarun Tahiliani, the same designer who styled Ananya for the shoot.
Source:News 24
January 19, 2026 18:20 UTC
Oburu versus Winnie: Winnie stages parallel Kamukunji rally as supporters urge her to take charge of ODM
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Source:The Star
January 19, 2026 16:59 UTC
Ivorian journalist: I never meant to offend but East Africa is not ready for 2027 AFCON
Ivorian journalist Mamadou Gaye/FILEIvorian journalist Mamadou Gaye has sought to clarify controversial remarks he made questioning East Africa’s readiness to host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). He argued that the standards for hosting AFCON have risen significantly following Morocco’s staging of the 2025 tournament. He noted that Morocco’s hosting of AFCON 2025 had set a new benchmark for the continent, raising expectations for infrastructure, transport and overall organisation. While acknowledging that East Africa has made progress, the journalist questioned whether the region currently meets the demands of a tournament of AFCON’s scale. “In 1996 AFCON was given to Kenya but because they were not ready it went to South Africa,” he said.
Source:The Star
January 19, 2026 16:58 UTC