Exclusive-Trump questions support for son of Iran's last Shah inside country
But he was reluctant on Wednesday to lend his full support to Pahlavi, the son of the late shah of Iran, who was ousted from power in 1979. "He seems very nice, but I don't know how he'd play within his own country," Trump said. It's very hard to see how much support he has or how much support any figure has in Iran," she said. "When you win the presidency, you don't win the midterms," he said. “We have to get President Zelenskiy to go along with it," he said.
Source:The Star
January 15, 2026 13:24 UTC
BCB sacks director Nazmul Islam amid cricketers’ demands
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has taken a decisive step by removing director M Nazmul Islam from all his responsibilities, including his key role as chairman of the finance committee. ---Advertisement---BCB Statament“The BCB reiterates that the interests of the cricketers remain its highest priority. ---Advertisement---Players demanded resignation from Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) director M Nazmul Islam over his controversial remarks made in public against the country’s cricketers. Nazmul Islam had been one of the more influential figures within the BCB, especially due to his control over financial matters. What lies for BangladeshFor Bangladesh cricket, this development could mark a turning point.
Source:News 24
January 15, 2026 13:14 UTC
Ruto, Uhuru in fresh battle as siblings face off in Isiolo South MP by-election
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta and President William Ruto/PCSThe late Isiolo South Member of Parliament, Tubi Bidu Mohamed/FILEA fresh battle is looming between President William Ruto and his predecessor, Uhuru Kenyatta, in the Isiolo South MP by-election. Apart from the Isiolo South MP seat, a fresh battle is unfolding between the ruling UDA party and the opposition. The West Kabras ward seat was once occupied by David Ndakwa, who has since been elected to the MP seat following the November 2025 by-election. The united opposition's strategy for the Isiolo South MP seat remains unclear, largely because Jubilee already claims the space with Bina’s candidacy. As the campaign season begins, the Isiolo South by-election is set to mirror the current political landscape, especially in the Northeastern region.
Source:The Star
January 15, 2026 13:03 UTC
Two police reservists killed in suspected attack by Somalia's army
Two National Police Reservists (NPR) died on Wednesday, and two others sustained injuries in an explosion in Mandera County. The explosion happened some 100 meters on the Kenyan side of the border, killing Abdow and Ali. Abdi and Adan were taken to the Mandera Referral Hospital where they are being treated before a transfer to Nairobi for specialised care. A police report show that they suspected the IED was planted by the Somali National Army in a retaliatory attack. Detectives from the Anti-Terrorism Police Unit in Mandera County are investigating the incident.
Source:Standard Digital
January 15, 2026 12:58 UTC
Two NPR officers killed in IED explosion at Mandera border
Scene of the incident that killed two officers and injured two others during an explosion in Mandera on January 14, 2026. [Ibrahim Adan Ali, Standard]Two National Police Reservists (NPR) have died, while a similar number sustained injuries following an explosion in Mandera. “On 14/01/2026 at Kulun Border Point Four along the Bulla Hawa (Somalia)–Mandera (Kenya) border, approximately 100 metres inside Kenya, NPR officers on duty were hit by an IED planted on the ground,” reads part of the report. The injured officers were admitted to Mandera Referral Hospital for treatment before being flown to Nairobi today for further medical care. Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) and officers from the Anti-Terrorism Police Unit (ATPU) in Mandera are set to begin investigations today.
Source:Standard Digital
January 15, 2026 12:12 UTC
Transmara West Hospital Shut After Violent Attack on Health Workers
Medical services at Transmara West Sub-County Hospital in Kilgoris have been severely disrupted after hospital management abruptly shut down the facility following a violent attack on health workers. The hospital was closed after armed attackers stormed the facility on Tuesday night, assaulting nurses and leaving several health workers with injuries. According to hospital staff who spoke on condition of anonymity, the attackers arrived at the hospital with a patient who had been involved in a road accident. A sign outside Transmara West Sub-County Level 4 Hospital in Narok County Daily NationThis recommendation angered the group accompanying the patient, triggering chaos within the hospital compound. This attack on healthcare practitioners comes weeks after the Interior CS, Kipchumba Murkomen, declared Transmara West as a security-disturbed region and deployed security personnel to the region.
Source:Daily Nation
January 15, 2026 12:00 UTC
Blow to Wamatangi, wife and children as accounts frozen over graft
Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi tours his demolished business premises along Douglas Wakihuri Road Nairobi on January 14,2025. [Benard Orwongo,Standard]Kiambu Governor Paul Kimani Wamatangi, his wife, children, and 10 others have suffered a major blow after the High Court issued orders freezing their bank accounts over a Sh813 million graft scandal. Justice Benjamin Musyoki ordered five accounts to remain frozen pending the hearing of a recovery suit by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) on February 4, 2026.
Source:Standard Digital
January 15, 2026 11:34 UTC
New Kibaki? Nyoro sparks nostalgia as Kenyans draw parallels
Former late President Mwai Kibaki was trending on Thursday morning as Kenyans flooded X with comparisons between him and Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro. Nyoro, who spoke extensively about leadership readiness and economic discipline, said past leaders such as Kibaki had been well-prepared before assuming office. The rollout, part of the Masomo Bora education programme, will cover more than 12,000 students in Grade 10, Form Three and Form Four. Why Kibaki is trendingNyoro’s remarks on leadership, combined with ongoing public nostalgia for Kibaki-era economic stability, ignited a wave of comments on X. Both Babu and Ndindi emphasised education as a core factor in economic development.”Other reactions captured the national mood around the debate.
Source:The Star
January 15, 2026 10:40 UTC
Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi: Who Is Richer? A Look Into Their Lavish Lifestyle & Net Worth
1 / 11Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi are not just football legends, but global business icons. 2 / 11Ronaldo vs Messi: The debate around the wealth of Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi has long fascinated football fans worldwide. 3 / 11Ronaldo Enters Billionaire Territory: Recent global wealth estimates indicate that Cristiano Ronaldo has surpassed the $1.4 billion mark in total net worth. 7 / 11Messi’s Estimated Net Worth: According to the latest figures, Messi’s net worth is valued at around $650 million. Both stars invest heavily in real estate, private jets, and global brand deals.
Source:News 24
January 15, 2026 09:50 UTC
Police pliers cost taxpayers Sh1m for 'pinching wrong person'
Justice Emily Ominde. [File, Standard]A Directorate of Criminal Investigation officer’s decision to use pliers to force a village elder repay Sh250,000 to an alleged complainant has cost Kenyans at least a million after the High Court found this a violation of the Constitution. In a case where officers arrested and tortured the wrong person, Justice Emily Ominde observed that the government, knowing the officers were on the wrong, had tried to convince Emily Jepkemboi and her daughter, Peris Jelimo, to settle the case out of court.
Source:Standard Digital
January 15, 2026 09:47 UTC
AFCON 2025: Mali Journalist Mohamed Soumare Dies in Morocco Hotel Room
A journalist has sadly passed on while covering the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. Mali journalist Mohamed Soumare died in Morocco, where he was covering AFCON 2025. Source: FacebookWhich journalist died at AFCON 2025? "Malian Sports Journalist Mohamed Soumaré has passed away this morning in Rabat, Morocco, where he was covering the AFCON 2025 tournament. Fake priest who promised Mali AFCON title arrestedBack in Mali's capital, Bamako, a priest who had promised the team the AFCON title was arrested for fraud.
Source:Daily Nation
January 15, 2026 09:43 UTC
Why Ndindi Nyoro's Sh500 school fees plan has triggered storm in Parliament
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Source:Standard Digital
January 15, 2026 09:43 UTC
It's political thuggery, Wamatangi claims after property demolished
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Source:Standard Digital
January 15, 2026 09:42 UTC
Realignment fear looms as ODM-UDA deal inches closer
ODM leader Oburu Oginga addresses a rally at Kamukunji grounds, Kibera, Nairobi, on January 14, 2026. [Kanyiri Wahito, Standard]The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) pre-election pact is as good as done, following fast-moving developments towards its conclusion. However, fears are growing that it could trigger tensions — and even internal ruptures — within both political camps.
Source:Standard Digital
January 15, 2026 09:16 UTC
How Western governors are crafting campaign plan for Ruto's re-election
From left: Western region governors Fernandes Barasa, Paul Otuoma, Kenneth Lusaka and Wilbur Ottichilo, address a press briefing in Kakamega, on January 14, 2026. [Benard Lusigi, Standard]Four Western region governors have kicked off a grassroots campaign for President William Ruto’s re-election. Kakamega's Fernandes Barasa, Paul Otuoma of Busia, Wilbur Ottichilo (Vihiga) and Kenneth Lusaka of Bungoma said they have started a series of grassroots meetings to consolidate support for Ruto and unite the region to speak in one voice and have bargaining power ahead of the 2027 polls.
Source:Standard Digital
January 15, 2026 09:05 UTC