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
US and UK pulling some personnel from Qatar military base
Al-Udeid is the largest US military base in the Middle EastThe US and UK are reducing the number of personnel at the Al-Udeid air base in Qatar, as US President Donald Trump considers whether to take action against Iran over its crackdown on anti-government protests. The BBC understands some UK military personnel are also being removed. Regarding the removal of military personnel, the Qatari government said it would continue to "implement all necessary measures to safeguard the security and safety of its citizens and residents as a top priority, including actions related to the protection of critical infrastructure and military facilities". Al-Udeid is the largest US military base in the Middle East and about 10,000 personnel are based there, as well as about 100 UK staff. A UK Ministry of Defence spokesperson declined to comment on reports that UK personnel were being withdrawn "due to operational security".
Source:The Star
January 14, 2026 20:50 UTC
NTV Kenya: 1,100 Somalis in the US face deportation after Trump ends Temporary Protected Status
1,100 Somalis in the US face deportation after Trump ends Temporary Protected StatusUS President Donald Trump’s administration will end humanitarian protections that grant deportation relief and work permits to some 1,100 Somalis in the US, administration officials said on Tuesday, the latest restrictive move targeting Somali immigrants. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said she would end Temporary Protected Status for Somalis, arguing that conditions in Somalia had improved even as fighting continues between Somali armed forces and al-Shabaab militants. With the termination, the status will be set to expire on March 17 although a legal challenge is likely. While the Trump administration has said it aims to ramp up denaturalisations, the process can be resource-intensive and lengthy. The Trump administration has sought to end most enrollment in the program, saying it runs counter to US interests.
Source:Daily Nation
January 14, 2026 20:48 UTC
East African delegation in Morocco on observer mission ahead of 2027 AFCON
This hands-on experience provided direct insight into key areas, including stadium management, security coordination, media operations, spectator services, and overall competition logistics. A delegation from East African nations set to co-host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is in Morocco on an observer mission as the tournament's 2025 edition reaches the semi-final stage. The delegation comprises representatives from Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda, the three countries that will jointly host Africa’s biggest football event in 2027. The observer programme is part of a structured knowledge-exchange initiative involving Confederation of African Football (CAF), the current host nation, Morocco, and the future East African co-hosts. This hands-on experience provided direct insight into key areas, including stadium management, security coordination, media operations, spectator services, and overall competition logistics.
Source:Daily Nation
January 14, 2026 20:15 UTC
Stunned RFK Jr. ‘doesn’t know how Donald Trump is alive’ with ‘unhinged’ diet of McDonald’s and Coke
Kennedy said Trump has the "constitution of a deity"BUILT DIFFERENT Stunned RFK Jr. ‘doesn’t know how Donald Trump is alive’ with ‘unhinged’ diet of McDonald’s and CokeTHE man tasked with keeping America healthy has a blunt verdict on the president’s menu. Robert F Kennedy Jr. says he can’t figure out how Donald Trump is still standing after years of McDonald’s, candy and constant Diet Coke. Asked who had the most “unhinged” eating habits, Kennedy quickly named President Donald Trump. “Which is McDonald’s, and, you know, candy and Diet Coke.”“But he drinks Diet Coke at all times,” Kennedy added. Constant Diet Coke: He’s known for drinking Diet Coke throughout the day, sometimes reported as up to about a dozen cans daily.
Source:The Star
January 14, 2026 20:15 UTC
UDA tasks Ruto to open ODM coalition talks ahead of 2027 polls
The National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting was chaired by UDA party leader and President William Ruto. The United Democratic Alliance's (UDA) National Executive Committee has tasked its party leader, President Ruto to initiate talks with ODM to negotiate a coalition agreement ahead of 2027 polls. In a communication seen by The Standard, the committee noted ODM’s decision to initiate structured negotiations with UDA within the Kenya Kwanza Coalition to formalise the partnership through a coalition agreement ahead of the elections. On national politics, the NEC discussed the ongoing partnership between UDA and ODM, noting key outcomes, including the adoption of the National Dialogue Committee (NADCO) Report of 2024. The resolutions were made during a National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting chaired by UDA party leader and President William Ruto.
Source:Standard Digital
January 14, 2026 20:11 UTC
UDA NEC mandates Ruto to initiate coalition talks with ODM ahead of 2027 polls
The UDA National Executive Committee meeting chaired by President Ruto at State House, Nairobi, January 14, 2025. The UDA National Executive Committee meeting chaired by President Ruto at State House, Nairobi, January 14, 2025. /PCS President Ruto chairs the UDA National Executive Committee meeting at State House, Nairobi, January 14, 2025. /PCSBeyond coalition politics, the NEC meeting reviewed the outcome of the party’s grassroots elections conducted on January 10, 2026, across 20 counties. President Ruto chairs the UDA National Executive Committee meeting at State House, Nairobi, January 14, 2025.
Source:The Star
January 14, 2026 19:52 UTC
Kenya Farmers Association Reacts to New Maize Price Announced by NCPB
The National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB) announced the new maize price for a 90-kilogramme bag of maize on Monday, January 12, 2026. Source: FacebookWhat is the new maize price? What was KFA's reaction to new maize price? The Kenya Farmers Association (KFA) has welcomed the new price announced by the government agency. "The new maize price announced by NCPB is a fair deal for farmers.
Source:Daily Nation
January 14, 2026 19:25 UTC
Inside the spoiled lives of Venezuela's Narco Nepo babies: An 800 kilo coke bust, topless scandal, $300K wedding... and one appalling whiskey-fueled rant
They were just completely out of their depth - amateurish, spoiled brats of the elites,' he told the Daily Mail. But he didn't have the muscle or the brains,' said one Caracas-based political analyst, speaking to the Daily Mail by phone. 'He's not a smart guy - I don't have to tell you that because everybody knows it,' one academic told the Daily Mail. In 2019, as opposition leader Juan Guaido tried to oust Maduro, Cabello was rumored in Venezuelan media to have packed his kids off to Beijing for safe-keeping. 'Everybody in the government has a plan to escape,' the Caracas-based analyst told the Daily Mail.
Source:The Star
January 14, 2026 19:22 UTC
KCSE 2025: Ex-Nyambaria High Students Demonstrate at School Days after Rejecting Results
Former students of Nyambaria High School demonstrate outside the school. Many expressed their disappointment, saying the results do not reflect the school’s academic culture or the students’ capabilities. What we saw in the KCSE results doesn’t match how we performed in class.”Another student claimed the academic environment shifted in the months leading up to the exams. For now, uncertainty hangs over Nyambaria High, as the community seeks clarity on what led to what they believe is a disappointing performance. In the recently-released results, the school had zero As, 21 A-minus, 99 B-plus, 285 plain B, and 306 B-minus, earning a mean score of 8.06.
Source:Daily Nation
January 14, 2026 18:53 UTC