ODM waning power jolts Odinga family
ODM leaders lead by their pary leader Oburu Odinga at 20 anniversary Celebrations in Mombasa. [Emmanuel Wanson, Standard]For more than two decades, the Orange Democratic Movement has been the vehicle Odinga’s family has rode on to project political power. The Odinga family has been mobilising voters, elbowing opponents and shaping national conversations from opposition through the party.
Source:Standard Digital
January 13, 2026 22:45 UTC
Ruto's reality check in Mt Kenya region
President William Ruto in Laikipia west during his tour of the Mt Kenya region on April 1,2025. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard]This time, four years ago, President William Ruto was a darling of the Mt Kenya region, he never needed to mobilise in order to get an audience, but things seem to have changed. His allies in Mt Kenya region are now forced to mobilise and ferry supporters so that whenever he visits the region, he gets the crowds to create a perception that he is still in charge.
Source:Standard Digital
January 13, 2026 22:30 UTC
Kenya reaffirms plans to modernise JKIA
Kenya has reaffirmed its commitment to modernising Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), signalling renewed momentum for the long-delayed expansion as regional competitors advance major airport projects. Key features include an X-shaped passenger terminal with an initial capacity of 10 million passengers, expandable to 15 million. JKIA currently handles 8.6 million passengers annually, exceeding its design capacity of 7.5 million. Rwanda is building Bugesera International Airport, a US$2 billion project backed by Qatar Airways, located 40 kilometres south of Kigali. As regional competition grows, Kenya’s renewed commitment to JKIA marks an important step.
Source:The Star
January 13, 2026 21:26 UTC
Kenol–Sagana–Marua dual carriageway 93% complete as Ruto inspects project
President William Ruto has inspected the 84-kilometre Kenol–Sagana–Marua Road Project, which the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) says is now 93 per cent complete. According to KeNHA, the upgraded road has been engineered to withstand diverse weather conditions and deliver long-term durability. The Kenol–Sagana–Marua Highway project is part of the Kenyan section of the Trans-Africa Highway. The project involves dualling 84 kilometres of the Kenol–Sagana–Marua road, including the construction of grade-separated junctions, road safety interventions and complementary social initiatives. Kenol–Sagana–Marua Highway project / KeNHAPresident William Ruto greets leaders when he supervised the Kenol–Sagana–Marua Highway project / KeNHA
Source:The Star
January 13, 2026 19:52 UTC
Ride for donkeys: A journey on two wheels and the heart of a nation
From Nairobi to Murang’a, Kirinyaga, Embu, Tharaka Nithi, Meru, Isiolo, and beyond, I saw donkeys everywhere. Some were hauling water, some carrying firewood, some just resting under the sun. In Samburu and Marsabit, the dirt roads would have broken lesser spirits, but the communities there owned donkeys like family. One man told me his four homesteads collectively owned nearly one hundred donkeys. Donkeys are not just animals here; they are wealth, culture, and survival, and they are under threat.
Source:Daily Nation
January 13, 2026 19:11 UTC
KJSEA Placement: Nairobi Dad's Struggle after Daughter Was Placed in Day School Despite Top Marks
Source: FacebookHis daughter had excelled in her examinations, achieving results that should have placed her comfortably in a reputable secondary school. Why Wambũgũ's daughter was discouragedIn an interview with TUKO.co.ke, he shared that when the government’s placement results were released, the family was stunned. “She asked me, ‘What was the point of studying so hard, only to end up in a day school?’” Wambũgũ recalled. Wambũgũ recounted how he had pent-up anger in him as he didn’t understand how the system could fail his child. For Wambũgũ, this journey is a reminder that behind every school placement statistic is a family fighting, feeling, and hoping.
Source:Daily Nation
January 13, 2026 18:42 UTC
CS Ruku orders fast-tracked fire risk sensitisation after Kamukunji blaze
“The national government is ready to supplement the efforts of the Nairobi County Government to ensure residents are better protected from these devastating infernos,” Ruku said. In Kamukunji’s Kitui Village informal settlement in Pumwani Ward, a fire that broke out on Sunday night destroyed three rows of dwellings, leaving about 150 households homeless. The affected families are in urgent need of iron sheets (mabati), timber or poles, mattresses, blankets and food assistance. The government, through the State Department for Special Programmes, has moved swiftly to cushion the affected families. He called for intensified community sensitisation meetings and public engagements to raise awareness on fire risks and prevention measures.
Source:The Star
January 13, 2026 18:17 UTC
NTV Kenya: 2021 New York Marathon champion Korir suspended for doping
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Source:Daily Nation
January 13, 2026 18:16 UTC
Video of Fancy Cars Spotted at Alliance Girls During Admission of Grade 10 Students Trends
A parent shared a sneak peek into the admissions at Alliance Girls. Source: FacebookWeeks after the candidates who sat for the Kenya Junior Secondary Education Assessment (KJSEA) received their results, they arrived at their respective high schools for Grade 10 admissions from Monday, January 12. A trending TikTok video showed parents taking their children to Alliance Girls’ High School in luxury cars, which filled the parking lot and reflected the school’s elite status. The parent who shared the clip was equally mesmerised by the grand display of the vehicles. In a post, the governor shared sweet family photos as he and his wife accompanied his daughter for the Grade 10 admission.
Source:Daily Nation
January 13, 2026 17:54 UTC
DP World Insists On Continued Operations at Berbera Port Amid Somalia-UAE Tensions
MOGADISHU—Dubai-based ports and logistics giant DP World announced on Tuesday its commitment to maintain operations at Berbera Port in Somaliland, despite the Somali government’s recent decision to annul all agreements with the UAE, including crucial port contracts and defense collaborations. This announcement comes at a time of rising tensions in the region, particularly following the Israeli government’s recognition of Somaliland as an independent state. “DP World is committed to ensuring the effective and safe functioning of the port while promoting trade and economic growth for Somaliland and the broader Horn of Africa,” the company told Reuters. The UAE has established strong economic and security partnerships with Somaliland, underscored by a significant $442 million investment from DP World aimed at developing and managing Berbera Port in the semi-autonomous region. In response to the Somali government’s actions, both Puntland and Jubaland states, which are members of the federal government, issued statements declaring the termination of diplomatic relations with the UAE terminal as unlawful.
Source:Daily Nation
January 13, 2026 17:42 UTC
Fake Priest Who Promised Mali AFCON 2025 Title Arrested After Collecting KSh 5m
A priest who promised AFCON 2025 title to Mali has been arrested. Source: UGCMali were eliminated from AFCON 2025 after they lost to Senegal 1-0 at the quarter-final stage. Sinayogo had collected over 33,500 euros (KSh 5 million) from fans, promising to deliver the AFCON title to Mali. Mali at AFCON 2025Mali exited AFCON 2025 without winning a single game in regulation time. Of all the teams that qualified for this year's quarter-finals, only Mali haven't won an AFCON title before.
Source:Daily Nation
January 13, 2026 17:17 UTC
Prophet Owuor Claims He Warned Venezuela of US Intervention
Controversial Kenyan preacher Prophet David Owuor has claimed to have predicted the U.S. military intervention in Venezuela, two months before it happened. "After Donald Trump cleared the land, I heard Donald Trump saying that now we can start developing it," Owuor stated during the press briefing captured in the video. Prophet David Owuor. The prophecy has gained attention following President Nicolás Maduro's detention by US forces in early January 2026, after Owuor had traveled to Venezuela at Maduro's personal invitation. The Lord is calling for national repentance in Venezuela," Owuor stated in the video.
Source:Daily Nation
January 13, 2026 17:08 UTC
Venezuela crisis: Trump planning another BIG move next week? US to use Venezuela’s…; is it good or bad for India?
---Advertisement---Why Trump may lift sanctions on Venezuela? Recently, Donald Trump had signed an executive order, preventing courts and courts and creditors from seizing Venezuelan oil revenue held in US Treasury accounts. As per Trump’s order, the money from Venezuelan oil sales will be “safeguarded to promote peace, prosperity, and stability in Venezuela”. Venezuela holds approximately $5 billion in SDRs, which the US is now planning to use to boost its economy. 9,000 crore) of dividends stuck in Venezuela, money which has been frozen due to US sanctions.
Source:News 24
January 13, 2026 16:51 UTC
Man excites Eldoret after taking up 48-hour challenge to sit on top of a tree
A 29-year-old man whose friends have been affected by drug abuse has caught public attention in Eldoret after undertaking a 48-hour challenge to sit on top of a tree as part of public sensitisation against the drug menace. Thomas Kipkemboi, also known as Kapkeno, climbed the tree on Monday and is expected to complete the challenge on Wednesday at 2 pm. The tree is at Nandi Gardens, which is a public park in Eldoret city, where hundreds of people have been turning up to cheer him on. He explained that he prepared for the challenge by not eating or taking drinks to avoid the need to use the toilet within the 48 hours of the Challenge. The posters are changed every hour by his friends who support the initiative and climb the tree to reach him.
Source:The Star
January 13, 2026 16:45 UTC
KHRC raises concerns over Uganda internet shutdown ahead of elections
The Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) has expressed concern over the Uganda Communications Commission’s (UCC) decision to suspend public internet access and restrict some mobile services ahead of Uganda’s general elections. “KHRC warns that cutting off the internet may exacerbate the situation.”The commission urged the UCC to reconsider its decision. Observers and rights advocates have raised concerns over the trend of internet restrictions during elections in parts of the region. Ugandan opposition presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi, widely known as Bobi Wine, criticised the government’s decision to impose a temporary nationwide internet shutdown. Some citizens view the shutdown as a restriction of rights, while others see it as a precautionary measure to safeguard the electoral process.
Source:The Star
January 13, 2026 16:43 UTC