IShowSpeed wins hearts in Kenya with viral stunts and cultural tour
During a high-energy livestream that peaked at more than 200,000 concurrent viewers, Speed declared Kenya his most successful stop so far. President William Ruto welcomed the star with a video message, highlighting Kenya’s unique spirit: “Jambo, IShowSpeed, welcome to Kenya, karibu Kenya. Kenya is not just another country; Kenya is a pulse, a feeling. He also met Bradley Marongo, popularly known as “Gen Z Goliath,” Kenya’s tallest man. In the capital, Speed met Ugandan star Tenge Tenge, who accompanied him around the city as hundreds of fans followed their vehicle.
Source:The Star
January 13, 2026 14:52 UTC
Somalia revokes all pacts with UAE amid diplomatic rifts
The Cabinet, which met in Mogadishu, the capital of Somalia, cancelled all agreements signed with related government agencies, entities, and regional administrations to safeguard the nation’s unity, territorial integrity, and constitutional order. According to a statement issued on Monday, the terminated agreements are related to cooperation at the ports of Berbera, Bosaso, and Kismayo in northern and southern Somalia, citing evidence that the UAE has taken steps to undermine Somalia’s political independence. “This decision is in response to reports of strong evidence of serious steps being taken to undermine the sovereignty, national unity, and political independence of the country,” said the Cabinet. The ministers further revoked all existing bilateral pacts between Mogadishu and the UAE, including agreements on security and defense. The government reaffirmed its commitment to protecting the country’s sovereignty and urged international partners to respect Somalia’s constitutional order and territorial integrity.
Source:Daily Nation
January 13, 2026 14:08 UTC
15 suspects arrested after chaos at church event attended by Gachagua in Gatundu, Kiambu
At least 15 suspects were arrested following chaos that erupted at a church event attended by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua in Gatundu, Kiambu County. A church service attended by Gachagua and other leaders was disrupted on Sunday by violent clashes between rival youth groups outside the African Independent Pentecostal Church of Africa (AIPCA) in Kiamworia, Gatundu South. Police said they arrested 15 suspects in the incident, who will face charges of malicious damage to property and participating in an unlawful assembly. During the service, Gachagua also defended former President Uhuru Kenyatta against claims of attempting to divide the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), noting Kenyatta’s role in securing votes for his party in past elections. It is not the first time that an event attended by Gachagua has been disrupted by goons.
Source:The Star
January 13, 2026 13:27 UTC
Are they your watchmen? Ruto scolds Gachagua for urging youth to ‘protect’ him
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki with President William Ruto in Samburu on January 13, 2025/PCSPresident William Ruto has openly criticised his former deputy, Rigathi Gachagua, over remarks urging young people to escort and protect him during public events. Ruto questioned why the Gachagua would ask youth to carry weapons to defend him, suggesting such statements were irresponsible and reduced young Kenyans to bodyguards. “Nimesikia mwingine juzi anawaambia vijana ati nyinyi nikienda mahali mchukue rungu na panga mkuje mniprotect,” Ruto said. Deputy President Kithure Kindiki with President William Ruto in Samburu on January 13, 2025/PCSAlthough Ruto did not mention Gachagua by name, the comments were widely interpreted as a direct response to remarks made by the Deputy President last week during a stop in Nyandarua. A total of Sh103.9 million was disbursed to youth in Samburu, Marsabit, Laikipia and Isiolo counties during the event.
Source:The Star
January 13, 2026 13:27 UTC
Wajackoyah: Gen Z started well but lost momentum by failing to register as voters
Roots Party leader George Wajackoyah. /FILERoots Party leader George Wajackoyah has assessed the Gen Z movement whose emergence in mid-2024 significantly altered Kenya’s political trajectory and precipitated the formation of a broad-based government. Wajackoyah said that while Gen Z activists earned legitimacy through the substance of the issues they raised, the political change they desire can only be realised through participation in the electoral process. The Gen Z revolt erupted in June 2024 at the height of parliamentary debate on the now-impugned Finance Bill, 2024, which proposed a raft of tax measures widely viewed as punitive. The truce eased tensions, but Gen Z activists have since maintained what they describe as silent protests, vowing to make the Ruto administration a one-term government.
Source:The Star
January 13, 2026 13:19 UTC
Counties drown in Sh8 billion bank loans as cash crisis worsens
Controller of Budget Margaret Nyakang’o/FILECounties are struggling to repay Sh7.85 billion in commercial bank loans as a cash crisis plagues the regional governments. The latest expenditure report by Controller of Budget Margaret Nyakang’o shows that many counties have taken high-interest loans to cover salaries, utilities, and other pressing expenses.
Source:The Star
January 13, 2026 12:29 UTC
Kenya joins push for fair rules amid health deal with the US
The deal commits Kenya to share pathogen data with the US within one day of any discovery. This has raised concerns among health policy experts about how pathogen data and genetic sequence information could be shared outside the WHO framework. “If American institutions use Kenyan pathogen data to develop high-value products, what benefits are guaranteed to flow back to Kenya? Broadly, the Kenya–United States deal is about replacing the health funding previously channelled through the now-defunct Usaid system. The US is slowly reducing its health funding through AFGHS and wants countries like Kenya to take over most of the costs.
Source:The Star
January 13, 2026 12:26 UTC
Preview: Nigeria Vs Morocco AFCON 2025 Semi-Final
Nigeria won the previous clash in 1980, triumphing 1-0 with Felix Owolabi scoring the winner in the 9th minute en route to their first title. In the knockout rounds at AFCON, Nigeria have faced hosts five times, winning only once against Mali in the 2002 third-place match. · Have scored in their last 12 AFCON matches, last failing to score in the Round of 16 loss to Tunisia in 2021. · Under the 24-team AFCON format, only Senegal (2019, 2021, 2025) and Nigeria (2019, 2023, 2025) have reached three Semi-finals. · Victory would see Nigeria reach a ninth AFCON Final and their second consecutive finals after 1988 and 1990.
Source:Daily Nation
January 13, 2026 10:07 UTC
IShowSpeed at Maasai Mara: Stream promotes tourism and conservation awareness
IShowSpeed at Maasai Mara: Stream promotes tourism and conservation awareness 13th January, 2026American streamer and YouTube sensation iShowSpeed today went live from the Maasai Mara, drawing global attention to one of Kenya’s most iconic wildlife destinations. The broadcast, which attracted hundreds of thousands of viewers within minutes, is among the most watched creator live streams from the reserve in recent months
Source:Standard Digital
January 13, 2026 08:56 UTC
Meet Sridhar Vembu’s sister, one of India’s richest woman, with over Rs 279834675000 net worth, her name is…, she works as…
One of the most well-known among them is Radha Vembu, whose achievements stand out. Radha Vembu is the co-founder of Zoho Corporation, a global software company that provides business and technology solutions to organisations around the world. According to Forbes, Radha Vembu is one of the richest women in India’s technology sector. Her wealth comes mainly from her stake in Zoho Corporation. Radha Vembu studied Industrial Management at IIT and is known for her strong product ideas.
Source:News 24
January 13, 2026 07:58 UTC
Museveni: still seeking power after 40 years of rule
President Yoweri Museveni speaks during an interview at the National Leadership Institute (NALI) in Kyankwanzi district, Uganda, December 4, 2021. [Reuters]Yoweri Museveni has been president longer than most Ugandans have been alive, and shows no sign of giving up his place among the world's longest-serving leaders. Shortly after Museveni took power in 1986, ending years of bloodshed and chaos under murderous tyrants, the young president mused that leaders overstaying their welcome lay at the heart of Africa's problems. His genial demeanour and penchant for folksy parables belie a past as a wily guerrilla fighter and ruthless political survivor. Museveni studied in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, in the 1960s when the university acted as a kind of revolutionary finishing school for anti-colonialists.
Source:Standard Digital
January 13, 2026 06:13 UTC
Ratan Tata’s TCS releases Q3 results, net profit falls 14% to Rs 10657 crore but company makes big announcement
TCS Q3 Results: India’s largest IT company, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), has announced its results for the third quarter. Profit was also 11.63% lower than the previous quarter, when TCS reported Rs 12,131 crore. Despite the fall in profit, TCS revenue increased. Income from TCS AI Services stood at USD 1.8 billion, showing a 17.3% increase from the previous quarter. TCS share price risesOn the day the results were announced, TCS shares rose in the stock market.
Source:News 24
January 13, 2026 05:44 UTC
Kenya's mining sector faces litmus test on social welfare as investors get jittery
Base Titanium plant in Kwale County which has since ceased operations. [File, Standard]A few days ago, Kwale County Deputy Governor Chirema Kombo walked out of a consultative meeting chaired by the Mining Cabinet Secretary Ali Hassan Joho to discuss the prospects of the Mrima Hills project. The project located in the county has attracted several bidders, a majority of them international conglomerates eyeing deposits of niobium and other highly sought after brare earth minerals whose value is over Sh8.1 trillion.
Source:Standard Digital
January 13, 2026 03:00 UTC
The curse of the pioneer CBE class: A journey marked by uncertainty
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Source:Standard Digital
January 13, 2026 03:00 UTC