Owalo resigns after announcing plans to challenge Ruto
Former Deputy Chief of Staff in charge of delivery and government efficiency, Eliud Owalo, during an inspection of national government projects in Machakos County. [John Muia, Standard]Eliud Owalo has resigned as President William Ruto's Deputy Chief of Staff in charge of delivery and government efficiency. Owalo announced his decision to exit the role on social media on Sunday night, just hours after declaring his 2027 presidential run against his boss. He noted that by choosing to challenge President Ruto, serving in his face automatically became untenable, and he was therefore leaving State House immediately. Owalo joins a crowded field of presidential hopefuls, including seasoned politicians hoping to unseat President Ruto, who will be seeking re-election in the August 2027 polls.
Source:Standard Digital
January 12, 2026 11:59 UTC
DCI Arrests Three Suspects Linked to Violent Criminal Gun, Recover AK-47 Gun
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has recovered an AK-47 gun and apprehended three suspects linked to a violent criminal gang in Uasin Gishu County. Detectives have assured that they will continue with investigations to apprehend other individuals linked to the gang. "The three suspects are currently being processed for arraignment in court as investigations continue. Detectives are also intensifying efforts to arrest other members of the gang who are still at large," DCI stated. According to the detectives, upon the arrest of the six suspects, they recovered several items, including two Falcon pistols and three live ammunition.
Source:Daily Nation
January 12, 2026 11:27 UTC
St Helens man sentenced in court for cocaine possession
Michael Chapman, of Knowles House Avenue, Eccleston, appeared before Liverpool, Knowsley and St Helens Magistrates' Court on Monday, January 5. He indicated guilty pleas to possession of a Class A and Class B drugs. On March 20, this year, the defendant was caught with a quantity of cocaine and cannabis on him. For the cocaine offence, Chapman was fined £120, and made to pay costs to the Crown Prosecution Service of £85. Possess a controlled drug of Class B - Cannabis / Cannabis Resin On 20/03/2025 at St Helens in the county of Merseyside you, Michael Chapman had in your possession a quantity of cannabis a controlled drug of class B in contravention of section 5(1) of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971
Source:The Star
January 12, 2026 11:13 UTC
Why 2026 might become the President's year of reckoning
President William Ruto during the FCPA Barasa Governor’s Cup at Bukhungu Stadium, Kakamega County, on January 1, 2026. [PCS]President William Ruto has framed 2026 as the decisive year of implementation. And by that standard, 2026 may prove to be less a year of consolidation and more a year of political reckoning. Ultimately, 2026 will not be decided by press conferences, road launches, or carefully staged development tours. If the lived reality of Kenyans does not improve meaningfully, 2026 may become less a year of implementation and more a year when political patience finally runs out.
Source:Standard Digital
January 12, 2026 11:09 UTC
Museveni will win election, but the landscape has changed
With 57 seats in parliament, National Unity Platform became the country’s official opposition party. This makes it difficult to know how the National Unity Platform might perform in a free and fair election. In the run-up to the 2026 election, prominent the National Unity Platform members remain in detention and have been tortured. Video footage recently captured police and defence force soldiers beating National Unity Platform security personnel. Subsequently, the Democratic Party – Uganda’s second oldest political party – entered into a formal cooperation agreement with the ruling National Resistance Movement.
Source:Standard Digital
January 12, 2026 11:09 UTC
Chebwagan Boys High School Closed Indefinitely After Student Night Strike
Barely a week after reopening, students at the Chebwagan Boys High School in Kericho are back at their homes after they held protests on the night of Sunday, January 11. According to reports, the Kericho County Director of Education ordered the indefinite closure of the institution to neutralise the situation. An undated photo of Chebwagan Boys High School in KerichoVideos obtained by Kenyans.co.ke showed the students storming out of the school gate carrying their belongings while being supervised by police officers who were deployed to assess the situation on Monday, January 12, morning. It remains unclear whether the students went on a rampage and whether any property within the school premises was destroyed during the strike. The High School administration is yet to issue a formal response on the strike amid a wave of uncertainty on when the students will resume their learning.
Source:Daily Nation
January 12, 2026 11:07 UTC
New Jack City cast today: Where the stars of the 1991 classic are now?
Did you know the "New Jack City" cast delivered some of the most unforgettable performances of the '90s? Mario Van Peebles, Judd Nelson, and Ice-T looking ahead in a scene from the film 'New Jack City', 1991. New Jack City cast members todayNew Jack City characters helped define one of the most talked-about crime movies in 1991. In 1991, he was cast as Duh Duh Duh Man in New Jack City. FAQsWith many people curious about New Jack City cast today, here are some facts you should know about where the stars of the 1991 classic are now.
Source:The Star
January 12, 2026 11:02 UTC
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ODM Leadership Meets for Consultative Talks on Party Direction [Photos]
Editor's Review The ODM Party leadership has held high-level consultative talks as the party reflects on its political priorities amid evolving national developments. The ODM Party leadership has held high-level consultative talks as the party reflects on its political priorities amid evolving national developments. "I met with my friend, Senator Edwin Sifuna the Secretary General of the ODM Party this morning. We are united as the ODM Party," he said. "Minority Leader in the National Assembly, Junet Mohamed, this morning called on the Party Leader, Dr Oburu, at his office in Nairobi.
Source:Daily Nation
January 12, 2026 09:51 UTC
I am not safe! Gachagua claims, insists he wants security restored
Speaking on Monday, Gachagua claimed the decision to withdraw his security detail was unjustified and dangerous, arguing that his influence and public standing still warrant state protection. The government withdrew security from him despite his senior status in the country,” Gachagua claimed. Gachagua claimed the withdrawal of his security is linked to what he described as political fallout with the current administration and disagreements over the Mt Kenya region. According to the former Deputy President, the alleged plan involves creating divisions within the Mt Kenya bloc to dilute its voting power in future elections. Gachagua claimed the plan is "to divide the mountain between Mt Kenya East and Mt Kenya West and sometimes telling Kiambu to get out of the mountain."
Source:The Star
January 12, 2026 09:45 UTC
Gachagua Warns Matatu Operators Against Facilitating Goons to Disrupt His Public Events
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has warned Public Service Vehicle (PSV) operators against allegedly facilitating goons to sabotage his public events. The Democratic for Citizen Party (DCP) leader has cautioned that matatu owners should not complain "if their vehicles fail to return." According to Gachagua, residents of the area immediately neutralised the goons, who he claims were under police protection. I was amazed by their determination to make sure goons and state-sponsored militia are not allowed to disrupt peace," Gachagua said. Speaking at a public event on Sunday, January 11, Gachagua urged Kenyans to boycott the matatu saccos.
Source:Daily Nation
January 12, 2026 09:11 UTC
Nairobi Family Demands Justice as 17-Year-Old Fights for Life After Botched Surgery
A family in Nairobi is demanding justice after an alleged medical negligence at a private hospital left their 17-year-old daughter battling for her life. The victim, who is now admitted at the Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) seeking further medical attention, underwent an appendicectomy surgery at a private hospital in Mathare. Reports say the patient underwent two consecutive operations after her appendix allegedly began decaying. The second operation was performed after the first one was unsuccessful. I went back for a second operation, which also failed," she added.
Source:Daily Nation
January 12, 2026 08:43 UTC
Tallahassee Conquest: Kenya Tops the World with 9 Medals in Florida Cross Country
Team Kenya has once again asserted its status as the unrivaled superpower of distance running, topping the medal table at the 2026 World Cross Country Championships in Tallahassee, Florida. With a haul of nine medals—3 Gold, 4 Silver, and 2 Bronze—Kenya left rivals Ethiopia and Uganda in the dust. It was a 1-2-3 finish that left the rest of the world fighting for fourth place. In the Senior Women's 10km, world record holder Agnes Ngetich proved she is in a league of her own, storming to gold in 31:28. The message was received loud and clear: On grass, mud, or track, Kenya remains the king of the distance.
Source:The Star
January 12, 2026 08:32 UTC
Kenyan Newspapers Review: Details Emerge of How ODM MP Allegedly Slapped Junet at State House
Chaired by the party leader, the party committee mediates internal party disputes. Key agenda items for the meeting include the ongoing broad-based partnership with President Ruto and strategies for the 2027 General Election. The paper claimed that Junet went to State House and found Omondi talking with Head of Public Service Felix Koskei. It is reported that Junet demanded to know why Caroli had accessed State House without his express permission. Junet got enraged and allegedly told Caroli that any Luo leader must pass through him before accessing State House.
Source:Daily Nation
January 12, 2026 08:25 UTC
Rs 7000000000000: Why Mukesh Ambani is planning THIS massive investment and where money will go?
Reliance Industries Chairman and Managing Director Mukesh Ambani has announced new investments of Rs 7 lakh crore in Gujarat over the next five years. ---Advertisement---The second commitment is to make Gujarat a global leadership in clean energy and green materials. Jamnagar, once the largest hydrocarbon energy exporter, will in the coming years become India’s largest exporter of green energy and material, from Gujarat,” he said. Third, he vowed to transform the Kutch region into a global clean energy hub. “In Jamnagar, we are building India’s largest artificial intelligence-ready data centre with a single goal — affordable AI for every Indian,” Mukesh Ambani said.
Source:News 24
January 12, 2026 06:47 UTC
Gachagua declares unity with Uhuru as he consolidates Mt Kenya base
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has declared political unity with retired President Uhuru Kenyatta, signalling a new alignment towards consolidating the Mt Kenya support base. “We are seeing some ODM leaders attacking Uhuru Kenyatta. The reality is, it is not those young ODM leaders, it is [President] William Ruto who is sending them. I have said I don’t want anyone attacking Uhuru,” Gachagua said, amid cheers from the congregants. Gachagua said Uhuru fulfilled his role as President, including backing ODM leader Raila Odinga to garner over one million votes in the 2022 presidential race despite resistance within Mt Kenya.
Source:The Star
January 12, 2026 04:53 UTC