Isaac Rutto faces JSC ouster bid
A petition has been filed before the National Assembly seeking the removal of Judicial Service Commission (JSC) member Isaac Rutto. Rutto was appointed to the JSC under Article 171(2)(h) of the constitution, which provides for a member nominated by the Public Service Commission. The petitioner argues that his continued stay in office has eroded public confidence in the JSC and other independent institutions, whose legitimacy, the petition states, depends on strict political neutrality. Central to the petition is an allegation that Rutto attended a United Democratic Alliance (UDA) National Governing Council meeting on January 26 at State House, Nairobi. The petition claims Rutto attended the meeting “donning full party colours of the UDA despite being a member of the JSC”.
Source:The Star
January 29, 2026 17:23 UTC
Woman drops to Ruto’s knees, pleads for help to start laundry business at Kisii event
A dramatic and emotional moment unfolded at Gusii Stadium in Kisii on Wednesday when a young woman fell to her knees and pleaded with President William Ruto for help to expand her business. Wanya explained that she had been planning to start a laundry business alongside selling clothes, noting that such a service was lacking in her locality and presented a clear business opportunity. Overcome with emotion, the woman dropped to her knees, pleading, “Nipange tafadhali, naomba,” as tears streamed down her face. Ruto was in Kisii to oversee the release of NYOTA business start-up capital targeting youth entrepreneurs across the three counties. In the second phase, beneficiaries will receive an additional Sh25,000, bringing the total start-up capital per entrepreneur to Sh50,000.
Source:The Star
January 29, 2026 17:00 UTC
Haley Kalil Asks Judge to Dismiss Matt Kalil’s ‘Two Coke Cans’ Lawsuit
Haley Baylee — is asking a judge to throw out a lawsuit filed by her ex-husband, former NFL lineman Matt Kalil, arguing that her now-viral comments about his penis are protected speech, not a privacy violation. In a motion to dismiss filed this week, and obtained by Page Six, Haley frames Matt’s lawsuit as an attempt to punish her for speaking publicly about her own experience. According to the motion, Haley’s remarks were not an attack on Matt, but a candid explanation of why a “highly publicized celebrity marriage with an NFL football star” fell apart. Haley’s filing describes her November 2025 appearance on Marlon Garcia’s Mar-Athon livestream as a wide-ranging conversation about love, marriage, and growth. The lawsuit itself arises from Haley’s livestream comments, which spread rapidly online.
Source:The Star
January 29, 2026 16:05 UTC
IShowSpeed Gains Ghanaian Nationality at End of African Tour
Ghana grants IShowSpeed passport after Africa tour. Why did Ghana grant IShowSpeed nationality? Ghana's efforts to connect to African diasporaIn recent years, Ghana has intensified efforts to reconnect with the African diaspora, offering citizenship to hundreds of people of African descent. Ghana’s gesture to IShowSpeed aligns with its broader cultural diplomacy strategy aimed at strengthening global ties and promoting African identity. Speed was in Liberia during the final leg of his African tour, where he drew massive crowds in the capital, Monrovia.
Source:Daily Nation
January 29, 2026 15:12 UTC
Juja, Ruiru offer best property returns for investors
HassConsult Co-Chief Executive Sakina Hassanali. [File, Standard]Buying a piece of land in Juja or Ruiru in Kiambu County could be the most profitable real estate venture for an investor, going by the double-digit price appreciation as recorded in the latest HassConsult index. Compared to other areas, the Hass Property Index for both land and houses show these satellite areas gave a double-digit return of between 10 and 14 per cent.
Source:Standard Digital
January 29, 2026 14:46 UTC
Kenyan Newspapers January 29: How Ex-KDF Soldier Known for Westgate Rescue Died in Russia
The StarOpposition leaders have intensified pressure on the electoral commission, demanding transparent reforms in election technology amid growing mistrust in the agency. A major point of contention was what they described as the “discredited Smartmatic” company supplying election technology. We don't want to see a similar election in Kenya," DAP-K leader Eugene Wamalwa stated at a joint press briefing. The meeting came amid persistent calls for an overhaul of election technology and the removal of Hussein before his term ends. Projections suggest the tally of registered parties could reach about 352 by 2027, with 20 million Kenyans already affiliated with fully registered parties4.
Source:Daily Nation
January 29, 2026 14:15 UTC
NTV Kenya: Nicki Minaj says she’s probably Trump’s ‘number one fan’
Nicki Minaj says she’s probably Trump’s ‘number one fan’Rapper and singer-songwriter Nikki Minaj on Wednesday (January 28) praised US President Donald Trump, saying she was ‘probably his number one fan’ and the hate against the president ‘motivates’ her to support him more. “I will say that I am probably the president’s number one fan. And that’s not going to change, ” Minaj said after Trump asked her to come up and say a few words at an event in Washington. ”Minaj was attending the Treasury Department’s Trump Accounts Summit. Trump said Minaj was contributing to Trump Accounts, which is a type of individual retirement account.
Source:Daily Nation
January 29, 2026 13:35 UTC
Conflicting statements after Othaya church attack left people confused
The recent disruption of a religious service in Othaya, Nyeri County, highlights the consequences of uncoordinated public communication. At the same time, political statements entered the public space that leaned toward interpretation and attribution. That means limiting public statements to what is known, what is being done, and who is responsible for doing it. Symbolic meaningWhen political statements move too quickly into interpretation, even tentatively, they can complicate those very processes. Disruptions in these contexts are emotionally charged, and public communication following them must be especially careful.
Source:Standard Digital
January 29, 2026 13:31 UTC
World’s most powerful missile can carry 15 nuclear warheads, has a range of…; not owned by India, China, US, UK, Israel, the country is…
But did you know that the world's most powerful missile can carry up to 15 nuclear warheads and has a range of over 18,000 kilometers? Which country has the world's most powerful missile? How powerful is Russia's RS-28 Sarmat? Why RS-28 Sarmat is a major threat for US and the West? However, Russia's RS-28 Sarmat can approach targets via the South Pole, exploiting gaps in radar coverage and further reducing chances of interception.
Source:News 24
January 29, 2026 13:28 UTC
Explained: Why this January is feeling extra hot
A young girl fetches underground water from a dry riverbed along River Katalwa in Mwingi. January 2026 has been unusually hot across Kenya, with temperatures soaring above normal. [File, Standard]January 2026 has been unusually hot across Kenya, leaving many Kenyans questioning whether the country is experiencing a heat wave or its normal hot season. On January 4, Nairobi hit 37.3 degrees Celsius, the hottest day the city has ever recorded for this month. Temperatures across Kenya have climbed more than two degrees above normal.
Source:Standard Digital
January 29, 2026 12:30 UTC
Miguna defends Oketch Salah, says criticism unfair
Lawyer Miguna Miguna has defended businessman Oketch Salah, saying recent public criticism targeting him is unwarranted and ignores the context of his long association with former Prime Minister Raila Odinga. “Out of 50 million Kenyans, Raila freely chose Oketch Salah to be his aide, confidant and friend,” he stated. According to Miguna, Salah also accompanied Raila on several trips abroad, including during treatment in the final months of his life. “Oketch Salah accompanied Raila to numerous trips abroad,” he said, noting that other close associates such as Onyango Ketta also travelled with him during medical visits. “These and other questions expose the hypocrisy and double standards by many Kenyans who have attacked Oketch Salah for no justified reasons,” he said.
Source:The Star
January 29, 2026 11:39 UTC
Aryna Sabalenka dominates again to seal fourth successive Australian Open Final
Belarus' Aryna Sabalenka reached her fourth straight Australian Open final after an easy and convincing win against Ukraine's Elina Svitolina on Thursday, in a match surrounded by political tension. Sabalenka and Svitolina had also each won 10 matches in a row this season after winning warm-up tournaments. Aryna Sabalenka continued her strong form, hitting 19 winning shots and breaking Svitolina’s serve twice in the first set. She is now only the third player in the Open era to reach four straight women’s finals at the Australian Open, after Evonne Goolagong and Martina Hingis. "I've been watching her game, (Svitolina) was playing incredible.
Source:News 24
January 29, 2026 10:46 UTC
Gruesome warning at holiday hotspot as five severed human heads hanging on beach
Gruesome warning at holiday hotspot as five severed human heads hanging on beachWARNING: GRAPHIC IMAGES The gruesome discovery was made in Puerto López, a small fishing port on Ecuador's Pacific coast plagued by drug-trafficking violenceView 2 Images The heads were found at Puerto Lopez (Image: Universal Images Group via Getty Images)Holidaymakers were confronted with a horrific sight this month when five severed heads were displayed on a popular Ecuadorian beach alongside a chilling warning. The grisly discovery was made in Puerto López, a quaint fishing village on the nation's Pacific coastline, renowned for whale watching and picturesque shores. In recent times, the town has become overrun by drug-trafficking gangs due to a surge in cocaine smuggling throughout the country. View 2 Images Police officers stand guard in Quito (Image: Getty Images)Below the severed heads was a threatening note saying: "The town belongs to us. On 28 December 2025, six individuals, including a two year old child, were gunned down at a Puerto López beach when an armed assailant opened fire.
Source:The Star
January 29, 2026 10:39 UTC
Kalidou Koulibaly: Senegal Captain Loses Father Days after AFCON 2025 Victory
Senegal captain Kalidou Koulibaly was plunged into grief following the sudden death of his father, Dabele Koulibaly, in FranceThe tragedy came just days after Koulibaly helped lead the Lions of Teranga to victory at AFCON 2025, their second continental title in five yearsFans, friends, and fellow footballers shared emotional tributes online, consoling Koulibaly during his time of lossSenegal captain Kalidou Koulibaly has been plunged into mourning following the sudden passing of his father, Dabele Koulibaly. Kalidou Koulibaly lost his father on Monday, January 26. Photo: Kalidou Koulibaly. Here are some of their comments:Papa Idn Mbengue:"My heartfelt condolences to the captain of the Senegal national team Kalidou Koulibaly who just lost his father. Moussa Cisse:"To our very dear brother and friend Kalidou Koulibaly.
Source:The Star
January 29, 2026 10:23 UTC
Who is Vijay Arisetty? Pilot who stopped flying after injury, now owns Rs 16700000000 company, his business is…
The person we are talking about is Shaurya Chakra winner Vijay Arisetty who won the prestigious award after his courageous act during the 2004 tsunami. Having a glorious career as IAF pilot, Vijay Arisetty life saw a dramatic turn and he was grounded due to a serious sports injury. For a daring and dedicated pilot like Vijay Arisetty, career-ending injury could have been depressing. Although in a very good position, Vijay Arisetty was still not satisfied. Now valued at Rs 1670 crore, the large company was born from a vision of a pilot who lost his wings but had a dream to always go big.
Source:News 24
January 29, 2026 10:00 UTC