Kenyan Newspapers, January 18: DCP of Gachagua Shaken by Wave of Politicians

Newspapers on Sunday, January 18, discussed various topics, while the situation in the DCP party of former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua dominated the pages. The front pages of the National and Sunday Nation newspapers. Image: Screenshots from Taifa Today and Sunday Nation.Source: UGC Elsewhere, newspapers reported on the government’s strategy to ensure 100% enrollment of…

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‘Absolute Nonsense’ – CAF Boss Patrice Motsepe Hits Back at Claims of Copying Europe and ‘FIFA Colonization’

CAF president Patrice Motsepe has defended the decision to change AFCON to a four-year tournament and introduce a Nations League from claims of copying Europe. CAF president Patrice Motsepe has slammed claims that African football is being controlled by FIFA and Europe following some key changes made to their competitions recently. Just before the start…

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KPA drown AP-Kenya as Eldowas stun Trailblazers

Kevin Wanjala (left) of Equity Bank spikes against Fidelis Kipruto and Francis Muguna of Kenya Navy during their 2026 Kenya Cup match at Nyayo Gymnasium. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) on Saturday dismissed Administration Police of Kenya (AP-Kenya) 3-0 in their opening match of the second edition of the Kenya Volleyball Federation (KVF)…

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AFC Leopards fight back to return to SPL summit

AFC Leopards defender Kayci Odhiambo celebrates with fans after their victory against APS Bomet at Nyayo Stadium. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] AFC Leopards showed title mentality on Saturday after scoring two stoppage-time goals to edge out a stubborn APS Bomet 2-1 in a dramatic SportPesa Premier League match played at Nyayo Stadium. Trailing 1-0 after 90…

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Muturi questions Ruto’s development priorities

Former AG Justin Muturi during an interview at The Standard Group. [File, Standard] Former Attorney General Justin Muturi has said that Kenya’s governance challenges stem from poor sequencing and misplaced priorities, warning against what he described as the Government’s growing “preoccupation with grandiosity”. According to Muturi, development is not defined by what looks modern, but…

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Man Utd dominate Man City in dream start for Carrick

Manchester United’s Interim head coach Michael Carrick applauds fans on the pitch after the match against Manchester City at Old Trafford on January 17, 2026. [AFP] Manchester United gave Michael Carrick the dream start to his interim tenure as manager, beating Manchester City 2-0 to deal a huge blow to their local rivals’ Premier League…

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Ruto sells Singapore dream in Sagana, promises more projects

President William Ruto has intensified efforts to consolidate political support in the Mt Kenya region, rallying thousands of United Democratic Alliance (UDA) grassroots leaders in Nyeri as he pushed a message of national unity, political collaboration and continuity of development ahead of the 2027 General Election. Speaking at Sagana State Lodge Saturday, President Ruto…

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