President William Ruto has congratulated Ugandan President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on his re-election. In a statement on X, Ruto conveyed Kenya’s warm wishes and reaffirmed the country’s readiness to collaborate with Uganda to advance shared priorities for the mutual socio-economic benefit of both nations, as well as the region and continent. Museveni was declared the…
East African Legislative Assembly MP Winnie Odinga delivered a forceful message to party loyalists at a packed ODM rally at Kamukunji Grounds on Sunday, January 18, 2026, declaring that no member will be expelled from the party despite rising tensions over its direction following the death of her father, Raila Odinga. Winnie drew on a…
Suna East Member of Parliament Junet Mohamed on Sunday, January 18, 2026, appeared to launch a thinly veiled attack on ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna, laying bare growing internal divisions within the opposition party as it repositions itself ahead of the 2027 General Election and in the aftermath of the death of former Prime Minister…
Information, Communications and the Digital Economy Cabinet Secretary William Kabogo has launched a scathing attack on former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, accusing him of lacking a clear development agenda and promoting what he termed as “politics of revenge” against the Kenya Kwanza government. Kabogo made the remarks during a public engagement forum held at Kianwe…
The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party is building friendships and collaboration with other political parties to create a strong and inclusive political force ahead of the 2027 General Election. President William Ruto explained that under the broad-based government, Kenyans are working together and ensuring that no one gets left behind. He noted that national unity…
Africa’s fastest man, Ferdinand Omanyala, is set to open his 2026 season in France, returning to Miramas where he previously delivered a record-breaking performance. Africa’s fastest man, Ferdinand Omanyala, will launch his 2026 season at the World Athletics Indoor Tour event in Miramas, France, on Friday, January 30. Organisers of the Meeting Miramas confirmed Omanyala’s…
ODM leader Oburu Oginga and party officials during Kakamega county consultative meeting at Kakamega Golf hotel, on January 18, 2026. [Benjamin Sakwa, Standard] The first post-Raila Odinga ODM meeting in Kakamega County pulled leaders in two different directions amid internal party wrangles as some members urged Cooperatives Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya to stop…
ODM leader Oburu Oginga and party officials during Kakamega county consultative meeting at Kakamega Golf hotel, on January 18, 2026. [Benjamin Sakwa, Standard] The first post-Raila Odinga ODM meeting in Kakamega County pulled leaders in two different directions amid internal party wrangles as some members urged Cooperatives Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya to stop…
Winfred Yavi opened her season with a dominant victory at Elgoibar, while Berihu Aregawi continued his remarkable run by claiming a historic third consecutive win. Bahrain’s Winfred Yavi and Ethiopia’s Berihu Aregawi delivered commanding performances to claim victory at the Cross Internacional Juan Muguerza in Elgoibar, Spain, on Sunday. Both athletes lived up to their…
Senegal forward Sadio Mane holds up the trophy as he celebrates with his teammates after winning the Africa Cup of Nations final against Morocco at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat on January 18, 2026. (SEBASTIEN BOZON / AFP) Senegal stunned Morocco in Sunday’s Africa Cup of Nations final…
ODM leader Oburu Oginga and party officials during Kakamega county consultative meeting at Kakamega Golf hotel, on January 18, 2026. [Benjamin Sakwa, Standard] The first post-Raila Odinga ODM meeting in Kakamega County pulled leaders in two different directions amid internal party wrangles as some members urged Cooperatives Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya to stop…
Senegal and Morocco supporters pose prior to the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) final football match between Senegal and Morocco at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat on January 18, 2026. [AFP] The Africa Cup of Nations reaches its climax on Sunday with a showdown between host nation Morocco, looking to win the title…
Manchester United great Wayne Rooney has revealed that he has a medical condition that affects his work as a pundit. Manchester United and England legend Wayne Rooney has made a surprising personal revelation, disclosing that he is deaf in his left ear—a condition that impacts his work as a television pundit. The former striker, who…
Then Deputy President William Ruto chats with Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni at Mubende state lodge in Uganda when he paid him a courtesy call on December 21, 2019. [DPPS] President William Ruto congratulated his Ugandan counterpart, Yoweri Museveni, following his re-election for a record seventh term in the just-concluded election. The Electoral Commission of Uganda…
Gor Mahia have moved to the top of the FKF Premier League standings on goal difference following their 3-0 thrashing of Mara Sugar. Gor Mahia returned to the summit of the FKF Premier League, albeit on goal difference, following a 3-0 thumping of Mara Sugar on Sunday. In what is turning into a fascinating title…