Arsenal want throw-in guru Jurgen Klopp brought to Liverpool before Premier League winArsenal are currently in pole position to win the Premier League, but Mikel Arteta is looking to do whatever he can to ensure their lead at the top does not slipView 3 Images Mikel Arteta is getting plenty of advice as he aims to win the Premier League title (Image: Getty Images)Mikel Arteta is looking to bolster Arsenal's Premier League title charge by bringing in former Liverpool coach Thomas Gronnemark. However, Arteta is still seeking ways to fortify his squad for the latter half of the season, looking for any marginal gains he can find. ‌Sky Sports discounted Premier League and EFL package This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Sky will show at least 215 live Premier League games this season, an increase of up to 100 more. In 2018, he was snapped up by Klopp and his expertise played a part in Liverpool's Premier League triumph under the German manager.

Why Kenya's zero-tariff deal with China is up in the airThe lapse of AGOA exposed Kenyan apparel to US tariffs of up to 10% Washington now pegs the renewal of AGOA to Kenya abandoning an alternative trade deal with Beijing.

Faithful bar church elders and several pastors from Presbyterian Church of East Africa Nyonjoro in Lanet, Nakuru county, on January 11, 2026. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard]The Presbyterian Church of East Africa (PCEA) Nyonjoro, Nakuru County was on Sunday treated to drama after congregants barred elders from entry. The congregants maintained that the elders would only be allowed into the church after they resolved their leadership wrangles, which had allegedly divided the church. Simon Karanja, one of the elders, confirmed that there were leadership wrangles at the church after the Reverend, Dickson Ndirangu, installed new leadership last Sunday. He condemned the presence of the police in a church service and the drama that attracted onlookers outside the church.

He blamed a "significant proportion of fatalities" on "trained and directed individuals", not security forces, but did not give specific details. Several videos, confirmed as recent by BBC Verify, show clashes between protesters and security forces in Mashhad, Iran's second largest city. Masked protesters are seen taking cover behind bins and bonfires, while a row of security forces is seen in the distance. Norway-based Iran Human Rights reported at least 192 protesters have been killed. More than 550 people were killed and 20,000 detained by security forces over several months, according to human rights groups.

George Ruto marked Charlene Ruto's birthday with a special message. Photo: Charlene Ruto. How old is Charlene Ruto? Here are some of the messages shared online:honjermainemomanyi:"Happy birthday Charlene, humble, kind, honest ad as loyal as they come. Charlene Ruto celebrated George Ruto on his birthday.

I got the year off to a cracking start with three extraordinary films that you may have seen or are intending to see. Ryan Tubridy Pic: Andres PovedaI love that for the next two hour, I am incommunicado, that my phone is unavailable and therefore, so am I. It's probably a good sign that I'm relaxed enough to take a nap mid-movie! Pic: Focus FeaturesCompleting the trilogy is Hamnet, based on the book by Maggie O'Farrell and starring Jessie Buckley as Agnes Shakespeare and Paul Mescal as her husband, William. Much of the movie is sumptuously shot, thus very much making it a cinema-going event.

He said already the party and its supporters are enjoying massive development initiatives, being realized under the current political arrangement. Speaking during a public engagement in Mumias East sub County, Barasa urged residents of Kakamega County to remain steadfast and avoid being swayed by the emerging political formations. Barasa noted that the ODM–UDA partnership is anchored on service delivery rather than political posturing. The governor reassured Kakamega residents that his administration remains committed to delivering on its development agenda including infrastructure improvement, economic empowerment and enhanced service delivery. He maintained that political stability was critical for economic growth, urging Kenyans to support leaders and coalitions that prioritize unity, inclusivity and development-driven governance.

Darren Watkins Jr, popularly known as IShowSpeed, during his visit to Kenya on January 11, 2025. [Screengrab]A visit by popular American streamer Darren Watkins Jr, popularly known as IShowSpeed, provided the Kenyan government with the perfect platform to market the country’s tourism sector. While governments in the other nine countries covered in the tour so far assisted with such things as logistics and diplomatic protocols, the Kenya Tourism Board appears to have gone all out to gain the maximum impact from the tour. A personal welcome note from President William Ruto indicated how seriously the government took the visit. Kenyans commended the Kenya Tourism Board for turning the tour into a powerful pitch for the Magical Kenya brand.

Yala: Four petrol stations attacked- Hudson Petroleum Ban Bannang Dama Limited Partnership, Ban Bannang Dama (Village No. 1), Kabang Subdistrict, Kabang District, Yala- Bannang Sata Petroleum Limited Partnership, Ban Bannang Sata (Village No. 2), Bannang Sata Subdistrict, Bannang Sata District, Yala- Asri Blue Oil Co., Ltd., Ban Pu Ke Khla (Village No. 6), Budi Subdistrict, Mueang Yala District, Yala- PTD Group 1441 Co., Ltd., Ban Sa Kho (Village No. 4), Tha Sap Subdistrict, Mueang Yala District, Yala- Photo: The Nation/ANNPattani: Two petrol stations attacked- Karee Petroleum Co., Ltd., Ban Ba Ngo (Village No.

UNSETTLED Josh Sargent ruled himself out of Norwich’s FA Cup clash – but Philippe Clement declared the USA international is going nowhere fast. Toronto FC have been in contact with the Canaries and are ready to pay $18million (£13.5m) for the star striker. Big Mak has been a major hit since a £1.2million summer switch from League One Lincoln, notching 12 goals. Makama completed his treble – his second at senior level – with a cool side-foot shot seven minutes later. “I’m pleased the way he’s taking things and the ways he’s improving.

Eliud Owalo, the Deputy Chief of Staff in charge of Delivery and Government Efficiency in the Office of the President, has declared that he will run for the presidency in the 2027 General Election.

President William Ruto with Prime Minister Li Qiang, after a meeting at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China. [PCS]Plans by Kenya and China to ink a landmark trade agreement designed to provide a critical lifeline to local exporters have been cast into a state of geopolitical limbo. Documents seen by The Sunday Standard, and sources who spoke to this writer, reveal that the finalised text of the "Early Harvest" deal is gathering dust on the Ministry of Trade shelves in Nairobi.

Bungoma Governor Kenneth Lusaka during the Kapkugo festival at Kapsokwony Boys High School. [Jackline Inyanji, Standard]Newly appointed Western Region coordinator for President William Ruto’s 2027 re-election campaign, Bungoma Governor Kenneth Lusaka, has pledged to unite leaders across the region to drive grassroots mobilisation and secure Ruto’s re-election. “Our task is to work together, bring all leaders on board and mobilise our people from the grassroots to ensure President William Ruto’s victory in 2027,” Lusaka said. Ludsaka, who coordinated the region during the Jubilee administration in 2017, said his experience positions him well to galvanise support across western Kenya. The governor was accompanied by Sirisia MP John Waluke, Webuye East MP Martin Pepela, and area MCAs who lauded President Ruto for entrusting Lusaka to coordinate Western region presidential re-election strategy.

Retired President Uhuru Kenyatta’s influence is once again casting a long shadow over opposition politics. Fresh alignments and manoeuvres ahead of the 2027 General Election are exposing both his enduring clout and the fragility of unity in the United Opposition. He added that there are attempts to hijack Jubilee in the larger scheme to destabilise the United Opposition. However, these manoeuvres are unfolding at a moment when the United Opposition is struggling with internal cohesion. Instead, Gachagua has suggested that Matiang’i should form a new political party with roots in the Kisii region.

Popular American streamer Dareen Jason Watkins Jr, better known as Ishowspeed, has set a unique milestone during his visit to Kenya by hitting a staggering 48 million subscribers. American streamer IshowSpeed in Kenya Photo IshowSpeed"I love you all so much. He capped off Day 1 Kenyan tour with a helicopter ride overlooking the city, where he also caught a glimpse of the upcoming Talanta Stadium, which will be renamed the Raila Odinga Stadium. “Kenya is not just another country, Kenya is a pulse, a feeling. A collage of American YouTuber IshowSpeed during his Kenyan tour Photo IshowSpeed