Pastor Kanyari and Tash arrived at the airport to receive his kids. Photo: Prophet Kanyari, Betty Bayo. He has also urged netizens to stop attacking Tash online. Pastor Kanyari announced plans to take custody of his kids from Tash. Her remarks sparked mixed reactions online, with some netizens questioning her intentions regarding the children and Betty’s estate.

Two workers were killed when a building under construction collapsed on Saturday in Karen, Nairobi. The Nairobi City County Government claimed the collapse of a building in Karen was caused by structural failure linked to poor workmanship and inadequate formwork. Officials said the structure caved in while construction was ongoing, trapping workers beneath the debris. It comes a week after a 14-storey building collapsed and killed two guards on duty at South C in Nairobi. There have been calls for action on officials responsible for the approval of the construction of the building.

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The Venezuelan government has started releasing detainees considered political prisoners by human rights groups, in what officials described as a goodwill gesture. Hundreds of political prisoners are detained in Venezuelan prisons, with only a handful thought to have been released so far. Her arrest shocked human rights activists and, because her whereabouts were unknown, was labelled as potential "enforced disappearance" by the UN Human Rights Office. Venezuelan human rights organisations - some of which have members or their founders in jail - welcomed the news with caution. Attorney General Tarek Saab and others in the government repeatedly denied Venezuela held political prisoners, arguing those detained were arrested for genuine crimes.

Day after day, since late December, protests in Iran have been spreading and building momentum, fuelled by deep-seated economic and political frustration. The last major protests in Iran were sparked, in 2022, by the death in custody of a young woman, Mahsa Amini, who was accused of not wearing the compulsory hijab properly. New to these latest protests, however, is the chant: "Pahlavi will return," a reference to Reza Pahlavi, the son of the late Shah of Iran who was overthrown in 1979. "Personally I think he's the only way out of this," 26-year old Sara from Tehran told the BBC. But to be honest my personal opinion is not important now," 27-year old Maryam from Tehran told the BBC.

Kenya emerged as the overall top-performing nation at the 2026 World Cross Country Championships held in Tallahassee, Florida, after finishing first among 15 participating countries with a dominant medal haul. The medal haul included two individual golds, one team gold, one individual silver, three team silver medals, and two individual bronze medals, making Kenya the most successful nation at the championships with 3 gold, 4 silver, and 2 bronze medals. Agnes Ngetich wins gold in the Senior Women’s 10km race at Tallahassee, FL, USA on January 10, 2026. The Under-20 category success was further boosted by the women’s team, whose strong performance helped Kenya secure team gold and silver medals, showcasing the strength of the country’s junior athletics pipeline. The senior women’s team also finished second overall in the team standings with 39 points, adding another silver medal to Kenya’s tally.

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Love Island beauty says famous dad has enforced strict kissing ban on All StarsEXCLUSIVE: Love Island All Star Belle Hassan has revealed her famous dad has a strict kissing ban on the show — but he’s still her biggest supporter in the villaView 4 Images Her dad doesn't want to see her snogging on screen (Image: ITV)Love Island star Belle Hassan has opened up about her famous dad’s strict rules on kissing in the villa — and how he’s still her biggest supporter. ‌Speaking exclusively about advice from her Football Factory star father, Tamer Hassan, ahead of her second stint, ITV star Belle said: “He’s so supportive. When you go into Love Island, you kind of expect it, because people come in wanting to get to know you or your partner,” she said. View 4 Images Belle is joining All Stars (Image: Instagram)Article continues below“If I’m at the top of the triangle with two men, I’m all for it. Love Island All Stars was due to start Monday 12th January at 9pm on ITV.

From hawkers in Gikomba and Marikiti to matatu and boda boda operators, millions depend on the informal economy. Informal workers provide essential services in a city built for profit, yet they are criminalised because their presence challenges formal economic and spatial hierarchies. Authorities often justify their actions by accusing hawkers, boda boda riders, and drivers of causing chaos, disorder, and even criminal activity. Policies that punish entire SACCOs for one accident, evict slum communities, or target informal traders without alternatives are a violation of this right. Every Kenyan, whether a hawker in Gikomba, a boda boda rider on the streets, or a resident of slums, should fully enjoy their Right to the City.

UDA members at Nabongo primary school polling station during grassroot elections on January 10, 2026. [Benjamin Sakwa, Standard]President William Ruto may be forced back to the drawing board in his efforts to strengthen the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) after a disappointing turnout and chaotic scenes marked the party’s grassroots elections Saturday. Confusion, accusations of rigging and poor organisation dogged the exercise in several regions, notably Mumias East Constituency in Kakamega County and parts of Bomet, exposing deep fissures within the ruling party as it seeks to consolidate its structures ahead of the 2027 General Election.

UDA members after participating in grassroots elections in Vihiga County on January 10, 2026. [Brian Kisanji, Standard]The ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) yesterday conducted grassroots elections in 20 counties, in an exercise marred by low voter turnout and delays in the delivery of election materials. President William Ruto joined other UDA members in voting at Koilel Primary School in Ainabkoi, Uasin Gishu County, at around 9am. The Head of State, who is also the party’s national chairperson, was accompanied by Uasin Gishu Senator Jackson Mandago.

Stella Cecilia Taraja who was allegedly taken from her house in Saudi Arabia. [Courtesy]The family and friends of Stella Cecilia Taraja, a Kenyan teacher based in Saudi Arabia, are living in agony, gripped by unanswered questions weeks after she allegedly disappeared from her apartment under what they termed as disturbing and suspicious. Stella, known among her friends as 'Faya,' was last heard from on December 25, 2025, when she called her mother who is in Kenya to wish her a Merry Christmas.

Medical Services Principal Secretary Ouma Oluga during the meeting/COURTESYThe session also reviewed progress under the broader Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership between the two countries. Oluga, on his part, said the discussions also explored deeper cooperation in the health sector, with a focus on medical technology transfer, capacity building, and strengthening Kenya’s health systems. According to Chinese officials, the talks align with China’s commitment to support Kenya’s socioeconomic development through infrastructure investment and sectoral partnerships, especially in health, trade, and agriculture. Both parties expressed confidence that the new hospital development programme will bridge health infrastructure gaps in beneficiary counties and enhance access to specialised medical services. Officials said further technical consultations will be held to finalise implementation frameworks as Kenya and China continue to deepen bilateral cooperation.

Stephen Gachanja got support from Kenyans who cheered him as he finished his 50-hour tree-hugging challenge. Source: FacebookGachanja, a 14-year-old boy, launched the tree-hugging challenge at Jeevanjee Garden to raise money for his brother's medical surgery in India. Did Stephen Gachanja finish his tree-hugging challenge? Stephen Gachanja started his tree-hugging mission to raise funds to treat his sick brother. He had previously denied claims that his 80-hour tree-hugging challenge was a copy of Muthoni’s recent 72-hour feat.

“Since revenue is shared equitably, why would some regions in Kenya have national schools that exist only by name — just shells?” he posed. Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale was among the first leaders to support Gachagua’s views, arguing that the discussion should focus on accountability in the use of public funds. I strongly believe national schools should reserve 30 per cent of admission slots for students from local communities,” Khalwale said on X. “Hii mambo ya national schools sasa itabidi tuambiane ukweli,” one person said in a video message, loosely translated as a call for honesty in the debate on national schools. Yet some leaders are cited for prioritising school development while others face questions over different investment choices,” he added.