KRA intercepts 5,000 litres of illicit ethanol near Nairobi’s SGR corridor. [Courtesy]The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has intercepted 5,000 litres of suspected illicit ethanol valued at Sh16.26 million near the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) corridor in Nairobi. However, they recovered the illicit ethanol which had been offloaded and stored within the yard,” read the statement. The operation led to the seizure of 20 drums of illicit ethanol, each with a capacity of 250 litres, amounting to a total of 5,000 litres. The seized goods and the motor vehicle have since been detained at a KRA warehouse as investigations continue.

I pose this hypothetical: It is not the education that changes one, it is what one makes of education. Quantitative education, epitomised by the old 8-4-4 system and lingering in CBC’s implementation, reduces learning to numbers. Success is measured by how many students enroll, which boasts of near-universal primary access since 2003’s Free Primary Education, pass standardised tests like the Kenya Certificate of Primary Education, or transition to secondary school. Contrast this with qualitative education, which focuses on meaningful outcomes, such as mastering problem-solving skills, emotional intelligence, and ethical reasoning. Kenya demands qualitative education to unlock true potential.

The Kenya Space Agency (KSA) has announced that planet Jupiter will appear bigger and brighter than usual in the night sky tonight, January 10, 2026, as Earth aligns directly between the Sun and the giant planet. Opposition occurs roughly once a year and provides stargazers with the planet at its closest and brightest view of the year. The Kenya Space Agency says this event presents a rare opportunity to inspire interest in astronomy and science among both young people and adults. In September last year, Kenyans across the country had the opportunity to witness a rare total lunar eclipse on Sunday, September 7, which produced a striking ‘blood moon’. A total lunar eclipse happens when the Earth moves directly between the Sun and the Moon, casting its shadow, or umbra, across the lunar surface.

Oga Obinna and Mulamwah are among the week's newsmakers. Photos: Oga Obinna and Mulamwah. Digital creator Steve Thompson Maghana, known popularly as Oga Obinna, escaped injury in a road accident on the night of Saturday, December 3, along Nairobi's busy Ngong Road. In light of the recently released KCSE results, TUKO.co.ke listed some of the celebrities who excelled academically in the exams before succeeding in entertainment. Social media posts claimed he gifted the vehicle to the relative for excellent KCSE results.

ODM party leader Oburu Odinga has urged critics questioning the party’s leadership to raise their concerns through the National Delegates Convention (NDC), saying he is confident in internal party processes. Speaking during a funeral service in Alego Constituency, Oburu said he is prepared to convene the NDC to address claims regarding the legitimacy of the party’s leadership. “I chaired all the meetings on the broad-based arrangement with President William Ruto,” he said, adding that no decisions were taken outside the party’s leadership organs. What we will not tolerate is disrespect toward the ODM party leader,” he added. Oburu reassured supporters that ODM remains united, stable, and grounded in its structures, dismissing suggestions of a leadership crisis.

It was part of a £420-a-week takeaway habit that was decimating Tammy’s bank balance as well as her health. At her heaviest the mum-of-two weighed 23st 10lbs, wore a size 32, and needed a walking stick to get around. I could have died and it was petrifying.”Tammy had previously tried to lose weight with Slimming World, the Keto diet and the Cambridge Diet Plan but with no luck. After eight stone with the gastric sleeve Tammy started using Mounjaro in August 2024 to lose an extra four stone, setting her back £150 a month for 12 months. Recent research in the United States found that people with gastric bands lose around half of their excess body weight.

The release marks another coup for Benchmark Drinks which, founded and run by genial Australian entrepreneur Paul Schaafsma, has become to celebrity wine brands in the 2020s what Stock, Aitken and Waterman was for pop in the 1990s. In an age in which “merch” has become an increasingly important part of an A-lister’s income, it’s not difficult to see why there are so many celebrity wine brands around. He once told me he is sometimes approached by those to whom he has to say, “Mate, you’re not a wine brand.”I’ve taste-tested some of the best-known celebrity wine brands around – here’s how they stack up. He launched his first wines with Benchmark Drinks in 2021 and sold over half-a-million bottles in the first year. There are eight wines in his range, five from South Africa and three from Spain.

Pangani Girls School, Nairobi Principal Dr Millicent Odhiambo and students celebrate KCSE 2025 results at the school. [Elvis Ogina Standard]A wave of jubilation swept through Pangani Girls’ School in Nairobi on Saturday when the principal stepped onto the assembly ground with the long-awaited Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education results. What began as hushed anticipation quickly exploded into song, ululation and spontaneous embraces as the girls realised their school had once again posted a stellar performance, cementing its place among academic powerhouses in the country. For Pangani Girls, this was not just about numbers; it was validation of a deeply ingrained culture of excellence. Pangani Girls School, Nairobi Principal Dr Millicent Odhiambo and students celebrate KCSE 2025 results at the school.

The building that collapsed along Ngong Road/Kenya Red Cross, XA building under construction along Ngong Road collapsed on Saturday, leaving six people evacuated to the hospital, the Kenya Red Cross has confirmed. According to the Red Cross, clearing of the rubble is ongoing, but all trapped persons have now been accounted for. This incident comes just days after a similar tragedy in South C, Nairobi, where a building under construction at the South C Shopping Centre collapsed on January 2. The building that collapsed along Ngong Road/Kenya Red Cross, XThe building that collapsed along Ngong Road/Kenya Red Cross, XA security guard at the South C site recalled hearing a loud bang before realising the building had collapsed. These back-to-back incidents highlight growing concerns over construction safety in Kenya, with questions being raised about adherence to building standards and regulatory oversight.

Scott McTominay's 'Queen of Italy' partner left Man Utd WAG speechless in stunning snapScott McTominay's gorgeous girlfriend left a fellow WAG speechless before impressing in Italy as the ex-Manchester United man built a dream life away from Old TraffordView 4 Images Cam Reading is Scott McTominay's jaw-dropping partner (Image: Cam Reading)Scott McTominay’s stunning partner Cam Reading once left a fellow Manchester United WAG in awe with her dazzling bikini snaps. ‌McTominay appears to be a man reborn since his £25.7million move to Italy 18 months ago. ‌View 4 Images The pair have embraced their new life in Italy (Image: 2025 Image Photo Agency)Accompanying him on his dream Italian journey has been his girlfriend Cam, who has been dubbed the ‘Queen of Italy’ by some media outlets. View 4 Images She has been dubbed the 'Queen of Italy' (Image: camreading_)Article continues belowCam commanded attention in a stunning see-through black gown, accessorised with a sparkling necklace. McTominay's girlfriend has settled seamlessly into Neapolitan life, where she lives with the club's latest icon.

From Aspen to Telluride, the billionaires are moving in. Kevin Costner: The Yellowstone star actually lives the cowboy life on his 160-acre Aspen ranch, often seen riding horses in town. The Yellowstone star actually lives the cowboy life on his 160-acre Aspen ranch, often seen riding horses in town. Where to Spot ThemIf you want a selfie (don't ask), try Matsuhisa in Aspen for sushi or the Caribou Club for drinks. But be warned: in Colorado, the unwritten rule is to act like you don't know who they are.

The operation was supported by aerial surveillance and involved experienced rangersThe Kenya Wildlife Service has confirmed the death of a mountain guide who went missing on Mt Kenya late last year, bringing a weeks-long, multi-agency search and rescue operation to a tragic close. In a statement issued on Saturday, KWS said the body of Samuel Macharia Wanjohi was located on January 9 in Hinde Valley, at an altitude of approximately 4,300 metres above sea level, within Mt Kenya National Park. KWS worked in close coordination with the National Police Service and received support from experienced mountain guides and porters, including members of Wanjohi’s family and the wider Mt Kenya mountain community. According to the agency, search teams conducted extensive ground operations across several high-altitude zones, including Shipton Camp, Austrian Hut, Mackinder’s Valley, Sendeyo, Hinde Valley, Mintos, the Timau Route and surrounding areas. Mt Kenya National Park is a major destination for local and international climbers, with porters and guides forming a critical part of its tourism ecosystem.

President William Ruto has made a series of appointments and reappointments to several key state corporations, agencies and boards, according to a gazette notice published on Friday, January 9, 2026. Dr Stephen Mairori was reappointed as the Non-Executive Chairperson of the National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) Board. Similarly, the President reappointed Walter Nyambati as Non-Executive Chairperson of the Geothermal Development Company Board for another three-year term, effective January 9, 2026. Additionally, Daniel Chemno was reappointed as Non-Executive Chairperson of the New Kenya Planters Co-operative Union Board, for three years beginning February 10, 2026. The appointments and reappointments reflect the government’s ongoing efforts to strengthen governance and oversight in strategic state agencies and boards.

Photo: Kristy Scott. Why did Kristy Scott file for divorce? Kristy filed for divorce and cited alleged infidelity, adding that it destroyed any hope for reconciliation. TikTok Star Kristy Scott and her husband separate. Photo: Kristy Scott.

Kakamega High School students participate in prayers after their school produced 11 plain As. [Benjamin Sakwa, Standard]It was a mixed bag of fortunes for the traditional performing giants in the Western region, as several schools registered a decline in performance in the 2025 Kenya Certificate of Secondary School (KCSE) examination results. This came as an uneasy silence had descended on many secondary schools across the Western Region following the release of the results, sharply contrasting the celebratory mood that characterised last year’s announcement.