Mama Ida Odinga has expressed special gratitude to President William Ruto and the government for the support extended to her family during the “difficult” period of bereavement after the death of Raila Odinga. Ida said the gesture demonstrated goodwill and national unity at a time of mourning. “I wish to sincerely thank President William Ruto and the entire government that he mobilised and deployed in service to our family. On that day, Mr President, we truly saw the hand of friendship,” she said. Ida further extended appreciation of medical team that attended to Raila locally and abroad including the hospitals where he was admitted to.

There has been a major change in the global technology market, as Google’s parent company, Alphabet Inc., has become the second-most valuable company in the world, overtaking Apple Inc. for the first time since 2019. Alphabet’s total market value, also known as market capitalisation, has now reached USD 3.892 trillion, while Apple’s value has fallen slightly to USD 3.863 trillion. Nvidia continues to hold the top position with a market value of USD 4.604 trillion. ---Advertisement---Reasons Behind Alphabet’s RiseAlphabet’s rapid rise in market value is mainly due to its growing strength in artificial intelligence (AI). Four years later, in 2019, he became the CEO of Alphabet, overseeing the company’s global operations and long-term strategy.

County Government Workers Union Secretary General Roba Duba./HANDOUTCounty government workers have issued a seven-day strike notice, threatening a nationwide industrial action over what their union describes as systematic discrimination in pay review. The strike threat, issued Wednesday in Nairobi by the County Government Workers Union Kenya (COGWU-K), follows mounting frustration over alleged unimplemented salary adjustments and allowances for county employees. Addressing the press, COGWU-K secretary general Roba Duba faulted the Salaries and Remuneration Commission and the Council of Governors for jointly sidelining county workers in the ongoing remuneration review process. The union argued that this inaction has effectively relegated county workers to “second-class” status within the public service. COGWU-K said the decision has further widened the gap between national and county workers, despite both operating under the same economic pressures, including inflation and rising living costs.

The disgusting abuse aimed at the wife of former NFL star Matt Kalil over the size of his manhood has come to light after he filed legal action against his ex. On a podcast appearance that quickly went viral, she opened up about the size of his manhood, comparing it to 'two coke cans, maybe even a third'. In reference to Haley describing Kalil's penis as 'two coke cans, maybe even a third', one said to Keilani: 'Nah there's no way she can take 2 coke cans, sorry.' On a podcast that went viral, she described his penis as 'two coke cans, maybe even a third'Kalil has since remarried, to model Asmus. Haley filed for divorce in 2022, citing 'irreconcilable differences', according to TMZ.

Ida Odinga pose for a photo with ODM leaders who visited her at their Karen home on January 7, 2026/EZEKIEL AMING'AMembers of the late Raila Odinga's family have stepped in to calm simmering tensions rocking the Orange Democratic Movement, threatening to tear the party apart.

Read our Privacy noticeFormer NFL star Matt Kalil is suing his ex-wife after she compared his genitals to “two Coke cans, maybe even a third.”The pair divorced in 2022, with ex-wife Haley making the comments on a livestream in November 2025. She told YouTuber Marlon that she believed just “0.01 percent” of men struggled with the same alleged issue as her former husband. open image in gallery Matt Kalil is suing ex-wife Haley (both pictured) over her comments about the size of his genitalia ( Getty )After the bombshell livestream aired, Kalil wrote in his lawsuit that his new wife, model Keilani Asmus, was subjected to “increasingly frequent, disturbing and alarming” online messages. However, he wrote in his lawsuit that his attempts to step back from the limelight were disrupted by Haley’s “invasive commentary” on their sex life. Meanwhile, since the divorce, Haley has expanded her online presence with TIME magazine naming her on last year’s TIME100 Creators list.

Faiza named the foundation Kaisha in honour of her father. Photo: Faiza Kaisha. Why did Faiza name foundation "Kaisha"? The aviator made it a point to put aside a part of her salary every month to fund the Kaisha Foundation, which she named after her father. Photo: Faiza Kaisha.

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NAIROBI, Kenya Jan 7 – Orange Democratic Movement Secretary General Edwin Sifuna, and Nairobi Senator, has paid tribute to the late Raila Odinga, urging Kenyans to uphold the principles and ideals championed by the iconic leader on what would have been his birthday. In a heartfelt statement, Sifuna reflected on nearly three months since Raila’s passing, describing the nation’s mourning as ongoing and profound. The Nairobi Senator highlighted Raila’s 80-year life as a testament to courage, sacrifice, and an unwavering commitment to freedom and justice. Dismissing what he termed intimidation attempts, Sifuna maintained that his critics lacked the mandate to discipline or expel him from the party. I want to assure Gachagua that no one has the power to kick me out of the ODM party.

[File, Standard]North Eastern MPs have accused former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua of making statements that amount to ethnic profiling. Maalim said the Somali community would not remain silent in the face of what he termed reckless and divisive rhetoric. “The Somali community are not guests in Kenya, and we will not shy away from defending ourselves against reckless and divisive utterances. “What he has done to the Somali community is nothing short of dehumanisation. Kamukunji MP Yusuf Hassan said the issue had been politicised and weaponised to scapegoat the Somali community both in Kenya and abroad.

Russia on Wednesday demanded that The United States ensure the humane and dignified treatment of Russian nationals aboard the seized tanker and called for their prompt return to their homeland, TASS reported. The move came after the seizure of the Russian-flagged oil tanker by US military forces. The remarks come in the backdrop of the United States’ seizure of the tanker for alleged sanctions violations, an action that Russia has criticised as a breach of international law and maritime norms. Originally named Bella 1, the tanker was sanctioned in 2024 and renamed Marinera. As per the WSJ report, Bella 1 was trying to evade the US blockade of sanctioned oil tankers near Venezuela for over a fortnight.

On Wednesday, January 7, the Kenyan newspapers covered the politics of the day, with a spotlight on the deal between President William Ruto and KANU chairman Gideon Moi. Taifa LeoThe newspaper spotlighted an apparent falling out between President William Ruto and KANU chairman Gideon Moi months after their talks that ended their political rivalry. According to the official, Gideon deliberately chose a mutual trust agreement and did not insist on putting it in writing. The owner of BBS Mall has been a serious businessman in this country way before President William Ruto came to power." "Our party leader, despite being retired, has the right to participate and engage in national affairs.

Where is Chris Watts in prison? Chris Watts’ profile summaryFull name Christopher Watts Age 40 (As of 2026) Date of birth 16 May 1985 Place of birth Spring Lake, North Carolina, USA Nationality American Eye Colour Brown Hair Colour Brown Height 5 feet 11 inches (180 cm) Education Pine Forest High School, Fayetteville, North Carolina NASCAR Technical Institute, Mooresville, North Carolina Sexual orientation Straight Parents Cindy Watts, Ronnie Watts Siblings Jamie Lynn Watts Sexual orientation Straight Marital status Widower Partner Shanann Watts (m. 2012–2018) Children Bella Watts, Celeste Watts Occupation Oil field operator at Anadarko Petroleum (until 2018)A look into Chris Watt’s current prison locationWhere is Chris Watts in prison? Background of the Chris Watts’ caseInformation from the FBI and Colorado Bureau of Investigation claims that Watts strangled his 34-year-old wife, Shanann, at their home in the early hours of 13 August 2018. Watts’ initial imprisonment and transferWatts was first held in a Colorado prison under the state’s Department of Corrections after sentencing. Final wordWhere is Chris Watts in prison?

New Delhi: Nestle, the renowned Swiss food company, has decided to recall some batches of infant formula in several European countries. ---Advertisement---According to a Reuters report, these products may contain a toxic substance that can cause problems like vomiting and nausea. Austria’s Health Ministry said that this recall affects more than 800 products from more than 10 Nestle factories. List of countries where Nestle recalled its products? The recall is due to a possible adulteration with a toxic substance called cereulide, which is produced by certain Bacillus cereus bacteria.

During a guest appearance on Marlon Garcia's "Mar-Athon" livestream last November, Haley's comments about Kalil's penis quickly gained traction online. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT TMZ claim that Matt has initiated legal proceedings against his ex-wife, Haley, accusing her of making "invasive commentary" that has hindered his attempts to keep a low public profile. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT According to the court documents, Kalil alleges he has been exposed to "unwanted attention and invasive commentary from the public." The legal action against Haley features numerous screenshots of messages purportedly sent to Keilani, which Kalil claims have become "more frequent, disturbing and alarming." Matt Kalil and Haley got married in 2015 but divorced in 2022