Audio By VocalizePresident William Ruto (L) and DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua. [File, Standard]Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has challenged President William Ruto to account for promises made to Northern Kenya since his election in 2022, a day before the President begins his three-day tour of the region. “I want to tell William Ruto, as he heads to the north, that the people there face a problem of accountability. He will be with them in military choppers, blowing wind and dust to a hungry population with no water and food,” stated Gachagua. “I would like him to carry food and water for the people of northern Kenya,” he added.

South Korean crypto firm accidentally sends $44 billion in bitcoins to usersSouth Korean cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb said on Saturday it had accidentally given away more than $40 billion worth of bitcoins to customers as promotional rewards, triggering a sharp selloff on the exchange. Bithumb apologised for the mistake, which took place on Friday, and said it had recovered 99.7% of the 620,000 bitcoins, worth about $44 billion at current prices. It had restricted trading and withdrawals for the 695 affected customers within 35 minutes of the erroneous distribution on Friday. Bitcoin prices briefly slumped 17% to 81.1 million won on Friday evening on Bithumb, charts from the exchange show. Bithumb trails Upbit, a dominant player in the South Korean crypto space.

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Democracy for the Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua/FILEThe leader of the Democracy for the Citizens Party, Rigathi Gachagua, has announced that he will address the nation today from the party’s headquarters. In a message shared on his official social media handle, Gachagua said: “I will be addressing the nation on the state of our country today at 12:00 Noon from Party Headquarters. Tune in.”The address comes a day after Gachagua and Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika were engaged in a heated exchange over political and personal allegations. The upcoming address is expected to touch on national issues and outline the party’s positions, although Gachagua has not disclosed the specific topics. Analysts expect the speech to address governance, public security, and economic issues, given the backdrop of recent disputes.

Mukesh Ambani, the richest man in India, has signed a big deal with Australian ODI captain Pat Cummins. Through the subsidiaries and investments of Reliance Industries, Mukesh Ambani is involved in a wide range of business. Now Mukesh Ambani has teamed up with Pat Cummins via RCPL’s latest purchase. The addition of GGG’s health-focused consumer brands like Nexba and Pace will add strength to RCPL’s healthy beverages portfolio. While Pace is a hydration brandco-created with Australian cricket captain Pat Cummins

It bypasses the gridlocked debate on marriage equality and strikes directly at the practicalities of life: security, assets, and home. The court applied Article 147 of the Family Code, ruling that if two partners contribute to the acquisition of property, their union—regardless of gender—entitles them to equal ownership rights. The Precedent: Same-sex partners are now co-owners if they can prove joint contribution to the property's acquisition. Same-sex partners are now co-owners if they can prove joint contribution to the property's acquisition. The Context: The Philippines is the only country outside the Vatican without divorce, making any shift in family law monumental.

In return, Burundi has pledged to increase domestic health spending by $26 million over the same period, signaling a push toward long-term self-reliance. “Building on the United States’ decades of fighting HIV/AIDS and malaria in Burundi, this MOU safeguards Americans by strengthening Burundi’s capacity to detect and contain infectious disease outbreaks before they spread internationally,” the statement reads. According to the State Department, Burundi aims to continue treating 97 percent of people living with HIV while cutting malaria deaths among children under five by half within five years. The Burundi deal is part of a broader global rollout of bilateral health MOUs under the America First framework. Beyond medical impact, the agreement underscores how global health is increasingly tied to diplomacy and national security.

Mystery of breaking medals baffles Milano Winter Olympics organisersWhether gold, silver or bronze, there is one thing Milano Cortina Winter Olympics medals have in common: they can break. “We are fully aware of the situation and you have seen the pictures,” Milano Cortina Chief Games Operations Officer Andrea Francisi told a press conference on Monday. Sweden’s cross-country skier Ebba Andersson’s silver prize from the women’s skiathlon suffered a similar fate. “The medal fell in the snow and broke in two,” Andersson was quoted as saying by Swedish broadcaster SVT. “Now I hope the organizers have a ‘Plan B’ for broken medals.”

Uganda minister condemns military raid on Bobi Wine’s homeUganda’s Information Minister Chris Baryomunsi condemned a military raid on opposition leader Bobi Wine’s home last month, telling Reuters that the popstar-turned-politician had not committed any crime and was free to return there. Uganda’s military chief, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, who is also Museveni’s son, denied soldiers assaulted Wine’s wife, but later said on X that they had “captured and then released” her. Kainerugaba has stated in social media posts that the military is looking for Wine, who has rejected the election results, alleging fraud. He once threatened to behead Wine and also boasted the military had killed 30 opposition supporters. Baryomunsi said Kainerugaba’s posts should be taken as “casual comments that do not reflect state policy and state decisions.”

In a decisive move to combat the ravages of drought, the state has committed over Ksh 7 billion to support vulnerable families in 23 counties facing acute food insecurity. The response involves cash transfers, water trucking, and the distribution of relief food to the hardest-hit areas, from Turkana to Kilifi. Targeted Relief: 23 counties, including Marsabit, Wajir, and Mandera, are the primary beneficiaries. Cash Transfers: Direct cash support is being scaled up to allow households to purchase food and water. Direct cash support is being scaled up to allow households to purchase food and water.

But did you know that Google Maps was leaked on February 7, 2005, a day before its official launch? Later, Google gradually released its developer tools and introduced a feature that allowed people to view their homes in Google Maps. Google Maps generates revenue in the following ways:Many types of advertisements are displayed on Google Maps, and developers must pay to use premium APIs. Google charges businesses using Google Maps navigation. For example, if you search for "best coffee shops near me" on Google Maps, Google Maps first shows the promoted restaurant.

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Nairobi Deputy Governor Njoroge Muchiri has joined a growing list of those seeking to oust their bosses in next year’s general elections. Muchiri was among the eight who registered as aspirants for the position of governor of Nairobi under the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party. I will personally stand with my president," Savula said on Monday, February 2. In Nyamira, speculation is rife that Deputy Governor James Gesami is still angling for a seat that he had eyed in both 2017 and 2022. The former West Mugirango MP is a member of the ODM party, while his boss, Amos Nyaribo, is in UPA.

Uganda is in advanced negotiations with Tanzania to develop a pipeline for transporting refined petroleum products, a move government officials say will strengthen the regional energy security and reduce reliance on existing import routes. The proposed infrastructure would enable Uganda to export refined petroleum products while also allowing for the importation of fuel during the interim period before completion of the country’s planned $4 billion refinery. Currently, Uganda relies on the Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) for about 90 per cent of its refined petroleum product imports. Through the Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC), Uganda secures fuel imports via Kenya’s port of Mombasa and transports them through the KPC pipeline to Eldoret. If implemented, the pipeline would position Tanzania as a key export corridor for Uganda’s refined petroleum products while providing an alternative import route during the refinery construction phase.