The beneficiaries, aged between 18 and 25 years, form the fourth cohort under a skills development partnership between The Family Group Foundation and the Military Wives Association of Kenya (MWAK). The recruits will undergo 12 weeks of hands-on technical training delivered by the Nairobi Institute of Technology, focusing on plumbing, electrical installation, solar technologies and information communication technology (ICT). The programme, which was launched in 2023, has so far benefited more than 200 dependents across the Kenya Defence Forces. The Family Group Foundation Executive Director, John Waimiri, said the strong employment outcomes have reinforced the case for expanding the programme. Beyond technical skills, the project is designed to nurture entrepreneurship and business management capabilities, enabling graduates to start and grow their own enterprises.

The U.S. Steelճ Clairton Coke Works on Aug. 15, 2025. (Sean Stipp | TribLive)The U.S. Steelճ Clairton Coke Works on Aug. 15, 2025. The Allegheny County Health Department has found no indication of a long-term health emergency after U.S. Steel’s Clairton Coke Works experienced a breakdown of pollution control equipment this week. A breakdown occurs when equipment stops working properly and releases more pollution than usual, county health officials said in a statement Thursday. An explosion at Clairton Coke Works in August left two dead and others hurt.

In a twist of events, a US judge has stopped the Trump administration from arresting and detaining Somali refugees living legally in the state of Minnesota, following weeks of panic and shocking arrests. Many of those detained were Somalis who had fled war and persecution, now living peaceful lives in Minnesota. Judge Tunheim said the court could not ignore the “stories of terror and trauma” suffered by refugees, calling the operation a clear case of irreparable harm. “This was an unprecedented assault on refugee rights,” said Michele Garnett McKenzie from The Advocates for Human Rights. But for hundreds of Somali families in Minnesota, the judge’s order has brought relief and hope.

Controlled demolition scheduled for February 1 as part of modernisation driveJamshedpur, January 29: Tata Steel will carry out the controlled demolition of the obsolete Coal Tower of Battery #7 at its Coke Plant in Jamshedpur on February 1, 2026, at 12 noon, as part of its ongoing infrastructure modernisation and safety initiatives. The demolition will be executed using advanced engineering techniques by Edifice Engineering, a specialised partner engaged for the activity. The process is designed to ensure minimal environmental impact and no damage to personnel, plant or equipment. All statutory approvals and No Objection Certificates (NOCs) have been obtained from the relevant authorities. Tata Steel has successfully undertaken similar controlled demolitions in the past, including the implosion of obsolete chimneys and coal towers at the Coke Plant Jamshedpur, in line with best-in-class safety and engineering standards.

Issa Habib noted that ugali is one of the foods that offer no nutritional value. Photo: Issa Habib, Amondi Aroko. “Whether it’s dairy or eggs, they are the best sources of protein, and red meat is also good. Never run away from red meat, but always make sure your red meat goes with fat,” Habib added. Photo: Issa Habib.

President William Ruto has pledged Kenya's support in strengthening South Sudan's electoral institutions ahead of the country's long-awaited elections scheduled for December 2026, even as the country faces peace and political instability. "We are ready to support capacity building and institutional preparedness of South Sudan's electoral agency ahead of the elections scheduled for later this year," Ruto stated. The commitment by the head of state was made after Ruto met South Sudan's presidential special envoy, Tut Gatluak, who also delivered a message from South Sudan's president, Salva Kiir. President Ruto and PCS Mudavadi posing for a photo with the South Sudan Presidential Special Envoy on January 28, 2026, at State House, Nairobi. PCS William Samoei RutoThe discussions focused on strengthening the democratic process in South Sudan and ensuring that the upcoming elections were credible, peaceful, and transparent.

US Deputy Secretary Of State Christopher Landau shakes hands with officers during a ceremony to honor Haiti Mission Officers at National Police College Embakasi A Campus in Nairobi. [Wilberforce Okwiri,Standard]United States Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau has commended Kenya for its role in restoring peace in Haiti, saying the East African nation answered the international community's call when others would not. Only one country stepped up to the plate, and that's Kenya," Landau said. Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen recognized the efforts of both the Kenyan and US governments in the Haiti mission, saying the team showed character and values. Landau is on an official visit to Kenya as part of his travel to Egypt, Ethiopia, Kenya and Djibouti from Jan. 24 to Feb. 1.

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen on Wednesday shared a light moment with residents of Kirinyaga after a dog briefly interrupted his speech during a public event. Murkomen was addressing the gathering when the dog passed near the podium, forcing him to pause momentarily as the crowd reacted. The Cabinet Secretary downplayed the interruption, telling the audience that the animal had done nothing wrong. The brief interruption added a humorous touch, prompting applause and laughter from the crowd as the Cabinet Secretary continued with his address. Others are County Commissioner Hussein Allasow, County AP Commander Gladys Kosgei, and County Police Commander Abdullahi Jire, among other government officials.

National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has dismissed what he termed as “sensationalised and malicious” reports suggesting he was interrogated as a suspect in investigations into death of former Lugari MP Cyrus Jirongo. Wetang’ula spoke during an interview with TV47. Wetang’ula questioned why he was singled out, terming the reporting as malicious and calculated to paint him as a suspect in the public eye. Beyond the controversy, the Speaker spoke emotionally about his close relationship with Jirongo, describing him as a longtime friend whose loss continues to weigh heavily on him. Addressing claims by Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale who alleged seeing Jirongo frequently visiting the Speaker’s office, Wetang’ula dismissed the assertions as strange and intrusive.

McDonald's announces Friends-themed adult Happy Meal that will hit UK next weekMcDonald’s is launching a limited-edition Friends meal next week, featuring themed packaging, collectibles and a new marinara dip inspired by the show. View 4 Images Each meal comes with a collectible (Image: MCDONALDS)McDonald's is rolling out a Friends-themed adult meal deal with a special collectors items – causing fans of the show to declare: "We'll beef there." The fast food chain is teaming up with Warner Bros to roll out the new menu nationwide next week. Monica's character is wearing her chef whites while Rachel's is holding a cup of coffee. It was first launched in Spain in October 2024 to celebrate the show's 30th anniversary served in a Friends-themed box.

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The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), humanity’s most powerful eye in the sky, has turned its golden mirrors toward the Helix Nebula, capturing the terrifying beauty of a dying star in high-resolution infrared glory. The image shows the star's final breaths: blistering winds of hot gas slamming into cooler, slower-moving shells of dust ejected millennia ago. The White Dwarf: At the center sits the perpetrator: a white dwarf star. At the center sits the perpetrator: a white dwarf star. The carbon, nitrogen, and oxygen being pumped out by the Helix Nebula will eventually coalesce to form new stars, new planets, and perhaps, one day, new life.

A petition has been filed before the National Assembly seeking the removal of Judicial Service Commission (JSC) member Isaac Rutto. Rutto was appointed to the JSC under Article 171(2)(h) of the constitution, which provides for a member nominated by the Public Service Commission. The petitioner argues that his continued stay in office has eroded public confidence in the JSC and other independent institutions, whose legitimacy, the petition states, depends on strict political neutrality. Central to the petition is an allegation that Rutto attended a United Democratic Alliance (UDA) National Governing Council meeting on January 26 at State House, Nairobi. The petition claims Rutto attended the meeting “donning full party colours of the UDA despite being a member of the JSC”.

A dramatic and emotional moment unfolded at Gusii Stadium in Kisii on Wednesday when a young woman fell to her knees and pleaded with President William Ruto for help to expand her business. Wanya explained that she had been planning to start a laundry business alongside selling clothes, noting that such a service was lacking in her locality and presented a clear business opportunity. Overcome with emotion, the woman dropped to her knees, pleading, “Nipange tafadhali, naomba,” as tears streamed down her face. Ruto was in Kisii to oversee the release of NYOTA business start-up capital targeting youth entrepreneurs across the three counties. In the second phase, beneficiaries will receive an additional Sh25,000, bringing the total start-up capital per entrepreneur to Sh50,000.

Haley Baylee — is asking a judge to throw out a lawsuit filed by her ex-husband, former NFL lineman Matt Kalil, arguing that her now-viral comments about his penis are protected speech, not a privacy violation. In a motion to dismiss filed this week, and obtained by Page Six, Haley frames Matt’s lawsuit as an attempt to punish her for speaking publicly about her own experience. According to the motion, Haley’s remarks were not an attack on Matt, but a candid explanation of why a “highly publicized celebrity marriage with an NFL football star” fell apart. Haley’s filing describes her November 2025 appearance on Marlon Garcia’s Mar-Athon livestream as a wide-ranging conversation about love, marriage, and growth. The lawsuit itself arises from Haley’s livestream comments, which spread rapidly online.