I am still the ODM secretary general, Sifuna says
Audio By VocalizeNairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna accompanied by other ODM party members when he addressed the media after removal as the Party Secretary General on February 12, 2026. “I remain a loyal member and the duly elected Secretary General of the ODM party, I remain committed to the struggle for a fair, just and democratic Kenya,” he said. Amisi described himself as the second victim of the coup, saying that he had been removed via a message on WhatsApp, which happened before the NEC meeting. Orengo said that Sifuna speaks for the party and that he had implored upon President Ruto not to kill political parties. “The problem in ODM is President Ruto, we are asking him to let ODM alone,” he said adding that he had not taken the party hostage but was in possession of the party.
Source:Daily Nation
February 12, 2026 09:18 UTC
Veteran Doordarshan newsreader Sarla Maheshwari passes away at 71
Veteran Doordarshan news anchor Sarla Maheshwari passed away at 71 in New Delhi. In a post on X, DD News said, "Veteran Doordarshan anchor Sarla Maheshwari passes away at 71; she was one of the most familiar and well-known faces of DD News during the 1980s." Veteran Doordarshan anchor Sarla Maheshwari passes away at 71; she was one of the most familiar and well-known faces of #DDNews during the 1980s. Sarla Maheshwari. In a career spanning three decades, Maheshwari saw the transition of television news from black and white to colour broadcast.
Source:News 24
February 12, 2026 08:54 UTC
I’ll address the press, Sifuna says after ODM SG ouster
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna/FILENairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna says he will speak to the media this morning following his removal as Secretary-General of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM). “I will speak to the press this morning to address some of your concerns. In the 2017 General Election cycle, Sifuna sought the ODM ticket for the Kanduyi Constituency parliamentary seat but was unsuccessful in the party primaries. In February 2018, he was appointed ODM Secretary-General, replacing Ababu Namwamba. In the 2022 General Election, Sifuna again contested the Nairobi senatorial seat, securing 716,876 votes to win the position.
Source:The Star
February 12, 2026 08:31 UTC
NTV Kenya: US lawmakers accuse Attorney General Bondi of hiding names of Epstein associates
US lawmakers accuse Attorney General Bondi of hiding names of Epstein associatesA Republican US lawmaker on Wednesday accused Attorney General Pam Bondi of concealing the names of powerful associates of the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein as she faced questions about the Justice Department’s handling of investigative files in a charged hearing before a House of Representatives panel. LAWMAKERS COMPLAIN OF EXCESSIVE REDACTIONSBondi had a series of other heated confrontations with members of the House Judiciary Committee who expressed frustration with the amount of Epstein material the department has redacted and withheld. Bondi said more than 500 Justice Department lawyers worked on a compressed timeline to review reams of material. He has accused Epstein of using his money to buy properties and goods and says he severed ties around 2007, after Epstein was first criminally charged. BONDI BLASTS ‘THEATRICS’The Epstein files have dogged Bondi throughout her tenure as Trump’s attorney general.
Source:Daily Nation
February 12, 2026 06:17 UTC
Kisii Man Returns to Village House He Built 19 Years Ago, Explains Why He Neglected it
Joshua outside the house in Kisii he built 19 years ago. Why Joshua abandoned Kisii houseHe told TUKO.co.ke that the home, though solidly built, remained largely uninhabited as life took him to Kajiado’s Isinya area, which became the preferred retreat for family getaways. As preparations began for his father’s burial, Joshua found himself confronting the cost of neglect, not just financial, but personal. The house he had built 19 years earlier now required urgent, last-minute repairs to make it suitable for hosting mourners. His father’s burial, which he describes as a celebration of life, will take place on February 11.
Source:Daily Nation
February 12, 2026 04:22 UTC
Uhuru, Kalonzo dealt blow as registrar halts bid to take over Azimio
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta and Wiper boss Kalonzo Musyoka/HANDOUTFormer President Uhuru Kenyatta and Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka have suffered a setback after the Registrar of Political Parties suspended leadership changes within the Azimio La Umoja–One Kenya Coalition Party. Registrar John Cox Lorianokou announced the temporary halt following a complaint from ODM, a key coalition partner, which said it was neither consulted nor involved in the decisions.
Source:The Star
February 12, 2026 03:30 UTC
The Worst: Plot, Cast, and Release Details
Keep reading for the latest news on The Worst, starring Keira Knightley. Among the so-called "friends" are diversity consultant Holly (Keira Knightley) and talent agent Danny (Jamie Dornan). But as the night away turns from a dream into a nightmare, waitress Niamh (Erin Kellyman) winds up in the middle of the drama. Who's starring in The Worst with Keira Knightley? Pascal Le Segretain/Marc Piasecki/Getty Images So far, the cast includes Keira Knightley, Erin Kellyman, Alicia Vikander, Jamie Dornan, with Simon Woods directing.
Source:The Star
February 12, 2026 03:05 UTC
Analyst outlines Sifuna’s options after removal as ODM secretary general
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has removed Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna as the party’s Secretary General. In a statement, the party said Sifuna had been relieved of his responsibilities with immediate effect. Following his removal, Sifuna has two main options. Although the NEC is mandated by the ODM constitution to remove a member through its resolution, Article 74 (3) requires that a person facing disciplinary action be given an opportunity to respond to the claims. Let us pray for my Party ODM,” Nabii said.
Source:The Star
February 12, 2026 02:14 UTC
Kingi calls for dialogue between senators, governors
[File, Standard]Senate Speaker Amason Kingi wants senators and governors to hold talks over summons. Kingi said it was embarrassing for senators and county chiefs to engage in a war of words over appearances before committees of the House. Speaking at the burial of Uasin Gishu senator Jackson Mandago's mother, Esther Lelei, in Kuinet, Soy Constituency yesterday, Kingi said the spats will worsen animosity between senators and governors. On Monday, Council of Governors chairman Ahmed Abdullahi claimed that some senators were extorting governors summoned to appear before their committee over audit queries. The burial ceremony was also graced by National Assembly speaker Moses Wetang'ula, several governors, and over 40 MPs.
Source:Standard Digital
February 12, 2026 01:05 UTC
The family tattoos Brooklyn Beckham hasn't erased: Star displays tributes after covering up 'dad' inking amid bitter row and vow to never reconcile with his parents
Since then, Brooklyn has covered many of the tattoos he's had in honour of his family, including a tribute to his father. Stepping out with his wife Nicola Peltz and their four dogs, Brooklyn displayed his 'brotherhood' tattoo on his right leg. Last week it was revealed that Brooklyn has covered up his tattoo tribute to David, having previously had the word Dad inked into his upper right arm. But during an outing with Nicola, Brooklyn showed that the names have been inked over with a thick black line. Amid the then ongoing feud, the shoot for Glamour magazine revealed that Brooklyn has savagely chosen to cover up the tattoo tribute to Victoria.
Source:The Star
February 12, 2026 00:03 UTC
Citing National Security, Trump Has Abandoned Fenceline Monitoring at Coke Ovens
Credit: Courtesy of Haley LewisAmong those protections was a Biden-era federal rule requiring fenceline monitoring and improved workplace practices at 11 coke oven facilities across the country. Coke ovens are high‑temperature, oxygen‑free chambers used to bake certain types of bituminous coal into coke, a nearly pure carbon fuel used in blast furnaces for steelmaking. During that time, fenceline monitoring showed elevated levels of benzene at several coke oven facilities. At the U.S. Steel Clairton Coke Works in Pennsylvania, benzene levels were 933 percent above that threshold, increasing cancer risks by as much as 26.5 cases in every 10,000 people. Haley Lewis said she deeply regrets not being able to tell Charlie Powell about the coke ovens lawsuit before his death.
Source:Daily Nation
February 11, 2026 22:41 UTC
Governors name 4 Senators they want removed from Committees
Governors have escalated their standoff with the Senate by formally identifying four senators they accuse of harassment and intimidation during oversight sessions. They made the move while reaffirming their boycott of the Senate County Public Accounts Committee (CPAC). Senate Majority Leader said governors’ appearance before Senate committees is a constitutional obligation. "In their statement, they imply they will only appear before Senate oversight committees under their terms. By appending their signatures to the resolution, governors declared their “agreement, approval, and commitment” to the Council’s position and its call for urgent engagement.
Source:The Star
February 11, 2026 22:26 UTC
Coke kingpin with £15k Rolex made £500k in four years
Coke kingpin with £15k Rolex made £500k in four yearsNow Lee James has been jailedView Image Lee JamesDrug kingpin Lee James made around £500,000 during a four-year enterprise that saw him fill his home with designer items. But the 39-year-old, who had a Rolex worth more than £15,000, is behind bars where detectives say he can 'contemplate whether it was worth it'. It comes as James had admitted being concerned in the supply of cocaine and cannabis, possession of criminal property, and converting criminal property. The defendant and vehicle were searched - with James producing £1,000 from his pocket along with a mobile. He clearly reaped the benefits of his criminal activity, with high value and designer items being found in his address – but as this case shows, crime does not pay.
Source:The Star
February 11, 2026 22:13 UTC
MP Karauri denies controversial video, offers Sh10m reward if footage is produced
Kasarani MP Ronald Karauri/FILEKasarani MP Ronald Karauri has strongly denied online allegations linking him to a controversial video, calling the claims fabricated and politically motivated. Karauri directly addressed a well-known blogger, challenging the blogger to produce the alleged video and offering a Sh10 million incentive tied to its release. Speaking amid growing social media speculation, the legislator suggested the claims could be politically driven, noting the country is entering a charged political period. He then issued a public financial challenge, offering Sh10 million for the alleged video to be shared by Wednesday at 5 pm. Of that amount, Sh1 million would cover Kasarani residents’ attendance at the fight, and Sh1 million would be allocated as prize money.
Source:The Star
February 11, 2026 20:17 UTC