Jannik Sinner will begin his Australian Open title defence against France’s Hugo Gaston after Thursday’s draw, setting up a potential blockbuster semi-final clash with 10-time champion Novak Djokovic. The Italian world number one, who defeated Alexander Zverev in straight sets to lift the title last year, is chasing a third…
The Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) has officially opened its Dubai office, a move aimed at addressing up to 90 percent of the challenges facing Kenyan exporters. Speaking on the initiative, KNCCI President Dr. Eric Rutto noted that Kenyan traders have been losing billions in trade deals…
A legal dispute has emerged between Lugari MP Nabii Nabwera and Kakamega Deputy Governor Ayub Savula over alleged defamatory remarks concerning the MP’s health. Nabwera has filed a defamation lawsuit at the High Court, claiming that Savula publicly suggested he is living with HIV an assertion Nabwera vehemently denies. According…
The Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) has dismissed claims that Juja MP George Koimburi officially left the party, clarifying that he has only been an ally rather than an active member. In a statement on Thursday, DCP said Koimburi had not participated in party activities over the past six…
The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) has closed 15 rehabilitation facilities nationwide after identifying serious violations that endangered clients’ safety. The closures followed a nationwide inspection of 236 rehabilitation facilities across 36 counties under NACADA’s Rapid Results Initiative (RRI). Of the facilities assessed, 135…
The High Court has ordered the freezing of bank accounts belonging to Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi, his wife, children, and ten other individuals as part of a Ksh.813 million corruption investigation. The orders were granted following an application by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), which is probing allegations of…
Polling stations in multiple parts of Uganda remained closed nearly two hours after voting was scheduled to begin on Thursday, according to AFP journalists and local sources. President Yoweri Museveni, 81, is seeking to extend his 40-year rule amid an internet shutdown and a heavy police presence targeting opposition supporters.…
The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has issued a warning to the public regarding a fraudulent website operating under the name “Mverified,” clarifying that it has no affiliation with the agency. In a notice shared on its official X account on Thursday, January 15, 2026, NTSA highlighted that the…
USA-based Kenyan TikTok creator Captain Sammir has addressed concerns over family interference in his marriage, issuing a strong warning to his wife, fellow TikToker Gilo Ntinyari, during a TikTok live session. The livestream, aired on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, saw Sammir express frustration over comments made by Gilo’s sister during…
Reverend Lucy Natasha, founder of Empowerment Christian Church (ECC), has celebrated reaching over 3.4 million online followers, just days after announcing the indefinite closure of her physical church. In a post on her official Instagram account on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, Natasha expressed gratitude to her growing digital congregation. “Thank…