Kenyan comedian Sammy Kioko has shared his plans for 2026 in his first social media post of the year, signalling a new chapter while highlighting his faith and resilience. Drawing inspiration from his Christian beliefs, Kioko reflected on the importance of patience and trusting God to handle life’s battles. “Ukikaa…
Veteran Ugandan opposition leader Dr. Kizza Besigye was transferred under heavy security from Luzira Maximum Security Prison to a medical facility at Bugolobi Village Mall on the night of January 20, 2026, amid growing concerns over his deteriorating health. The People’s Front for Freedom (PFF), Besigye’s political party, described his…
Madison Keys admitted to feeling “very nervous” as she kicked off her title defense with a shaky win on Tuesday at the Australian Open, while French fan-favorite Gael Monfils played his final match in a battling defeat. The ninth-seeded American struggled early, losing the first four games against Ukraine’s Oleksandra…
Uganda is experiencing heightened political tension following last week’s disputed presidential election, as authorities intensify a crackdown on dissent and the military openly threatens opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine. General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the army chief and son of President Yoweri Museveni, made headlines this week with…
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has strongly condemned the planned demolitions in Mukuru kwa Njenga informal settlement, terming the evictions illegal and procedurally flawed amid a dispute over land earmarked for the construction of the Catherine Ndereba Road. A heavy security presence descended on the settlement early Tuesday morning, sparking protests…
The government plans to spend at least Ksh.100 million annually to engage social media influencers and bloggers as part of a broader strategy aimed at rebuilding public trust and countering sustained online criticism of President William Ruto’s administration. The proposal is outlined in the Ministry of Information, Communications and the…
A multi-agency security operation has intercepted a Kenya-bound passenger bus from Tanzania carrying a substantial consignment of cannabis valued at approximately Ksh. 2.5 million at the Namanga One-Stop Border Post. According to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), the bus, operated by Kidia One Express, was stopped during a routine…
Patrice Emery Lumumba, one of Africa’s most iconic independence leaders, rose rapidly to prominence after delivering a fiery speech on June 30, 1960, during the Democratic Republic of Congo’s independence ceremony. In front of Belgium’s King Baudouin, the newly appointed prime minister openly condemned the brutality and racism of colonial…
Two hugely popular pandas at a Japanese zoo will depart on January 27 to join their sister in China, the Tokyo government and media said, leaving Japan panda-less for the first time in half a century. Loaned out as part of China’s “panda diplomacy” programme, the distinctive black-and-white animals have…
A Nairobi woman has told a Milimani Court how a Ksh65 million Lavington property she discovered online turned into a costly legal battle after alleged structural defects emerged following the purchase process. Testifying before Principal Magistrate Rose Ndombi on Monday, January 19, 2026, complainant Eunice Mbinya Musembi recounted how she…