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…
Prophet Victor Kanyari, founder of the Salvation Healing Ministry, has reflected on his iconic ‘Mbegu ya Ksh310’ prayer initiative, which he ran for four years and says was instrumental in building his ministry. In a candid interview with a local YouTuber aired on Thursday, January 15, 2026, Kanyari explained that…
Elon Musk’s xAI announced it will restrict its Grok AI tool from altering images of real people to place them in revealing clothing, such as bikinis, following mounting global criticism over the misuse of the AI to generate explicit imagery. The decision comes amid widespread concern that some users have…
Thailand is facing renewed scrutiny over construction safety following a second accident near Bangkok on Thursday, just a day after a crane toppled onto a moving passenger train in the northeast, killing at least 32 people. The latest incident occurred at a construction site for the Rama 2 Road elevated…
Kenyan-born content creator and chess champion Elsa Majimbo has sparked conversation by sharing her perspective on balancing love and professional growth. On Wednesday, January 14, 2026, Majimbo took to her X account to encourage young people to prioritize their careers while maintaining flexibility in personal relationships. “Have multiple boyfriends and…