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Why defeat by Leopards matters for the Brewers' technical bench
Tusker’s campaign began with mixed fortunes, and inconsistency has become the defining theme of their 2025/26 push.
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Nine medals: Kenya tops the 2026 World Cross Country standings
Kenya topped the medal table at the 2026 World Cross Country Championships in Tallahassee with nine medals, including a historic U20 men’s podium sweep and a dominant senior women’s win by Agnes Ngetich.
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Top UN court to hear landmark Rohingya genocide case against Myanmar
The Gambia brought the case accusing Myanmar of breaching the 1948 Genocide Convention during a crackdown in 2017.
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Sudan PM announces return of government to Khartoum
In the early days of the regular military's war with the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in April 2023, the army-aligned government fled the capital, which was quickly overrun by rival troops.
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Uganda opposition adopts national flag as protest symbol
Uganda's flag, created when the country achieved independence from Britain in 1962, has stripes of black to represent Africa, yellow for its sunshine, and red to represent African brotherhood, with a grey crowned crane overlaid.
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Activist collapses hours into 96-hour tree-hugging challenge in Nanyuki
Paul Kago, 43, is undertaking a gruelling 96-hour tree-hugging challenge, saying the symbolic act is meant to urge Kenyans to shun political violence and uphold peaceful coexistence.
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Why Okutoyi’s W35 title double signals a new step in her career
Okutoyi’s victory was not only a personal milestone, but it was also her second W35 singles title after several attempts and came alongside a doubles title she won with partner Zuzanna Pawlikowska, giving her a rare singles‑and‑doubles sweep at the event.
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Iran to retaliate if US attacks, as hundreds killed in protests
The US has threatened to strike Iran over the killing of protesters, and President Donald Trump said on Saturday that the US "stands ready to help" as Iran "is looking at FREEDOM".
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Police arrest three over gang violence, recover firearm in Uasin Gishu
According to a police report dated January 11, 2026, the firearm was found hidden in a thicket within the homestead of one of the suspects, Titus Wainaina Njoroge.
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Owalo resigns from gov't after announcing presidential bid
In a statement issued on Sunday, Owalo said his continued service in government was no longer tenable following the declaration of his presidential bid.
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Two killed, nine injured in collapsed Karen construction, NCA confirms
Preliminary findings indicate that the collapse occurred during concrete casting works at the carport area of the structure.
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CS Kagwe to Mt Kenya: Shun emotion-driven politics
Speaking during a church service at ACK St Paul’s Church in Kariki, Othaya, Nyeri County, Kagwe cautioned that the region risks weakening its political influence by repeatedly turning against its own leaders rather than nurturing and retaining them.
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Dozens arrested in Minneapolis during anti-ICE protests
Protests against immigration enforcement have been held across the US after 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good was shot in her car on Wednesday.
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Kabogo defends digital school placement system, rejects claims of regional bias
Kabogo’s statement follows earlier claims by former Deputy President, Rigathi Gachagua, who is now the leader of the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP), that learners from the Mt Kenya region were being unfairly disadvantaged in the ongoing school placement exercise.
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IShowSpeed in Kenya: Facts about the American content creator
The Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) confirmed Speed’s arrival with an energetic post on its X account (formerly Twitter), welcoming him and inviting Kenyans to help shape his itinerary.
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Iran protesters defy crackdown amid violent demos
The protests were sparked by soaring inflation, and have spread to more than 100 cities and towns across every province in Iran. Now protesters are calling for an end to the clerical rule of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
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Protests in Nairobi’s Mukuru slums after alleged police killing
According to the social justice movement, Mukuru Community Justice Centre, the 20-year-old Shukri Adan was allegedly killed on Sunday morning by a police officer in Mukuru Kwa Njenga.
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Ethiopia plans Africa’s largest airport to support Ethiopian Airlines
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said the new airport, to be developed alongside Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, will anchor Ethiopia’s multi-airport strategy as Bole nears its expanded capacity of 25 million passengers annually.
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US embassy tells citizens to leave Venezuela immediately
The warning cited reports of groups of armed militias, known as colectivos, setting up roadblocks and searching vehicles for evidence of U.S. citizenship or support for the United States.
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KMPDC closes down 4 unregistered dental hospitals after harmful procedure
KMPDC urged members of the public to remain vigilant and report suspected unlicensed practitioners, illegal facilities or repeated cases of adverse patient outcomes to support effective regulation and public safety.
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Karen building collapse caused by structural failure, authorities say
In a statement issued on January 10, 2026, County Executive Committee Member for Built Environment and Urban Planning Patrick Mbogo, said poor workmanship and inadequate formwork contributed to the collapse.
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Ngetich dominates in Tallahassee as Kenya extends cross-country reign
The world 10km record-holder was in a class of her own, storming to victory by 42 seconds in a time of 31:28 over the 10km course.
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Pope Leo XIV warns of global tensions in first papal address on world affairs
The address, given annually at the start of the year, allowed the pope to outline his priorities for global diplomacy. He warned that multilateral institutions are losing influence and stressed that adherence to international humanitarian law is essential to protect civilians and maintain some humanity amid warfare.
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Kenya, China advance plans for five new hospitals nationwide
The talks focused on developing hospitals in Kericho, Bungoma, Murang’a, Baringo, and Kilifi counties, as part of a partnership framework strengthened during President William Ruto’s state visit to Beijing last year and follow-up engagements with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
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Bobi Wine vs Museveni: The election that could redefine Uganda
Voting will take place on Thursday, 15 January 2026, opening at 07:00 local time (04:00 GMT) and closing at 16:00. Anyone still in line at closing will be allowed to vote.
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Ruto locks in Sh1.66 trillion for housing, health, education and roads
According to the draft document, which is yet to be submitted to Parliament, the allocations place heavy emphasis on development while maintaining large recurrent budgets to support ongoing programmes across the four sectors.
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Fire erupts at Luthuli Avenue commercial building in Nairobi CBD
The blaze erupted near the Munyu Road junction, prompting an immediate emergency response.
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Six rescued after building collapses on Ngong Road
According to the Kenya Red Cross, three people have so far been rescued and evacuated from the scene. Their condition has not been made public.
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Civil society raises alarm over Uganda’s escalating pre-election violence
In a statement issued on January 8, the coalition highlighted a growing pattern of violence, restrictions on political participation, and heavy military involvement in what should be a civilian-led electoral process.