Controversial prophet David Owuor has fired back at Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale after the CS claimed Owuor was abroad for knee surgery, despite reportedly performing healing miracles. In a strongly-worded statement on his social media platforms on Thursday, January 29, Owuor dismissed Duale’s comments as “false, unverified, and misleading.” “The ministry of repentance and holiness strongly refutes recent public remarks attributed to CS Aden Duale regarding Prophet Dr. David Owuor. The statements suggesting that the prophet of the Lord underwent medical procedures as alleged are false, unverified and misleading,” Owuor stated. Owuor clarified that during the period referenced by The post Prophet Owuor Hits Back at CS Aden Duale Over Knee Surgery Claims appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

President William Ruto has announced ambitious plans to upgrade Gusii Stadium to international standards and renovate Kisii Airport, projects designed to spur economic growth and create jobs in Kisii County. Speaking on Thursday during the NYOTA capital disbursement in Nyanza, Ruto said the government is prioritizing infrastructure improvements to attract investment and strengthen regional connectivity. He also revealed that he will personally lead a development tour in Kisii next month to officially launch both projects. “We have spoken to the Agricultural Society of Kenya (ASK) management and allocated funds to facilitate their relocation so that the stadium expansion can proceed The post President Ruto to Launch Sh1.1 Billion Infrastructure Projects in Kisii appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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Suna East Member of Parliament Junet Mohamed has defended Nyanza leaders’ decision to collaborate with President William Ruto, highlighting the tangible development gains the partnership is bringing to the region. The National Assembly minority leader made the remarks on Thursday, January 29, 2026, shortly after the launch of the NYOTA programme and other development projects in Kisii County. He stressed that boosting the economic growth of the Gusii region is vital not only for Nyanza but for Kenya’s broader development. “Economic development of Gusii region contributes to the overall development of Nyanza region and Kenya. As leaders of Nyanza region The post Junet: Collaboration with President Ruto Brings Quick Development Gains appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

President William Ruto on Thursday, January 29, unveiled a new funding initiative aimed at empowering 90,000 Kenyan youths who did not complete their formal education. Speaking during the Nyota Capital Disbursement event in Kisii, Ruto said the government will provide each beneficiary with Ksh36,000 to acquire practical skills that can help them earn an income. He said the programme would officially launch on the Hustler Fund platform last evening. Youths who have already qualified for the Nyota Fund will not be eligible for this new scheme. “We are opening a platform on *254#. We are looking for 90,000 youth, whom The post Ruto Launches New Ksh36,000 Funding for 90,000 Kenyan Youth appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

No sooner had 22-year-old Kenyan environmentalist Truphena Muthoni broken her own Guinness World Record for hugging a tree than she set her sights on two even more ambitious environmental milestones slated for later this year. Fresh from her global recognition, Muthoni is now preparing to spearhead a mass mangrove restoration drive in Kwale County on World Turtle Day, marked annually on May 26. During the event, she hopes to coordinate the planting of an extraordinary 1.2 million mangrove trees within just one hour. “Plans for this event are in high gear, but it will be a collective action. There will The post What Truphena Muthoni Is Planning After Her Tree-Hugging Guinness World Record appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has pushed back against media reports that he says distorted his recent remarks on parliamentary attrition, clarifying that he never predicted that half of sitting Members of Parliament would lose their seats in the next General Election. In a detailed statement, Wetang’ula said sections of the media lifted his comments out of context and framed them as a personal forecast, yet he was citing findings from an independent actuarial analysis based on historical election data. “The media picked the information and twisted it wrongly. I did not tell members that half will not come back,” The post Why Wetang’ula Is Warning MPs About Life After Parliament appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

A Nairobi court has ordered the production of Arms Movement Registers as evidence in the inquest into the death of Rex Masai, rejecting objections raised by the officer in charge of the Central Police Station armoury. In a ruling delivered Thursday afternoon, the court dismissed the stance taken by armoury officer Fredrick Okapesi, who had refused to surrender the registers unless he could first review them to ensure the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) had not altered the records. National Police Service Commission (NPSC) lawyer Elias Ouma had supported Okapesi’s position. The Director of Public Prosecutions, represented by prosecutor Jalson The post Arms Movement Registers Declared Crucial Evidence in Rex Masai Inquest appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

The High Court has dismissed a succession claim by a United States–based Kenyan woman who sought recognition as the widow of former Cabinet minister and influential civil servant Simeon Nyachae, handing a significant legal victory to Nyachae’s family. In his ruling, Justice Eric Ogola found that Margaret Chweya failed to prove that she was lawfully married to the late Simeon Nyachae. The court also declined to recognize her two sons as dependants of the deceased, noting that their biological fathers are still alive. “Pictures on their own cannot prove marriage,” Justice Ogola ruled. The judge explained that Kenyan law requires The post ‘Pictures Alone Cannot Prove Marriage,’ High Court Rules in Nyachae Estate Dispute appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

A university student charged over an alleged fake social media post suggesting that President William Ruto was dead has told the court that the prosecution failed to prove its case, arguing that claims of reputational harm to the Head of State lack any supporting evidence. David Mokaya raised the objections during a hearing in which the prosecution formally closed its case in the ongoing cybercrime trial. Mokaya faces charges of publishing false information through a computer system after allegedly sharing content on social media that implied President Ruto had died, an offence punishable under Kenya’s cybercrime laws. The specific post The post Student in ‘Ruto Death Post’ Case Says Prosecution Has No Evidence appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

Human Resource managers across government ministries have been ordered to take strict action against officers who arrive late or skip work, as concerns grow over absenteeism and poor service delivery in public offices. Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku expressed frustration over the low levels of service across ministries, accusing HR managers of failing to enforce discipline and ensure staff presence at their workstations. During surprise visits to state department offices at the Nyanza regional headquarters, Ruku observed that many officers were not reporting to work on time. He warned that employees who continue arriving late must “pull up their The post New Govt Payroll System to “Shake Public Service” by April 2026 appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

In an industry dominated by bonuses, flashy promotions, and short-term customer acquisition tactics, Pinnacle has taken a radically different path. Instead of competing on marketing gimmicks, the company has invested heavily in education, creating what is widely regarded as the most comprehensive, freely accessible betting knowledge platform in the sportsbook industry. Launched in 2017, Pinnacle [...] The post Pinnacle’s Betting Resources: Building the Industry’s Most Comprehensive Educational Platform appeared first on Complete Sports.

Pep Guardiola believes Jeremy Doku will miss Manchester City’s game against Tottenham Hotspur this weekend, after he was forced out of Wednesday’s match against Galatasaray with an injury. Doku made an excellent start to Manchester City’s final Champions League League Phase game on Wednesday, setting up both of his team’s goals against Galatasaray. But after [...] The post Man City Star Forward To Miss Tottenham Clash With Injury appeared first on Complete Sports.

Joseph Madzimure Zimpapers Politics Hub ZANU PF First Secretary and President, Cde Mnangagwa, will tomorrow lead the party in marking National Cell Day, a strategic exercise aimed at enhancing the… The post PRESIDENT TO LEAD NATIONAL CELL DAY appeared first on herald.

Wallace Ruzvidzo Herald Reporter THE current devaluation wave of the US dollar, coupled with record-high gold prices, serve as  powerful economic drivers for commodity-dependent developing nations like Zimbabwe, analysts have… The post Soaring gold prices, USD devaluation wave boon for Zim economy appeared first on herald.

Nyore Madzianike Senior Reporter ACTING President Dr Kembo Mohadi yesterday met Turkish investors at his offices in Harare, where they discussed multi-million dollar potential investment deals in the energy sector.… The post Turkish investors target energy sector appeared first on herald.

Wallace Ruzvidzo Herald Reporter A HIGH-LEVEL delegation from the International Monetary Fund is in the country on a week-long mission to discuss the global lender’s pending Staff-Monitored Programme with Zimbabwe.… The post IMF delegation arrives for discussions appeared first on herald.

Blessings Chidakwa in ZHOMBE CULTURE and Heritage Ambassador, First Lady Dr Auxillia Mnangagwa, took her vibrant and engaging Dare initiative to the Midlands Province, where a bumper crowd gathered at… The post First Lady takes lively Dare engagement to Midlands Province appeared first on herald.

Ray Bande Senior Reporter THE Mutare Registrar’s Office has issued more than 30 000 e-passports since its commissioning in September 2025, while a new resin manufacturing plant — set for… The post Second Republic delivers major development milestones appeared first on herald.

Gibson Nyikadzino Herald Reporter ZIMBABWE remains steadfast in its trajectory as a stable and mature democracy, leveraging principled statecraft to engage the community of nations as guided by three constitutionally-enshrined… The post Zim a stable, mature democracy: Murwira appeared first on herald.

Solomon Bhumu and Tendai Vambe TRAGEDY struck a Penhalonga family on Tuesday afternoon when a two-year-old toddler perished in a house fire at Nyamupachoto homestead, Murahwa Village, Premier South. The… The post ‘Mama, Mama’: Toddler’s cries echo as home burns appeared first on herald.

Samuel Kadungure News Editor THE Government has set a target to deliver at least 35 000 complete housing units in Manicaland under its private sector led development agenda, a move… The post 35 000 new housing units for Manicaland appeared first on herald.

Solomon Bhumu Post Reporter FARMERS in Manicaland have applauded the Presidential Irrigation Booster Kit Programme, saying the initiative will strengthen agricultural production and improve livelihoods in the province. The programme,… The post Farmers hail Presidential irrigation booster kits appeared first on herald.

Ray Bande Senior Reporter THE narrow Murahwa Green Market Bridge is no longer fit for purpose, as public and private vehicles, including those with school children, are having torrid time,… The post Green Market bridge a nightmare for motorists appeared first on herald.

Patrick Chitumba, pchitumba1@gmail.com THE arrival of the US$1,5 billion Dinson Iron and Steel Company (Disco) has begun to fundamentally reshape Zimbabwe’s iron and steel sector, reducing imports, stimulating downstream industries… The post Local steel takes over: Local steel production surges, shrinks import bill drastically appeared first on herald.

Bruce Ndlovu, bruce.ndlovu@sundaynews.co.zw SCREECHING tyres, a thunderous bang and piercing screams shattered the night at Bulawayo’s notorious 6th Avenue and Lobengula Street intersection shortly before 9PM on Wednesday, as a… The post ‘The screams were different’. . .witnesses recount horrific vendor deaths appeared first on herald.

Arron Nyamayaro A WOMAN and her daughter, who appeared on Tilder Moyo’s radio show on StarFM on Tuesday night, have been arrested for allegedly abusing eight children. Gogo Sibongile and… The post TILDER MOYO’S RADIO SHOW GUEST NABBED FOR ABUSE appeared first on herald.

ZIMBABWE is now saving US$500 million annually on the steel import bill as Dinson Iron and Steel Company (Disco) in Manhize area near Mvuma is now producing 9 000 tonnes… The post COMMENT: From imports to exports: Disco leads the way appeared first on herald.

Innocent Kurira, kuriralnnocent@gmail.com HIGHLANDERS have confirmed striker Brington “MaNinja” Ncube is in Botswana on assessment with Jwaneng Galaxy. Bosso chief executive officer Denzil Mnkandla said the club is aware of… The post ‘MaNinja’ tries luck in Botswana, Nyathi trains with Pirates appeared first on herald.

Michelle Musandinyoze, mickyafrica271@gmail.com MATABELELAND North’s health delivery system has received a significant boost after the Government, in partnership with development partner Cordaid International, yesterday handed over an ambulance, a fully… The post Ambulance and mobile clinic for Matabeleland North health services appeared first on herald.

Langalakhe Mabena, langamabena@gmail.com ZIMBABWEAN music giant Jah Prayzah, who last performed in Bulawayo in 2023 during the launch of his Chiremerera album, is set to make an emotional return to… The post Jah Prayzah returns to Bulawayo after two-year absence appeared first on herald.

Tadious Manyepo Zimpapers Sports Hub ZIFA are living to their pledge to anchor the future of Zimbabwe’s football on a strong foundation and have re-modelled their junior development programme. Today… The post ZIFA PULL ANOTHER MILESTONE . . . association set to launch massive development league appeared first on herald.

MANY urban Zimbabweans, especially those in Harare, will be surprised that there are swathes of the country where buying a few litres of petrol or diesel for a tractor, many… The post EDITORIAL COMMENT : Innovation bringing fuel to small rural business centres appeared first on herald.

Ray Bande Senior Reporter MUTARE Castle Lager Premiership 2025 relegation survivors, Manica Diamonds, will be off to Triangle for a 10-day preseason camp where they hope to start gelling and… The post Manica Diamonds wants top four finish appeared first on herald.

Newcastle defender Dan Burn has praised the team performance against Paris Saint-Germain in Wednesday’s Champions League in Paris. In a chat with the club’s website, Burn stated that Newcastle United put up a good fight against the Paris club. “A very good performance. We struggled to handle them in the first 15 to 20 minutes. [...] The post UCL: Burn Hails Newcastle Performance Vs PSG appeared first on Complete Sports.

Manchester United legend Roy Keane has disclosed that Michael Carrick deserves the Red Devils job on a permanent basis. Roy Keane has softened his stance on Michael Carrick getting the Man Utd job full-time, after he led them to impressive wins over Man City and Arsenal In a chat with The Overlap, Keane has backed [...] The post Carrick Deserves Man United Managerial Job –Keane appeared first on Complete Sports.