Nigeria’s Super Falcons midfielder, Halimatu Ayinde will remain in Sweden ahead of the new season after completing a move to Damallsvenskan champions, BK Häcken. Ayinde joins Häcken following her departure from FC Rosengård, bringing an end to her spell with the Malmö-based club. The experienced midfielder now links up with the reigning Swedish champions as [...] The post WAFCON Champion Halimatu Ayinde Joins BK Häcken from Sweden appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

Victor Mutwiri Kirimi and Elphas Kimathi Mutegi escaped from Chuka Law Courts on Monday after a plea-taking session, prompting a police manhunt.

Kenya Navy Commander Major General Paul Otieno meets French Ambassador Arnaud Suquet aboard FNS Le Malin at the Port of Mombasa to enhance bilateral maritime cooperation, training, and joint operations.

Fungai Muderere FORMER Castle Lager Premier Soccer League champions Chicken Inn have roped in a new media officer, Brighton Ncube. Ncube takes over from Nkululeko Nkala, who has been with… The post Chicken Inn gets new media officer appeared first on herald.

Samuel Kadungure News Editor FOUR people died on the spot when a Zambian-registered haulage truck (BCF 6582) collided head-on with a Mazda truck near Nyazura Bridge on the Mutare-Harare highway… The post 4 perish in Nyazura accident appeared first on herald.

Innocent Kurira, Zimpapers Sports Hub FORMER Highlanders midfielder Adrian Silla has joined Simba Bhora. The defensive midfielder, who has also played for CAPS United, joins the Shamva-based side from GreenFuel.… The post Former Bosso midfielder joins Simba Bhora appeared first on herald.

President William Ruto convenes a virtual Africa Leaders’ Meeting on Climate Adaptation, focusing on Africa Adaptation Acceleration Programme, climate resilience, and scalable financing for sustainable growth.

Super Falcons forward, Esther Okoronkwo has signed a contract extension with AFC Toronto, keeping her at the Canadian club until 2027 after a sensational debut campaign in the Northern Super League (NSL). The club confirmed the deal on Thursday via its official social media platforms, underlining Okoronkwo’s importance to their long-term project. “Our Super Falcons [...] The post AFC Toronto Lock Down Esther Okoronkwo Commits Until 2027 appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

Mbulelo Mpofu, Zimpapers Reporter THE Zimbabwe National Pensioners Forum Trust (ZNPFT) has called for the establishment of an internal actuarial department within the National Social Security Authority (NSSA) to expedite… The post NSSA to recapitalise loan fund, expand financial support for pensioners appeared first on herald.

Former Fifa president Sepp Blatter on Monday suggested he supports fans boycotting World Cup matches in the United States this year due to security concerns. Blatter gave his support to comments from Swiss anti-corruption lawyer Mark Pieth, who worked with Fifa on potential reforms when Blatter was president, saying fans should stay away from the [...] The post Ex-FIFA President Blatter Urges Fans To Avoid USA For 2026 World Cup appeared first on Complete Sports.

KDF launches the ACE 07 Pioneer Rotary Wing Ab Initio Helicopter Course at Moi Air Base, the first joint Army and Air Force training conducted entirely in Kenya.

Nottingham Forest and Nigeria international Ola Aina has been included in the BBC Premier League Team of the Week. The list was compiled by former Warford captain Troy Deeney. Commenting on the performance of Aina, Deeney said:”The Brentford team he faced are well known for getting crosses in from the wide areas. I thought he [...] The post Aina Makes Premier League Team Of The Week appeared first on Complete Sports.

Kenya and India celebrate the 77th Republic Day, underscoring deep historical ties, expanding strategic partnership, trade, development cooperation, and people-to-people connections.

KUTRRH becomes the first public hospital in East Africa to offer Lutetium-177 PSMA therapy, a targeted treatment for advanced prostate cancer with fewer side effects.

African champions Super Falcons of Nigeria will participate in the WAFU B Four Nation tournament next month. The invitational tournament will serve as part of the team’s preparation for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. Cote d’Ivoire has been confirmed as hosts of the competition which will run from Friday, 27 February to Saturday, [...] The post WAFCON 2026: Super Falcons To Prepare With WAFU Tournament appeared first on Complete Sports.

New Liverpool signing Ifeanyi Ndukwe has expressed delight at joining the Reds in the January transfer window. Recall that Liverpool completed the signing of a talented Austrian center-back on Monday, who will join the Reds in the summer. In an interview with Sky Sport Austria, Ndukwu expressed that joining the Premier League side is a [...] The post ‘Dream Come True For Me’ –Ndukwu Reacts After Joining Liverpool appeared first on Complete Sports.

UN Secretary-General António Guterres urges immediate reforms to the UN Security Council to enhance representation and effectiveness.

Former Nigerian international, Nduka Ugbade has emphasized the urgent need for Nigeria to move beyond raw talent and make deliberate investments in football development and infrastructure. According to Ugbade, talent alone is no longer sufficient to compete at the highest level of global football. He stressed that Nigeria must focus on structured development that transforms [...] The post Morocco Was Not Built in a Day! Ugbade Tasks NFF, NSC on Sports Policy appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

Stephen Vundi Musili, a teacher at Hulugho Primary School in Hulugho Sub-County, was brutally attacked and killed at dawn on Monday, January 26.

Government has ended manual printing of marriage certificates and special licenses, moving all issuance to the e-Citizen platform from January 13, 2026.

TSC will visit Hulugho in Garissa to assess teacher safety after an al-Shabaab attack killed a primary school teacher and a local chief.

China says it is ready to work with Islamic countries to defend developing nations’ interests and oppose a return to “law of the jungle” politics.

Hong Kong and Shanghai have signed a cooperation deal to build an integrated renminbi-based gold trading and clearing system, boosting Asia’s gold market.

Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i has cast doubt on reports that an intruder broke into Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen’s office, arguing that such a high-security office cannot be accessed undetected. Speaking on Monday, January 26, Matiang’i highlighted that Nyayo House has multiple layers of security protecting the Interior CS’s office. “Even if you don’t have brains, can you believe the stories you are being told? You know I was there. Nyayo House has about five layers of security before you get to the minister’s office. There is clearance outside, inside the building, and when you enter the lift, there The post “Kenyans Are Not Foolish”: Matiang’i Reads Malice in Alleged Break-In at Murkomen’s Office appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

President William Ruto has disclosed that his administration is seeking a broader political partnership with the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) as part of a strategy to secure a decisive victory in the next general election and foster national unity. Addressing delegates during a National Governing Council meeting on Monday, the President reflected on his narrow win in the 2022 presidential election and said the next poll must deliver a far stronger mandate to govern. “The last election we won with a margin of about 200,000 votes. This election, we want to move to a margin of two to three million,” The post Ruto Targets Landslide 2027 Victory as He Pushes for UDA-ODM Coalition appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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Emotions filled the Kibera High Court as Teresiah Kemunto, the mother of slain Multimedia University student Sylvia Kemunto, took the stand in the ongoing murder trial of Eric Mutinda, who is accused of killing her daughter. Overcome with grief, Teresiah broke down repeatedly as she recounted the moments leading up to Sylvia’s disappearance. At several points, she struggled to remain standing, prompting Justice Diana Kavedza to gently urge her to “breathe in and out” before ordering a brief recess to allow her to regain her composure. In her testimony, the grieving mother told the court that a man identifying himself The post Mother Recounts Final Moments Before Multimedia University Student’s Death appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

Chinese President Xi Jinping urges stronger China-Vietnam solidarity and cooperation in phone call with CPV chief To Lam after party congress.

Former Education Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i has weighed in on Kenya’s competency-based curriculum (CBC), arguing that the challenges facing the education system stem from poor execution rather than flaws in the curriculum itself. Speaking during a public engagement, Matiang’i said CBC remains a progressive and well-structured education model, but the current administration has weakened its rollout through inconsistent policies and a lack of continuity. According to the former Cabinet Secretary, the government inherited a functional framework but failed to sustain the momentum needed to make it succeed. “When our brothers and sisters came into government, they brought in confusion and The post Matiang’i: Why Kenya’s CBC Is Failing and Who Is to Blame appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

Detectives from Nairobi Central Sub-County have arrested two suspects linked to an international mobile phone theft syndicate and recovered more than 900 stolen devices destined for Uganda, marking a significant breakthrough in the fight against organized crime in Nairobi. The arrests followed a well-coordinated intelligence-led operation along Charles Rubia Street near the Buscar bus stage in Nairobi’s Central Business District (CBD). Acting on credible information, a specialized police team intercepted two suspicious parcels that were about to be transported across the Kenya–Uganda border. Upon opening the packages, detectives found approximately 900 stolen mobile phones concealed inside. The suspects, identified as The post Nairobi Detectives Recover 900 Stolen Phones in CBD Crackdown appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

Nairobi City County has rolled out a major operation to tackle the growing stray dog problem threatening public safety and sanitation across the capital. The County’s Department of Environment, Water, Food, and Agriculture announced a week-long impounding exercise running from Monday, January 26, to Friday, January 30, 2026, targeting neighborhoods across multiple sub-counties. Officials said the initiative responds to mounting concerns over public safety, sanitation standards, and the welfare of both residents and animals roaming the city’s streets. County authorities highlighted that the surge in stray dogs has created numerous problems, including attacks on pedestrians, transmission of zoonotic diseases, and The post How Nairobi is Tackling the Growing Stray Dog Problem appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

A recruitment agency owner has pleaded not guilty to fraud charges after allegedly swindling desperate job seekers out of millions of shillings by promising them non-existent overseas employment opportunities. Lenah Jelagat Too, 37, faced Eldoret Senior Principal Magistrate Kesse Cheronoh on charges of obtaining money by false pretence under Section 313 of the Penal Code. The Eldoret-based businesswoman stands accused of running an elaborate overseas jobs scam that left victims stranded and financially devastated. The Alleged Scam: Promises of Lucrative Jobs Abroad Investigators claim Too collected between Ksh.300,000 and Ksh.3.8 million from individual job seekers after dangling attractive employment opportunities The post Eldoret Woman Faces Court for Promising Overseas Jobs That Never Existed appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

President William Ruto has announced the government will devolve bursary allocation and distribution, pointing to several issues that have blocked funds from reaching county governments. Speaking at State House during the UDA National Governing Council meeting on Monday, January 26, 2026, the President revealed that the national government has held consultations with the Controller of Budget and other stakeholders about managing bursaries. “We have resolved the matter. The process of bursaries will now be actualised since the agreement between the national government and county governments has been concluded. We have resolved that now the process of bursaries be actualised as The post President Ruto Resolves National-County Bursary Dispute to Keep Learners in Class appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

Kenya’s environmental champion Truphena Muthoni has officially entered the Guinness World Records after hugging a tree for an astonishing 72 consecutive hours, surpassing her own previous record. The record-breaking feat took place on December 11 in Nyeri County, where Muthoni endured cold, rainy nights and long, monotonous days without taking a break to secure the title. Guinness World Records confirmed that Muthoni eclipsed the previous 48-hour mark, which she had set herself earlier in 2025. “Longest marathon hugging a tree — 72 hours by @truphena_muthoni,” the organization announced on its official social media platforms. The record attempt reflected Muthoni’s mission The post Truphena Officially Breaks Guinness World Record with 72-Hour Tree Hug appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

Arsenal’s current season has been a rollercoaster, filled with significant ups and downs that have captured the attention of fans and analysts alike. Their performance not only impacts their standings but also plays a crucial role in shaping premier league betting odds. Understanding these dynamics is essential for anyone looking to make informed predictions about upcoming […] The post Evaluating Arsenal’s Recent Form and its Influence on Match Predictions appeared first on Gooner Daily.

The meeting aims to consolidate the work of the 13th Parliament as it enters its Fifth Session.