DIG Gilbert Masengeli visited Hulugho after al-Shabaab killed a chief and teacher in Garissa, as police deploy multi-agency teams to hunt attackers.

Claims that the Galana Kulalu Bridge is almost done have stirred up debate online, with fresh doubts surfacing about official government statements that the project has hit 90 per cent completion. Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo said on Tuesday, Jnauary 27 that the 200-metre bridge connecting Kilifi and Tana River counties was nearly finished, calling it a major win for transport, agriculture, and regional development. He said contractors were wrapping up the bridge deck and confirmed that 120 workers were on site. But photos making the rounds online, supposedly showing what the Ksh1.493 billion project looks like right now, have The post Is Galana Kulalu Bridge Really 90% Complete? Photos Tell Another Story appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

A daughter of a late businessman is facing charges for allegedly forging her father’s Will just a month after his death to cut her two sisters out of property and billions of shillings held in bank accounts.. Testifying before Milimani Senior Principal Magistrate Susan Shitubi, Kalpa Chandarana accused her sister, Dinta Devani Pathanja, of forging the Will of their late father, Balkrishna Ramji Haribhai Devani, to deny Kalpa and their other sister, Shilpa, their rightful inheritance in Pelican Limited, Silverstar Properties, and Stanmore Development Limited. Kalpa told the court that their father had drafted his Will at Dally & Inamdah The post “He rose from the dead and signed”: Billionaire’s Daughter Accused of Forging Will to Disinherit Sisters appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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Shakahola cult leader Pastor Paul Mackenzie is set to face fresh charges over the deaths of an additional 52 people, prosecutors have announced, deepening one of Kenya’s most disturbing criminal cases in recent history. Mackenzie, the founder of Good News International Church, already stands accused of encouraging his followers to starve themselves to death. Authorities arrested him in 2023 after investigators exhumed 429 bodies, including children, from mass graves in the remote Shakahola Forest in Kilifi County. He has remained in custody since his arrest. According to prosecutors, Mackenzie allegedly continued orchestrating deaths even while behind bars. Investigators believe he The post Shakahola Pastor Paul Mackenzie to Face Charges for Orchestrating More Deaths From Prison appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

The High Court will begin the trial into teacher and blogger Albert Ojwang’s death on March 17, 2026, marking a significant moment in a case that has captured national attention and put Kenya’s police conduct under intense scrutiny. Justice Diana Kavedza, who is handling the case, issued clear pretrial directions to keep things moving. She instructed prosecutors to present their witnesses over five consecutive days, with roughly five witnesses testifying each day, so the court can wrap up the trial within a reasonable time. Though prosecutors plan to call 28 witnesses, Justice Kavedza pushed them to trim that number wherever The post Protected Witnesses to Testify First in Albert Ojwang Death Trial appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

The Raila Amollo Odinga International Stadium has reached 85 per cent completion as Kenya ramps up preparations to co-host the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2027, Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya has said. Mvurya said the pace of construction shows Kenya’s readiness and ability, alongside its PAMOJA partner countries, to deliver a successful continental tournament in line with President William Ruto’s vision. He spoke after inspecting the facility with Defence Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya, where the two assessed the ongoing works at the stadium. The Sports CS said the inspection team felt encouraged by the steady progress on site, noting The post Raila Odinga Stadium Nears Completion – PHOTOS appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

President Xi Jinping urges Finland to uphold the UN-based global order as China and Finland sign new cooperation deals during PM Orpo’s visit to Beijing.

A Senate committee has summoned Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja after he failed to arrest and present Samburu Governor Lati Lelelit before Parliament, escalating a standoff that now threatens to deepen the contempt proceedings surrounding the governor. The County Public Accounts Committee (CPAC) is seeking to have Governor Lelelit answer for contempt of Parliament after repeatedly ignoring summonses to account for billions of shillings allocated to Samburu County during the 2023/2024 financial year. CPAC chairperson Senator Moses Kajwang’ accused the Inspector General of defying lawful Senate directives and undermining parliamentary authority. “The Inspector General of Police should appear before The post Police IG in Trouble as Senate Probes Failure to Arrest Governor appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

A recent report handed to President William Ruto has drawn a direct line between short-stay rentals, commercial lodgings, and Kenya’s worsening gender-based violence crisis, and now calls for mandatory CCTV cameras to help tackle the problem. The report shows that 1,639 women lost their lives between 2022 and 2024, with 77 per cent killed by intimate partners or people they knew. Women between 30 and 44 were hit hardest, and Nairobi, Nakuru, and Meru counties saw the highest numbers. But officials say the real toll is probably much worse, since so many cases never get reported. The Technical Working Group The post Kenya to Install CCTV in all Short-stay Rentals as Ruto Receives Alarming GBV Report appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

Counties across Kenya have failed to meet basic emergency response standards, leaving patients to wait hours before receiving urgent care, according to recent reports from Auditor General Nancy Gathungu. The audits reveal a dire state of emergency medical services, with nearly one-third of ambulances across the country sitting idle and hospitals poorly equipped, creating life-threatening delays in both urban and rural areas. Covering financial years 2017/2018 to 2021/2022 and 2021/2022 to 2024/2025, Gathungu’s performance audit reports highlight systemic weaknesses affecting ambulance availability, hospital preparedness, and overall patient care. Ambulance Shortages and Delays Put Lives at Risk The reports show that The post Auditor General Sounds Alarm as Nearly One-Third of Ambulances in Kenya Non-Functional appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has issued a detailed advisory for motorists on the civilian vehicle re-registration process, outlining steps, requirements, and online procedures. In a social media update on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, the authority confirmed that the entire re-registration process is now conducted online via the NTSA portal, accessible through the eCitizen website. The re-registration process applies to vehicle owners seeking changes such as number plate replacement, ownership updates, or other approved re-registration purposes. NTSA noted that civilian vehicle re-registration is crucial for officially transferring ownership from seller to buyer, helping to prevent legal and financial The post How to Re-Register Your Vehicle Online appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

The High Court in Mombasa is set to rule on a plea for leniency from Murad Awadh Mbarak, a truck driver convicted of murdering his wife, Nuru Ibrahim, as prosecutors urge the court to hand down the maximum sentence ahead of sentencing next month. Mbarak, 40, told the court that his four years in custody had changed him and that he feels deep remorse for his actions. He said he has no family or home to return to and asked the court to consider a reduced sentence or his release. “Spending four years in prison has been a great lesson The post Truck Driver Who Stabbed Wife for Joining Instagram Seeks Leniency appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

Registrar of Political Parties John Cox Lurionokou said the regulator has shifted to what he termed election-centred regulation aimed at strengthening internal party democracy, inclusion and compliance with the Political Parties Act.

Ethekon described the failure to enforce a comprehensive Election Campaign Financing Law as a major vulnerability that could compromise the credibility and fairness of the 2027 General Election.

Trust Freddy Zimpapers Correspondent THE Board of the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) has appointed Dr George Munyaradzi Manyaya as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective February 1, 2026. The appointment… The post Manyaya appointed Zimbabwe Tourism Authority CEO appeared first on herald.

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Fungi Kwaramba National Editor AUTHORITIES have initiated an investigation to determine whether mineral ore is being smuggled out of the country in direct violation of a national blanket ban on… The post Govt probes Illicit mineral ore exports appeared first on herald.

Zimpapers Correspondent ZIMBABWE registered a marked improvement in its trade performance in December 2025, posting notable surplus as exports rose while imports declined, according to the Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency.… The post Trade surplus swells to US$240m appeared first on herald.

Wallace Ruzvidzo Herald Reporter THE humanitarian assistance provided by President Mnangagwa to Malawi under the auspices of ZimAID is a noble gesture that demonstrates that Zimbabwe is “truly a friend… The post Zim a true friend – Malawi appeared first on herald.

Rutendo Nyeve Victoria Falls Bureau The Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission and Distribution Company has embarked on an initiative to connect more than 300 000 households presently without power nationwide. This programme… The post ZETDC targets 300 000 new household connections appeared first on herald.

Wallace Ruzvidzo Herald Reporter Acting President Dr Kembo Mohadi is today expected to preside over a high-level resource mobilisation ceremony to assist Mozambique following widespread flooding that has devastated the… The post Acting President leads aid drive for Mozambique floods appeared first on herald.

Blessings Chidakwa Senior Reporter WILDLIFE Ambassador, First Lady Dr Auxillia Mnangagwa, yesterday saluted newly-graduated rangers as the country’s first line of defence in protecting national heritage, highlighting Zimbabwe’s progress in… The post First Lady salutes incoming wildlife rangers…as Zim posts major conservation gains appeared first on herald.

Herald Reporter Local Government and Public Works Minister Daniel Garwe has given The Standard newspaper a 48-hour ultimatum to retract an article published in its Sunday edition, which alleged that… The post Minister denounces false land scandal report appeared first on herald.

Renowned Ghanaian highlife musician, Kwabena Kwabena, has advised men to stop engaging in affairs with their wives’ best friends or close relations, describing such actions as painful and wrong. In an exclusive interview with Doreen Avio and Kwame Dadzie on Hitz FM, the singer made the comment while sharing the storyline of his classic hit […]

Manchester United legend Paul Scholes has claimed that Arsenal will be ‘the worst team to win the league’ if they go onto lift the Premier League title this season. The Gunners are four points clear at the top of the table, with their lead cut at the weekend following their defeat by Manchester United, with [...] The post Arsenal Would Be The Worst Side To Win Premier League Title –Man United Great appeared first on Complete Sports.

Former NFF President, Amaju Pinnick has expressed concern over the recurring issue of unpaid salaries owed to Nigeria’s national team coaches, attributing the problem to the absence of a stable and well defined payment structure. Speaking on the matter, Pinnick explained that responsibility for paying national team coaches has alternated over the years between the [...] The post Amaju Pinnick Offers NFF Solution to End Salary Crisis with Coaches appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

Robson Sharuko Metros Editor SERIAL con artist Matthew Five has been accused of destroying a long-term marriage of a couple and then going on to stay with the woman and… The post MATTHEW DESTROYED MY MARRIAGE, NOW HE IS STAYING WITH MY WIFE AND MY THREE KIDS, SAYS SHATTERED HUBBY appeared first on herald.

Arron Nyamayaro SOME thieves are just a daring lot. On Sunday night, some thieves broke into the canteen at Chikurubi Farm Prison. The prison said it suffered over US$2,600, in… The post DARING THIEVES BREAK INTO CHIKURUBI PRISON appeared first on herald.

Arron Nyamayaro A 38-year-old man succumbed to injuries sustained during a brutal attack in a row over a stolen cellphone in Mbare. Steven Chatadza was attacked by his neighbour, Hudson… The post MBARE MAN DIES AFTER BEING BASHED IN ROW OVER MISSING CELLPHONE appeared first on herald.

Building on their existing partnership, Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, and Air Peace, West Africa’s largest airline, have activated a bilateral interline agreement, expanding air connectivity between Africa, the UAE, and London. The agreement offers passengers of both airlines frictionless, single-ticket travel and with through-checked baggage, on select routes, resulting in greater travel comfort […]

Tafadzwa Zimoyo Zimpapers Entertainment Editor AS the ZIMURA debacle continues to unfold, one question keeps resurfacing– where are Zimbabwe’s biggest musicians in this whole saga? Alick Macheso, Jah Prayzah and… The post WHY IS JAH, WINKY, BABA SHERO QUIET AS THE ZIMURA SAGA RUMBLES ON? appeared first on herald.

Zvikomborero Parafini A LAWYER asked rapper Ti Gonzi if he was drunk when he appeared in court on Monday. The rapper was testifying in a fraud case in which he… The post LAWYER ASKS TI GONZI IF HE IS DRUNK IN COURT appeared first on herald.

Arron Nyamayaro A FORM Two student, whose body was found hanging from his bedroom in Harare last Friday, has been described as a bright student whose intelligence had seen him… The post I’VE LOST MY HOPE, MY FUTURE, WENYIKA MOURNS A SON SHE LOST IN TRAGIC CIRCUMSTANCES appeared first on herald.

BRACE yourself for some confessions as I Blew It returns for a seventh season, premiering on Sunday on Mzansi Magic. The fan-favourite reality series shines a spotlight on people of… The post THEY HAD MILLIONS, THEN THEY BLEW IT ALL appeared first on herald.