The man only found out about the purchase when a worker came to install the dishwasher in their rented flat. The husband ordered his wife to cancel the order and return the machine but she refused. He said that the family could not afford the dishwasher because of high water and electricity charges. The wife said she needed the dishwasher, above, because the winter tap water was too cold to wash things by hand. I do not support the woman buying things beyond their family’s financial capabilities without checking with her husband,” said Ke.

January 19, 2026 12:45 UTC

Mumias East MP Peter Salasya has launched a peace campaign on prominent social media platforms, following a court directive as the only way to have his hate speech case dropped. While the court declined the withdrawal but asked the MP to conduct a 14-day social media peace campaign, which Salasya has formally begun. Mumias East Member of Parliament Peter Salasya. “This peace campaign will be non-partisan, inclusive and people centred, bringing together youth, elders, faith leaders, women and community stakeholders across all regions of kenya. NCIC collaborated with the Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) and formally charged him, before the court later tasked NCIC to oversee a settlement outside court.

January 19, 2026 12:17 UTC

Only a few years back, Tesco customers could frequently exchange and triple the value of vouchers at various reward partners. As part of this, select Tesco Clubcard holders may be able to earn up to £50 in bonus points over the next few weeks. During a regular shop, £1 gets you one Clubcard point, with 100 of these adding up £1 in Tesco vouchers. To find out if you can take part in the Clubcard Challenges, keep an eye on your inbox and look for an email invitation from Tesco. Then, select the amount of Clubcard vouchers you’d like to exchange.

January 19, 2026 11:51 UTC

Senegalese nationals are enjoying a public holiday thanks to the Teranga Lions’ victory in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final. Senegal President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has declared a public holiday in the country after the West African nation clinched the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations trophy. Senegal President Lauds Teranga Lions"The president of the republic declared Monday a public holiday, a paid day off, following the brilliant victory of the Lions," RTS said, citing a presidential decree. Gaye also had plenty of praise for Teranga Lions, who went close to losing the game before luck went their way. Some of the Senegal players even walked off the pitch in protest and it took the intervention of some senior players, led by Sadio Mane, to bring the back for the penalty.

January 19, 2026 11:30 UTC

The Standard Group Plc is a multi-media organization with investments in media platforms spanning newspaper print operations, television, radio broadcasting, digital and online services. The Standard Group is recognized as a leading multi-media house in Kenya with a key influence in matters of national and international interest.

January 19, 2026 10:49 UTC





Journalist Herman Kamariki (l) admits Twitleen to Bunyore Girls' High School. Photos: Herman Kamariki. Friends came through, a teacher at Bunyore Girls helped them secure an admission letter, and in three days, they had the shopping. Twitleen poses for a photo after her admission to Bunyore Girls' High School. The man and his son had trekked all the way to St Ignatius Mukumu Boys High School in Kakamega County.

January 19, 2026 10:48 UTC

As of 2026, Lola Winters' net worth remains undisclosed. Social media star Lola Winters. Photo: Lola WintersSource: YoutubeKey takeawaysAs of 2026, Lola Winters’ net worth is estimated to be between $700,000 and $800,000, mainly from brand collaborations, sponsorships, and content monetisation. Lola Winters' profile summaryFull name Lola Winters Gender Female Date of birth October 8, 2008 Age 17 (as of January 2026) Zodiac sign Libra Place of birth Port Huron, MI Nationality American Ethnicity White Religion Christianity Sexual orientation Straight Profession Social media influencer Net worth Unknown Social media InstagramTikTokSnapchatYouTubeLola Winters' net worthLola Winters’ exact net worth remains unknown. Final wordLola Winters' net worth has not been made public, but her success is evident.

January 19, 2026 10:43 UTC

Senegal players celebrate after winning the AFCON 2025./SCREENGRABKenyans have joined the rest of the continent in congratulating Senegal after the West African nation were crowned AFCON 2025 champions, following a dramatic 1–0 extra-time victory over hosts Morocco. “Senegal bravo,” wrote Martin Bravo on Facebook, capturing the simple but widespread applause that followed the final whistle. Others saw the victory as an invitation to celebrate Senegal beyond football. “Africa is us and our business,” wrote Humble Keed, treating Senegal’s win as a victory for African football as a whole. The victory also marked a significant milestone, as Senegal defeated Morocco at AFCON for the second time, reinforcing their growing dominance in African football.

January 19, 2026 09:52 UTC

Kriti Sanon is once again in the news because of rumours about her personal life. She is being linked to UK-based businessman Kabir Bahia. Kabir Bahia is said to be a businessman based in the UK and comes from a well-known family. Net worthAs of 2026, Kabir Bahia’s family is believed to have a net worth of around Rs 4,500 - Rs 4,600 crore (about £427 million). Also Read: Nupur Sanon gets engaged to singer Stebin Ben; Kriti Sanon joins the celebrations – SEE photos

January 19, 2026 09:15 UTC

Jesy Nelson 'splits' with fiancé amid news of babies 'rare genetic condition'The former couple's daughters were diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1View 3 Images Jesy Nelson (left) has reportedly split from fiancé Zion Foster (right) (Image: Ken McKay/ITV/Shutterstock)Jesy Nelson has reportedly split from fiancé Zion Foster amid the news of their children's rare genetic condition. View 3 Images The children were diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1 (Image: Jesy Nelson Instagram)‌The split comes just months after Jesy and Zion revealed they were engaged. After the twins were struggling to feed, Jesy pushed for her answers and her daughters were diagnosed with SMA Type 1. From the minute I left NICU I was told, 'Your babies are premature so don’t compare your babies to other babies. SMA type one and it became so clear, doctors only go near what they can measure.

January 19, 2026 08:58 UTC

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has given an ultimatum to the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) regarding its noncompliance to participate in the 2026 men's T20 World Cup in India. The communication is believed to have been done during a meeting between the two entities held in Dhaka on Saturday. However, the ICC notified the BCB that there was no particular security risk directed towards the Bangladeshi team or any other team that would be playing its games in India. The deadlock between the Bangladesh Cricket Board and ICC had stretched out to its third week now. Although KKR and BCCI didn't provide a reason for the directive explicitly, the latter indicated the increasing anti-Bangladeshi feeling in India.

January 19, 2026 05:57 UTC

Blow for Africa Cup of Nations after farcical finalAfrican football would have been hoping for a thrilling end to a slick and competitive Cup of Nations tournament but will wake up on Monday with a major headache after the final between Senegal and hosts Morocco descended into farce. Senegal, who won 1-0 after extra time, staged a walk-out after they had a penalty awarded against them deep in stoppage time at the end of the match. His Panenka-style chipped effort floated into Mendy’s arms, leaving the game goalless and having to go into extra time. “A coach who asks his players to leave the field … What Pape did does not honour Africa. But he is a champion, so he can say whatever he wants”His Senegal counterpart, Thiaw, could face sanctions for his actions.

January 19, 2026 05:08 UTC

Why Senegal won't get original AFCON trophyPape Thiaw's side were handed the trophy by CAF President Patrice Motsepe, but they returned it according to the CAF's rules in place. According to CAF documents, teams are often given the original trophy for presentation purposes after the name of the new champions is engraved at the base. From 2002 onward, the original trophy remains CAF property. Senegal's Sadio Mane with the AFCON trophy. Source: TwitterStrict AFCON rules that winners must followIn another document, CAF explains that the trophy must be returned to them two months before the next AFCON.

January 19, 2026 04:36 UTC

KNEC Chief Executive David Njeng’ere says that differentiated grading is necessary to protect vulnerable learners and promote equity in national examinations. [File, Standard]The release of the 2025 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) results has sparked a national debate, not only about grades, cut-off points, and university placements, but also about fairness, inclusivity, and affirmative action within Kenya’s examination system. The controversy arose after it emerged that marks for Kenyan Sign Language (KSL) were missing from the final result slips of some candidates, leading to confusion among students and teachers and escalating into a full-blown policy dispute.

January 19, 2026 04:30 UTC

Law Society of Kenya president Faith Odhiambo says the government must consider the legal, social and economic factors in the sale of stake in Safaricom. [File, Standard]The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has proposed the deferment of the divestiture of Safaricom Limited shares until a transparent and independently verifiable and competitive sale structure is in place as per article 201 of the Constitution. LSK president Faith Odhiambo told the joint sitting of the National Assembly Finance and Public Debt and Privatisation committees that the government must handle the transaction above board, considering the legal, social and economic factors and risks arising in the sale of such a critical asset to a foreign entity.

January 19, 2026 04:30 UTC