The Kenya Pool and Billiards Federation (KPBF) has named sixteen players that will represent the nation at the All Africa Pool Championships set for Durban, South Africa next month. With eight men and women, the national team is expected to fly the Kenyan flag at the continental showpiece that will run from February 2nd to 8th 2026. The team was selected following National Team Selection Trials held on January 3rd and 4th at Mchana Pub and Grill. After two days of intense competition, KPBF selected six men and six women to form Team Kenya, with additional standby players named to strengthen the national squad structure. Team Kenya heads into the championships with renewed confidence, buoyed by strong recent performances in regional and international tournaments across East and Southern Africa.

But have you ever wondered who lends India the maximum amount of money, and to whom this debt is owed to? A major chunk of India’s external debt comes from numerous global sources, including the international bond market, institutional investors, and multilateral agencies. How external debt is repaid by India? Repaying foreign debt from forex reserves allows India to pay both principal and interest without destabilizing the economy, according to experts. Additionally, forex earned from exports is also used to repay the country’s external debt.

Diet Coke is bringing back a beloved flavour (Picture: Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty Images)Diet Coke fans, brace yourself, because a limited-edition flavour has made a comeback — and it’s here to stay. (Picture: Diet Coke)Available now, you can sip your crispy Diet Coke from a can or a bottle, with 24 x 330ml can multipacks, 500ml bottles and 2L bottles as well. Tara Byrnes, senior brand manager for Diet Coke Great Britain, said: ‘We are delighted to announce that Diet Coke Cherry will be joining the Diet Coke family permanently. @darcymcqueenyyy was also a huge fan of Diet Cherry Coke. I’ll never crave normal Diet Coke again.’Diet Coke alternatives Metro recently put supermarket own-brand diet sodas to the test to see how they compare to the OG.

“Most parents approaching public schools do so with a private-school mindset,” he observes. “But public schools operate very differently.”No vacancy means exactly thatIn leading C1 and C2 schools, the bulk of students are already admitted through national selection. Unlike private schools, public institutions are bound by approved enrolment numbers, meaning principals cannot simply admit everyone who applies. He recalls a striking example:“We once set a cut-off of 350 marks, yet admitted a boy from a public school with 321 marks. In high-performing public schools, priority is often given to specific groups whose relationship with the institution is considered vital.

Thousands of jobs could be on the line after the government unveiled plans to deregister more than 300 companies within the next three months. A gazette notice dated January 2, 2026, shows that Registrar of Companies Damaris Lukwo has initiated the process of striking the firms off the register, starting in April. The targeted companies span multiple sectors, including consultancy, security, media, publishing, building and construction, transportation, and supply chains. “Pursuant to section 894 (3) of the Companies Act, the Registrar of Companies gives notice that the names of the companies specified hereunder shall be struck off from the Register of Companies,” reads part of the notice. Under Kenyan law, companies can cease operations either through voluntary dissolution or through removal from the register by the Registrar of Companies, an office under the Business Registration Services (BRS).

No one, however, has given this theory more meaning than US President Donald Trump. While Trump’s overt excuse for toppling Maduro was rampant corruption, terrorism and drug trafficking, it turns out his main interest was in Venezuela’s oil stocks that can fetch an estimated $17 trillion. The global community should not keep quiet under such provocation and military adventurism that takes us back to the era of obnoxious colonialism. Trump merely wanted a climate conducive to US corporations to extract gold from the DRC without worrying about war. What will stop Trump from toppling the Nigerian government for its oil after recent bombings disguised as defence for Christians against Islamic attacks?

Suna East MP Junet Mohamed on May 4, 2025 at Kadika primary during President William Ruto Migori County tour. [Caleb Kingwara, standard]For nearly 15 years, Suna East MP Junet Mohamed has hardly been a missing figure in the country’s key political moments. A man unafraid to even mortify himself if need be, to sell his political agenda or that of his masters to the masses.

In public statements, ODM leaders avoided assigning blame, insisting that all claims and counterclaims should be subjected to due process and established through investigations. Owino has linked the incident to his political positions, particularly his opposition to any political accommodation between ODM and President William Ruto ahead of the 2027 General Election. In a statement issued after the incident, the MP said he believed the confrontation was politically motivated. Speaking on behalf of the MPs, Rarieda MP Otiende Amollo said authorities should conduct an exhaustive and impartial probe. ODM leaders reiterated their call for calm as investigations proceed, saying the party will respect the outcome of the police inquiry.

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Discontinued UK chocolates and sweetsMost recently, the soft drink giant was forced to apologise after it discontinued Coca-Cola Cherry Vanilla and Diet Coke with Splenda. While a third person posted: "Cherry diet coke has genuinely been a highlight of 2025 for me." The returning Diet Coke Cherry is available in:300ml cans500ml bottles2L bottles8x 330ml can multipacks24x 330ml can multipacksThe popular Diet Coke flavour has already been spotted in the UK by shoppers, including in major supermarkets like Sainsbury's. RECOMMENDED READING:Senior Brand Manager for Diet Coke Great Britain, Tara Byrnes, said: “We are delighted to announce that Diet Coke Cherry will be joining the Diet Coke family permanently. "With a bold flavour and new look, Diet Coke Cherry continues to encourage fans to make Diet Coke breaks reflect ‘your taste’ even more.”

Before the court appearance, the UN Security Council held an emergency session to discuss the situation in Venezuela. The US ambassador to the UN, Mike Waltz, justified the attack by describing Maduro as "an illegitimate so-called president". I am still president of my country," Maduro said earlier during the 30-minute hearing. Speaking just hours after Saturday's attack - which saw over 150 aircraft and 200 US personnel enter Venezuela - Trump vowed the US would "run" Venezuela until "a safe and proper and judicious transition" was possible. Thousands of Venezuelans gathered outside the Federal Legislative Palace to show support for Maduro, his wife and the interim president Rodríguez as she was sworn in.

National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula has officially declared a vacancy in Parliament following the demise of nominated Member of Parliament Denar Joseph Hamisi. The Kenya Kwanza alliance nominated MP passed away on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at the age of 56. 7), it is notified for the general information of the public that the seat of theNominated Member of the National Assembly, Hon. Denar Joseph Hamisi, M.P., nominated under Article 97 (1) (c) of the Constitution, has become vacant, with effect from the 6th December 2025," the notice said. Hamisi was nominated to the National Assembly under the Amani National Congress (ANC) party following the 2022 General Election.

Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro says "I am still president" as he pleads not guilty to drug trafficking and other charges in his first appearance at a New York court. His wife, Cilia Flores, who was also seized alongside him over the weekend, has also pleaded not guilty to drug trafficking and weapons charges. Maduro tells the court in New York he remains the leader of Venezuela, according to the BBC's US partner CBS News. Outside the court, protesters are brandishing placards - one reads "USA Hands-off Venezuela", while another says "Thank You President Trump". Maduro says he is 'prisoner of war'The arraignment of Maduro and his wife began and ended with dramatic moments today.

Police in Lang’ata subcounty, Nairobi, are investigating a domestic incident in which a 20-year-old man is alleged to have stabbed his father to death following a dispute over the cooking of ugali. What began as a verbal exchange reportedly escalated after the father challenged the logic behind the cooking method, triggering a heated argument inside the house. Witnesses said the confrontation quickly turned violent, with the suspect allegedly picking up a knife and stabbing his father several times. In a separate incident in Nairobi, a member of the street family was burnt to death in Mowlem area. The man was shot in the stomach while the child sustained a gunshot wound to the hand.

The Ministry of Education has officially released the academic calendar dates for the 2026 academic year. The circular has been dispatched to all regional directors of education, county directors of education and sub-county directors of education. The final term, Term III, will be the shortest at nine weeks. The Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (KPSEA) and Kenya Intermediate Level Education Assessment (KILEA) are slated for five days. The Kenya Junior School Education Assessment (KJSEA) and Kenya Pre-Vocational Level Education Assessment (KPLEA) will also begin on October 26.