Uganda’s opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has alleged that armed security personnel broke into his home on Friday night and assaulted members of his family, amid mounting scrutiny over the country’s post-election environment. Wine, who has remained out of public view since a military operation at his residence on January 16, stated that masked and armed individuals entered his home on January 23 and attacked relatives who were present. “A group of masked, armed soldiers has just broken into our house and beat up my family members. He also referenced reports alleging that about 2,000 opposition members, including polling agents and senior NUP officials, are unaccounted for, while more than two dozen deaths have been reported, citing statements attributed to Chief of Defence Forces Muhoozi Kainerugaba. “We regret pre- and post-electoral violence and threats, particularly against opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi (Bobi Wine), and call on all parties to exercise restraint and on the authorities to ensure the safety of all political actors,” the EU said.

Two teens charged with murder after fatal stabbing of 'kind' and 'bright' boyA 15-year-old boy and a 16-year-old boy are facing the chargeView 2 Images Tributes have been paid to Gabriel 'Luis' Guembes (Image: Guembes Family/ GoFundMe)Two teenagers have been charged with murder following the fatal stabbing of a 15‑year‑old boy in Guildford. The charges come after police launched an investigation into the incident, which took place in Stoke Park on Monday (January 19). The suspects, aged 15 and 16, who cannot be identified for legal reasons, were charged on Friday (January 23) with murder, conspiracy to rob and possession of a bladed weapon. View 2 Images Gabriel 'Luis' Guembes sadly died (Image: Guembes Family/ GoFundMe)Despite efforts from officers, paramedics and members of the public, the victim died at the scene. He has since been formally named as Luis Gabriel Guembes, aged 15.

Treasury CS John Mbadi has revoked the appointment of Seth Panyako as a member of the Local Authorities Provident Fund (LAPF) Board. According to the notice, the decision was made under section 5(1)(d) of the Local Authorities Provident Fund Act, read together with section 51(1) of the Interpretation and General Provisions Act. The Treasury CS exercises authority over board appointments as provided for in the enabling legislation. The trade unionist was appointed to the LAPFUND board by former Treasury CS Njuguna Ndung’u in March 2023. The Local Authorities Provident Fund Board is responsible for overseeing the management of retirement benefits for employees of county governments and former local authorities.

WASREB warned that the county’s actions could disrupt operations and threaten any planned external support for the utilities. The decision by Machakos County to place six managing directors of local water companies on compulsory leave has drawn sharp criticism from both the water sector regulator and the workers’ union. WASREB warned that the county’s actions could disrupt operations and threaten any planned external support for the utilities. The union also pointed out that the county itself owes over Sh14 million directly to water companies, with total arrears for the sector exceeding Sh50 million. The affected companies include Mavoko Water and Sewerage Company, Machakos Water and Sanitation Company, Kathiani Water and Sanitation Company, Kangundo Water and Sanitation Company, Yatta Water and Sanitation Company, and Mwala Water and Sanitation Company.

/NDINDI NYORO/FBKiharu Member of Parliament, Ndindi Nyoro, has proposed the creation of a national education kitty to fund free day secondary education nationwide, including meals. The remaining Sh10 billion would be injected by the national government through budget adjustments within the Ministry of Education. County governments would collectively add another Sh10 billion, while the national government would provide the final Sh10 billion. He said the push for free secondary education is long overdue and should begin immediately, calling for urgency in the implementation of the initiative. “My call is to have free basic education from term two of 2026,” Nyoro said, adding that a national education kitty would end the practice of politicians using education support as a campaign tool during election periods.

The 2027 campaigns have started in earnest as the United Opposition moves to strategise its bid, while President William Ruto intensifies nationwide engagements. This is premium contentSubscribe to Continue ReadingHelp us continue bringing you unbiased news, in-depth investigations, and diverse perspectives. Your subscription keeps our mission alive and empowers us to provide high-quality, trustworthy journalism. Join us today to make a difference!

Singer Lyubov Uspenskaya was forced to transfer to another flight when flying from Moscow to Omsk because of the scandal that broke out on board. According to Uspenskaya, she took her dog (Yorkshire terrier Junik) on board the plane during the flight in a carrier. "In general, I transferred to another plane, away from this abnormal one, and flew with my dog to Omsk," the actress concluded the story. As reported by EADaily, singer Lyubov Uspenskaya on Ukraine was considered a threat to national security. It is specified that the decision on this was made after monitoring and analyzing media and social media materials.

THE 28th Pasir Gudang Inter­national Kite Festival is set to record its highest international participation, with entries from 56 countries this year. Pasir Gudang mayor Datin Paduka Hazlina Jalil said the figure surpassed the previous record of 49 participating countries in 2012. Also present were Johor Kite Associa­tion president Hasrin Kamal Hashim and Pasir Gudang City Council chief whip Datuk Mohd Amin Ahmad. Kites from the Pasir Gudang International Kite Festival last year. “The Pasir Gudang Inter­na­tional Kite Festival continues to serve as an important platform for cultural exchange and international friendship through the art of kite flying.

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood is preparing to announce the biggest reshaping of the service’s structure in more than 50 years. ‌One police official said they expected the number of remaining forces across England and Wales could be ‘counted on both hands’. The Home Secretary will argue larger forces are vital to make policing more effective at tackling quality-of-life crimes such as shoplifting, phone theft and anti-social behaviour. But the Association of Police and Crime Commissioners, which represents elected officials currently overseeing most forces, warned against creating larger force areas. Instead, she will hand oversight of forces to local authorities and elected mayors.

EX Love Island beauty Uma Jammeh has turned up the heat in a flesh-flashing new video. Wearing a cleavage-bursting yellow halter-neck outfit, the reality TV star showed off her moves in the short clip. Uma, 24, rocketed to fame after she appeared on last year’s series of Love Island as a bombshell but ended up quitting the show. Fans and fellow Islanders questioned her decision at the time, claiming she would come to ‘regret’ cutting her Love Island journey short and following her heart. RECOMMENDED STORIESReplying to one social media user, Uma fought back: “Thankfully I am a woman of self worth who is thick skinned.”

Yet as the world shifts around them — colonial tremors, Mau Mau rebellion, the birth-pangs of an independent Kenya — their childhood alliance is tested, twisted and nearly destroyed. The story begins in 1950s Kenya, a land shimmering with heat and political tension. The Mau Mau uprising simmers in the distance, and beneath its surface runs a quiet current of privilege and guilt. “When she reached the house, the sun had turned the morning air into a shimmering mirage of heat and dust devils,” she writes. As the girls grow up, the narrative stretches from colonial farms to London’s fashionable chaos, from isolated homesteads to bustling Nairobi streets.

A man from Kiambu County shared a harrowing ordeal after being reportedly misled into joining the Russian military and deployed to the battlefield in Ukraine, where he lost comrades and narrowly escaped with his life. Faced with what he described as the grim reality of frontline combat, Chege said he began planning his escape. “I have firsthand experience, and I can tell you it’s a death trap,” he said, urging young Kenyans to seek lawful opportunities and avoid possible exploitation. “Don’t think about joining the Russian military. He said out of about 130 registered recruitment agencies in Kenya, around five had been flagged, with three already suspended and two others under investigation.

Smriti Mandhana and Palaash Muchhal were considered the power couple and were also supposed to tie the knot. After Palaash was accused of cheating on Smriti on the internet, he landed in a new controversy. While speaking to Hindustan Times, he made some explosive claims against Palaash. Mane claimed that Palaash was caught red-handed with another woman in bed and was beaten up by the Indian female cricketers. https://news24online.com/sports/cricket/smriti-mandhana-georgia-voll-power-rcb-to-fourth-straight-win-in-wpl-2026/715473/Also Read: Smriti Mandhana, Georgia Voll power RCB to fourth straight win in WPL 2026

Prime CS Musalia Mudavadi chats with President William Ruto at a past meeting at Nyayo Stadium. [File, Standard]The High Court ruling that dismissed the Amani National Congress (ANC) Party and the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party merger portends another legal landmine for President William Ruto’s Kenya Kwanza coalition after interim ANC party leader Stephen Mutoro yesterday announced that the agreement is legally dead. Mutoro, who successfully challenged the merger between the two parties at the High Court, has since installed himself as the interim party leader. Yesterday, he announced that a temporary party leadership team would be announced in two weeks’ time with a key agenda being the reconsideration of ANC’s relationship with UDA.

'LOVED BEYOND MEASURE' Agony for 00s dance group behind UK No. 1 hit as star suffers tragic lossA MUSIC star behind a smash UK No.1 hit has been left heartbroken after suffering a tragic loss. Simon Marlin, one of the DJ duo behind the The Shapeshifters, announced the sad news on Instagram. Their second single, Back to Basics, was released in March 2005 and soared to number 10 on the UK chart. The Shapeshifters then released their debut album, Sound Advice, in March 2006 and peaked at number 76 in the UK Albums Chart.