The union said the media workers were detained by Venezuelan security forces at the National Assembly and its environs, and in the neighbourhood of Altamira - all in the capital, Caracas. The union called the incidents "alarming" and called for the release of 23 media workers who remain in detention in the country. The repression has not been confined to media workers. Members of the government appeared keen to show that the security forces were visible in communities, with the Interior Minister, Diosdado Cabello, posting a photo of himself on Monday night posing with armed police. In the crackdown which followed the election, members of the security forces checked people's phone for messages critical of Maduro, prompting many Venezuelans to erase their social media accounts and message history.

Source: UGCFor 6,504 students across 11 counties, that hope has been made possible through full scholarships offered by a well-wisher. Kennedy Odede, Founder and CEO of Shining Hope for Communities (SHOFCO), told TUKO.co.ke that the scholarships cover tuition, school uniforms, learning materials, mentorship and psychosocial support. “When schools reopen, many families in informal settlements and marginalised communities are anxious because they simply cannot afford school fees,” Dr Odede said. “I was worried because my income is not stable, and I did not know how I would pay school fees this year,” she said. According to the man of God, they paid school fees and helped parents to secure bursaries, while others were given cheques to cater for their back-to-school.

Senate Minority Leader and Kilifi County Senator Stewart Madzayo has called for a candid internal dialogue within the ODM party to address the ongoing disagreements that have disrupted the party. We owe him the respect of maintaining the culture of dialogue and internal resolution he built,” Madzayo said. Madzayo said the party must reinforce its organs, uphold discipline, and recommit to internal democracy to ensure that ODM remains a progressive, inclusive, and principled movement. The greatest honour we can give Baba Raila is to protect his legacy, not tear it down,” he said. He urged all ODM members to embrace open, honest, and mature engagement within party structures, ensuring grievances are addressed constructively rather than weaponised publicly.

United States-based Kenyan TikToker Achieng Agutu is over the moon after getting a piece of land as a gift from her father in Kendu Bay. Achieng Agutu was given a piece of land by her father. Photo: Achieng Agutu. Why did Achieng Agutu get land from her dad? Photo: Achieng Agutu.

6 people killed in accident on Londiani–Muhoroni roadSix people, including the driver of a Busia-bound bus, died in a grisly road crash at Fort Ternan on the Londiani–Muhoroni road in Kericho County on Tuesday morning. Police reported that at least 30 passengers sustained injuries in the accident and are receiving treatment at Londiani and Kericho County Referral Hospitals. Fort Ternan is known as a high-risk accident area on the Londiani–Muhoroni road. The crash occurred just hours after 10 people died at the Karai black spot in Naivasha, bringing the total number of fatalities from road accidents in less than 24 hours to 16. In recent days, road accidents have surged across the country as Kenyans returned from upcountry trips after the festive season.

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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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