Miguna defends Oketch Salah, says criticism unfair
Lawyer Miguna Miguna has defended businessman Oketch Salah, saying recent public criticism targeting him is unwarranted and ignores the context of his long association with former Prime Minister Raila Odinga. “Out of 50 million Kenyans, Raila freely chose Oketch Salah to be his aide, confidant and friend,” he stated. According to Miguna, Salah also accompanied Raila on several trips abroad, including during treatment in the final months of his life. “Oketch Salah accompanied Raila to numerous trips abroad,” he said, noting that other close associates such as Onyango Ketta also travelled with him during medical visits. “These and other questions expose the hypocrisy and double standards by many Kenyans who have attacked Oketch Salah for no justified reasons,” he said.
Source:The Star
January 29, 2026 11:39 UTC
Aryna Sabalenka dominates again to seal fourth successive Australian Open Final
Belarus' Aryna Sabalenka reached her fourth straight Australian Open final after an easy and convincing win against Ukraine's Elina Svitolina on Thursday, in a match surrounded by political tension. Sabalenka and Svitolina had also each won 10 matches in a row this season after winning warm-up tournaments. Aryna Sabalenka continued her strong form, hitting 19 winning shots and breaking Svitolina’s serve twice in the first set. She is now only the third player in the Open era to reach four straight women’s finals at the Australian Open, after Evonne Goolagong and Martina Hingis. "I've been watching her game, (Svitolina) was playing incredible.
Source:News 24
January 29, 2026 10:46 UTC
Gruesome warning at holiday hotspot as five severed human heads hanging on beach
Gruesome warning at holiday hotspot as five severed human heads hanging on beachWARNING: GRAPHIC IMAGES The gruesome discovery was made in Puerto López, a small fishing port on Ecuador's Pacific coast plagued by drug-trafficking violenceView 2 Images The heads were found at Puerto Lopez (Image: Universal Images Group via Getty Images)Holidaymakers were confronted with a horrific sight this month when five severed heads were displayed on a popular Ecuadorian beach alongside a chilling warning. The grisly discovery was made in Puerto López, a quaint fishing village on the nation's Pacific coastline, renowned for whale watching and picturesque shores. In recent times, the town has become overrun by drug-trafficking gangs due to a surge in cocaine smuggling throughout the country. View 2 Images Police officers stand guard in Quito (Image: Getty Images)Below the severed heads was a threatening note saying: "The town belongs to us. On 28 December 2025, six individuals, including a two year old child, were gunned down at a Puerto López beach when an armed assailant opened fire.
Source:The Star
January 29, 2026 10:39 UTC
Kalidou Koulibaly: Senegal Captain Loses Father Days after AFCON 2025 Victory
Senegal captain Kalidou Koulibaly was plunged into grief following the sudden death of his father, Dabele Koulibaly, in FranceThe tragedy came just days after Koulibaly helped lead the Lions of Teranga to victory at AFCON 2025, their second continental title in five yearsFans, friends, and fellow footballers shared emotional tributes online, consoling Koulibaly during his time of lossSenegal captain Kalidou Koulibaly has been plunged into mourning following the sudden passing of his father, Dabele Koulibaly. Kalidou Koulibaly lost his father on Monday, January 26. Photo: Kalidou Koulibaly. Here are some of their comments:Papa Idn Mbengue:"My heartfelt condolences to the captain of the Senegal national team Kalidou Koulibaly who just lost his father. Moussa Cisse:"To our very dear brother and friend Kalidou Koulibaly.
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January 29, 2026 10:23 UTC
Who is Vijay Arisetty? Pilot who stopped flying after injury, now owns Rs 16700000000 company, his business is…
The person we are talking about is Shaurya Chakra winner Vijay Arisetty who won the prestigious award after his courageous act during the 2004 tsunami. Having a glorious career as IAF pilot, Vijay Arisetty life saw a dramatic turn and he was grounded due to a serious sports injury. For a daring and dedicated pilot like Vijay Arisetty, career-ending injury could have been depressing. Although in a very good position, Vijay Arisetty was still not satisfied. Now valued at Rs 1670 crore, the large company was born from a vision of a pilot who lost his wings but had a dream to always go big.
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January 29, 2026 10:00 UTC
Who is Beth Galetti? Amazon HR chief behind 16000 job cuts, joined company in 2013, she holds degree in…
Amazon’s latest decision to cut around 16000 corporate roles globally has once again brought attention to Beth Galetti, the senior executive who communicated the move to employees. Beth Galetti joined Amazon in 2013 as a vice president in its human resources division after spending nearly a decade at FedEx, where she held senior roles in technology and operations. Today, Galetti oversees large scale HR operations and technology systems that support more than a million Amazon employees worldwide. Galetti holds a Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from Lehigh University and an MBA from Colorado Technical University. US-based employees affected by the cuts will be given 90 days to look for other internal roles within Amazon.
Source:News 24
January 29, 2026 08:43 UTC
Glam model ex who revealed NFL star Matt Kalil’s manhood size says her shock comments were ‘free speech’ after lawsuit
NFL player Matt Kalil’s model ex-wife has cited “free speech” as she is sued for viral comments about the size of his manhood. The model made the shocking comments on a livestream in 2025, when she claimed the size of the penis caused their divorce. Furious football star Kalil then sued his ex-wife for “invasive commentary” – and now Baylee is claiming freedom of speech as a defence in the suit. Lawyer Matthew Bialick added that “Minnesota has a longstanding commitment to free speech, which is important now more than ever”. He is suing his ex-wife for an invasion of privacy and unjust enrichment and has requested a jury trial.
Source:The Star
January 29, 2026 08:38 UTC
Baba Vanga Gold Prediction 2026: Should you stay invested or sell off? Prediction suggests that gold prices will…
1 / 6Gold, silver prices in India and around the globe are higher than ever, after a sudden crash last week. With gold prices reaching a new high, people are now trying to decode Baba Vanga prediction for 2026. As per the reports online, Baba Vanga predicted that a big worldwide financial crisis will take place in 2026. 3 / 6Viral posts claim a seer, Baba Vanga, predicted global economic trouble in 2026. 4 / 6Some rumours go further, suggesting gold prices could jump by 25 to 40%.
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January 29, 2026 07:07 UTC
'I was a middle-class mum hiding vodka in Coke bottles as my life fell apart'
'I was a middle-class mum hiding vodka in Coke bottles as my life fell apart'In 2017, Nicky Wakes' husband Andy survived a heart attack but worse was to come. She was a successful businesswoman living in Summerseat, Bury, with her "perfect stay-at-home dad" husband, Andy, and their young son, Finn. By 2017, 10 years after Finn's birth, Andy was now a stay-at-home dad while Nicky continued to run the business. Thanks to Nicky's efforts in performing CPR and the incredible care he received in the hospital, Andy pulled through. "My life fell apart completely because we also didn't have any power of attorney in place.
Source:The Star
January 29, 2026 06:24 UTC
Ethnic disparity: Kalenjin, Kikuyu dominate new government jobs – PSC report
Public Service Commission/FILEKalenjin and Kikuyu communities continue to receive the lion’s share of government jobs as agencies defy Public Service Commission rules aimed at tackling ethnic disparity in the civil service. A new report by the commission reveals that the two communities accounted for over one-third of all new appointments state agencies made in the period ended June 30, 2025.
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January 29, 2026 05:31 UTC
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[PHOTOS] Ruto meets South Sudan Presidential Special Envoy Tut Gatluak Manime
President William Ruto on Wednesday met South Sudan Presidential Special Envoy Tut Gatluak Manime at State House, Nairobi. P resident William Ruto meets South Sudan Presidential Special Envoy Tut Gatluak Manime, among other leaders, at State House, Nairobi, on January 28, 2026 / PCSHe noted that strengthening electoral institutions is key to ensuring credible and peaceful democratic processes. The support, Ruto said, reflects a shared regional responsibility to promote stability, deepen democratic governance, and safeguard peace in South Sudan and the wider region. Envoy Tut Gatluak delivered a special message from South Sudan President Salva Kiir Mayardit, underscoring continued engagement between the two countries on peace, security, and political transition. President William Ruto at State House, Nairobi on January 28, 2026 / PCS
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January 29, 2026 05:29 UTC
Wetang’ula Denies Claims of Receiving Orders From Ruto to Influence Parliament
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has dismissed claims that he receives instructions from President William Ruto or other quarters to influence debates and outcomes in Parliament. Wetang’ula’s remarks come amid growing criticism that the National Assembly has increasingly rubber-stamped Executive-backed proposals, particularly on contentious legislation touching on the health sector, infrastructure, and the economy. National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula during an interview with TV47 on January 28, 2026. Since I became Speaker, nobody, not even President Ruto, has called me to encourage me, cajole me, or in any way try to influence me on how to run the House. He added that while oversight is a constitutional duty of the National Assembly, it must be exercised without creating the perception of undue pressure or causing administrative paralysis.
Source:Daily Nation
January 29, 2026 05:04 UTC
Ana de Armas to star in psychological thriller ‘Sweat’, AGC launching EFM sales
AGC Studios will finance and co-produce the psychological thriller Sweat starring Ana de Armas for director J Blakeson and will commence sales talks at the EFM in Berlin next month. AGC International represents sales rights outside the US, with WME Independent, CAA Media Finance and AGC jointly representing US rights. De Armas will portray ambitious fitness influencer Emma Kent, who dreams of matching the success of her idol, social media superstar Kat Highbrook. Cuban-born de Armas earned multiple nominations including Oscar and Bafta for playing Marilyn Monroe in Andrew Dominik’s 2022 Venice selection Blonde. English director Blakeson’s credits include I Care A Lot, The Disappearance Of Alice Creed, and The 5th Wave.
Source:The Star
January 29, 2026 04:20 UTC
Wilfred Ndidi: Tragedy as Nigerian Captain Loses Father in Road Accident Days after AFCON 2025
Wilfred Ndidi lost his father, Sunday Ndidi in a road accident. What happened to Wilfred Ndidi's father? Sunday, a retired military officer, tragically lost his life in a road accident on Tuesday, January 27, in Umunede, Edo State, Nigeria. Wilfred Ndidi was heartbroken by the passing of his father, Sunday Ndidi. TUKO.co.ke earlier reported that professional boxer Anthony Joshua was involved in a serious road accident while in Nigeria for the New Year holidays.
Source:The Star
January 29, 2026 02:52 UTC