NTV Kenya: Winnie Byanyima says husband Kizza Besigye is sick, condition worrying
Winnie Byanyima says husband Kizza Besigye is sick, condition worryingDetained Ugandan opposition figure Kizza Besigye is in a “worrying” health condition after falling sick, his wife Winnie Byanyima told Reuters, citing symptoms including high temperature, stomach pain, dehydration and inability to walk. His lawyers, wife, and political allies have rejected the charges, describing him as a political prisoner targeted for opposing President Yoweri Museveni’s decades-long rule. He is also unable to walk and eats little, Byanyima, who visited her husband on Wednesday, added. Byanyima said that a doctor who took tests suspects Besigye has a bacterial infection but results of the diagnosis are not yet out. Besigye, who has contested Museveni in presidential elections four times, missed a court appearance on Wednesday due to his worsening condition.
Source:Daily Nation
January 23, 2026 16:05 UTC
Discontinued Pepsi Max Tropical returns to UK after 30 years
The soft drink giant is recognized worldwide for its diverse range of beverages, including standard Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, and Pepsi Max. Discontinued Pepsi Max flavour returns to UK stores after more than 30 yearsNow Pepsi Max Tropical has been spotted in Home Bargains and Sainsbury's stores across the UK. Pepsi Max Tropical is available in Sainsbury's and Home Bargains in 500ml and 2L bottles, plus 8-packs of 330ml cans. Discontinued Diet Coke Cherry makes permanent UK returnPepsi Max Tropical isn't the only discontinued soft drink to make a comeback in 2026. The returning Diet Coke Cherry is available in:300ml cans500ml bottles2L bottles8x 330ml can multipacks24x 330ml can multipacksRECOMMENDED 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.
Source:The Star
January 23, 2026 14:25 UTC
NTV Kenya: French tourist dies in tragic paragliding accident in Elgeyo Marakwet
French tourist dies in tragic paragliding accident in Elgeyo MarakwetA French tourist has died following a paragliding accident near Iten town along the scenic Elgeiyo Marakwet escarpments, officials confirmed on Thursday. The victim, 49-year-old Maud Frédérique Binaud, arrived in Kenya on January 17, 2026 and was scheduled to leave at the end of the month. The deceased was paragliding alongside her spouse, Pierre Laurens, who was flying a separate paraglider at the time of the accident,” the police report read in part. Authorities say investigations into the accident are ongoing, focusing on equipment, weather conditions, and other potential contributing factors. Meanwhile, the repatriation of the deceased is underway, in coordination with French diplomatic officials, as the community grapples with the incident.
Source:Daily Nation
January 23, 2026 13:35 UTC
Endless Waiting at Sea: Kenya’s Unfinished Business on Seafarers’ Identity Documents
By Andrew MwanguraEmail, thecoastnewspaper@gmail.comMore than five years have passed since Kenya formally committed to issuing Seafarers’ Identity Documents (SIDs) – a fundamental requirement in modern maritime governance. Since that pledge, the process has secured Cabinet approval, received Parliamentary endorsement, and been affirmed at the highest levels of government. Yet, Kenyan seafarers remain without this essential credential, stranded not by a lack of legal or policy frameworks, but by a profound administrative inertia. All that remained was the final step: procurement. Mr. Mwangura is an independent maritime consultant and former Secretary General of the Seafarers Union of Kenya (SUK).
Source:Daily Nation
January 23, 2026 12:34 UTC
Liverpool star’s career now OVER after fresh injury issue
Liverpool must sell Federico Chiesa after latest injury setback Federico Chiesa is a much-loved figure at Anfield despite barely kicking a football for the Reds, with his career for the past few years being plagued with injuries. He has been fit this season, however, but has still not managed to be trusted with many minutes under Slot, suggesting he really is not part of the Dutchman's plans. Federico Chiesa needs to leave Liverpool for his own career As well as Liverpool's patience wearing thin, Chiesa's is likely too and he needs the move just as much as the Reds due to it being a World Cup year. Juventus seems the best place to go given his existing links with the club, with their still time for him to become an icon in Turin. It will be a sad day when he does go, but he will always be remembered as a bit of a cult hero, which is strange given how little he has actually contributed.
Source:The Star
January 23, 2026 11:55 UTC
Marion Naipei: When sexual culture thrives but backfires online
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Source:Standard Digital
January 23, 2026 11:19 UTC
Ruto: Police to exit exam management, tests not life and death
“With these resources available, there is no justification for children being locked out of school,” Ruto said. The government remains committed to ensuring smooth transitions across all levels of learning as the new education structure takes root, Ruto said. He raised concern over growing corruption surrounding school uniforms, warning that their rising cost is placing an unfair burden on parents. In a firm directive, the President said no child should be denied access to education due to lack of a school uniform. Even if they have a junior school uniform, they can report to secondary school with it as they wait for parents to organise themselves,” he said.
Source:The Star
January 23, 2026 11:10 UTC
Kiev is freezing: the star of Soviet football beat the heat — EADaily, January 23rd, 2026 — Politics, Russia
Frost does not leave Kiev, and thousands of high-rise buildings in the Ukrainian capital remain without heat supply for more than a week. A former player of Dynamo Kyiv and the USSR national team, coach of Dynamo Kyiv, Alexei Mikhailichenko, beat up a utility worker due to lack of heat supply. "As of this morning, there are still 1940 high-rise buildings without heat supply. 62-year-old Alexei Mikhailichenko, whose peak of popularity was back in the days of the Soviet Union, beat up a utility worker. Nadzhiya Ametova called Alexei Mikhailichenko, but he advised her to "rest" and said that he did not care about the public discussion of the incident.
Source:The Star
January 23, 2026 10:43 UTC
Rimi Sen makes SHOCKING statement on her Dhoom co-star John Abraham, takes a dig at his acting skills, says…
In 2000s, Rimi Sen became a household name with films like Dhoom, Hungama, and Phir Hera Pheri. Rimi Sen says John Abraham didn't know how to act but knew his...During the conversation, Rimi shared how a person should be aware about his limitations and focus on them to go ahead in life. Stating her Dhoom co-star John Abraham's example, she said, "In the beginning of his career, he was a model and didn’t know how to act. He chose roles in which he looked good, where he didn’t have to act much, mostly action films. Rimi Sen on why she prefers Dubai over MumbaiDuring the same talk, Rimi expressed why she prefers to live in Dubai over Mumbai.
Source:News 24
January 23, 2026 10:13 UTC
Muhoozi ‘bans’ Bobi Wine from future elections
Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has issued a fresh declaration targeting opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine. In a new post, Muhoozi ‘banned’ Bobi Wine from participating in any elections in the country. Earlier in the week, Muhoozi took several jibes at Bobi Wine, even threatening to kill him, before he deleted the tweets. Uganda’s first son had on Monday issued a public ultimatum to Wine, with 48 hours to surrender to the police. Bobi Wine further said the security establishment of serious acts he called “atrocities against Ugandans,” saying he would “resurface” on his own terms.
Source:The Star
January 23, 2026 09:46 UTC
IMF to Kenya: Anti-corruption reforms key to new funding deal
NCBA to ride on Nedbank's muscle in regional expansionNCBA MD John Gachora said Nedbank’s strong balance sheet and technical expertise would help the bank scale up in its current markets and also explore new growth opportunities in the region.
Source:Standard Digital
January 23, 2026 09:00 UTC
10 safest airlines in world, is any Indian in list?
1 / 12AirlineRatings.com has released its 2026 ranking of the world’s safest airlines, evaluating 320 carriers globally across full-service and low-cost categories. Qantas: Qantas is known as one of the world’s safest airlines, with decades of incident-free operations. Qatar Airways: Qatar Airways features among the safest airlines, offering robust safety procedures and modern fleet management. Virgin Australia: Virgin Australia ranks among the safest airlines with modern aircraft and strict safety management systems. 12 / 12Where Indian airlines stand: No Indian airline made it to the 2026 global safety list, indicating that India’s carriers are still behind in top international safety rankings.
Source:News 24
January 23, 2026 08:10 UTC
Who is Laila Faisal? Abhishek Sharma’s rumored girlfriend who studied in London and is the COO of…
1 / 8Indian cricketer Abhishek Sharma has been making headlines not just for his explosive performances on the field, but also for off-field buzz surrounding his rumoured girlfriend, Laila Faisal. 4 / 8To build a professional career in fashion, Laila pursued specialized courses in fashion design, marketing, and styling at the University of the Arts London. 5 / 8Laila is the co-founder of luxury fashion label LRF Designs, which she launched with her mother, Roohi Faisal. 6 / 8Apart from running LRF Designs, Laila is also involved in modeling projects and business ventures linked to fashion and lifestyle. Her earnings primarily come from her role at LRF Designs, fashion-related work, collaborations, and entrepreneurial activities.
Source:News 24
January 23, 2026 08:10 UTC
Reverend Joy Benson Showers Hubby Muthee Kiengei with Love on His Birthday
Reverend Joy Benson and Keziah wa Kariuki celebrated Muthee Kiengei on their birthday. Kiengei’s wife, Reverend Joy Benson, was quick to celebrate the preacher, sharing a loving message on social media. Before marrying Reverend Joy, Kiengei was previously married to media personality Keziah Wa Kariuki, with whom he shares a daughter. Reverend Joy Benson celebrated Muthee Kiengei with loving words. Photo: Reverend Joy Benson.
Source:The Star
January 23, 2026 07:10 UTC
Trump halts World Health Organisation funding, recalls staff
US officially exits World Health Organisation. [AFP]President Donald Trump has ordered a pause on all US funding to the World Health Organization (WHO) and directed that American personnel working with the agency be recalled or reassigned. The move comes as the United States formally withdraws from the global health body, according to news agencies. It also cited WHO’s failure to adopt needed reforms and concerns about the organization’s independence from political influence by member states. “WHO continues to demand unfairly onerous payments from the United States, far out of proportion with other countries’ assessed payments.
Source:Standard Digital
January 23, 2026 07:08 UTC