Australia Opens Fully Funded Scholarships Targeting Kenyan Professionals; How to Apply
The Australian government has announced applications for fully funded postgraduate study opportunities through the Australian Awards Scholarship in 2027 to eligible candidates from...
“Let Churches Be Sacred” – Ruto Condemns Political Attacks in Churches
Ruto at PEFA All Nations Gospel Church, Gikomba, Nairobi County. President William Ruto condemned the use of places of worship as venues for political attacks, delivering what appeared to be an indirect rebuke of opposition leaders. The President said churches must remain sanctuaries where congregants can pray in peace. Speaking on Sunday at Pefa All
Muturi Warns Ruto: Any Attack on Opposition Will Trigger Widespread Protests
Former Attorney General Justin Muturi has issued a stern warning to President William Ruto, saying the opposition will pursue legal action and mass protests if the Head of State targets opposition leaders or supporters. Muturi spoke on Sunday, February 1, 2026, during a political rally held at Githugi in Mathioya Constituency, Murang’a County, where he
“We Will Vote for Anyone but Ruto” – Gachagua Declares Mt Kenya ‘One Term’...
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has declared that the Mt Kenya region will vote as a solid bloc in the 2027 General Election, a move he said will deny President William Ruto a second term in office. Gachagua said the region has already withdrawn its political support from President Ruto, arguing that the votes from
Gladys Wanga Demands Equal Power Share in High-Stakes Talks With Ruto
ODM national chairperson Gladys Wanga shares a moment with Makadara MP George Aladwa during an ODM meet-and-greet roadside rally in Dandora, Nairobi, on Sunday, February 1, 2026. The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has said ongoing talks with President William Ruto’s United Democratic Alliance (UDA) must result in an equal share of national leadership and resources
Another Police Recruit Dies During GSU Training in Magadi
A police recruit collapsed and died while undergoing routine training at the General Service Unit (GSU) field campus in Magadi, Kajiado County, in the latest tragedy to hit Kenya’s security training institutions. Police confirmed that the family of the deceased, identified as Cheme Chombo Cheme, reported the incident, which occurred on Saturday during a recruit
Russian drone strike on civilian bus kills 12 miners
At least 12 miners were killed Sunday in a Russian drone strike on their bus in the southeastern Dnipropetrovsk region of Ukraine. Photo courtesy of State Emergency Service of Ukraine/X Feb. 2 (UPI) -- A Russian drone strike in Ukraine's southeastern Dnipropetrovsk region has killed at least 12 miners and injured eight more, according to
Sundance movie review: ‘Josephine’ captures nuance of complex choices
1 of 5 | From left, Gemma Chan, Mason Reeves and Channing Tatum star in "Josephine," which won Jury and audience awards at the Sundance Film Festival. Photo by Greta Zozula courtesy of Sundance Institute PARK CITY, UTAH Feb. 2 (UPI) -- Josephine, which won Jury and audience awards at the Sundance Film Festival, is
Bad Bunny wins Album of the Year at the Grammy Awards Sunday
1 of 6 | Bad Bunny arrives on the red carpet at the Met Gala in May. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo Feb. 1 (UPI) -- Bad Bunny won the Grammy for Album of the Year for Debi Tirar Mas Fotos Sunday. The music artist, born Benito Antonio Martinez Ocasio, fought tears
One officer killed, another wounded in suburban Atlanta hotel shooting
1 of 2 | Officer Pradeep Tamnag with the Gwinnett County Police Department was shot and killed Sunday morning while responding to a report concerning a stolen credit card in Stone Mountain, Ga. Photo courtesy of Gwinnett County Police/X Feb. 1 (UPI) -- One police officer was killed and another wounded in a shooting Sunday









