What did the first major of the year show? AfroPari breaks down how Australian Open shapes tennis season The Australian Open 2026 (the 114th edition) questioned the usual hierarchy from the very first days. Even with a standard draw, the tournament quickly knocked out several favorites: the 2025 champions, Madison Keys and Jannik Sinner, failed…
Audio By Vocalize Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi runs with the ball past Matias Lugo during a friendly match between Ecuador’s Barcelona and Inter Miami at the Banco Pichincha Stadium in Guayaquil, Ecuador, on February 7, 2026. (Marcos PIN / AFP) Lionel Messi missed practice for Inter Miami on Wednesday with a nagging left hamstring…
Harambee Starlets coach Beldine Odemba has named a strong provisional squad for WAFCON 2026 with experienced Jentrix Shikangwa and Lorna Nyarinda among those included. Harambee Starlets coach Beldine Odemba has unveiled her preliminary squad for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON 2026) set to take place in Morocco from March 17 to April…
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has launched an investigation into allegations that the Bungoma County Government misused public funds on a Sh3.6 million Christmas tree lighting. The probe, initiated following a request by the Senate Public Accounts Committee, will also examine claims that 22 members of the Bungoma County Assembly and some executive officials…
The 2026 HSBC World Rugby Sevens will happen in Kenya, with the opening leg scheduled for 14th to 15th February 2026 at the Nyayo National Stadium. Kenya is set to engrave its name in history books as the second African nation, after South Africa, to host a leg of the World Rugby Sevens Series. The tournament will bring together men’s and…
A hostage situation occurred in Nakuru County after a woman allegedly stole the phone of a fellow passenger while on the Ena Coach bus. The woman, who was also traveling on the bus, allegedly took another passenger’s phone and initially denied committing the crime. After the bus staff checked the CCTV footage, the woman was…
Audio By Vocalize Manchester United’s co-owner Jim Ratcliffe (C) takes his seat for the English Premier League football match vs Manchester City at Old Trafford on January 17, 2026. [Darren Staples / AFP] Jim Ratcliffe insists the difficult decisions that have made him “unpopular” at Manchester United are starting to pay off. The United co-owner…
The High Court has summoned a crucial witness to testify in the ongoing investigation into the mysterious disappearance of security expert Mwenda Mbijiwe, a case that has remained unresolved since 2021. Justice Martin Moya issued the directive following an application by Evans Ondieki, the lawyer representing Mbijiwe’s family, during a recent court hearing. In an…
Ahead of the 2026 HSBC World Rugby Sevens set for February 14 and 15, the Kenya Tourism Board rolled out a warm welcome for participating teams with a visit to the Carnivore grounds in Nairobi. The excursion offered players a first taste of Kenya’s famed hospitality, cuisine and cultural flair before the high-octane action begins…
Senator Joe Nyutu recalled the incident where President William Ruto promised to ensure Edwin Sifuna was taken disciplinary action within the ODM party Sifuna reminded the president to respect the rules of the party and warned against denying the students of Butere Girls High School the opportunity to perform their play Ruto warned Sifuna against…
The Council of Governors (CoG) has vowed to boycott the summons of the Senate Committee on Public Accounts of Counties (CPAC), accusing some senators of alleged financial fraud, harassment and political persecution The governors have mentioned Moses Kajwang, Edwin Sifuna, Samson Cherargei and Johnes Mwaruma as being among those who regularly engage in threats, demanding…
Audio By Vocalize Gor Mahia head coach Charles Akonnor feted with SportPesa League Coach of the Month award on February 11, 2026. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] A resurgent January run by Gor Mahia has been capped with individual recognition, as flying fullback Paul Ochuoga and head coach Charles Akonnor were crowned the SportPesa League Player and…
Baba Levo, a famous Tanzanian artist, announced his decision to join high school, as he has a primary school education The MP, who was previously fired from Wasafi FM for lack of certificates, reiterated his commitment to finish school Social media users were very supportive of her decision, with many praising her for her pursuit…
Audio By Vocalize Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna during the press conference. Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has said that he is the duly elected Secretary General of the Orange Democratic Movement party, a day after a section of the National Executive Committee (NEC) resolved to kick him out. “I remain a loyal member and the duly…
Kenyan musician Kevin Bahati finally reached out to Judith Makokha, the woman who claims to be his biological mother Bhati recorded the phone conversation he had with Judith, and Judith apologized for letting her out earlier The musician gave reasons why he was planning to meet Judith despite the Kenyans accusing him of forcibly evicting…