Wrestler cheats death after he falls from balcony and narrowly misses a dog
Wrestler cheats death after he falls from balcony and narrowly misses a dogShocked fans looked on in horror as the masked wrestler plummeted to the floor when the railing he was stood on appeared to give way as he attempted a spectacular dive from the balconyView 3 Images The wrestler is seen on top of the balcony (Image: Instagram)A Mexican wrestler has narrowly avoided death after falling from a balcony when a high-flying move went wrong. The unnamed Luchador is seen standing on a folded mattress behind the handrail during what appears to be an outdoor match. As he prepares to jump towards them, he instead falls from the balcony onto the floor below. He narrowly misses a dog which was sitting on the floor as a small crowd looks on in horror and his fellow wrestlers rush over to check on his well-being. All the wrestlers in shot are wearing masks, which are a key part of Lucha Libre culture in the wrestling-mad country.
Source:The Star
February 01, 2026 22:34 UTC
Don't run away, Murkomen tells Law Society of Kenya
[Jonah Onyango, Standard]Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has criticised the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) for "retreating to the sidelines" when called upon to advise the government. He argued that beyond criticism, the Law Society has a statutory responsibility to advise the government and contribute expertise when invited. “Don’t make the Law Society of Kenya look like an NGO,” he said. “When you raise issues of police brutality and governance, and we ask you to come and help in those spaces, don’t run away,” Murkomen said. “There must be people who raise serious issues of governance, and when they do, I don’t take offence,” Murkomen said.
Source:Standard Digital
February 01, 2026 22:15 UTC
Nigerian military kills 11 militants, including top Boko Haram commander
(Xinhua/Wale Salau)A top commander of the Boko Haram terror group and 10 other terrorists were killed during a night raid in Nigeria's northeastern state of Borno, which has long been plagued by insurgency, the military said in a statement on Sunday. The Boko Haram commander, identified as Abu Khalid, was the second-in-command of the terror group at the Sambisa Forest and "a key figure within the terrorist hierarchy, coordinating operations and logistics in the Sambisa axis," according to the statement. Boko Haram and ISWAP have been collaborating in an attempt to establish an Islamist state in northeast Nigeria. The conflict has since expanded to include a faction aligned with the Islamic State group, known as the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP). Taiwo Adebayo, a Boko Haram researcher at the Institute for Security Studies, said the military initiated a new offensive last month, taking the fight directly to militant hideouts.
Source:The Star
February 01, 2026 22:06 UTC
The grand cover up: How rogue police officers deliberately evade justice
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Source:Standard Digital
February 01, 2026 21:25 UTC
Wanga: ODM directed Oburu to open talks with Ruto
“We as the ODM Party have decided to give our party leader, Oburu Oginga, the mandate and space to speak with other parties that have the same manifesto as ours, starting with the United Democratic Alliance. We are heading in the direction that our former party leader Raila Odinga was taking us,” she said. On January 14, United Democratic Alliance National Executive Committee formally mandated party leader President Ruto to initiate structured coalition negotiations with ODM ahead of the 2027 general elections. Following that acknowledgement, the NEC resolved to place the responsibility of steering the engagement on the party leader. “The NEC mandated the UDA party leader to establish mechanisms for structured engagement with the ODM party to achieve the desired outcome,” the communiqué said, effectively authorising President Ruto to lead talks aimed at shaping a pre-election coalition framework.
Source:The Star
February 01, 2026 21:01 UTC
AC Milan agree £30m transfer for wantaway Crystal Palace star Jean-Philippe Mateta as Eagles eye Prem ace as replacement
AC MILAN have agreed a £30million deal with Crystal Palace to sign Jean-Philippe Mateta. The Eagles are now deciding whether or not another striker is needed after adding Evan Guessand on loan from Aston Villa. Mateta, 28, has been pushing hard to leave Selhurst Park this month and also had interest from Juventus and Nottingham Forest. Palace have held talks with Wolves over a deal for Norwegian striker Jorgen Strand Larsen this month. His Selhurst Park contract expires at the end of the 2026-27 campaign.
Source:The Star
February 01, 2026 20:51 UTC
Fans baffled by what Man Utd star Senne Lammens did after Raul Jimenez's penalty goal
PREM fans were left baffled by the bizarre actions of Senne Lammens after conceding a penalty. The Manchester United stopper faced down Fulham‘s Raul Jimenez from the spot, and was beaten by a thumping finish into the top corner. But rather than show frustration over being beaten, the Belgian appeared to congratulate Jimenez in the mouth of the goal. One unimpressed fan said on social media: “Lammens congratulated Jimenez for beating him from the penalty spot. BEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSIt was Michael Carrick‘s third straight win since taking over as United gaffer earlier this month.
Source:The Star
February 01, 2026 20:32 UTC
Manchester United vs Fulham: 6 Players Could Miss Old Trafford Premier League Contest
6 players could miss Manchester United's game against Fulham on February 1. Source: UGCCarrick has already overseen impressive wins over the top two teams in the league, Manchester City and Arsenal, to fire the Red Devils into the top four. Who will miss Manchester United vs Fulham? Fulham, under Marco Silva, are in seventh place with 34 points, only four behind United ahead of the Sunday evening contest. A win for Manchester United will see them usurp Chelsea and Liverpool and get back into the top four after 24 games.
Source:The Star
February 01, 2026 20:05 UTC
EXPLAINER: How Koko Networks worked and why it suddenly collapsed
The sudden shutdown of KOKO Networks sent shockwaves across Kenya, catching both employees and customers completely off guard. By encouraging households to switch from charcoal or kerosene to bioethanol, KOKO reduced carbon emissions and earned carbon credits for every tonne of emissions avoided. The letter allowed KOKO to sell all carbon credits generated by its operations on international markets. Ultimately, the conclusion was that without government approval to sell carbon credits, the business was no longer viable. KOKO’s collapse also highlights the vulnerabilities facing climate-dependent business models in emerging markets, particularly those reliant on regulatory approvals and international carbon markets.
Source:The Star
February 01, 2026 19:40 UTC
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[PHOTOS] United Opposition leaders storm Murang’a
Former Interior CS Fred Matiang'i and Wiper Patriotic Front Leader Kalonzo Musyoka during a rally in Murang'a on February 1, 2026 / HANDOUT (Denish Ochieng)The United Opposition on Sunday pitched a tent in Murang’a attending a church service and interacting with residents. There was a heavy police presence during the church service and the political rally in Gitugi. People's Liberation Party Leader Martha Karua during a rally in Murang'a on February 1, 2026 / HANDOUT (Denish Ochieng)On Friday, the opposition leaders announced the resumption of their joint political activities across the country after a brief hiatus. Gachagua said they will return to Othaya on Sunday for a church service, following the abrupt end of his last meeting. Former Interior CS Fred Matiang'i and Wiper Patriotic Front Leader Kalonzo Musyoka during a rally in Murang'a on February 1, 2026 / HANDOUT (Denish Ochieng)Residents during the United Opposition Party rally in Murang'a on February 1, 2026 / HANDOUT (Denish Ochieng)Former CS Fred Matiang'i and Wiper Patriotic Front Leader Kalonzo Musyoka during a rally in Murang'a on February 1, 2026 / HANDOUT (Denish Ochieng)Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua during a rally in Murang'a on February 1, 2026 / HANDOUT (Denish Ochieng)
Source:The Star
February 01, 2026 19:18 UTC
13 teachers hospitalised after Nairobi accident kills two during Kuppet polls
[Collins Oduor, Standard]Thirteen teachers remain hospitalised following a road accident in Nairobi in which a public service vehicle ploughed into educators participating in Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) branch elections, killing two. A total of 26 teachers were injured in the incident, with 13 treated and discharged after receiving medical attention. The remaining teachers are receiving care in hospitals across Nairobi, with doctors reporting that most are in stable condition. Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba, who visited the injured teachers alongside officials from the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) and KUPPET, said the government was encouraged by the progress made so far, even as it mourns the loss of the two educators. “We are relieved that the injured teachers are recovering well.
Source:Standard Digital
February 01, 2026 18:42 UTC
Families in agony as bodies of their kin remain abroad
Two families are now appealing for government intervention to repatriate the bodies of their kin stuck abroad. They are such recent tragedies involving Kenyans abroad, that Kenyans living abroad are now calling for establishment of both a diaspora welfare insurance fund and and migrant workers welfare fund, just like other countries have adopted similar initiatives. On diaspora welfare funds, she welcomed the need for such saying they already have been pushing for it. What we do have is a government-funded initiative that allows us to pay on case by case basis depending on availability of money." On migrant workers welfare fund, the Labour Migration and Management Bill (2023/2024) by the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection, seeks to introduce Kenya Migrant Workers Welfare Fund.
Source:Standard Digital
February 01, 2026 18:42 UTC
Ruto calls for end to political confrontations in churches
President William Ruto during a Church Service at PEFA All Nations Gospel Church, Gikomba, Nairobi County on February 1, 2026 / PCSPresident William Ruto has appealed to Kenyans to uphold the sanctity of places of worship, warning against the growing trend of political disruptions and confrontations in churches. The President said churches should remain spaces of peace, respect, and spiritual reflection, not arenas for political rivalry, hate, or division. Ruto emphasized that all Kenyans, regardless of their political affiliation or personal beliefs, have a responsibility to respect places of worship as sacred spaces dedicated to seeking God and promoting unity. “All of us, irrespective of who we are and what we believe in, must respect the place of God in our churches. All arms of security must ensure that our places of worship are protected from unnecessary, useless, and retrogressive politics.
Source:The Star
February 01, 2026 16:53 UTC
Ruto's MPs turn the fury on his Cabinet to appease restless voters
Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah. [File, Standard]The National Assembly, long accused of being a rubber stamp for the Executive, has erupted in open rebellion, with senior Members of Parliament (MPs) from President William Ruto’s own coalition launching scathing attacks on his Cabinet Secretaries over chaotic policies and contentious privatisation plans, signalling a fierce political realignment as the 2027 election draws near. The just-concluded annual parliamentary retreat in Naivasha, ostensibly for strategic planning, transformed into a public arena for settling scores, with the powerful Ruto, allied Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah leading the charge.
Source:Standard Digital
February 01, 2026 16:43 UTC
Blow for State planning as revenues fall short again by Sh136b
President William Ruto. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard]The Kenya Kwanza administration’s ambitious plan to fund its budget without deeper borrowing has been jolted by a Sh136.1 billion half-year government revenue shortfall, yet again. The latest development exposes persistent weaknesses in tax collection despite sweeping administrative reforms.
Source:Standard Digital
February 01, 2026 15:00 UTC