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Aid trucks arrive at Israeli-controlled Kerem Shalom crossing ahead of Gaza entry, two sources say
Reuters  |  Jan 19, 2025

The aid trucks were using the Kerem Shalom entry point pending completion of maintenance at the Rafah border crossing into southern Gaza from Egypt, t...

Gazans cheer as ceasefire between Israel and Hamas kicks off
Reuters  |  Jan 19, 2025

The ceasefire deal took effect after a nearly three-hour delay, pausing a war that has brought seismic political change to the Middle East and giving...

Fighting halts in Gaza as ceasefire takes effect after brief delay
Reuters  |  Jan 19, 2025

The three-stage agreement follows months of on-off negotiations brokered by Egypt, Qatar and the United States, and comes just ahead of the Jan. 20 in...

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu says Gaza ceasefire will not start until Hamas releases hostage list
Reuters  |  Jan 19, 2025

Hostages were expected to be released within hours of the start of the ceasefire, opening the way to a possible end to a 15-month war that has upended...

Early morning fire destroys property worth millions at Moi’s bridge, Uasin Gishu
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 18, 2025

The inferno caused by a suspected gas explosion engulfed several businesses and shops in the market area, sennding residents into panic as fire engine...

Israeli security cabinet approves ceasefire deal
Reuters  |  Jan 17, 2025

If successful, the ceasefire would halt fighting between Hamas and Israeli forces that has razed much of heavily urbanised Gaza, killed more than 46,0...

Israel set to approve Gaza ceasefire, hostage deal, Netanyahu's office says
Reuters  |  Jan 17, 2025

A group representing families of Israeli hostages in Gaza, 33 of whom are due to be freed in the first six-week phase of the accord, urged Prime Minis...

AU backs Gaza ceasefire, urges full implementation of pact
Mwangi Maina  |  Jan 16, 2025

A long-time advocate for the Palestinian cause, the AU hosts the Palestinian president annually during its leaders' summit, scheduled for February, wh...

Fire breaks out at University of Nairobi’s Taifa Halle causing extensive damage
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 16, 2025

Police were quickly mobilised to secure the area and prevent theft while firefighters worked tirelessly to control the flames.

Pressure mounts on NIS boss Noordin Haji as lobby calls for his resignation over abduction scandal
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 16, 2025

The Justice Alliance also expressed frustration with Police IG Kanja's claim of ignorance regarding the perpetrators of the abductions.

Israel, Hamas reach ceasefire agreement
Reuters  |  Jan 15, 2025

The accord outlines a six-week initial ceasefire phase and includes the gradual withdrawal of Israeli forces from the Gaza Strip and the release of ho...

UoN retirees face pension crisis as varsity fails to remit Sh7.2 billion
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 15, 2025

According to the audit, the UoN, as the primary sponsor, owed the pension scheme Sh7,223,501,000 an increase of over Sh1 billion from the previous yea...

Gaza ceasefire deal close after 'breakthrough' in Doha
Reuters  |  Jan 14, 2025

Mediators gave Israel and Hamas a final draft of an agreement on Monday, an official briefed on the negotiations said, after a midnight "breakthrough"...

Los Angeles races to contain devastating wildfires before severe winds return
Reuters  |  Jan 13, 2025

Flames have reduced whole neighbourhoods to smouldering ruins, levelling the homes of the rich and famous and ordinary folk alike.

DCI warns Kenyans against obstructing officers on duty after mob prevents arrest in Kirinyaga
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 13, 2025

Officers driving a Subaru car bearing what residents said was a suspicious number plate attempted to forcibly take Jackline Gatwiri, claiming she coul...

Why West Africa could soon have a jihadist state
The Conversation  |  Jan 12, 2025

Groups such as Islamic State and al-Qaeda are committed to the establishment of these states, denouncing democratic governance.

Government launches digital headcount of retirees to remove ghost pensioners, reduce wasteful spending
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 10, 2025

National Treasury Principal Secretary Chris Kiptoo stated that the February deadline is non-negotiable.

New reforms allow Kenyans to contribute up to Sh30,000 monthly to pension schemes
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 09, 2025

The reform includes a substantial increase in the monthly deductible pension contribution limit, which has been raised from Sh20,000 to Sh30,000.

Defiance of court orders by police bosses a sign of failure in security leadership, says Nairobi Senator Sifuna
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 09, 2025

Senator Sifuna expressed disappointment at what he termed as an apparent belief among some security leaders that they are above the law.

Wildfires rage in Los Angeles, forcing tens of thousands to flee
Reuters  |  Jan 08, 2025

The rapidly growing wildfire raged across an upscale section of Los Angeles on Tuesday, destroying numerous buildings and creating traffic jams as mor...

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