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Mbappe, on his 27th birthday, tucked home an 86th-minute penalty against Sevilla in La Liga to match Ronaldo's club record set in 2013 and secure his side a 2-0 win at the Santiago Bernabeu.
In a message to staff on Sunday, Sing’Oei said 2025 placed intense demands on officers due to a rapidly shifting global environment, but noted that they rose to the challenge and continued to deliver on the department’s mandate.
The documents' release was prompted by an act of Congress that directed the US Department of Justice (DOJ) to make materials related to Epstein's crimes public. But some documents have numerous redactions, and others have not been shared publicly at all.
The operation was led by officers from the National Police Service in collaboration with the National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA), as part of ongoing efforts to disrupt the production and distribution of illegal drugs within residential communities.
Kenya Export Promotion and Branding Agency (KEPROBA) Chief Executive Officer, Floice Mukabana, reaffirmed the government’s commitment to empowering apple mango farmers to penetrate global markets.
CAF president Patrice Motsepe said the decision reflects a broader strategy to stabilise revenues and align African competitions more closely with the global football calendar.
As many Kenyans head upcountry for the Christmas festivities, KeNHA has called for patience among all road users, cautioning against flouting traffic regulations.
Michaela Benthaus, who suffered a spinal cord injury in a mountain bike accident seven years ago, had reached out to a retired space engineer online to see if her dream of being an astronaut was still possible.
The humanitarian agency said at least 253 households were burnt down, forcing affected families to seek shelter in schools, dispensaries and open spaces, with some spending nights under trees.
The operation was led by the US Coast Guard, similar to the operation earlier this month. The ship was boarded by a specialised tactical team, and was in international waters when it was taken.
In a statement issued on December 21, 2025, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) said the suspects, Julius Otieno Mageta, alias Junior, and his accomplice Mohammed Omar Hamisi, alias Babu, were flushed out of their hideout and arrested following a tip-off from members of the public.
Chairperson Ethekon announced that the commission has named six Returning and Deputy Returning Officers to oversee the by-elections, with two officers deployed in each county where the polls will be conducted.
Most counties exceeded the legal wage bill limit of 35 percent of total revenue under the Public Finance Management (County Governments) Regulations, 2015. During the 2023/24 financial year, only Turkana, Narok, Kilifi, and Tana River stayed within the limit. Kisii County recorded the highest overspend at 68 percent of revenue, followed by Taita Taveta at 66 percent.
The revisions follow the Jamhuri Day celebrations at State House on December 12, where a total of 881 Kenyans were honored for their service and contributions to society.
In a statement issued on Saturday, December 20, the Deputy Inspectors General of Police, Eliud Lagat and Gilbert Masengeli, declared the two areas security-disturbed and dangerous. The move followed a security review carried out earlier in the day by the two officers alongside officials from the Ministry of Interior.
In a statement issued on Friday, Amnesty said the crackdown occurred between October 29 and November 3, 2025, and involved excessive use of force by police and other security officers. The protests took place during a nationwide internet blackout, and reports indicate that hundreds of people were either killed or wounded.
Judge Wanjala highlighted how e-filing, virtual hearings, online legal research, and digital record management have become essential tools in the modern justice system. Despite these advancements, he noted, technology must remain accessible, flexible, and designed with the users’ needs in mind.
The Council condemned the ongoing attacks by the M23 rebel group, noting that the offensive, reportedly backed by the Rwanda Defence Forces (RDF), threatens regional stability. It called on the armed group to stop its operations immediately and urged Rwanda to remove its forces from Congolese territory.
In agriculture, Mwaura highlighted that more than 7.1 million farmers have been digitally registered, improving access to inputs and cutting out middlemen. Over 21 million bags of subsidised fertiliser have been delivered, reducing the cost from Sh7,500 to about Sh2,500 per bag, saving farmers roughly Sh105 billion.
The move follows a September decision by the United Nations Security Council to double the size of the 15-month-old security mission in Haiti and rename it the Gang Suppression Force. The mission had previously operated under the Kenya-led Haiti Multinational Security Support Mission (MSS), which struggled with both funding and staffing.
The Defence Ministry further thanked regional and international partners, emphasising that collaborative efforts are key to the success of peacekeeping missions.
Bobi Wine and his party, the National Unity Platform (NUP), condemned the dismissal, calling it evidence of selective enforcement within Uganda’s security sector. Wine highlighted that other officers, especially in the military, openly support President Museveni without facing any consequences.
Among the files are photographs showing former Democratic president Bill Clinton alongside other well-known figures, including Mick Jagger and Michael Jackson, all linked to Epstein’s social circle.
The areas affected are Hillo Gorgora, Hillo Orofa, Hillo Walkite, Hillo Tanzania, Hillo Irress Abamartille, Hillo Gootu, Hillo Tessum Qalicha, Hillo Karray, Hillo Hudda, Hillo Qoranjido, Hillo Irress Shindia, Hillo Rabaalee, and Hillo Godde Haroressa.
Earlier this month, Putin declared that Russia has no intention of waging war in Europe but claimed it could act immediately if Europeans chose confrontation. On Friday, he added that further invasions would not occur “if you don't cheat us like you cheated us with Nato's eastward expansion”.
In a separate move, Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has revoked Professor Ben Chumo’s appointment as Chairman of the Kenyatta University Council. Ogamba appointed Professor Clara Samiji Momanyi as the new Chairperson, with a three-year term starting December 19.
In a press statement dated December 16 and released on December 19, the bureau noted that Kibet’s efforts helped maintain stability and continuity in the execution of KLB’s mandate while the leadership transition was underway.
The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) reported that last month, over 100,000 Gazans were under IPC Phase 5, the most extreme level of food insecurity, labelled as “catastrophic conditions” for households.
The Deputy President made the remarks on Friday at the Kenya Wildlife Service Law Enforcement Academy in Manyani, Taita Taveta county, while presiding over the graduation of 147 cadet officers and 103 junior officers.
The National Cyber Security Centre said it is collaborating closely with government partners to assess how the breach occurred and what data may have been affected. Systems operated by the Foreign Office but belonging to the Home Office were accessed during the incident, prompting a review of security measures.