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One body retrieved from rubble of collapsed South C building
The body was retrieved on the third day of search and rescue operations, as efforts continued at the site.
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16 more victims of Swiss bar fire identified
The youngest person was a Swiss girl aged 14, with nine aged under 18. The group includes people of Swiss, Italian, Romanian, Turkish and French nationalities, police said.
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Two arrested in Marsabit over illegal abortion
Officers apprehended a 23-year-old woman, Morme Wario, together with a 50-year-old man identified as Haron Muthuri, a suspected unlicensed practitioner who allegedly carried out the procedure.
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Over 1,000 cruise tourists arrive in Mombasa as season begins
With cruise calls on the rise, stakeholders remain optimistic that the sector will play a growing role in supporting tourism recovery, creating jobs, and showcasing Kenya as a premier destination along the Indian Ocean.
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Duale orders KMPDC to investigate doctors over crusade healing claims
.Duale said while the Ministry of Health respects faith and spiritual practices, matters concerning health and life must be guided by science, ethics, and evidence-based medicine.
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UN Security Council to meet Monday over US action in Venezuela
The U.N. Security Council has met twice - in October and December - over the escalating tensions between the United States and Venezuela.
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Kenya ends 24-year COMESA Sugar Safeguard after sector reforms
The safeguard, which lapsed on November 30, 2025, was originally introduced as a temporary, reform-driven measure to stabilize and restructure the industry, and the Kenya Sugar Board says its conclusion reflects the success of the sector’s reforms.
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UK and France bomb underground IS arms bunker in Syria
There was no sign of any harm to civilians in the strike late on Saturday and all the aircraft returned safely, the MoD added.
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Babu Owino accuses Alai of pistol assault at Kilimani eatery
In a statement released on Sunday, Owino described the attack as unprovoked, politically motivated, and a direct threat to his life, calling on authorities to conduct a thorough investigation and take appropriate action.
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Junet, Sifuna clash over 2022 ODM election agent funds
Junet challenged the Kenyattas and ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna to publicly deny his allegations.
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VP Delcy Rodríguez to serve as acting Venezuela president
The court's decision stipulated that Rodríguez, in her capacity as acting president, is to assume all duties and powers granted to the office of the President of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela,
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UDA extends Phase III grassroots poll registration to Jan 5
The ruling party said the extension is intended to give all eligible members and candidates adequate time to complete the registration process.
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10-man Mali beat Tunisia on penalties to book AFCON quarterfinal spot
It looked as if Tunisia had got the job done on Saturday against a Mali side forced to play most of the game a man down when substitute Firas Chaouat headed the Carthage Eagles in front in the 88th minute.
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Musk's Starlink to offer free internet services in Venezuela
In the reposted message, Starlink said, "Starlink is providing free broadband service to the people of Venezuela through February 3, ensuring continued connectivity."
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Ruto proposes asset seizure, death penalty to curb illicit alcohol and drugs
Ruto said the government is ready to take tough and far-reaching measures to protect families and children from the devastating effects of drugs, alcohol abuse, and gambling.
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AU urges restraint after US captures Maduro in Venezuela operation
In a communiqué issued on Saturday in Addis Ababa, the continental body reaffirmed its commitment to international law, state sovereignty and urged restraint and respect for constitutional order in the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela.
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Wanted suspect arrested over Murang'a violent crimes
In a statement on January 3, 2026, the National Police Service (NPS) said the suspect was flushed out of his hideout on the outskirts of Kenol Town in Murang'a South Sub-County during the early hours of the morning.
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Speaker Wetang’ula calls out Bungoma coffee cartels
Wetang’ula said Bungoma is among Kenya’s leading coffee-producing counties, but farmers continue to receive meagre returns due to entrenched cartels, some involving non-farmers working in collusion with rogue cooperative officials to siphon off profits meant for growers.
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World leaders react to US capture of Venezuela's Maduro
Neighbouring Latin American countries condemned the actions, as did Venezuela's long-term allies, Russia and China. China said it was "deeply shocked and strongly condemns" the use of force against a sovereign country and its president.
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UK 'not involved in any way' in US strike on Venezuela, Starmer says
Sir Keir said he had not yet spoken to US President Donald Trump about the US operation to seize President Nicolas Maduro in the country's capital, Caracas.
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US indicts Venezuela’s Maduro and wife on narco-terrorrism charges
Bondi said Maduro has been charged with “Narco-Terrorism Conspiracy, Cocaine Importation Conspiracy, Possession of Machineguns and Destructive Devices, and Conspiracy to Possess Machineguns and Destructive Devices against the United States.”
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KMPDC warns Kenyans against faith healing claims for HIV and cancer
Kenya’s medical regulator has condemned unverified faith healing claims for HIV, cancer and other serious illnesses in Nakuru, warning patients not to abandon treatment as investigations and possible sanctions proceed.
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NTSA urges caution as deadly crashes kill 11 ahead of school reopening
NTSA said it was “deeply saddened by the tragic road traffic crashes that have claimed several lives and left others injured along major highways,” noting that investigations into the incidents are ongoing.
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Amboseli super tusker Craig dies at 54
Famous for his immense, ground-sweeping tusks and calm, dignified presence, Craig was widely admired as a living monument to Africa’s natural heritage and a symbol of what successful conservation can achieve.
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Two feared trapped in South C building collapse as rescue continues
The collapsed structure, which included a basement parking area, experienced a complete pancake-type failure
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US has captured Venezuela's President Maduro- Trump
In a post on Truth Social, Trump said the operation was done in conjunction with US Law Enforcement.
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Several feared dead as matatu, trailer crash at Kikopey
According to the Nakuru County Police Commander Emmanuel Opuru, authorities are still assessing the full extent of the tragedy.
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Fire breaks out at Nairobi's Mutindwa Market
Firefighters and emergency teams are on site, working to prevent the blaze from spreading to nearby buildings.
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KRU unveils dates for 2026 National Sevens Circuit
The circuit will kick off in Nakuru with the Prinsloo Sevens on July 25 and 26, marking the first stop of the annual sevens caravan.
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Explosions heard in Venezuela's capital Caracas
US President Donald Trump for months had threatened that he could soon order strikes on targets on Venezuelan land.