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Speaker Wetang’ula warns MPs on risks and rewards of social media
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Speaker Wetang’ula warns MPs on risks and rewards of social media

Addressing delegates, Speaker Wetang’ula noted that parliamentary work is now exposed to constant public attention, unlike in the past when proceedings were largely shielded from instant reaction. He said lawmakers now operate under immediate and often unfiltered scrutiny driven by digital platforms.

MP Babu Owino and Senator Cherargei demand action after Nandi police allegedly assault youth
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MP Babu Owino and Senator Cherargei demand action after Nandi police allegedly assault youth

CCTV footage shows youths, dressed in red hoodies and black clothing, enjoying a game of pool inside a recreational space in Nandi Hills town. Moments later, uniformed police officers stormed the establishment, ordered the youths to lie on the floor, and then assaulted some with slaps and others with batons. The officers reportedly left after nearly eight minutes of aggression. The reasons for the police action remain unclear.

Ethiopia intercepts ammunition allegedly sent by Eritrea to rebels
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Ethiopia intercepts ammunition allegedly sent by Eritrea to rebels

The accusation comes at a delicate moment in Horn of Africa politics. Although Eritrean forces supported the Ethiopian government during the Tigray conflict from 2020 to 2022, relations deteriorated after Eritrea was excluded from the peace agreement that ended the northern Ethiopia civil war in 2022.

Ukraine declares energy emergency as cold and strikes hit power supply
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Ukraine declares energy emergency as cold and strikes hit power supply

President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russia was deliberately using the severe cold as part of its war approach, accusing Moscow of taking advantage of winter to deepen suffering. Overnight temperatures in Kyiv have recently dropped to around -20C, making the loss of heating, power and water even more dangerous for households.

Venezuelan opposition leader visits Trump, presents Nobel medal
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Venezuelan opposition leader visits Trump, presents Nobel medal

The visit comes after US forces captured Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro in early January, a move that reshaped the country’s political landscape. Although Machado’s opposition group claimed victory in the contested 2024 elections, Trump has not endorsed her as Venezuela’s new leader.

Mbeere North by-election materials handed to court for verification
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Mbeere North by-election materials handed to court for verification

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has been instructed to hand over all relevant election items, including ballot boxes, Kenya Integrated Electoral Management System kits, and ballot papers. These materials will be stored in a secured court facility, accessible only when all parties involved are present.