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Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni (L) meets his South Sudan counterpart Salva Kiir. PHOTO/South Sudan Presidency
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Key African elections in 2026 that Kenya is watching

South Sudan’s National Elections Commission has set December 22, 2026, as the date for the country’s general election. This will be South Sudan’s first national vote since independence in 2011. The election has been delayed repeatedly due to civil conflict, weak institutions, and unmet legal and administrative requirements. The planned vote will include presidential, national, and sub-national legislative positions under the current transitional constitutional arrangement.

The night Cyrus Jirongo left: Widow recalls heartbreaking news
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The night Cyrus Jirongo left: Widow recalls heartbreaking news

That evening, Anne tried to rest, but sleep eluded her. The quiet of the night was shattered at 3:20 am on December 13 by a call from her husband’s number. On the line was a stranger, delivering the unimaginable news. “At first I thought it was a prank, but then the officer identified herself and said she was a corporal of a Naivasha police station,” she recalled.

Tyler Perry sued in Los Angeles over sexual assault claims
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Tyler Perry sued in Los Angeles over sexual assault claims

Rodriguez says his first contact with Perry occurred in 2015 after a trainer at an Equinox gym in Los Angeles told him that Perry wanted to meet him. The lawsuit says Perry called him later that day and spoke about writing Madea’s Halloween, adding that Rodriguez would be suitable for the role of “a very good-looking college student.”

Nairobi’s State House road to undergo major upgrade at Sh1.6 billion
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Nairobi’s State House road to undergo major upgrade at Sh1.6 billion

KURA stated that the State House Road project is part of a larger programme to rehabilitate 93 roads across the country, with a total budget of Sh15.6 billion. Other major roads included in the plan are Mfangano Ring Road, Mathare access roads, Casuarina Road in Kilifi, Kagio-Kanharu-Kathaka Road, and Nakuru town’s East Roads.

UN appeals for restraint as Central African Republic prepares for elections
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UN appeals for restraint as Central African Republic prepares for elections

The country is set to hold presidential, legislative, regional and municipal elections, with more than two million registered voters expected to cast their ballots. The vote comes amid heightened political debate following constitutional amendments earlier this year that removed presidential term limits, opening the way for President Faustin-Archange Touadera, who has been in office since 2016, to seek another term.

Attorney General Dorcas Oduor. PHOTO/Standard
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Attorney-General forms panel to recommend new Waqf Commission members

The appointments came after extensive consultations between Attorney-General Dorcas Oduor and Muslim organizations, including the Jamia Mosque Committee, the Supreme Council of Kenya Muslims (SUPKEM), NAMLEF, and CIPK. The panel’s role under the Waqf Act 2022 is to ensure that competent and qualified individuals are appointed to the Waqf Commission, tasked with managing Waqf assets responsibly and enhancing accountability.

Kenya’s defining political moments that shaped 2025
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Kenya’s defining political moments that shaped 2025

The nation was struck by the passing of Raila Odinga, a towering figure in Kenyan politics. He died in India at 80 following a sudden cardiac arrest at a Kerala hospital. President Ruto eulogized him as “a once-in-a-generation leader, a tower of principle, and a father of our democracy,” while ordering seven days of national mourning, flags at half-mast, and a state funeral.

Zelensky heads to Florida for renewed talks with Trump on ending Ukraine war
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Zelensky heads to Florida for renewed talks with Trump on ending Ukraine war

Zelensky said the meeting is expected to take place on Sunday and will centre on a US-backed peace framework that contains 20 key points, alongside separate proposals dealing with security guarantees for Ukraine. He said the talks could play a decisive role as negotiators push to finalise the plan.

Six Kenyan regions to see rain during Christmas, says Met Department
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Six Kenyan regions to see rain during Christmas, says Met Department

In particular, mornings are likely to see rain over the Highlands west of the Rift Valley, Lake Victoria Basin, and the Rift Valley, with isolated showers predicted in the afternoons and evenings. The Highlands east of the Rift Valley are expected to have cloudy mornings with light rains, giving way to sunny intervals, while afternoon and night showers are also likely in some areas.

NTSA flags 1,702 traffic offences after 16 festive crashes kill 25
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NTSA flags 1,702 traffic offences after 16 festive crashes kill 25

d Uasin Gishu. The incidents highlight the wide spread of the problem as holiday movement peaks across the country. On December 23, 2025 alone, a total of 16 road crashes were recorded, leading to the deaths of 25 people. Pedestrians and passengers were the most affected, with eight fatalities reported in each group. As part of the enforcement drive, 42 drivers have been arrested, while 418 vehicles have been flagged for failing to meet safety and legal standards.