Gaza's civil defence agency said Israeli attacks in the Palestinian territory on Thursday killed at least 13 people, including five children, despite a ceasefire that has largely halted the fighting.Four people,including three children, were killed when a drone struck a tent sheltering displaced peo
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Jan 09, 2026
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A family in Nairobi’s Kawangware neighbourhood is demanding justice after a dental procedure allegedly left their relative unable to speak or eat, sparking concerns about the prevalence of unlicensed ...
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Jan 09, 2026
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US President Donald Trump stated in an interview published on Thursday that his "own morality" was the only constraint on his authority to order military actions worldwide.Trump's comments to The New YorkTimes came days after he launched a lightning operation to topple Venezuelan leader Nicolas Madu
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Jan 09, 2026
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You don’t always need to spend money to have a good time. Having fun doesn’t require a lot of cash; sometimes it’s simply about slowing down and noticing the small things around you.Try chilling outSometimes, the best way to enjoy your day is to slow down. You can meditate, do some exercise at home,
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The courgette martini, often called a “zutini,” is a new version of the classic martini that uses vegetables instead of fruit. It became a big hit in London around 2022 because bartenders wanted to try fresh, garden-like flavours. Instead of using olives, they use zucchini to make a drink that taste
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Jan 09, 2026
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The brand new 2026 is already with us. The start of a new year offers an opportunity to reflect on health, among a host of other new year resolutions. While many people commit to ambitious resolutions, lasting improvement is more likely when goals are realistic and tailored to daily life. Effective
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Jan 09, 2026
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Mohamed Adow, the Director and Founder of think tank Power Shift Africa in Nairobi. [File, Standard]
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Jan 09, 2026
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Residents of Eastleigh have raised an alarm over an alleged land grab involving a piece of public land earmarked for the support of persons with disabilities (PWDs) and families from vulnerable backgr...
By Antony Waweru
Jan 09, 2026
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Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has come out to defend his recent remarks regarding the placement of students to Mt Kenya schools, stating that students from the Central region also deserve t...
By Timothy Cerullo
Jan 09, 2026
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This week, I’ll join other January babies in marking yet another lurch in the calendar. I’m starkly aware of other January babies who did not make it to this year, such as Raila Odinga and Ngugi wa Thiong’o, and who have now transitioned to become our ancestors.When a birthday milestone serves to re
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Jan 09, 2026
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A family in Nyamira County is grappling with the painful loss of a 39-year-old father of two who died weeks after he was allegedly assaulted by a government administrator and local security volunteers...
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Jan 09, 2026
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Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are a major and growing cause of sickness and early death in Sub-Saharan Africa. According to the World Health Organisation, 18 million people die from an NCD before age 70 years; 82 per cent of these premature deaths occur in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs)
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