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US issues a do not travel advisory to Somalia, South Sudan and Mali

The U.S. Department of State has issued Level 4 “Do Not Travel” warnings for 21 countries, including Somalia, South Sudan, Mali, and Niger, alerting American citizens to significant safety and security risks should they consider international travel to these destinations.Under its destination-specif

By The Standard Jan 08, 2026

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US issues a do not travel advisory to some African countries

The U.S. Department of State has issued Level 4 “Do Not Travel” warnings for 21 countries, including Somalia, South Sudan, Mali, and Niger, alerting American citizens to significant safety and security risks should they consider international travel to these destinations.Under its destination-specif

By The Standard Jan 08, 2026

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HELB releases Sh1.56bn in second-semester upkeep funds

The Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) has released second-semester upkeep funds to eligible students, continuing its financial support programme for learners during the current academic year.In the latest disbursement, HELB paid out Sh1.56 billion to 68,482 students, with the funds sent directly t

By The Standard Jan 08, 2026

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Manchester City's French midfielder #10 Rayan Cherki (right) in action during the English Premier League football match between Manchester City and Brighton and Hove Albion at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, England, on January 7, 2026.[AFP]

By The Standard Jan 08, 2026

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Catholic catechist dies with wife and children in Naivasha accident

Four of the nine people who died inthe Naivasha accidenthave been identified as a Catholic catechist, his wife, and their two children, who were heading to their home in Gilgil when the accident occurred.Their 10-year-old child and house-help were the only survivors in the Matatu, which was hit by a

By The Standard Jan 08, 2026

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