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Somalia election: PM Farah says country needs inclusive leadership

Somalia Prime Minister Abdi Farah during a political tour in Dhusamareeb, Galmudug State.[Courtesy, X]Somalia Prime Minister Abdi Farah now says the country is facing a critical political moment that demands national unity, inclusive leadership, and intellectual engagement.Speaking at the 9th Herita

By The Standard Jan 06, 2026

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Israeli Foreign Minister in Somaliland weeks after official recognition

Israel's foreign minister arrived in Somaliland on Tuesday in the first high-profile visit by an Israeli official since the country recognised the breakaway region in the Horn of Africa, the Somaliland presidency said.Israel announced last month it was officially recognising Somaliland, a first for

By The Standard Jan 06, 2026

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Fire Destroys Shops Along Luthuli Avenue in Nairobi CBD

Normal operations were brought to a standstill along Luthuli Avenue in the Nairobi CBD after a fire broke out at one of the busy buildings on Tuesday, December 6. Preliminary reports indicate the fir...

By Maxwell Amunga Jan 06, 2026

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Machakos-based KTN Journalist dies

The media fraternity has been thrown into mourning following the death of Standard Media Group correspondent for Machakos, Japheth Makau.Makau, who joined the giant media company in 2010, died on Tuesday morning at Machakos Level 5 hospital where he was undergoing treatment.News of his demise sent s

By The Standard Jan 06, 2026

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Houthis signal West Coast push as analysts warn of shipping risks

Yemen's Houthi movement is signalling plans to reclaim the country's West Coast, raising concerns among maritime analysts about potential threats to shipping routes through the Arabian Sea and Gulf of Aden.Abdul-Malik al-Houthi discussed the strategy during a December 30 video conference with comman

By The Standard Jan 06, 2026

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City Hall in fresh bid to weed out employees with fake academic papers

The Nairobi County employees have been asked to submit their academic documents for fresh verification in a bid to push out staff with fake papers.The County Public Service Board said this was triggered by communication fromthe Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC).In a letter signed by Count

By The Standard Jan 06, 2026

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Liam Rosenior was confirmed on Tuesday as Chelsea's new head coach on a six-and-a-half-year deal, saying the opportunity to succeed Enzo Maresca at Stamford Bridge was too good to turn down.The 41-year-old Strasbourg bosstold a press conference earlier in the day at the Ligue 1 club that he had "ver

By The Standard Jan 06, 2026

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Auxiliary bishop for Kisumu Catholic archdiocese to be ordained in February

Auxiliary bishop for Kisumu catholic Diocese Father Vincent Ouma Odundo, who was appointed by Pope Leo XIV in December, 2025, will be ordained on February 27, 2026.The announcement was made byArchbishop Maurice Muhatiathrough a communication to all the parishes in the Archdiocese of Kisumu.In his co

By The Standard Jan 06, 2026

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