Former India captain Rohit Sharma will be playing the first two matches of the Vijay Hazare Trophy for Mumbai, as tournament begins from December 24. ---Advertisement---Rohit Sharma to play Vijay Hazare TrophyNews24 had already confirmed that Rohit Sharma will be playing the Vijay Hazare Trophy and it is clear that he will be featuring in two matches. The elite group stage of the Vijay Hazare Trophy will be played from December 24 till January 8 in Ahmedabad, Rajkot, Jaipur, and Bengaluru. Also Read: LIVE Updates | Team India Squad Announcement, T20I World Cup 2026: Will Yashasvi Jaiswal get a chance? The 41 Ranji Trophy championship titles-winning side will face Sikkim in their initial match on the very first day of the competition, December 24.

He noted that Kenya’s political landscape has become increasingly characterised by heated rhetoric and rivalry, often magnified in public forums and on social media. He attributed the alleged crackdown to what he characterised as growing fear within the government over declining public support. Bertrand Bisimwa, leader of the M23, spoke to The Associated Press via telephone and said the withdrawal would be complete by Thursday morning. Since the conflict began on 15 April 2023, activists and political figures have reported that some embassies have refused to issue travel documents. The escalation began in February when Trump launched his administration’s first strike in Somalia.

India clinched a series win against South Africa by 3-1 on home soil but one of the biggest concern that has surfaced now is Suryakumar Yadav’s form. ---Advertisement---Also Read: LIVE Updates | Team India Squad Announcement, T20I World Cup 2026: Will Yashasvi Jaiswal get a chance? “Maybe the only thing we couldn’t quite manage was finding Surya the batter, I think he went missing somewhere! As captain, that’s very satisfying with the way this series went for us,” he added. Suryakumar Yadav also appreciated Team India for delivering great performance and also acknowledged the batting effort of his other teammates.

The Ministry of Education has released an official list of senior schools authorised to teach Agriculture, Aviation and Home Science for Grade 10 learners under the Competency-Based Education (CBE) system. The subjects fall under the Applied Sciences category within the STEM pathway, one of the three main learning tracks that will guide senior school placement from 2026. Where the Subjects Fit in the New CurriculumUnder the CBE framework, senior school learners will select pathways aligned with their interests and career goals. Its inclusion reflects growing private-sector participation in senior school education, particularly in specialised areas such as aviation and applied sciences. Nasokol Girls Secondary SchoolSituated in West Pokot County, Nasokol Girls is a boarding school that emphasises discipline, leadership and science education.

Minnie Rose Coke Morgan, age 91, of Lawrenceburg, passed away on Dec. 17, 2025. She was preceded in death by her parents, William Thomas Coke and Allie Belle Chilton Coke; her husband, William Ray Morgan; her siblings, Buford Coke, Jeanette Carey and Luther Coke. Minnie is survived by her children, Deborah Cummins (Alan), Dennis Ray Morgan (Ann) and LeeAnn Peach (Jimmy Lee Hawkins); siblings, Fred Coke, Thomas Coke, Bruce Coke, Paul Coke and Nancy Long; grandchildren, Jessica Lavinder (Jed), Joshua Caine Stansbury (Suzette), Amanda Chambers, Kayla Carney, Deanna Rae Morgan, Ryan Clay Peach (Samantha) and Jon Cummins; great-grandchildren, Elizabeth, Tori, Matthew, Makenzi, Kennedie, Tucker, Jade, Janelle, Camden, Gavin and Stetson. Funeral services were held Dec. 21, 2025, at Ritchie & Peach Funeral Home. Burial followed in the Lawrenceburg Cemetery.

Construction of the Rironi–Mau Summit highway begins, aiming to ease congestion and boost trade across Kenya and the East African region. [File, Standard]After years of stalled plans and a controversial switch in contractors, preparatory works have begun on the dualling of the Rironi–Mau Summit highway. The project, estimated to cost between Sh170 billion and Sh200 billion, is being implemented through a public-private partnership (PPP). China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC) will construct the section from Rironi to Gilgil, while Shandong Hi-Speed Road and Bridge International Engineering handles the stretch from Gilgil to Mau Summit. Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir has defended the tolling model, arguing that the economic cost of congestion outweighs toll charges.

Michael van Gerwen goes back at Peter Wright again after claim darts star ‘won’t admit'Michael van Gerwen fought back to win his first-round match at the World Darts Championship on Thursday with Peter Wright suggesting his eyesight might be failingView 3 Images Michael van Gerwen has hit back at Peter Wright (Image: (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images))Michael van Gerwen has hit back at Peter Wright after he made a rather bizarre claim that his vision might be deteriorating. ‌Such a reply was required by Van Gerwen after Wright had revealed, likely in jest, that Van Gerwen likely had bad eyesight in comparison to younger darts stars and if that was the case, he would not admit it. Upon learning of Wright's comments, Van Gerwen replied: "There's nothing wrong with my eyes. ‌"Years ago, I used to play Michael van Gerwen at his peak, he was like the GOAT. To speak the name of Peter Wright is a waste of my breath."

Nairobi Police Officer Defies Odds to Graduate with First Class Honours from Kenyatta UniversitySource: UGCYears of juggling demanding police duties, family responsibilities and late-night study sessions had finally paid off. Against formidable odds, he had graduated with a First Class Honours degree. That gives me immense pride.”Nairobi Police Officer Defies Odds to Graduate with First Class Honours from Kenyatta UniversitySource: UGCReturning to class, 14 years laterDespite the pressures of duty and family life, Otieno never let go of his academic dream. Fourteen years after leaving high school, he finally enrolled at Kenyatta University, embarking on a journey that demanded resilience at every turn. Otieno graduated with First Class Honours, an extraordinary achievement for an officer simultaneously serving on the front line.

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But we are now in the 21st century and over six decades after independence, Ugandans must move forward and hold their heads high with pride, celebrating their triumph over colonialism. Then you enter the capital city, Kampala and are astounded by the relics of a colonial past proudly greeting you. Uganda, it appears, really enjoyed colonialism and will not let go of these relics of a painful past. There are hundreds of indigenous names that can replace the foreign names that are emblazoned on the roads, national parks and monuments. Still, my message to Ugandans is, please wake up and smell the coffee.

[File, Standard]Kenya’s opposition parties have collapsed into a predictable and destructive ritual. The cure is to recognise one Official Opposition – at national level and in every county – composed exclusively of the runners-up in the presidential and gubernatorial races. The candidate with the second-highest votes automatically becomes Leader of the Official Opposition. Funding comes from the existing Political Parties Fund – the billions of taxpayers already handed to parties. At the same hour, the runner-up is sworn in as Leader of the Official Opposition.

Waiting for the starsAs of this writing, I am in an unusual disposition at the Mactan-Cebu International Airport. I’m not here as a traveler rushing to catch a flight, but as a journalist waiting. While we wait for the so-called stars of this controversy to arrive, we hope for their safety and the truth to come out. As the manufacture of personalized gifts like couple’s shirts, personalized mugs, etc. Done, the gifting market will no longer be seasonal but perennial.

Editor's Review Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has criticized Citizen TV Journalist Linus Kaikai after he questioned the relevance of using Singapore as a direct model for Kenya. Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has criticized Citizen TV Journalist Linus Kaikai after he questioned the relevance of using Singapore as a direct model for Kenya. Speaking on Thursday, December 18, during the News Gang show on Citizen TV, Kaikai noted that Singapore is nearly 800 times smaller than Kenya. In response to Kaikai’s sentiment’s DP Kindiki said Kenya’s ambitious plan to be a first-world country models on other countries apart from Singapore. DP Kindiki also noted that China is almost 17 times bigger than Kenya and has a huge population.

Kisumu: Grade 7 Girl Wins National Award for Environmental ConservationSource: UGCThe Grade 7 learner at Blair Educational Centre in Kisumu has emerged as the grand winner of the Little Message Environment Kenya competition. About Peace Bilha's awardHer trainer, Musa Ondu, told TUKO.co.ke that the recognition places her among the region’s most promising young environmental advocates. A passionate climate change activist and a dedicated girl child ambassador, she runs her own initiatives through the Sero Foundation. Kisumu: Grade 7 Girl Wins Prestigious Award for Leading Environmental ChangeSource: UGCEqually important to her is the wellbeing of girls. By linking environmental sustainability with girl child empowerment, she has positioned herself as a strong and compassionate voice for holistic community change.

14:14 (IST) 18 Dec 2025CAT 2025 Results Live: How Does the Normalisation Process Work? To ensure fairness and consistency in comparing candidates across different CAT 2025 test sessions, scores will undergo a normalisation process. After normalising scores across different forms, they will be further normalised across sections. The scaled scores obtained through this process are then converted into percentiles, which are used for shortlisting candidates. Percentile equivalence is used for normalisation across sections.