At least four people were killed on Wednesday morning in a road accident along the Meru-Nanyuki highway, police said. Four others were injured in the accident, which occurred at around 1 a.m. in the Timau area. According to police, the accident happened after a Toyota Hilux pick-up dislodged its right front tyre while racing towards Nanyuki. So far this year, police say more than 4,500 people have died in separate accidents, a figure higher than that recorded in 2024. Authorities say efforts are being made to address the road safety crisis.

Netflix has made more than £790million in streaming revenue from Stranger Things since 2020 alone, but the money spent on making the show has ballooned. Reflecting on what he has earned, Noah said: “I know I probably won’t do something as big as Stranger Things again. “I’m grateful that Stranger Things has set me up financially to be OK for the rest of my life. Regardless of how the saga ends on New Year’s Day, there’s no doubting Stranger Things has become a global phenomenon. After all, Stranger Things have happened.

National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah has said the country should never have lost lives during the 2024 Gen Z-led demonstrations and the Saba Saba protests, describing the deaths as unnecessary and deeply regrettable. Speaking while reflecting on the past year, Ichung’wah said political differences should never result in the loss of innocent lives. “We unfortunately lost people who we should never have lost. Ichung’wah added that he now sees “a beam of light at the end of the tunnel” in terms of economic recovery. “As a country and economy, we were resilient; we have been able to settle our debt, which everyone thought would never happen.

Rigathi Gachagua and Patello's phrases went viral in 2025. Source: FacebookFrom viral weddings to political rallies, here are some of the top phrases that defined the year. Kumi na nne supuuAlso originating from Patello and his crew, this phrase went viral after the wedding as fans flocked to social media to glimpse their lifestyle. The word, meaning 'one term,' went viral, featuring in skits, rallies, and public gatherings among those critical of the president’s administration. Patello and Diana's wedding brought up unique phrases that went viral in 2025.

Fearne Cotton has said she wants to say goodbye to 'shame, guilt and worrying whether I'm likeable in 2026' as she shared a candid New Year's message. The TV presenter, 44, took to her Instagram with a video sharing her plans for New Year's Eve. 'So that's what I'm going to focus on tonight, whilst I'm lying in bed, with a heated blanket, feeling dreadful. She began: 'I'm doing an awkward amount of name dropping here but you want to hear the stories don't you? Fearne continued: 'So I'm just dropping lots of balls constantly and never feeling like I'm doing anything particularly well.

Several political leaders from the Mt Kenya region are expected in Laikipia today for the burial of Mzee Stephen Kamunya Njoroge, father of former Mungiki leader Maina Njenga. Early Wednesday, Njenga, accompanied by politician James Wanjohi and lawyer Ndegwa Njiru, departed Nairobi’s Wilson Airport for Laikipia ahead of the burial. The trio is among several leaders and associates expected to attend the ceremony, which organisers have said will be conducted in a peaceful and dignified manner. The funeral has attracted interest beyond the family due to Njenga’s ongoing engagement with leaders from the Mt Kenya region. Wanjohi also urged Mt Kenya leaders and residents to remain united and speak with a common voice.

Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka has travelled to Lagos, Nigeria, to attend the Future Africa Leaders Awards ceremony, where he has been invited as an honoured guest. The party said Kalonzo flew to Lagos on the morning of December 31 to participate in the prestigious continental event organised by Future Africa Leaders Awards (FALA), led by its founder Chikki Ogbinagbo. “The Future Africa Leaders Awards recognises and celebrates young Africans making exceptional contributions across various fields, embodying the spirit of innovation, excellence and positive transformation that is shaping Africa’s future,” the statement said. “The WPF Party Leader's participation underscores his continued commitment to pan-African unity, youth empowerment, and the advancement of leadership excellence across the continent. The Party Leader is expected to return shortly after the event.”The Future Africa Leaders Foundation is an organization aimed at exploring and expanding the leadership potentials in Africa and for Africa.

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An inquest has heard that the child died after recreating a scene from a Netflix showTRAGIC DEATH ‘Star of the class’ pupil, 12, dies after tragically ‘trying Squid Game prank’A STAR schoolboy suddenly died in a “very tragic set of circumstances” after recreating a scene from a Netflix thriller Squid Game, an inquest heard. An inquest into his death heard that the police had found an image on his phone of a character from Netflix dystopian thriller Squid Game in which a character was hanging. After speaking to his family police believed his death may have been the disastrous result of him trying to recreate what he had seen on Squid Game. The coroner described Sebastian’s death as a “very tragic set of circumstances”. Sebastian was a form rep and had been named “star of the class” in the past.

The top managers who participated in the startling texts of Vince McMahon concerning WWE’s sale. Vince McMahon first quit WWE in July 2022 after the news of his sexual misconduct spread. The roles of Nick Khan and Stephanie McMahon as co-CEOs were the ones that replaced him, and his daughter also took the position of Chairwoman. His only formal authority during this period was his voting control, but that meant that any sale or merger of the company would need his approval. But, a recent deposition unveiled by Ted Oberwager, KKR’s partner, claimed the firm’s bid did not gain enough momentum before WWE and Endeavor performed their deal.

The shortage has already translated into overcrowded classrooms, teacher burnout and a lack of subject specialists, particularly in junior school. However, his former name continued to appear in the voters’ register and some election documents. The IEBC says the name discrepancy was unavoidable because the voters’ register was legally frozen once the by-election was declared. Before the Employment and Labour Relations Court, Kungu argued the social media incident was merely a pretext to punish him for whistleblowing. However, KeNHA defended the decision, saying Kungu breached its Human Resource Manual and Social Media Policy.

Something went wrong, please try again later. Invalid email Something went wrong, please try again later. Get the biggest stories and wackiest takes from the Daily Star, including our special WTF Wednesday emailSomething went wrong, please try again later. The man, who was in his 80s died, had been carried by the car after being struck. (Image: Kent Police/Cover Images)KentOnline reports that the victim was discovered more 1.5miles from the scene, having been carried on top of a car.

President William Ruto has welcomed the signing of a Sh40 billion contract for the construction of the Galana-Kulalu Dam, describing the project as a major milestone in Kenya’s efforts to strengthen food security and reduce dependence on rain-fed agriculture. In a statement following the signing, President Ruto said the dam will enable large-scale irrigation at the Galana-Kulalu food security project, covering up to 300,000 acres across Tana River and Kilifi counties. “The signing of the KSh40 billion contract for the construction of Galana Kulalu Dam will strengthen our food security by irrigating up to 300,000 acres at Galana Kulalu in Tana River and Kilifi counties. The agreement was signed in Nairobi between the National Irrigation Authority (NIA) and China Communications Construction Company Kenya Ltd. “By strengthening agricultural productivity and food security, we will stabilise food prices, reduce imports, grow exports and expand agro-processing and value addition.

Kaluma Boy revealed that his house was robbed while he was away. Photo: Kaluma Boy. Watch the video of Kaluma Boy sharing the ordeal below:Netizens react to Kaluma's home burglaryThe news of Kaluma Boy’s house being raided sparked reactions online. Photo: Kaluma Boy. Source: FacebookWhy was Kaluma Boy being bashed?

EastEnders actress Tracy-Ann Oberman has accused many in her profession of signing letters and speaking out in support of Palestine when they 'don't know anything about it.' Oberman explained: 'Many actors and actresses I know speak out on subjects that they really don't know anything about. 'I got a message asking if I'd like to come back for Christmas Day, and I just thought - what fun. But her biggest storyline saw her bludgeon 'Dirty Den' to death in self-defence in the show's special 20th anniversary episode. Oberman has also had big roles in Friday Night Dinner, Doctor Who, Waterloo Road, and Toast of London.