Kenyans across the country have begun receiving Christmas gifts from several Members of Parliament. Nominated Senator Karen Nyamu gifted residents from the Dagoretti constituency with Christmas gifts on Monday. A screengrab of a video showing MP Oscar Sudi gifting residents at his home on December 23, 2025. Oscar SudiKapseret Member of Parliament Oscar Sudi has also gifted Christmas gifts to residents from his constituency. The constituents filled his home to its capacity and even forced many others to stay outside Salasya’s gates, queuing as they awaited the Christmas gifts.

(Photo By Mwakwaya Raymond)By Mbungu HarrisonEmail, thecoastnewspaper@gmail.comKenya emerged as the overall champions of the Mombasa Open Tong Il Moo Do International Martial Arts Championship after delivering a commanding performance that placed the host nation far ahead of its international rivals. Official results from the championship show that Kenya topped the medal standings with an impressive haul of 67 gold medals, 67 silver medals and 100 bronze medals, underlining the country’s growing dominance in Tong Il Moo Do on the global stage. India placed fourth with four gold medals, while traditional martial arts powerhouse South Korea settled for fifth place with three gold and one silver medal. The championship, held in Mombasa, brought together athletes from Africa, Asia and the Pacific, showcasing elite competition, cultural exchange and sports tourism. Speaking after the tournament, Kenya Tong-Il Moo-Do Federation President Master Clarence Mwakio hailed the championship as a major success despite several logistical challenges.

India has set a global benchmark in public welfare integrity by reducing leakage in its systems by nearly 13 per cent. According to a new report from the Boston Consulting Group (BCG), the country achieved this through major reforms in digital payments. ---Advertisement---In the Indian context, states that started using Aadhaar-linked digital payments and fingerprint checks have cut down welfare leakage by approximately 12.7 per cent. India’s rapid adoption of digital infrastructure, especially in public service delivery and payments, allows it to embed integrity by design. It shows that governments can improve how they spend public money without making it harder for citizens to access their benefits.

The Kenya Union of Clinical Officers (KUCO) has announced that clinical officers will begin a nationwide strike at midnight on Monday, December 22. Kenya Union of Clinical Officers Secretary General George Gibore during a past media briefing. Further grievances include recognition of clinical officers under the Social Health Authority (SHA), the reinstatement of pre-authorisation rights for specialist clinicians, and the rollout of risk, housing, and commuter allowances. Clinical officers, who handle close to 99 per cent of outpatient care in Kenya, form the backbone of primary healthcare. Clinical interns will also join the strike, affecting training programmes and medical education across the country.

President William Ruto with former Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong at State House, Nairobi. [PSC]President William Ruto has continued to campaign on his transformational agenda of elevating the country to first-world status. The president said that a “Singapore in Kenya” is no longer a dream but a reality.

Environmental activist and world record holder Truphena Muthoni has been appointed an ambassador of President William Ruto’s ambitious 15 billion tree planting campaign. President William Ruto awards Truphena Muthoni the Head of State Commendation medal at State House, Nairobi. PHOTO | PCS The appointment was announced on Monday during a ...

CAT Result 2025 LIVE: The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Kozhikode is yet to declare the CAT Result 2025. Once announced, candidates who appeared for the Common Admission Test will be able to check their results on the official website, iimcat.ac.in. CAT Result 2025: Exam dateThe CAT 2025 exam was conducted on November 30, 2025, at 339 test centres across 170 cities in India. ---Advertisement---CAT Result 2025: Answer key released on official websiteThe provisional answer key was released on December 4, 2025. Stay tuned to News24 for all the latest and live updates on CAT Result 2025---Advertisement---

Coronation Street star's heartbreak over co-star's tragic deathWaterloo Road actress Lorraine Cheshire died at the age of 65 after finding fame in her role as Fleur Budgen from 2007 to 2012 in the school-based Channel 4 dramaView 2 Images A Corrie star has paid tribute (Image: ITV)A Coronation Street star has spoken about their heartbreak over their co-star's death. ‌Lorraine was well known for her character of Fleur Budgen from 2007 to 2012 in the school-based drama Waterloo Road. One person said: "Fabulous in Early Doors and Waterloo Road. She then joined Waterloo Road as English teacher Fleur Budgen in 2007, which she played for five years. For more of the latest showbiz news and gossip, follow Mirror Celebs on TikTok, Snapchat, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and Threads.

A photo of Kenyatta National Hospital Accident and Emergency Section taken on February 9, 2025. [Benard Orwongo, Standard]The Standard investigation has uncovered a dire shortage of critical blood test reagents, essential drugs, and nutritious food for patients, problems compounded by alarming security lapses at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH), the largest referral hospital in East and Central Africa. According to multiple senior insiders, these failures are directly linked to a National Treasury directive that has starved the hospital of operational funds and placed the lives of hundreds of patients in grave danger by compromising the quality of healthcare. This, despite the medical facility collecting Sh40 million to Sh60 million daily from patients and being owed, according to government figures, approximately Sh1.58 billion by the Social Health Authority (SHA).

Jeremy Kiuna, son of the late televangelist Bishop Allan Kiuna, is clearly setting his sights on married life. Jeremy Kiuna got engaged to his lover Stephanie Githinji. Photo: Jeremy Kiuna, Stephanie Kiuna. Did Jeremy Kiuna pay Stephanie's dowry? Photo: Jeremy Kiuna.

By The COAST ReporterEmail, thecoastnewspaper@gmail.comRaunak Singh, Head Coach and one of the first representatives of Tong-Il Moo-Do from India, is representing Tong-Il Moo-Do India at the 12th Mombasa Open Tong-Il Moo-Do International Martial Arts Championship 2025 in Kenya. With over four years of international representation, Singh expressed his honour at being part of one of the region’s most prestigious open championships. The Indian contingent delivered a strong performance on the opening day of the event. Speaking about the host nation, Singh praised Kenya for its hospitality, stating that the experience has been exceptional. Calling the experience memorable, Singh emphasized that such international championships play a crucial role in strengthening global unity through martial arts and elevating the sport worldwide.

Royal Variety Performance viewers 'rumble' Britain's Got Talent winner's trickBritain's Got Talent winner Harry Moulding performed his balloon illusion on Sunday's ITV Royal Variety Performance specialView 3 Images During his performance on Sunday night, 21 December, magician Harry performed a trick which involved several audience members (Image: ITV)Royal Variety Performance viewers were swift to claim they had 'worked out' magician Harry Moulding's trick on Sunday night. ‌Among the acts was Britain's Got Talent champion Harry, who claimed victory in the 2025 ITV series, bagging the £250,000 prize and earning his place at the Royal Variety Performance. Following his request for audience member Brian to consider a country and grab a balloon, Brian suggested Brazil. View 3 Images Royal Variety Performance viewers were quick to claim they had 'figured out' magician Harry Moulding's trick on Sunday night (Image: ITV)‌This process continued until Harry had gathered all his responses. The Royal Variety Performance 2025 is available to watch on ITV and ITV X.

Liverpool will now be waiting on approval for a massive transfer. The January transfer window is nearly here and Liverpool are at work. They twice broke their transfer record while also spending record amount at both full-back positions. Liverpool, then, thought they were building a competitive squad. That doesn't appear to be the case and if they're to chase any honours this season, they'll need to get to work.

Pastor Kanyari addressed rumours about why he has yet to take custody of his kids. Why has Kanyari not taken custody of his kids? Despite not having the children stay with him full-time, Kanyari has maintained that he remains actively involved in their lives. As weeks passed after Betty’s death and burial, speculation intensified, especially after her family publicly encouraged Kanyari to take the children in. Betty Bayo and Pastor Kanyari shared two kids together before they separated.

Mash Poa bus torched by boda boda riders at Salgaa along Nakuru–Eldoret Highway. Photo: CourtesyA Kampala-bound Mash Poa bus was torched by angry boda boda riders on Monday, December 22, 2025, following a fatal accident that claimed the life of a pillion passenger. In a statement, they said, Mash Poa buses are rarely involved in accidents despite covering long distances, and their drivers are professional. The Salgaa incident has sparked renewed calls for better regulation of the boda boda sector to prevent criminal elements from exploiting road accidents for violent retribution. The boda boda sector lately has become a menace to the motorist.