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.

This has proved to be extremely effective for the rural and poorer areas, as the mid-day meal is the only healthy meal provided for the day. Through acknowledging the connection between health and education, Bhagwant Mann has placed Punjab on the list of forward-looking states that pay attention to the well-rounded development of children. ---Advertisement---These measures have also improved livelihoods for more than 44,022 women working as cooks under the mid-day meals program in almost 19,700 schools. For women who come from disadvantaged backgrounds, this initiative gives them a sense of dignity, livelihood, and purpose in nation-building. Today, with the leadership of CM Mann, the Mid-Day Meal Scheme has transformed into a case study of good governance that sustains children through nutritious meals, uplifts women, and helps Punjab by building its future through meals.

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US Expands Travel Bans to 39 Countries, Including 26 in Africa 19th December, 2025United States President Donald Trump has expanded the list of countries whose nationals face partial or total entry bans into the US, increasing the number from 19 to 39. Of the affected nations, 26 are in Africa, meaning nearly half of the continent is now impacted by the policy. Analysts warn the move could strain diplomatic relations between the United States and African countries.

Joe Burrow’s net worth is estimated to be between $50 million and $85 million. Photo: Dylan Buell (Modified by author)Source: Getty ImagesKey takeawaysJoe Burrow’s net worth is estimated between $50 million and $85 million . Reputable outlets such as Celebrity Net Worth and Times of India place Joe Burrow’s fortune at between $50 million and $85 million. FAQs about Joe Burrow's net worthIs Joe Burrow the richest Bengals player? Final wordJoe Burrow’s net worth shows how talent, timing, and strategic partnerships can transform on-field success into lasting wealth.

The late Judge Ibrahim MohammedThe death of Justice Ibrahim Mohammed has left a vacancy at Kenya’s highest court, the Supreme Court, which is mandated to interpret the Constitution and hear presidential election petitions. Established in 2010 under Article 163 of the Constitution, the Supreme Court consists of the Chief Justice as president of the court, the Deputy Chief Justice, and at least five other judges.

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has released a list of reportable jurisdictions whose financial account details will now be automatically exchanged with Kenya, as part of efforts to tighten scrutiny on offshore income and assets. In a public notice dated December 18, 2025, KRA said the list—issued under the Tax Procedures (Common Reporting Standards) Regulations, 2023—will enhance its ability to monitor offshore financial activity. Workers inside the Kenya Revenue Authority offices. KRA noted that the arrangement applies to tax reporting periods beginning January 1, 2025, meaning all accounts and financial transactions from that date fall under the expanded reporting rules. “The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has published the List of Reportable Jurisdictions in line with the Tax Procedures (Common Reporting Standards) Regulations, 2023.

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The newspapers also reported on the lavish expenditures by the State House and President William Ruto's office in the first quarter of the 2025/2026 financial year. People DailyAhead of the 2027 elections, a plan has been hatched to create a broad-based political party that will unite ODM and President William Ruto's UDA. The State House spent KSh 98 million on fuel and lubricants, KSh 292.7 million on domestic travel, KSh 199.2 million on hospitality, and KSh 689.83 million on salaries. The Executive Office of the President spent KSh 1.04 billion during the period under review. These included KSh 463.21 million on salaries, KSh 49.93 million on domestic travel, KSh 8.34 million on foreign travel, KSh 40.41 million on hospitality, KSh 12.35 million on fuel and other expenses (KSh 275.1 million).

In the suicide note, she blamed her action on pressure from a loaning company after allegedly taking a loan and hard economic times among other issues. Machakos county police commander Patrick Lobolia reiterated increased rates of suicide cases in the county. Athi River assistant chief Martin Ngomo said at least one person dies by suicide in his area of jurisdiction each month. The administrator said there were NGO’s that support the vulnerable populace in the Athi River subcounty. So, they end up dying by suicide,” Mulu said.

Chief of Staff and Head of Public Service Felix Koskei/FILEThe Head of Public Service, Felix Koskei, has also dissociated himself from an article in a local daily that linked him to an alleged plan to acquire spying software. “To my knowledge, as Chief of Staff and Head of the Public Service, I am not aware of any procurement of such software by the government. Furthermore, there is no government need, nor will there ever be a need, for such software,” he added. Earlier on, Kiptoo dismissed claims that he had been sued over a plan to acquire spying software. The PS noted that the article features his image and implicates him in an alleged plan to acquire classified technology for propaganda purposes.

Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa chairs the CoG Finance and Planning Committee. [File, Standard]Governors have threatened to shut down operations within 30 days if they do not receive funds that the National Treasury says it has disbursed. The Council of Governors is also calling for the dissolution of the Office of Controller of Budget. “If the funds are not released within 30 days, as resolved by the CoG, we are going to shut down operations.”Natembeya said employees and contractors have gone without pay. Kawira Mwangaza and Simon Kachapin of Meru and West Pokot, and Simba Arati of Kisii warned that the counties financial stability was under threat.