Doctors at the Mediheal hospital performing a heart surgery on a patient September 27, 2022. It was not until a traumatic pregnancy, the loss of her twins, and repeated hospital visits that the truth finally emerged. Jackline, a 33-year-old mother of four from Vihiga County, had been living with a rare and complex congenital heart defect that should have been detected and corrected years earlier. In November this year, after multiple missed diagnoses and years of uncertainty, doctors at Nairobi West Hospital successfully closed the defect using a delicate, minimally invasive catheter procedure. For Jackline, the intervention marked not only a medical breakthrough, but a deeply personal second chance at life and a stark reminder of Kenya’s silent crisis of late-diagnosed adult congenital heart disease.

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi speaking during an interview with The Standard team. [Wilberforce Okwiri, Standard]National Assembly Constitutional Oversight and Implementation Committee Chairperson Caroli Omondi has said that the 2027 general election will be held on the appointed day, contrary to the suggestion by Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi that a referendum must be held first. Omondi said that his Committee had already held consultations with the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission(IEBC) over its preparedness for the next general election.

The list below highlights the Top 10 richest senators in Kenya, based on estimated net worth and known income sources. Estimated net worth: Not publicly declaredMain income sources: Senate salary, allowances, private investments (undisclosed)9. Estimated net worth: KSh 90M – 130MMain income sources: Senate salary, legal practice, party leadership roles, investments7. Declared net worth: KSh 100M – 200MMain income sources: Land investments, transport business, Senate salaryRead also:Top 10 Richest Governors in Kenya 2025: Full Updated List and Net Worth Rankings5. Her estimated net worth ranges between KSh 5 billion and KSh 8.5 billion, placing her among Kenya’s wealthiest politicians overall.

Much of this new framework has been introduced and championed by Muhammad Saqib, a Cloud Secure Solutions Architect at Amazon Web Services (AWS). Saqib is described by industry peers as possessing a rare combination of skills, blending hands-on cloud engineering with applied cybersecurity and real-time AI. The system now processes over at least over a 100 million encryption operations annually, securing sensitive data across millions of transactions. The implementation of these systems points toward a future where financial security is indistinguishable from artificial intelligence. With platforms now demonstrably capable of securing billions of financial transactions instantaneously while maintaining 99.9% availability, the vision initially introduced by Saqib is establishing a new global benchmark for financial transaction systems.

Silver has briefly become the world’s second most valuable asset, moving ahead of technology giant Nvidia. At the same time, Nvidia’s market value stood slightly lower at USD 4.60 trillion, as per Bloomberg report. Silver Prices Surge in IndiaThe rally has also been seen in India. Silver prices have crossed Rs 2,50,000 per kg, reaching around Rs 2,51,000 per kg, reflecting strong global demand. After hitting record highs, silver prices dropped by as much as 5% on Monday as traders booked profits.

Rajkumar Bafna, the President of Finance of Akums Drugs and Pharmaceuticals Ltd, has stepped down from his position, citing Delhi air pollution as the reason. The listed drug manufacturing company informed the Bombay Stock Exchange that Bafna tendered his resignation on December 3, 2025. In a letter sent to the Delhi-based drugmaker’s chief financial officer (CFO) Sumeet Sood, he wrote: “I would like to inform you that due Delhi Pollution level I m resigning from my position as President Finance. He is the President of Finance of Akums Drugs and Pharmaceuticals Ltd.Why did Akums Pharma Finance head resign? Rajumar Bafna was likely suffering from health issues due to deteriorating air pollution in the capital.

A learner seeking admission at St Kizito Nyansiongo on Januaray 20, 2024. [Stanley Ongwae, Standard]Thousands of parents are stranded as they seek admission for their children to preferred senior secondary schools, following a Ministry of Education decision to strip principals of the power to approve placements. The Standard has established that secondary school heads are receiving thousands of requests from dissatisfied parents whose children sat the first-ever Kenya Junior School Education Assessment (KJSEA) and are now seeking transfers from the schools they were placed in.

Following the completion of the pioneer KJSEA, the Ministry of Education has officially released the full list of public senior secondary schools across the country. C1 – PUBLIC SENIOR SCHOOLS IN KENYA_0929562. C2 – PUBLIC SENIOR SCHOOLS IN KENYA_0930063. C4 – PUBLIC SENIOR SCHOOLS IN KENYA_093108ALSO READ:A Ministry of Education analysis has revealed regional disparities in the distribution of senior schools, raising concerns about equitable access under CBC. Kenya currently hosts 204 national schools (C1), 692 extra‑county schools (C2), 1,373 county schools (C3), and 7,234 sub‑county schools (C4).

Elijah Kururia, who made the slur. Photo: Elijah Kururia. Source: Facebook"Today, remarks like those made by Elijah Kururia force us to confront how low our nation has fallen. What we are witnessing reflects the standards we accept and the leaders we choose as a people; Kururia is in Parliament courtesy of Gatundu North voters," she added. When Kūrūria of Gatūndū North wrote on social media and made fun of women over 30 who did not have children, he didn’t crack a joke.

In SummarySudan secured their first Africa Cup of Nations victory since 2012, defeating Equatorial Guinea 1-0 in a high-stakes Group E encounter in Casablanca. Sudan delivered a powerful message of resilience on Sunday, December 28, 2025, by stunning Equatorial Guinea 1-0 to revive their AFCON campaign. For much of the first half, Equatorial Guinea dominated possession (61%), with former West Ham midfielder Pedro Obiang missing a golden opportunity from close range. A dangerous whipped cross from the right flank caused panic in the Equatorial Guinea box. Equatorial Guinea, rooted to the bottom with zero points, now faces a “must-win” nightmare against Algeria in their final match.

Callum Ogden, of Hempstead Close, Sutton Heath, appeared before Liverpool, Knowsley and St Helens Magistrates' Court on Friday, December 19. Ogden, 30, indicated a guilty plea to possession of a Class B drug. On July 26, this year, the defendant had a snap bag of ketamine in his possession on Parr Stocks Road. The court also ordered for the forfeiture and destruction of the ketamine, under the Misuse of Drugs Act. Ogden's guilty plea was taken into account upon his sentencing.

The result means both nations must win their final group games on December 30—Uganda against Nigeria and Tanzania against Tunisia—to have any hope of reaching the knockout stages. Uganda and Tanzania played out a dramatic 1-1 draw in a rain-soaked AFCON clash that kept fans on the edge of their seats until the final whistle. Tanzania, seeking their first-ever win in AFCON history, defended with grit, led by an inspired Zuberi Foba in goal. Ikpeazu Rescues Uganda Before Penalty HeartbreakTrailing and desperate, Uganda coach Paul Put turned to his bench, introducing powerful striker Uche Ikpeazu. The drama intensified in stoppage time when a foul on James Bogere earned Uganda a 90th-minute penalty.

Faiza took a photo with William Ruto, who was a deputy president at the time. Source: FacebookFaith “Faiza” Karambu says her troubles began in 2020, at a time when Kenya’s political climate was deeply polarised. Faiza's entry into political worldThen living in Nairobi, the young mother told TUKO.co.ke that she had already endured years of financial instability. Around the same period, then-deputy president William Ruto was meeting grassroots leaders at his Karen residence as his fallout with President Uhuru Kenyatta intensified. “He accused me of being against the government by supporting someone who was against the president,” Faiza recalled.

Former secondary schools have been redesignated as Senior Schools, tasked with nurturing specialised skills, competencies and pathways that will shape the nation’s future workforce. Yet allowing different Senior School uniforms, some elaborate and expensive, others modest and basic, would quietly dismantle that promise. Today’s Senior School learners are growing up in a fragmented world shaped by social media, global trends and constant comparison. Uniformity strips away superficial rivalry and challenges Senior Schools to compete on substance. One Senior School uniform.

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