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From tragedies that stirred the nation’s conscience to historic sporting and cultural milestones that reignited national pride, 2025 became a year when solidarity wasn’t just a feeling, but a force. Here’s a look at the moments that brought the country together in ways few could have imagined. For several weeks, Kenyans from varied backgrounds came together and piled pressure on the authorities to take action. CHAN 20242025 also saw the revival of national sporting pride, as Kenya joined with neighbouring countries to host CHAN 2024, the continental tournament for home-based football stars. Whether you were a hardcore fan or a casual observer, CHAN brought people together, stirred national conversations, and reignited the communal love for football.

Students and parents review senior school placement results under the CBC system. The move is aimed at redistributing learners to C1 senior schools that still have available spaces, particularly in remote and less subscribed regions. Top C1 Schools Overwhelmed by DemandThe Ministry noted that most rejected applications came from learners targeting a small group of highly competitive C1 schools, formerly classified as national schools. How CBC Senior School Pathways WorkUnder the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC), learners select senior school pathways based on ability, interest, and career aspirations. Education experts say the placement challenges highlight the need for sustained investment in senior school infrastructure to match growing learner numbers under CBC.

One of the biggest stars in WWE is presently unable to perform due to a severe injury. Initially, Seth Rollins was reported to be the one wrestling Roman Reigns in the main event at WrestleMania of next year. Seth Rollins gives encouraging update on injury statusIn recent conversation with Jay Mohr, Rollins gave an update on his injury and updated that he should be able to make a comeback in three to four months. The last time I asked about Mania and Rollins it was that the option was still open but it was far from a sure thing. Rollins vs. Reigns, at the time for the title, was the planned main event of one of the nights, but obviously that as a title match is out the window and it’s looking like Rhodes vs. Reigns as the big match of the show.” [H/T: Ringside News]

The day concludes with one of African football’s most enduring rivalries as Côte d’Ivoire take on Cameroon at the Grand Stade d’Agadir. Mozambique, meanwhile, remain in search of their first-ever AFCON victory, extending a winless run that now stretches across 16 matches. Despite showing moments of promise against Côte d’Ivoire, they once again fell short and face another stern test if they are to keep their hopes alive. The day concludes with one of African football’s most enduring rivalries as Côte d’Ivoire take on Cameroon at the Grand Stade d’Agadir. Côte d’Ivoire, the defending champions, have built a reputation for strong tournament starts but have often stumbled in their second group matches in recent editions.

Moses Kuria speaks as Deputy President Kithure Kindiki opened Kisumu West Huduma Centre at Ojola in Kisumu. [FILE,Standard]In a candid, wide-ranging interview at his home, former Public Service Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria, a man known as much for his sharp tongue as for his storied career, did not mince words. The Gatundu South MP-turned-Cabinet Secretary, a graduate of the University of Nairobi with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Government and a former adviser to President Uhuru Kenyatta, turned his fire on former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, dissected the economic pressures facing Kenyans, and lifted the lid on the inner tensions within the Kenya Kwanza government.

[iStockphoto]Is it just me, or does the meaning we attach to holidays metamorphose as the years pass? In the last five years, I’ve noticed feeling a disjointed relationship with Christmas and New Years it feels as if my holiday spirit is still searching for its identity. For many years in Australia, the holidays were celebrated with chosen family. Lately, it feels like I’ve unlocked a realisation previously unknown to me, as it has become painfully obvious that the holiday spirit and cheer are not to be enjoyed accidentally. Social media is not a real place; reality is where your feet are.

🤯 Mambonumberfive did it the hard way, starting in last place but taking the Wayward Lad Novices' Chase! The Mambonumberfive team celebrating at Kempton (John Walton/PA)“We’ll be working back from the Arkle and we may as well have a stab at it. He’s very talented and a lovely horse, so he deserves his chance,” continued Pauling. THE JUKEBOX MAN WINS THE LADBROKES KING GEORGE VI CHASE! “From the second the flag went down I could see he was comfortable, and turning for home I thought he looked the winner.

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However, some successful business leaders choose to live very simple lives. Another similar example is Ramamurthy Thyagarajan, the founder of the Shriram Group. Even though Ramamurthy Thyagarajan is a billionaire, he lives a very simple life. He drives a simple car that costs only Rs 6 lakh and has donated crores of rupees to many social causes. Thyagarajan once sold his stake in a company worth USD 750 million (Rs 6210 crore) and donated the entire amount to a trust.

Every year, the Finance Minister presents the Indian Union Budget on February 1; this has been a regular practice ever since 2017. However, this year February 1 will be on Sunday, leading to confusion whether Union Budget 2026 will be presented on the same day or postponed to the next day, Monday, February 2, 2026. The Only Situation in Which the Union Budget 2026 Can Be PresentedIf parliamentary conventions are followed, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will propose the General Budget for 2026-27 on a Sunday, according to an official report by PTI. The Union Budget is an important component of the measures the government uses to maintain economic stability by directing government funding, spending, maintaining inflation, and influencing the tax structure. The Union Budget is important because it streamlines the tax structure, income tax slabs, exemptions, etc.

[Collins Oduor,Standard]Kenya closes the year stranded at a crossroads—hungry for change, yet hesitant to claim it. Citizens watch as windows of participation swing open, yet we remain spectators. The doors of change close because we do not walk through them, nor do we know how to prop them open. We know how to be Kenyans—but few know how to be Kenyans who change Kenya. Each year offers a chance to recalibrate, reflect, and decide what kind of nation we will be.

President William Ruto. The nation has been treated to a cacophony of discordant sounds that no political actor could turn into melodious political music. Not President William Ruto, former Opposition leader Raila Odinga, nor the persons in the Opposition space could turn the clatter in the political space into a useful political melody. As the country orbits towards 2026, a year often ignored in conversations in preference for 2027, the ambiguity persists. Which way Kenya, as 2026 knocks at the door?

Fans have fallen in love with the forgotten noughties crime series, The CopsCrime drama lovers have been raving about this forgotten 1990s police drama, which fans have been watching on repeat. The 1998 crime drama, The Cops, is a gritty police series renowned for its groundbreaking, documentary-style plot and raw portrayal of life as a police officer. The series was primarily filmed in the heart of Bolton, Greater Manchester, and took home two consecutive BAFTAs for Best Drama Series in 1999 and 2000. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT They added: "Who else would have the nerve and ingenuity to kick off a new police drama with a PC snorting Class A in a toilet cubicle? Article continues below ADVERTISEMENTThe three-series show scooped up two BAFTAs for Best Drama Series in 1999 and 2000

President William Ruto, Deputy President Prof. Kithure Kindiki, KNUT Chairman Patrick Karinga (right) and KUPPET Chairman Omboko Milemba during a meeting with over 10,000 teachers at State House, Nairobi. [PCS]As we close 2025 and begin the New Year, it is worth pondering what makes us tick as a nation. At the moment we are at a turning point in our political economy. On the political front, we are turning the page on how politicians mobilise voters. Which is to say politicians who choose to only play ethnic census politics will lose badly moving forward.