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Monday, January 5, 2026
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Topic: Kenya

17 boys die in Kenya after massive fire breaks through boarding school dormitory

The fire occurred at Hillside Endarasha Academy in Nyeri, a primary boarding school for young students. According to Citizen Television, the fire burnt victims beyond recognition.

Birds in Kenya are disappearing at a worrying rate due to changes in land use

The expansion of settlements, livestock production, pest removal, and cultivation has degraded and destroyed natural landscapes, threatening unique species.

UK HC to Kenya visits Wajir County, reviews gender-based programs

This is Neil Wigan's first visit to Wajir since he joined office as High Commissioner of Kenya in September 2023.

France’s ‘social cleansing’ of the homeless ahead of Olympics & other global news you may have missed

ThePrint’s round-up of world news and topical issues over the past week.

Kenyan police is beyond reform. A violent, corrupt security force is shooting at protestors

Kenyans came out in thousands to protest the recent tax hikes. The police reacted with live bullets and tear gas, killing at least five people and injuring hundreds.

5 dead in police firing as anti-tax protesters storm Kenyan Parliament, Indian embassy issues advisory

Protesters opposing Finance Bill 2024, which aims to increase revenue through additional taxes, set parts of Parliament building ablaze. President Ruto says stir 'treasonous'.

Part of Kenya parliament set ablaze as protesters try to storm it, several killed in police firing

By Aaron Ross and George Obulutsa NAIROBI (Reuters) -Police opened fire on demonstrators trying to storm Kenya's legislature on Tuesday, with at least five protesters killed, dozens wounded and

Kenya becomes a major non-NATO ally of the US

Move to allow US delivery of arms to Kenya, boost trade and investment.

UN appoints Stephen Omollo as new assistant executive director

Omollo brings over 25 years of humanitarian and development leadership experience to the role

South Korea’s warning shots as North Korea breaches border & other global news you may have missed

ThePrint’s round-up of world news and topical issues over the past week.

On Camera

Trump is tying his legacy to whatever happens in Venezuela

A bad turn in Venezuela would raise the same questions that have dogged the unlawful US strikes against alleged drug boats in the Caribbean: Why now, and why at all?

Wall Street carries big expectations this year after best run since 2009

The concern is not that 2025’s rally was irrational, but that it may be difficult to repeat. Outlooks remain anchored to AI investment and growth without reigniting inflation.

Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement

If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.