The Star, Kenya

27/12/2025

Police officers from Gatong’ora police station on Saturday foiled a daring burglary attempt at a shop in Ruiru’s Destiny area, Kiambu county.

The suspects abandoned their vehicle and fled on foot within Ruiru's Destiny area.

27/12/2025

Somalia’s President hits back at Netanyahu on Somaliland recognition

https://www.the-star.co.ke/news/2025-12-27-somalias-president-hits-back-at-netanyahu-on-somaliland-recognition

27/12/2025

Italian police have arrested nine people accused of raising around €7m (£6m) for Hamas over more than two years.

Police say the suspects raised around €7m (£6m) for the militant group over more than two years.

27/12/2025

Haemophilia is a rare inherited blood disorder characterised by poor blood clotting. It is typically caused by inherited gene changes affecting the production of clotting factors.

27/12/2025

Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i has said he intends to finance his presidential campaign largely through contributions from well-wishers and a vast network of volunteers.

The former CS said he does not have deep pockets, but that does not stop him.

27/12/2025

Make delicious sweet rice in just a few steps!

27/12/2025

Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger, Guinea and Gabon have all suffered regime change in the last five years, led by men in military uniform.

Academic literature on coups in Africa has highlighted a wide range of influences and triggers.

27/12/2025

From demonstrations on the streets to national reforms, 2025 saw coordinated action against femicide and abuse.

27/12/2025

Scotland's largest hospital has apologised after a bereaved family was given the wrong body for a cremation ceremony.

The Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow has apologised and launched an investigation.