The High Court has temporarily halted the National Infrastructure Fund, impacting government financing. This comes as the tech community mourns the passing of CEO Evans Githua. In other news, an international team including Kenyan astrophysicist Haro...The High Court has temporarily halted the National Infrastructure Fund, impacting government financing. This comes as the tech community mourns the passing of CEO Evans Githua. In other news, an international team including Kenyan astrophysicist Harold Safary discovered a second asteroid. Domestically, the Kenya Red Cross aided 500 displaced families in Narok, while ODM faces internal strife as youth leader Kasmuel McOure publicly threatened Secretary General Edwin Sifuna.••• Listen for full story (5 min)(more in audio brief)

The tech community in Kenya is in shock after Evans Githua, the Chief Executive Officer of Com Twenty-One Limited, was found dead after a fall from the 14th floor of an apartment building in Kilimani, Nairobi. Police are investigating his death, which occurred after he checked into a short-stay apartment alone on the night of December 22, 2025.

The Kenya Red Cross, alongside the European Union Civil Protection & Humanitarian Aid (EU-CFPA) and the International Organization for Migration (IOM), has provided essential relief to 500 displaced households in Narok County during the festive season.

Kenyan astrophysicist Harold Safary has discovered a second asteroid, 2024 JJ63, earning global recognition for Kenya’s growing role in space science.

Fresh tensions have erupted within the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) as youth wing leader Kasmuel McOure publicly threatened party Secretary General Edwin Sifuna with removal from office. McOure accused Sifuna of insubordination and disrespect towards senior party figures, specifically Dr Oburu Odinga.

South Korea’s special counsel has indicted former impeached president Yoon Suk-yeol for violating the political funds act. He is accused of illegally receiving free opinion polls in collaboration with his wife.

According to research by Forensic Architecture at Goldsmiths, University of London, Israel appears to be expanding its military presence in Gaza by constructing at least 13 new outposts, consolidating existing infrastructure, and building roads. This suggests a potential long-term presence and the creation of a permanent divide within the territory.

US President Donald Trump stated it would be "smart" for Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro to step down, while US naval forces continued a blockade targeting Venezuela's oil wealth. In response, Maduro urged Trump to focus on domestic issues.

Pope Francis used his position to criticise 'distorted' economies and the Trump administration's specific crackdown on immigrants.

Celebration of Christmas as we know it today is a rather late practice in the history of the Church.
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