TONIGHT, 16th January 2025

17 Jan 2025 - Detectives from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) on Thursday evening arrested eight former Tana River County government officials, over the irregular awarding of a Ksh.9 million tender.

17 Jan 2025 - TikTok plans to shut U.S. operationsof its social media app on Sunday when a federal ban is set to take effect, barring a last-minute reprieve, people familiar with the matter said. The app is used by 170 million Americans.

17 Jan 2025 - Qatar faced criticism over its mediation between Israel and Hamas, but after more than a year of war in Gaza, the tiny emirate emerged a winner after it announced a ceasefire deal.

17 Jan 2025 - The Israeli cabinet will meet to give final approval to a deal with Palestinian militant group Hamas for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and release of hostages, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said on Friday.

17 Jan 2025 - Outgoing US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Thursday he regretted his inability to end the brutal war in Sudan and voiced hope that President-elect Donald Trump's administration will keep trying.

17 Jan 2025 - The government has announced plans to revamp the National Social Security Fund (NSSF).

17 Jan 2025 - In a brief statement, the US accused Gen Burhan of "destabilizing Sudan and undermining the goal of a democratic transition".

17 Jan 2025 - The expose comes amidst concerns over a surge in cases of abductions in Kenya.

17 Jan 2025 - The chief executive of social media giant TikTok will attend Donald Trump's inauguration on Monday, US media said, as the incoming president reportedly weighs saving the app from a likely ban on US operations.

17 Jan 2025 - The move comes amid growing activism against the government's actions, and it's intention to tighten regulation of online content.