The Explainer 11th February 2025

12 Feb 2025 - Rwandan-backed M23 rebels in the Democratic Republic of Congo threatened on Tuesday to advance on the provincial capital of Bukavu, citing a "dangerously deteriorating" situation, amid renewed skirmishes on the front line.

12 Feb 2025 - A Hamas official said on Tuesday Israeli hostages can be brought home from Gaza only if a fragile ceasefire is respected, dismissing the "language of threats" after U.S. President Donald Trump said he would "let hell break out" if they were not freed.

12 Feb 2025 - President Donald Trump on Monday signed an executive order aimed at encouraging the U.S. government and consumers to buy plastic drinking straws, pushing back efforts by his predecessor to phase out single-use plastics and tackle waste.

12 Feb 2025 - There was drama yesterday at the Senate after Azimio members occupied the Majority side of the House, following the landmark ruling by a three-judge High Court bench in Nairobi on Friday that declared Azimio the majority in Parliament. “By assigning…

12 Feb 2025 - UoN Chancellor warns of 'house on fire'

12 Feb 2025 - Industry boss: Local manufacturing has huge potential to boost economic growth

12 Feb 2025 - The disconnect between Ajira Digital Program and job market

12 Feb 2025 - Chief Magistrate, Thomas Nzioki, issued a summons against Waititu after he failed to appear in court. He directed that Waititu appear physically in court on Wednesday,

12 Feb 2025 - The capture of Bukavu would represent an unprecedented expansion of territory under the M23 rebels.

12 Feb 2025 - Agriculture CS Mutahi Kagwe declared domesticated water buffalo a food animal. Experts argue that the gazette notice may mean the animals have been imported.