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Topic: Fire

Iran declares Strait of Hormuz open as Lebanon ceasefire begins

By AFP   2026-04-17 18:12:25

Tehran has declared the Strait of Hormuz open to commercial shipping on Friday, as a ceasefire came into effect in Lebanon

Trump says Israel, Lebanon agree to ceasefire

By AFP   2026-04-16 20:47:46

US President Donald Trump announced that Israel and Lebanon had agreed to a ceasefire Thursday, and said he was trying to set up the first-ever meeting between the leaders of the two countries.

Esther Musila fires at critics after Guardian Angel's 20-acre land purchase

By Jael Wakesho   2026-04-16 13:13:19

Esther Musila has responded to online critics after her husband Guardian Angel’s 20-acre land purchase sparked backlash, with her remarks drawing mixed reactions.

Ceasefire buys time, not trust, in US-Iran standoff

By Xinhua   2026-04-16 11:40:30

A two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran has paused hostilities, but analysts warn it has not built the trust needed to prevent conflict from resuming

Controversy as Ruto recommissions stalled road, fires contractor

By Stanley Ongwae   2026-04-16 17:32:24

President William Ruto has come under scrutiny after relaunching a stalled road project he had initially commissioned in 2018 while serving as Deputy President.

Kakamega UDA politicians reject zoning, call for ceasefire with ODM

By Benard Lusigi   2026-04-15 17:29:33

UDA leaders in Kakamega have rejected ODM’s zoning proposal, calling instead for cooperation under a broad-based arrangement and open competition for most elective seats.