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16 May 2025 - Nominated Senator Gloria Orwoba is today (Friday) expected to appear before the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) disciplinary committee for allegedly engaging in actions perceived to be in breach the party's Code of Conduct.

16 May 2025 - Former Nairobi Provincial Police Officer (PPO) Anthony Kibuchi has passed away.

16 May 2025 - Malian armed forces arrested and killed around two dozen Fulani civilians who were rounded up at a livestock market in a central region of the West African country, a local activist told Reuters.

16 May 2025 - Ukraine and Russia on Thursday or Friday are due to hold their first direct peace talks in more than three years.

16 May 2025 - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he had sent a team to Istanbul for the first direct peace talks with Russia in three years, but played down expectations of a breakthrough, saying Moscow was "not serious" about ending the war.

16 May 2025 - US President Donald Trump said Thursday a deal was close on Iran's nuclear programme that would avert military action, sending oil prices tumbling, as he boasted of raising "trillions of dollars" on a Gulf tour.

16 May 2025 - She defied all odds, embraced disability, became a mother, teacher, and rights champion.

16 May 2025 - Kirinyaga described as a trailblazer in roll out and efficient use of Facility Improvement Financing (FIF) which has given public hospitals, authority to retain and use own source revenue.

16 May 2025 - The disciplinary case adds to the multiple challenges Orwoba has previously faced.

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