Four individuals have been sentenced to prison for their involvement in the brutal lynching of four people accused of witchcraft in Kisii County. On January 22, 2025, the Kisii High Court handed down sentences following the incident in Banda Sub-location, Marani Sub-County, on October 17, 2021. The suspects—Amos Nyakundi Ondiek, …

Two men have been arrested for stealing Ksh 500,000 from a locked car in Nairobi. According to a statement released by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) on January 23, 2025, the suspects were apprehended in a joint operation involving DCI officers from Embakasi and the manager of NCBA Bank’s …

A three-judge bench is expected to issue crucial directions today in the ongoing legal challenges to the impeachment of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. The case, which has attracted significant attention, will see Justices Eric Ogola, Anthony Mrima, and Fredah Mugambi address over 30 petitions that have been filed in relation …

The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has announced plans to remove former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua as its deputy party leader, replacing him with c his successor. The notice, published in the Star newspaper, cites the Political Parties Act and indicates that the decision will take effect only if ratified by …

President William Ruto has committed to fully funding the creation of ICT hubs in Vihiga County as part of efforts to tackle youth unemployment. Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony for the Luanda Modern Market on Wednesday, the President emphasized the importance of technology in empowering young people. He urged the …

Isiolo County is currently battling a catastrophic wildfire that has destroyed over 190,000 acres of grassland as it enters its fifth day. County Commissioner Geoffrey Omoding confirmed that the fire has spread to the Bassa, Matarba, and Sericho areas, posing a significant threat to wildlife, livestock, and local livelihoods in …

On Wednesday, Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja met with the Board of Trustees of the National Association of Retired Police Officers in Kenya (NARPOK) at his Jogoo House office. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The National Police Service (NPS) shared in a statement that the meeting, led …

UK authorities are investigating the death of a Kenyan woman whose body was discovered in her London flat on Friday afternoon, showing signs of a fatal head injury. The Metropolitan Police have not yet made any arrests but suspect that the person responsible for Marianne Kilonzi’s death was someone she …

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has continued holding political meetings at his Wamunyoro home in Nyeri County, with his latest session involving MCAs from Nakuru County. Gachagua explained that these meetings are part of his ongoing effort to engage with the public, emphasizing that the people are the ultimate holders …

Tanzania has reported a case of Marburg virus disease in the northwestern region of Kagera, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). The confirmed case followed investigations and laboratory testing of suspected cases. As of January 20, 2025, 25 suspected cases have been reported, but all tested negative, as confirmed …