Individuals convicted of cyber harassment and other online offences in Kenya now risk fines of up to Sh20 million or a 10-year jail term under a new law signed by President William Ruto. The Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes (Amendment) Act, 2024, signed on October 15, strengthens the 2018 cybercrime law …

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s cabinet has resigned ahead of a vote in parliament to send the country to a snap election expected to elect its first female prime minister. Sanae Takaichi, who leads the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, will however lead a minority government. The BBC correspondent says Ms …

Police in Nairobi are investigating a case in which a man died after being assaulted by his nephew during a domestic altercation in Umoja estate. The deceased, identified as 45-year-old Stephen Ng’ang’a, reportedly engaged in a heated argument with his nephew, which quickly turned violent. The cause of the dispute …

Amnesty International has accused Tanzanian authorities of committing widespread and systematic human rights violations ahead of the country’s upcoming presidential elections, which have excluded key opposition candidates. In a report released on Monday, the rights group said cases of enforced disappearances, torture, and extrajudicial killings targeting opposition leaders and activists …

Sporting’s Morten Hjulmand, 26, has emerged as a top target for Manchester United to strengthen their midfield and the Premier League club are hoping to land the Dane for around £50m. (Teamtalk) Fulham owners have told manager Marco Silva they are interested in extending his contract, which includes a £15m …

Police in Nairobi are investigating the death of a Rwandan woman who is suspected to have died from carbon monoxide poisoning in her house in Kangemi’s Gatina area. The deceased, identified as 31-year-old Arlene Mukashyaka, was found lifeless on a seat, with a charcoal jiko still in the house. Her …

The Kenya Meteorological Department has announced that most parts of the country will experience increased rainfall between October 21 and 27, 2025. According to the latest forecast, rainfall is expected across the Central Highlands (including Nairobi), the Lake Victoria Basin, Western Kenya, the South-eastern Lowlands, the Rift Valley, and parts …

President William Ruto has unveiled an ambitious development plan for the Ukambani region, pledging billions of shillings in infrastructure, housing, energy, and market projects aimed at transforming livelihoods across Kitui, Machakos, and Makueni counties. Speaking at Ithookwe Stadium in Kitui during this year’s Mashujaa Day celebrations, President Ruto announced a …

Mercedes-Benz has launched a new luxury car with cutting-edge technology. It has also showcased the car under the name “Vision Iconic” in Shanghai, during fashion week. This car shows a new direction for the company’s cars, drawing inspiration from the design of old Benz cars. This car has a body …

A cargo plane has skidded off the runway at Hong Kong International Airport and crashed into the sea, killing two people, local media reported. Emirates flight EK9788, a cargo flight, was arriving from Dubai at 10:10 local time (19:50 GMT) when it collided with a car on the northbound carriageway. …