Criminal defence lawyer Cliff Ombeta has challenged the conviction of former Migori Governor Okoth Obado in the murder of Sharon Otieno, arguing that the prosecution failed to produce evidence directly connecting his client to the crime. His remarks come a day after the High Court found Obado, alongside Michael Oyamo …
Read More »Cabinet Acts to Stop Kenyans From Becoming Mercenaries
The Cabinet has approved Kenya’s accession to two international treaties aimed at preventing the recruitment of citizens into foreign wars and strengthening the country’s fight against human trafficking. The decision paves the way for Kenya to formally join the 1989 United Nations Convention Against the Recruitment, Use, Financing and Training …
Read More »DPP Approves 16 Murder Charges Over Utumishi Girls Fire
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) has approved 16 murder charges against suspects linked to the deadly fire at Utumishi Girls Academy that claimed the lives of 16 students. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the ODPP said it had reviewed the preliminary investigation file submitted by …
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