It is a violation of the Constitution – Judiciary condemns youth abductions
The Judiciary of Kenya has added its voice to the ongoing discussion about the recent abductions in the country. In a statement on Thursday, December 26, 2024, the Judiciary condemned the incidents stating that it is a violation of the Kenyan constitution and a direct threat to the rights of citizens. The Judiciary further urged […]
‘There is no police station holding the reported abductees’ – IG Kanja
Police IG Douglas Kanja has maintained that the police are not involved in the recent abductions of the youths criticizing President William Ruto’s regime. This comes amid mounting pressure from the public over the whereabouts of Billy Mwangi, Peter Muteti and Bernard Kavuli, who were abducted after posting images criticizing President Ruto. In a press release […]
Babu Owino emerges as 27th most talked about person in Africa 2024
Embakasi East Member of Parliament (MP) Babu Owino has emerged as the 27th most talked about person in Africa for 2024, according to Top Charts Africa, using Google algorithms. Taking to his social media account on Thursday, December 26, 2024, Babu updated his followers on his achievements this year through his active involvement in current […]
Hundreds escape Mozambique prison amid election protests
More than 1,500 prisoners have escaped from a prison in Mozambique, taking advantage of ongoing political unrest triggered by disputed election results, police say. Thirty-three people were killed and 15 injured in clashes with guards, police chief Bernardino Rafael told a press conference. About 150 more fugitives have since been recaptured, he added. Protests erupted […]
Unknown number of people feared trapped as structure collapses in Migori
Scores of people are feared trapped after a four-storey building under construction collapsed on Wednesday, December 25, 2024, in Rongo weighbridge, Migori County. According to the Kenya Red Cross, rescue operations are underway, and their response team is on the ground to assist in retrieving those trapped. “A structure has collapsed in Rongo Sub-county, Migori, […]
Dozens killed as passenger plane crashes in Kazakhstan
Dozens of people have died after a passenger plane crashed with 67 people on board in Kazakhstan, local officials say. The country’s emergency ministry said there were at least 25 survivors. The plane, operated by Azerbaijan Airlines, caught fire as it attempted to make an emergency landing near the city of Aktau. Azerbaijan Airlines flight […]
Syrian Christians attend Christmas mass for first time since fall of Assad
Syrian Christians attended Christmas Eve services on Tuesday for the first time since the overthrow of President Bashar al-Assad in early December, in an early test of the new Islamist rulers’ pledges to protect the rights of the country’s religious minorities. The service was held amid tight security due to concerns of violence against Christian […]