‘Boniface Mwangi is being detained unlawfully’ – MP Babu Owino
Embakasi East Member of Parliament Paul Ongili widely known as Babu Owino has condemned the detention of the human rights activist Boniface Mwangi and other co-accused persons. Speaking outside Milimani Law Court in Nairobi on Friday, July 26, 2024, after the case hearing, the vocal MP said the 21-day detention is unconstitutional since the accused […]
US concerned with arrests of demonstrators in Uganda
The United States Mission in Uganda has condemned the arrest of demonstrators who hit the streets on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, to protest against poor governance and corruption. Just like it has been in Kenya, the Ugandan protests were led by the youth but were forcefully dealt with by the law-enforcing agencies, with some protestors […]
One of world’s most powerful drug lords arrested in Texas
One of the world’s most powerful drug lords, Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada, leader of Mexico’s Sinaloa cartel, has been arrested by US federal agents in El Paso, Texas. Zambada, 76, founded the criminal organisation with Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman, who is currently jailed in the US. Arrested with Zambada on Thursday was Guzman’s son, Joaquin […]
EACC arrest former Isiolo MP, recover 2 briefcases full of US dollars
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) on Thursday, July 25, 2024, arrested a former Member of Parliament and his wife in a raid which led to the recovery of assorted items. According to the anti-graft body, the couple was arrested after the former Isiolo MP Abdi Tepo attempted to open fire at the detectives during […]
High Court ruling marks major steps towards justice for Baby Pendo, 2017 post-election victims – Amnesty
Amnesty International Kenya has revealed that the victims of the 2017 post-election violence in Kenya will finally get justice after the recent court ruling. In a statement shared on Thursday, July 25, 2024, Irungu Houghton, Amnesty International Kenya’s Executive Director, announced that High Court Judge Kanyi Kimondo declared that 11 police commanders and officers have […]
DCI arrests suspected gang members linked to car-breaking, loss of Ksh850K
Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have apprehended a suspected four-man gang linked to car-breaking in Lang’ata Estate, Nairobi, and stealing Ksh850,000. According to DCI’s statement on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, the four were rounded up following a series of investigations conducted by detectives involving the car-breaking incident. The four have been identified […]
Shanzu court to resume hearing of Shakahola massacre case
A Shanzu court is set to resume the hearing of the Shakahola massacre case on Wednesday, July 24, 2024. The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions(ODPP), said Senior Principal Magistrate Leah Juma will hear the case in which prime suspect Paul Nthege Mackenzie and others were charged with terrorism-related counts. The ODPP boss Renson M. […]