Drunken Zambian policeman freed 13 suspects to celebrate New Year
A drunken police officer in Zambia freed 13 suspects from custody so that they could go and celebrate the new year, officials say. Detective Inspector Titus Phiri was arrested after releasing the suspects from Leonard Cheelo Police Station in the capital, Lusaka, before running away himself. The 13 detainees were accused of crimes such as […]
DCI officers bust 3 persons of interest with rhino horn worth Ksh2.9M
Officers from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have busted three persons of interest with a rhino horn whose street value is Ksh2.9 million. In a statement on Thursday, January 2, 2025, DCI noted that the persons of interest were nabbed at Rodi Market in Homabay Sub-County. DCI claimed that one of the apprehended individuals […]
‘We will build new Haiti’ – Kenyan MSS commander’s promise to locals in New Year’s message
Godfrey Otunge, the Multinational Security Support (MSS) Mission Force Commander, on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, sent a message of hope to Haiti residents. In his New Year’s message, Godfrey Otunge pledged to collaborate with the citizens of that Caribbean nation to restore peace and co-existence. In a statement, Otunge reflected on the vision of Haiti’s […]
Ministry of health urges caution amid rising Mpox cases in Kenya
As the festive season brings Kenyans together, the Ministry of Health has issued a pressing advisory urging heightened vigilance against the spread of Mpox (formerly known as monkeypox). This comes amid reports of two new laboratory-confirmed cases, bringing the total number of cases nationwide to 31 since the outbreak began. The newly confirmed cases were […]
3 arrested as police recover loaded firearm in Samburu
Police officers have arrested three people and recovered a loaded firearm in Samburu County. In a statement on Sunday, December 29, 2024, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) stated that three individuals had been taken into custody in connection with a spate of robberies in the Dore area of Samburu. “Three notorious robbery with violence […]
National Assembly to Kenyans: You have until January 14 to submit feedback on Ruto’s nominees
As the new year approaches, the National Assembly is set to embark on a critical process concerning the vetting of presidential nominees for various governmental positions. Members of the public are being encouraged to voice their opinions, particularly concerning the suitability of these nominees. In a December 28, 2024, announcement from the Clerk of the […]
‘President Ruto must take full responsibility’ – Gachagua calls out govt over abductions
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has called out the government over the rise in the cases of abductions targeting critics. Addressing a press conference at his Mathira home on Friday, December 27, 2024, Gachagua said that there has not been any regime that has abducted its children like that of President William Ruto. The former […]