A 20-year-old man has been charged in Nairobi with multiple counts of fraud and money laundering after allegedly siphoning nearly KSh8 million from Sidian Bank accounts into his personal account at Diamond Trust Bank (DTB). Collins Mutuma appeared before Milimani Chief Magistrate Lucas Onyina on Monday, October 27, 2025, where…
A Romanian criminal network responsible for trafficking, grooming, and sexually abusing ten women in Dundee has been sentenced to lengthy prison terms following one of Scotland’s most disturbing exploitation cases. The group led by 38-year-old Marian Cumpanasoiu targeted vulnerable women between the ages of 16 and 30, supplying them with…
A Turkish court has brought new charges against opposition figure Ekrem İmamoğlu, the imprisoned mayor of Istanbul, whose arrest earlier this year triggered widespread anti-government demonstrations across the country. The charges, announced on Monday, follow an investigation launched last week into alleged connections between İmamoğlu and a businessman detained in…
A proposal to erect a statue in honour of the late Raila Amolo Odinga in Nairobi’s Central Business District (CBD) has been formally submitted to President William Ruto and Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja for approval. The initiative championed by former Parklands/Highridge MCA Jayendra Malde in collaboration with Kenya’s Indian community…
Caracas Venezuela’s Attorney General Tarek William Saab has accused US President Donald Trump of attempting to overthrow President Nicolás Maduro’s government, saying Washington’s actions are part of a broader plan to turn Venezuela into a “colony” of the United States. In an interview with the BBC’s Newshour, Saab, a close…
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has released the official schedule for a series of national memorial services in honour of its late party leader, Raila Amolo Odinga. The announcement followed a meeting of the ODM Central Committee held on Monday, October 27, 2025, at the party’s headquarters in Nairobi the…
Kingston, Jamaica Hurricane Melissa has strengthened into a powerful Category 5 hurricane, posing a severe threat to the northern Caribbean with potentially catastrophic winds, storm surges, and torrential rainfall expected over the coming days. The Government of Jamaica has ordered mandatory evacuations in several high-risk areas, including Kingston, as officials…
ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna has appealed to party leaders and members to remain united and resist divisions following the death of former party leader Raila Odinga. Speaking on Monday, October 27, 2025, during an ODM Central Committee press briefing, Sifuna emphasised that the Orange Democratic Movement must remain steadfast…
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has officially endorsed Senator Oburu Oginga as its new party leader, succeeding the late Raila Odinga. The announcement was made on Monday, October 27, 2025, following a Central Committee meeting held at the party’s headquarters the first official communication since Raila’s passing. According to the…
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has pledged to uphold its late leader Raila Odinga’s legacy and continue supporting the broad-based government arrangement established under his leadership. In a statement issued after a Central Committee meeting held on Monday, October 27, 2025, the party leadership reaffirmed its loyalty to the agreement…