A court in Aachen, western Germany, has sentenced Fernando P., a 61-year-old school janitor, to 8 years and 6 months in prison for drugging and raping his wife over several years, and for filming and distributing videos of the assaults online. The sentencing, delivered on Friday, December 19, 2025, marks…
A Ugandan prison officer, Lawrence Ampe, has been dismissed from his position for publicly criticising the government on TikTok, a move authorities have described as “gross indiscipline.” The case highlights ongoing tensions over freedom of expression in Uganda, particularly ahead of the January 15, 2026, general elections. Allegations and Dismissal…
Environmental activist Truphena Muthoni has reported a remarkable surge in online engagement, with her conservation-focused content garnering over 68 million views on Facebook in the past 28 days. The milestone underscores increasing public interest in environmental issues and the growing appetite for educational and actionable content on nature preservation. In…
Ivy Trizah Muhenje has officially been crowned Miss World Kenya 2026, marking a significant milestone in her journey and setting the stage for Kenya’s representation at the international Miss World competition. The announcement was made on Friday, December 19, 2025, by the Mr and Miss World Kenya office during an…
President William Ruto has officially reappointed Faith Boinett as the non-executive Chairperson of the Board of Directors of the Kenya Pipeline Company Limited (KPC), solidifying her leadership role in the state-owned enterprise. According to a gazette notice, Boinett’s new term will run for three years, commencing December 23, 2025. This…
A Delaware appeals court has ruled in favor of Tesla chief executive Elon Musk, clearing the way for him to receive a long-disputed compensation package valued at approximately $56 billion and bringing a major legal battle closer to resolution. In a decision issued on Friday, the Delaware Supreme Court overturned…
The United States Department of Justice has begun the long-anticipated release of records linked to its investigations into the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, marking a significant but controversial step toward transparency in one of the most politically sensitive criminal cases in recent history. The initial tranche…
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has announced that four by-elections will be conducted on February 26, 2026, to fill vacant parliamentary and county assembly seats across the country. In a gazette notice issued by IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon, the Commission confirmed that the by-elections will include one parliamentary…
Police officers in Meru County have arrested a suspect accused of impersonating law enforcement officers and intimidating members of the public in Imenti North Sub-County. In a statement, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) confirmed that the suspect, identified as Lucky Mwenda, was apprehended following a tip-off from members of…
A powerful magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck northeastern Japan on the night of Monday, December 8, 2025, leaving at least 30 people injured and forcing thousands of residents to evacuate their homes. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, the quake occurred at a depth of 50 kilometers (31 miles) approximately 80…