The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has commenced interviews to fill vacancies at the Court of Appeal, with renowned constitutional scholar Professor Migai Akech becoming the first candidate to appear before the selection panel. During the interview, the panel posed a critical constitutional question on the procedure for the removal of…
Police have arrested three suspects believed to be behind the killing of a medical professional in Eldoret, with authorities indicating they will be arraigned in court once investigations are completed. The suspects Titus Wainaina Njoroge, Jeremiah Njuguna Kinyanjui and Patrick Kinuthia Mwangi are alleged to have been involved in a…
Six Iranian nationals accused of trafficking narcotic drugs valued at Ksh8.2 billion have pleaded guilty before a Kenyan court, marking a significant development in the country’s fight against transnational drug trafficking. The suspects Jasem Darzaen Nia, Nadeem Jadgai, Imran Baloch, Hassan Baloch, Rahim Baksh, and Imtiyaz Daryayi were arrested on…
Yoweri Museveni has ruled Uganda longer than most of its citizens have been alive, and at 81, he is once again seeking to extend one of the world’s longest uninterrupted presidencies. As the country heads into another election, Museveni remains firmly in command, projecting vitality and continuity while dismissing calls…
As nationwide protests in Iran entered their third week, Tehran issued stark warnings that it would retaliate if the United States launched any attack. The unrest, which began in late December over rising prices, has escalated into anti-government demonstrations targeting the clerical leadership that has ruled Iran since the 1979…
China and Lesotho have agreed to deepen cooperation across key sectors following an official visit by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, reaffirming strong bilateral relations and a shared commitment to development. The two nations praised the achievements under the China–Africa cooperation framework, which has significantly supported Lesotho’s modernization efforts in…
Iran has come under renewed scrutiny after a video, verified by AFP, surfaced showing dozens of bodies outside a morgue south of Tehran. The footage, filmed at the Kahrizak forensic centre, depicts bodies wrapped in black bags lying on the ground, while people, believed to be relatives, search through them.…
Sudan has reached the symbolic milestone of 1,000 days of civil war, and on Sunday, the country’s Prime Minister Kamel Idris announced the official return of the government to Khartoum. “We are back today,” Idris declared, describing the occasion as the return of a “government of hope” to Sudan’s capital.…
A newly married couple and six other people were killed early Sunday in Islamabad when a gas cylinder exploded in a house where they were sleeping following a wedding celebration, police confirmed. More than a dozen others were injured in the blast. The explosion occurred at approximately 07:00 local time…
Kenyan multi-award-winning barber Joseph Cutz has marked a major career milestone after giving American streaming sensation iShowSpeed his first haircut during the streamer’s ongoing Africa tour. In an Instagram post on Monday, January 12, 2026, Joseph Cutz expressed his excitement and gratitude, encouraging his followers to believe in their dreams…