The Islamic police (Hisbah) in Nigeria’s northern state of Kano arrested nine Muslims on Wednesday for eating food during the ongoing Ramadan fast. Arrests and Enforcement The arrests followed an intensive search by Hisbah officers across restaurants, cafes, and markets, targeting Muslims who were not adhering to the fast. Deputy…
President William Ruto has called on Members of County Assemblies (MCAs) to rally behind his ambitious plan to transform Kenya into a first-world economy within a generation. Infrastructure Fund Proposal Speaking at the County Assemblies Forum meeting held at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) in Nairobi on Thursday, the…
The High Court in Nyeri has sentenced police officer William Muriuki Nyaga to 30 years in prison after finding him guilty of manslaughter in the killing of Stephen Ndiuni at Equator Springs Hotel in Gwa Kungu, Nyahururu, in 2020. Court Ruling Justice Kiarie W. Kiarie ruled that Nyaga grossly abused…
The Government of Sierra Leone has conferred one of its highest national honours on retired Kenyan military officer Lieutenant General (Rtd) Daniel Ishmael Opande, recognizing his exceptional leadership during the country’s most turbulent chapter. Prestigious National Award General Opande was awarded the Grand Commander of the Order of the Rokel…
Bill Gates abruptly pulled out of India’s flagship AI Impact Summit on Thursday, hours before his scheduled keynote, as scrutiny over his past ties to late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein intensified following the release of U.S. Justice Department emails. A Blow to India’s AI Showcase The withdrawal…
The Government of Rwanda has signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Anthropic, an American artificial intelligence company specializing in safety and research, marking the firm’s first multi-sector partnership on the African continent. Expanding AI in Public Services Announced on Tuesday, the agreement will formalize and expand cooperation in…
The Embassy of the Russian Federation in Nairobi has dismissed allegations that its staff were involved in recruiting Kenyans to fight in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Embassy Statement In a statement released on Thursday, the mission described the claims as a “dangerous and misleading propaganda campaign.” It stressed that…
The Nyeri High Court has sentenced Nicholas Julius Macharia, 35, to death by hanging for the brutal killing of seven-year-old Tamara Blessing Kabura in May 2025. Court Ruling Delivering judgment, Justice Kizito Magare described the crime as premeditated and meticulously executed, carried out with “utter disregard for human life.” The…
Britain’s King Charles III has issued a rare personally signed statement following the arrest of his younger brother, the former prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, on suspicion of misconduct in public office. Royal Statement Speaking on Thursday, King Charles emphasized the importance of due process: “What now follows is the full, fair…
On Thursday, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the younger brother of King Charles, was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office following allegations that he passed confidential government documents to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Arrest and Investigation The arrest, which coincided with Mountbatten-Windsor’s 66th birthday, was carried out by…