The High Court of Kenya has ordered a senior public health official to refund Ksh10,991,712 after finding he unlawfully earned salaries from two public institutions simultaneously. In a judgment delivered in Nairobi on March 13, 2026, Justice B. M. Musyoki ruled in favor of the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)…
The East African Development Bank (EADB) has issued a detailed statement clarifying its position in the ongoing loan dispute involving former Cabinet Secretary Raphael Tuju, asserting that no repayment has been made despite multiple court rulings. Loan Default and Legal Proceedings According to EADB, Tuju, through his company Dari Limited,…
Sri Lanka has announced sweeping austerity measures, including a shortened four-day work week, as it seeks to conserve dwindling fuel reserves amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. The decision comes as the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil transit route handling around 20 percent of petroleum shipments, remains…
George Koimburi, Member of Parliament for Juja, has announced plans to table a motion seeking to allow lawmakers to debate in their mother tongues, arguing that such a move would enhance inclusivity and promote cultural pride within Parliament. Koimburi made the remarks following the release of 22 members of the…
Pep Guardiola has admitted Manchester City must deliver a “perfect” performance to overturn a 3-0 deficit against Real Madrid in their UEFA Champions League clash on Tuesday. City are on the brink of elimination following a heavy first-leg defeat in Madrid, leaving them with a daunting task at the Etihad…
Police in Kirinyaga have arrested Mercy Prudence Baika Mutie, a woman accused of orchestrating a fraudulent scheme that allegedly defrauded multiple victims of over KSh 3 million through false promises of securing jobs in the National Police Service (NPS). Mutie, a resident of Ngurubani, is currently being held at Wang’uru…
Abdulswamad Nassir, Governor of Mombasa and Deputy Party Leader of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), has called for equitable national development through targeted investments in historically marginalized regions. Speaking during the Annual Fundraising Event for the Malindi Islamic Centre for Orphans in Kilifi, Nassir emphasized the need to correct longstanding…
In the bustling metropolis of São Paulo, a digital “prisonometer” tracks in real time the number of individuals jailed through Latin America’s largest AI-powered facial recognition system. While authorities credit the technology with boosting public security, growing concerns over wrongful arrests and civil liberties are intensifying scrutiny of the program.…
Global energy markets remained volatile on Tuesday as escalating tensions in the Middle East continued to disrupt oil supply routes and trigger coordinated responses from governments and industry players. Oil Prices Climb Amid Strait of Hormuz Disruptions International benchmark Brent crude rose by 2.6 percent to $102.84 per barrel, while…
The High Court in Eldoret has scheduled the murder trial of Sylivia Bosibori, a primary school teacher accused of allegedly poisoning her nine-year-old son, for April 21, 2026. Justice Emily Ominde issued the direction after prosecutors informed the court that a plea bargain had failed to resolve the case. The…