Nairobi, Kenya – The High Court has issued an order of mandamus compelling the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) to communicate clearance to the Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM), allowing registered processors to import float glass without paying excise duty. In its ruling, the court declared that the statutory exemption under…
Eldoret, Kenya – Detectives in Eldoret have arrested an uncle and aunt accused of fatally assaulting their 19-year-old nephew, Kevin Kipkorir Meli, in a shocking incident that unfolded in Kiplombe Location, Turbo sub-county, Uasin Gishu County. According to police reports, Philip Kosgei and Tecla Chepchirchir allegedly tied the young man…
Nairobi, Kenya – The High Court has extended interim orders in a petition filed by activist Okiaya Omtatah, who is challenging the implementation of the Ngong–Riruta railway project. The matter came up for mention on Tuesday before Justice Bahati Mwamuye, where the Kenya Railways Authority denied allegations of contempt of…
Washington, DC – Convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein’s longtime associate Ghislaine Maxwell refused to answer questions from US lawmakers on Monday, invoking her Fifth Amendment right to silence during a deposition before the House Oversight Committee. Maxwell, 64, is serving a 20-year prison sentence for sex trafficking. She was subpoenaed…
Bangkok, Thailand – Thai authorities have arrested a 36-year-old Vietnamese man for allegedly smuggling more than 11 kilograms of rhino horns concealed inside wrapped meat, in what officials say is linked to an international wildlife trafficking network. The suspect was detained on Monday after arriving at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport from…
Singapore – Singapore has raised its economic growth forecast for 2026, citing booming demand for artificial intelligence (AI)-related products and resilient global trade despite the impact of US tariffs. The Ministry of Trade and Industry announced Tuesday that gross domestic product (GDP) is now expected to expand between 2.0% and…
London, UK – The midweek Premier League fixtures promise drama at both ends of the table, with Manchester City looking to close the gap on leaders Arsenal, Liverpool facing a daunting trip to Sunderland, and Tottenham battling Newcastle in a clash of struggling giants. Can City Provide a Title Twist?…
Los Angeles, California – A landmark social media trial began Monday, with Meta and Google-owned YouTube accused of deliberately designing platforms to addict children, in what could become a precedent-setting case for the tech industry. The trial, unfolding before a Los Angeles jury, focuses on allegations that a 20-year-old woman…
Kisii, Kenya – Police in Kisii County are investigating the tragic death of a 40-year-old woman, who was electrocuted while carrying out household chores at her home. According to reports, Gladys Nyanchama Motari was electrocuted while hanging clothes at her residence in Embakasi Village, Masongo Location, Nyaribari Chache Constituency. Officers…
Nairobi, Kenya – A constitutional petition has been filed in the High Court seeking to compel Parliament and related offices to disclose how much public money was spent on the 2025 National Prayer Breakfast and to stop the use of public funds for the 2026 edition of the event. The…