Charlene Ruto has officially withdrawn a criminal case against author Webster Ochora Elijah, who had been accused of impersonating her by authoring and distributing a book using her name and identity. The case was settled out of court following a mutual reconciliation agreement presented before Milimani Magistrate Robinson Ondieki on…
In a decisive move to strengthen national security, Kenya has officially designated the Muslim Brotherhood and Hizb-ur-Tahrir as terrorist organizations under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (Cap. 59B). The announcement, published in Legal Notice No. 157 of the Kenya Gazette Supplement on September 19, 2025, marks a significant escalation in…
Kenya’s private hospitals, under the Rural & Urban Private Hospitals Association of Kenya (RUPHA), have suspended medical services for patients covered under the Social Health Authority (SHA), citing unpaid claims amounting to Ksh.10.6 billion from the government. In a bold announcement made on Sunday, RUPHA directed all member facilities to…
France and Saudi Arabia will co-host a high-stakes international summit in New York on Monday, aimed at building global momentum for a two-state solution and recognizing Palestinian statehood. The gathering, timed ahead of the United Nations General Assembly, is expected to draw dozens of world leaders—with several countries planning to…
At least 27 new mothers, including teenagers, are being held at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital (MTRH) in Eldoret, Kenya, over unpaid medical bills — some detained for as long as six months. The issue sparked public outrage after a viral video revealed overcrowded conditions in the maternity ward and…
Several of Europe’s busiest airports, including Brussels, London Heathrow, and Berlin, continued efforts on Sunday to recover from a widespread cyberattack that disrupted critical check-in and boarding systems provided by Collins Aerospace, a subsidiary of RTX. The attack, which began on Friday, caused major delays, flight cancellations, and long queues,…
Cabinet Secretary for Public Service, Human Capital Development and Special Programs Geoffrey Ruku has dismissed allegations of political interference in the upcoming Mbeere North by-election, defending his active involvement in the constituency as part of his national development mandate. Speaking at Mbarwari Secondary School in Muminji Ward, Ruku—who is also…
At least 18 people, including police officers and journalists, were injured in violent confrontations during anti-government protests in Lima, Peru, over the weekend. The unrest marks a sharp escalation in public dissatisfaction with President Dina Boluarte’s administration, as youth-led movements and civil society groups take to the streets demanding change.…
Amazon is set to face trial on Monday in a landmark case brought by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC), which accuses the tech giant of deceptive practices surrounding its Prime subscription service. The lawsuit, filed in June 2023, alleges that Amazon used manipulative user interface designs—commonly referred to as…
At the 7th Summit of the Committee of 10 (C-10) Heads of State and Government, held during the 80th United Nations General Assembly, Kenyan President William Ruto issued a strong call for unity among African leaders in advocating for comprehensive reform of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). President Ruto…