The High Court in Nairobi has ordered the release and cremation of the body of Bashforth Margaret Christine, a foreign national whose remains had been held at a Malindi mortuary for more than 37 days due to uncertainty over next-of-kin authorization. Court Directions In directions issued on January 22, 2026,…
What began as a desperate cry for help from Harriet Akinyi, a 28-year-old entrepreneur in Nakuru, has blossomed into a powerful story of solidarity, resilience, and the transformative influence of social media. Her restaurant, Tule Kienyeji, located along Maasai Avenue near Mercy Mission Hospital, became the focus of national attention…
Radio presenter DJ Xclusive has taken a major step in his personal life after proposing to his girlfriend, Sharlet Mshai, in January 2026. A now viral video circulating on social media shows the DJ going down on one knee in what many have described as a proposal to remember. The…
Two key witnesses have tendered their testimony in the ongoing case against comedian Eric Omondi, who is accused of causing obstruction by lying on the road and threatening members of the public along Parliament Road on June 4, 2024. Testimony Before the Court Appearing before Milimani Principal Magistrate Carolyne Nyanguthii…
The Environment and Land Court in Nairobi has struck out a constitutional petition filed by TotalEnergies Marketing Kenya PLC and Gapco Kenya Limited, ruling that the dispute should have been pursued as an ordinary civil suit rather than a constitutional petition. The Ruling In his decision, Justice J.G. Kemei upheld…
A tragic quarry collapse in Giathumbi, Kinyaga village, Mwea-West sub-county, Kirinyaga County, claimed the life of one man and left another seriously injured on Thursday evening, January 22, 2026. The Incident Residents reported that Phillip Njaragu, 64, and Francis Muriithi, 50, were harvesting stones when the quarry walls suddenly gave…
A British man is due to appear in court on Friday, January 23, 2026, accused of drugging and raping his ex-wife over a period spanning 13 years. He will stand trial alongside five other men charged with sexual offences against the same woman. Charges Against Philip Young Philip Young, 49,…
After his expulsion from the National Assembly’s Budget and Appropriations Committee, Kiharu Member of Parliament Ndindi Nyoro retreated from the political spotlight, choosing instead to focus on his constituents with renewed energy and determination. Quiet Retreat, Renewed Focus While the impeachment of then Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua dominated national headlines,…
Authorities in Maputo, Mozambique reported on Thursday that 13 people have died in severe floods over the past two weeks, with aid workers warning that the toll is likely to rise as waters recede and more bodies are discovered. Widespread Devastation Heavy rains have caused rivers and dams to overflow,…
Russia’s embassy in Berlin has vowed retaliation after Germany expelled a diplomat accused of being an intelligence officer and handler of a woman arrested on spy charges. The move has further strained already tense relations between the two countries. Germany’s Decision The German foreign ministry announced Thursday that it had…