US President Donald Trump on Friday unleashed an extraordinary personal attack on the Supreme Court justices who struck down his sweeping global tariffs, accusing them of being “swayed by foreign interests” and branding them “fools and lap dogs.” Sharp Rebuke of Justices Speaking at a White House press conference, Trump…
A 20-year-old man and a 17-year-old girl were arraigned in a Mombasa court on Friday, facing charges of heroin trafficking in a case that has drawn public attention due to the involvement of a minor. Case Details According to the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), the accused, Amir Latif, and…
The US Supreme Court on Friday delivered a stunning political setback to President Donald Trump, ruling that his sweeping global tariffs were illegal under existing law. Landmark Ruling In a 6–3 decision, the conservative-majority court held that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) “does not authorise the President to…
The youngest son of former Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe is in police custody in South Africa following the shooting of a gardener at the family’s Johannesburg residence. Authorities have launched an attempted murder investigation into the incident. Police Confirmation Police spokesperson Colonel Dimakatso Nevhuhulwi confirmed that two men, aged 33…
Former Migori Governor Zacharia Okoth Obado has urged the High Court to acquit him in the murder case of university student Sharon Beryl Otieno, arguing that the prosecution has failed to establish a direct link between him and her death. Defence Submissions In final submissions filed through Senior Counsel Kioko…
The High Court in Nanyuki has sentenced Moses Njagi Wachira to 35 years in prison after finding him guilty of murdering John Maina Gathogo following a barroom disagreement in 2017. Case Background According to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), Justice A.K. Ndungu delivered the sentence after…
University student David Mokaya, who was charged over a controversial social media post concerning President William Ruto, is now seeking Ksh.200 million in compensation following his acquittal by a Nairobi court. Court Acquittal On Thursday, the Milimani Chief Magistrate’s Court acquitted Mokaya in Criminal Case No. MCCR/E1161/2024: Republic v David…
A Moroccan court has sentenced 18 Senegalese football fans to prison terms ranging from three to twelve months for hooliganism during last month’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final, where Senegal defeated Morocco 1-0 on home turf. Sentences and Fines The group, detained since January 18, faced charges of disrupting…
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…
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…