A 42-year-old man suspected of drug trafficking has been arrested in Nakuru, with detectives recovering heroin valued at approximately Ksh.1.19 million. In a statement, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) said officers from the Anti-Narcotics Unit (ANU) intercepted Ephantus Kariuki while he was riding a motorcycle and exhibiting suspicious behavior.…
The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has formally declared a vacancy in the Supreme Court following the death of Justice Mohamed Ibrahim, opening the door for qualified Kenyans to apply for one of the country’s highest judicial offices. In a Gazette notice, Chief Justice and JSC Chairperson Martha Koome invited eligible…
The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has commenced interviews to fill vacancies at the Court of Appeal, with renowned constitutional scholar Professor Migai Akech becoming the first candidate to appear before the selection panel. During the interview, the panel posed a critical constitutional question on the procedure for the removal of…
Police have arrested three suspects believed to be behind the killing of a medical professional in Eldoret, with authorities indicating they will be arraigned in court once investigations are completed. The suspects Titus Wainaina Njoroge, Jeremiah Njuguna Kinyanjui and Patrick Kinuthia Mwangi are alleged to have been involved in a…
Six Iranian nationals accused of trafficking narcotic drugs valued at Ksh8.2 billion have pleaded guilty before a Kenyan court, marking a significant development in the country’s fight against transnational drug trafficking. The suspects Jasem Darzaen Nia, Nadeem Jadgai, Imran Baloch, Hassan Baloch, Rahim Baksh, and Imtiyaz Daryayi were arrested on…
A Pennsylvania man has been charged following the discovery of more than 100 human skulls and other skeletal remains, in a case that has shocked authorities and the local community. The remains were found at the home and a storage unit owned by Jonathan Gerlach, 34, along with numerous long…
While Venezuela’s release of detainees on Thursday offered brief relief and cautious optimism, many human rights advocates stress that true accountability still lies elsewhere. A lesser-known development in Argentina may offer a more tangible path to justice. On the same day, a federal court in Buenos Aires rejected an appeal…
Ghana’s former finance minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, has been detained by US authorities, his lawyer confirmed late Wednesday. Ofori-Atta, who was in the United States for medical treatment, faces corruption allegations in Ghana. He was declared a fugitive in February last year and formally charged in November 2025. According to his…
Two people were killed and several others injured in a shooting outside a church in Salt Lake City, Utah, authorities confirmed on Wednesday. The incident occurred in the parking lot of a meetinghouse belonging to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, commonly known as the Mormon church, while…
Mombasa, Kenya — Eight Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) soldiers appeared before the Mombasa Law Courts on Tuesday, facing charges of trafficking methamphetamine valued at more than Ksh.192 million. The suspects denied all charges during their arraignment before Senior Principal Magistrate Gladys Olimo. The accused are Duke Nyamwaya Nyarige, Juma Mwinyifaki…