Ofcom has imposed a significant fine on adult content provider AVS for failing to implement effective age verification measures, totaling Ksh173,033,700. The company, which operates 18 adult websites, was also fined Ksh8,651,685 for failing to respond to information requests from the communications regulator. Since July, UK websites and apps hosting…
The High Court has ruled that President William Ruto lacks constitutional authority to establish a body tasked with advising on victim compensation, confirming that the responsibility rests solely with the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR). In its judgment, the court directed that the contested report be submitted to…
The Nairobi courts are hearing chilling details in the case against Hashim Dagane Muhumed, also known as Hashim Mohamed Khalif, who is accused of murdering four women in late 2024. Following a series of killings on October 21–22, Hashim allegedly killed a fourth woman, his girlfriend Deka Abdi Noor Gorane,…
The murder trial of Meru blogger Daniel Muthiani, popularly known as Sniper, is set to resume on February 9th, 10th, and 11th next year at the Kiambu Law Courts, with former Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza expected to appear as a key prosecution witness. Proceedings on Wednesday saw current Meru Governor…
A security guard was killed in an early-morning robbery at a liquor store in Kahawa West, Nairobi, where armed criminals stole goods estimated at KSh 2.5 million. According to police reports, the incident occurred at approximately 4 a.m. when the attackers broke into the shop, disabled the CCTV system, and…
Four young individuals from Mulot, Bomet County, have been detained in Eldoret after being misled by fraudsters claiming they were selected to replace Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) recruits at the Recruits Training School (RTS). Uasin Gishu County Police Commander Benjamin Mwanthi confirmed that the youths are currently held at Baharani…
A Bangladeshi court has handed former prime minister Sheikh Hasina a 21-year prison sentence on corruption charges, marking the latest in a series of legal actions against the ousted leader. The ruling comes just one week after she was sentenced to death in a separate case involving crimes against humanity.…
A Nairobi woman, Tabitha Munee Mutua, was arraigned on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, at Milimani Chief Magistrate Court, facing charges of obtaining money by false pretences and conspiracy to defraud. The charges, brought under Sections 313 and 317 of the Penal Code, stem from allegations that she defrauded her boyfriend,…
Kisumu City Manager Abala Wanga on Wednesday presented himself to the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) in connection with an ongoing forgery and fraud case. Wanga’s legal team, led by lawyer Steve Ogola, had initially opposed the prosecution, citing a court order that allowed the City Manager to have his…
Authorities in Rachuonyo West have arrested two individuals during a coordinated operation targeting illegal alcohol and narcotics. The operation, conducted on November 25, 2025, involved officers from Kendu Bay Police Station and National Government Administration Officers (NGAO) in the Kakoth Kataa area of the sub-county. Officials recovered 94 rolls of…