Nairobi, Kenya – Former Judicial Service Commission (JSC) Vice Chairperson Macharia Njeru has written to Chief Justice Martha Koome, raising concerns over what he describes as the open participation of current JSC Vice Chairperson Isaac Ruto in partisan political activities. Allegations of Political Engagement In a letter addressed to the…
Nairobi, Kenya – Former Meru Governor Kiraitu Murungi has officially declared his exit from active politics, announcing that he will now dedicate his time to promoting happiness and well-being in professional spaces. Murungi made the announcement on Tuesday morning after being conferred with an honorary doctorate by Laikipia University, in…
Nairobi, Kenya – A new report presented to President William Ruto has drawn a direct link between the rise of short-stay rentals and lodgings and Kenya’s worsening gender-based violence (GBV) crisis, recommending mandatory CCTV surveillance in all such facilities as part of a national prevention strategy. Grim Statistics The report…
Cairo, Egypt – The Egyptian Parliament has announced plans to draft legislation aimed at regulating children’s exposure to what it described as the “digital chaos” of social media. The move follows a televised appeal by President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi on Saturday, urging lawmakers to pass a law limiting young people’s…
Mogadishu, Somalia – The United Nations has unveiled a $852 million Humanitarian Needs and Response Plan for Somalia, aiming to support 2.4 million people in 2026. The announcement was made on Monday by UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric, who acknowledged that the plan represents a 40 percent reduction compared to last…
Nairobi, Kenya – The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has unveiled plans to review constituency and ward boundaries using a phased approach, citing legal, constitutional, and operational constraints that have delayed the exercise beyond stipulated timelines. Speaking to the press on Tuesday, IEBC Chairperson Erastus Edung Ethekon emphasized that…
Tusunini Village, Makueni County – A family is demanding justice following the death of Moses Maingi, 28, who allegedly succumbed to injuries inflicted while in police custody at Nunguni Police Station earlier this month. Arrest and Detention Maingi was arrested on January 8, 2026, after the owner of Oasis Bar…
Minneapolis, Minnesota – The fatal shooting of two civilians in Minneapolis has reignited fierce debate over the conduct and preparedness of federal agents deployed under US President Donald Trump’s militarized immigration crackdown. The victims, Renee Good and Alex Pretti, both 37, were killed in broad daylight, raising questions about the…
Kisumu County, Kenya – Residents of Kogelo village, Onjiko location, Nyando Sub-County are in shock after a tragic house fire claimed the lives of two young boys on Monday evening. According to a police report, the incident occurred at around 6 p.m., when the blaze engulfed the family home. The…
Vereeniging, South Africa – Dozens of mourners gathered at a sports complex in Vereeniging on Sunday to bid farewell to three schoolchildren who lost their lives in a tragic school bus crash earlier this week. The memorial service drew government ministers, pupils from several schools, and members of the public,…