Madagascar’s embattled President Andry Rajoelina has appointed Army General Ruphin Fortunat Zafisambo as the country’s new Prime Minister, in what analysts see as an attempt to quell the ongoing youth-led protests shaking his administration. The appointment, announced late Monday, comes just days after Rajoelina expressed fears of a potential coup.…
U.S. President Donald Trump has confirmed that hip-hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs has formally requested a presidential pardon following his recent conviction in a federal criminal case. During an interview with CNN’s Kaitlan Collins on Monday, Trump was asked about possible pardons, including that of Ghislaine Maxwell, when he revealed…
A Maua Court has sentenced Alex Mugambi to 10 years in prison after finding him guilty of attempted murder, following a brutal attack that left the victim with severe injuries. According to a statement from the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) issued on Tuesday, Mugambi was convicted…
Prominent city advocate Joseph Kinuthia Nyambura, popularly known as Lawyer wa Mtaa, has filed a petition at the High Court seeking to compel the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to include Embakasi North Constituency in the ongoing continuous voter registration exercise. In his certificate of urgency dated October 2,…
Kirinyaga County Woman Representative Jane Njeri Maina has been honoured in the United States with the Champion for Justice Award, recognizing her outstanding contributions to justice and advocacy in Kenya. The award, presented by Delaware Governor Matt Meyer on behalf of the Delaware community, celebrates Njeri’s unwavering efforts in defending…
The National Police Service (NPS) has commended residents of Elgeyo Marakwet for their continued cooperation in Operation Rudisha Bunduki, a security initiative aimed at curbing illegal firearm possession in the Kerio Valley region. In a statement shared on the NPS official X account on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, police reported…
Three people are fighting for their lives after a medical helicopter crashed onto Highway 50 in Sacramento, California, on Monday evening, prompting emergency lane closures and heavy traffic disruptions. According to the Sacramento Fire Department, the helicopter—carrying a pilot, nurse, and paramedic—went down shortly after 7:00 p.m. local time, just…
The High Court in Kerugoya has extended conservatory orders suspending the implementation of Gazette Notice No. 12002 of August 25, 2025, which created a presidential panel of experts to design a compensation framework for victims of demonstrations, protests, and riots. Justice Edward Muriithi, on Monday, ruled that the orders remain…
A shocking courtroom shooting in Tirana, Albania, has left an appeals court judge dead and two others injured, prompting widespread outrage and renewed calls for tighter security within the country’s judicial system. Authorities confirmed that Judge Astrit Kalaja was fatally shot on Monday, dying while being transported to the hospital.…
Tensions escalated in Ecuador’s capital, Quito, on Sunday as both supporters and opponents of President Daniel Noboa took to the streets following the government’s declaration of a state of emergency in 10 provinces. The move came amid growing unrest triggered by the removal of a key fuel subsidy. The subsidy…