Alleged ‘self-abduction’ MP cited as basis for Kenya to amend law to provide for stiffer penalties on kidnappings, disappearances
Interior minister Kipchumba Murkomen said that the law on abductions and kidnappings is weak, noting that parliament has the obligation to act with speed to enact a law that will address rising incidents stage managed crimes.
Pastoralist communities in Turkana County breaking cultural barriers to take up fishing in Lake Turkana
Turkana County Executive for Trade, Gender, Youth Affairs and Tourism Roseline Aite says the blue economy sector is a key primary of the regional economy. However, she says its potential is yet to be fully harnessed and training local manpower would accelerate the integration of youth and women into the industry.
Death toll in north-central Nigerian town submerged in floods expected to reach 160
At least 500 households across three communities were affected by the sudden and intense flood that built rapidly in about five hours, leaving roofs barely visible and surviving residents waist-deep in water, trying to salvage what they could and rescue others.
State agencies rush to calm disgruntled farmers in central Kenya as allegations of imported contraband rice repackaged as local spread
Linyiru said Kenya produces 191,000 metric tonnes of milled rice annually, which can only last for two months because the monthly requirement is about 100,000 metric tonnes. He reiterated that since January, only 94,000 metric tonnes of rice has been imported
Knock-on effect of Arsenal’s cluster injuries: Pre-season plans will be adjusted to provide players with best possible fitness
Player availability is a negotiation, too. Typically, managers want players on the pitch and players generally want to play. The job of a club’s medical department is to provide information and advise caution when necessary. But their authority is not absolute – and in these conversations, the views of the manager and player inevitably weigh heavily.
Arsenal trophy mess diagnosis: The Gunners suffered 36 separate ‘time-loss’ injuries blamed on manager Arteta intensity
Arsenal feel that muscle and tendon damage are up in general – and while the lack of an official audit of Premier League injuries makes that difficult to authoritatively corroborate, several industry professionals have confirmed they believe such issues are on the rise in football. But Arsenal have still suffered more than most.
Uganda’s militarist politics: Why Museveni’s NRM system assigns lion’s share of budget to the army
In Nigeria and other former British colonies, officers governed like they fought battles – to them, politics was war by other means. Civilians were subjected to military-style discipline, which was indistinguishable from tyranny. Soldiers promised law and order, and they saw judges as allies in their mission to make society more like an army. But law was not the disciplinary tool soldiers thought it was.
Inflation remains within Central Bank of Kenya range as it eases to 3.8 per cent in May
The central bank is due to announce its next lending rate decision on June 10.
Triple trouble: How Wajir County in Kenya is dealing with threats posed by HIV, GBV and teenage pregnancies
NSDCC Acting Chief Executive Officer Douglas Bosire commended Wajir’s proactive efforts, emphasising the importance of community-driven strategies in low-burden regions such as Wajir, Mandera, Garissa, and Turkana.
No more procrastination: In an unprecedented warning by a Kenyan court, Oyugis magistrate rules out case delays
Magistrate Samson Ongeri, however, said that if parties to a matter before court are likely to agree outside the court, they should be given a chance, saying alternative justice system can help the court to clear case backlog.
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