Child labour: Deputy Chief Justice Mwilu says protection of children is societal responsibility, not just judiciary’s
Employment and Labour Relations Court Principal Judge Byram Ongaya echoed Mwilu’s sentiments, stressing that child labour directly contravenes the rights enshrined in Kenya’s Constitution, statutes, and international conventions.
Criminologist outlines how, why 12 professions are most likely to motivate serial killers
Research by criminologist Michael Arntfield suggests that certain professions are disproportionately likely to attract serial killers, revealing a troubling link between everyday roles and the potential for hidden criminal behaviours.
Female oyster farmers in coastal Ghana desperate to revamp an old practice hit by climate change
In a group called the Densu Oyster Pickers Association, they have set out guidelines, including punitive measures for those who cut the mangroves outside of the allowed timeline. According to Bebli, first-time offenders will lose their oysters, while repeated offenders are reported to the police.
Interior Cabinet Secretary Murkomen now admits Ruto regime is unpopular, links it to corruption
Addressing the occasion, Siaya Governor James Orengo called for close working relations between the county and national governments. Mr Orengo stressed the need of having more police officers who understand the bill of rights adding that such officers turn out to be true protectors of citizens.
Mombasa becomes first city in East Africa to have urban railway transport, 130 years after Kenya-Uganda Railway was built
Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Nassir lauded the government for the project, noting that it will open up the county for investments. He said that talks are ongoing with the Kenya Railway Corporation on how to manage traffic flow in the new station at the heart of Mombasa.
‘Lecturers do not eat letters’, varsity dons tell off Kenya government as they start strike over $68m salary arrears
In rejecting government proposals of a two per cent increment and staggered allowances, the UASU boss insisted lecturers deserved the same treatment as teachers, who were awarded 16 to 32 per cent by SRC.
Lake Victoria Basin city of Kisumu revs up for World Tourism Day coming up on September 27
The theme of this year`s World Tourism Day (WTD) is: Tourism and Sustainable Transformation. It emphasises the role of tourism in fostering economic growth while implementation practices that safeguard our environment, culture and communities for future generations.
Herders in Meru and Isiolo in central Kenya accuse police of complicity in cattle rustling
Buuri East Sub-County DCIO officers urged residents to remain calm, assuring them that forensic investigations had begun. They said the recovered identity card and mobile phone would be analysed to help identify suspects and aid in bringing them to justice.
Bestselling crime novelist Anne Perry was convicted of murder at age 15, then went on to sell 25 million copies her books
Perry served five years in prison after which she returned to the UK under her new name, along with Parker. After she was released from prison, she left New Zealand to return to the UK, and worked briefly as a flight attendant.
Netflix revisits life and times of Miami’s infamous ‘Cocaine Godmother’ who relished killing lovers and enemies
Griselda Blanco’s life story inspires numerous films, documentaries, and now a Netflix series, with actresses like Catherine Zeta-Jones, Sofia Vergara, and Jennifer Lopez bringing her story to the screen. Despite the glamorisation, the real-life consequences of her actions and the violence she propagated continue to be felt. Sofia Varga offers more insight into the truth behind her motivations and performance playing Blanco on Netflix.
