Magistrate in $1.2 million land fraud case orders suspect to be taken to hospital before taking plea
John Kigomo Mwaura and his co-accused Abdisalan Adan Hussein have allegedly been in hiding for months to escape facing charges of conspiracy to defraud, forgery, use of forged documents, creating documents without legal authority and obtaining land registration by pretence.
Secessionism: Mombasa Republican Council petition UN, AU and ICC over right to break away
The MRC bases its claim to coastal self-governance on historical grounds, arguing that the coastal strip which traces back to the Sultanate of Zanzibar and the British Protectorate established in 1888 was a distinct governing entity before being transferred to Kenya at independence.
France outlines diplomatic relations tweak with Africa from offering aid to ‘shared agenda’
President William Ruto of Kenya, which is co-hosting the summit with France, referred to sovereignty eight times in his speech on the summit’s final day. He reiterated that the days of European dependency were over for Africa in favour of mutual respect between cooperating nations.
Two Congolese research groups warn ADF-linked attacks have intensified in Ituri and North Kivu
Since the beginning of the year, ADF-linked attacks have intensified in parts of Ituri and North Kivu, notably around Mambasa, Irumu and Beni territories, targeting isolated villages, roads, shops and households.
Three artisanal miners feared dead after goldmine collapse in Bondo, Siaya County
Area Member of the County Assembly (MCA) Oliver Arika, who visited the scene, confirmed that leaders from the area led by Speaker George Okode, have already mobilised resources to commence rescue of the three miners.
Death of 15 in West Pokot goldmine shines light on grim dangers artisanal miners face
West Pokot County Commissioner David Saruni who visited the scene alongside County Security officials, mining officers and local leaders on Friday, confirmed that 21 miners had been trapped underground during the collapse.
Closing of file proceedings rites: Koome leads judiciary in honouring fallen Justice Frederick Ochieng
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula who attended the proceedings, remembered Justice Ochieng as a devoted family man and brilliant legal mind who discharged his duties with honesty, fairness and diligence.
Road not taken: How women in Kiambu navigating once male-controlled PSV industry
For decades, Kenya’s transport industry has largely been viewed as a man’s domain – from matatu (vans used as public service vehicles) conductors and touts competing for travellers to various destinations at busy stages to PSV drivers navigating chaotic highways and tuk-tuk operators working long hours into the night. But...
Kakamega traders told draft Street Vendors Bill will end harassment, prevent loss of business and onboard petty traders in tax
Speaking in Kakamega town during a public participation forum on the Bill, the Vice-Chair Maryanne Keitany said the essence of the problem that the Bill intends to tackle is the recurrent harassment of street vendors by law enforcement agencies, uncontrolled disposal of waste and loss of livelihoods without legal redress.
Gasoline crisis bites as Kenya’s energy minister assures country ‘there is enough fuel’ in dry pumps
Kenya’s Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has assured the country that the government is taking every necessary step to ensure the ongoing conflict in the Middle East does not negatively affect fuel supply or energy stability in the country. Mr Wandayi gave the assurance on Wednesday when he appeared before...
