Crime

Trump Warns Venezuela’s New Leader of Severe Consequences

by Chris Omondi -

Donald Trump warned Venezuela's new leader Delcy Rodríguez. She could face a heavy price, even bigger than Nicolás Maduro's, if she fails to act right.He made these remarks to The Atlantic as Maduro, Venezuela's ousted president, prepared for a New York court date on Monday.The US charges Maduro with drug

Venezuela Briefly Closes Brazil Border After US Strike on Caracas

by Chris Omondi -

Venezuela shut its border with Brazil for a short time after a US strike on Caracas early in the morning. US troops also took President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores.The crossing from Pacaraima in Brazil to Santa Elena de Uairen in Venezuela stayed closed on the Venezuelan side

Kuria Warns Against Political Intolerance Ahead of 2027 Elections

by Chris Omondi -

Moses Kuria, leader of the Chama Cha Kazi party, warned against using thugs for politics in 2026 and 2027. The country heats up as the 2027 election nears.On January 3, 2026, he posted on X. The ex-Trade Cabinet Secretary said this path would drag some leaders to the International Criminal

Bobi Wine Decries Ordeal Prisoners Undergo in Uganda

by Chris Omondi -

Uganda's opposition leader Bobi Wine has sounded a new warning. He points to rising cases of kidnappings, beatings, and long jail terms for government critics. Many activists sit in prison without trial. This happens as the nation looks back on deaths in 2025.Bobi Wine shared a statement on X last

Algeria Passes Law Calling French Colonisation a Crime

by Chris Omondi -

Algeria's parliament approved a law with full agreement. It labels France's takeover of the North African nation a crime. The measure calls for an apology and payments.State TV notes the law bans praise for colonialism.This step highlights worsening ties between the nations. Experts call it the lowest point since independence

Detectives Trace Cyrus Jirongo’s Final Hours to Magadi Road Bar

by Chris Omondi -

Detectives probing ex-Lugari MP Cyrus Jirongo's death stopped at a busy bar and eatery on Magadi Road in Nairobi.They tracked him there. He showed up hours before his crash miles away.On Saturday, they questioned workers. The goal was to find who he met before dying.Reports say Jirongo left a Karen

Two Arrested Over Killing of Stephen Opello in Kisauni

by Chris Omondi -

Detectives in Kisauni subcounty arrested two suspects in the brutal killing of Stephen Opello. The murder happened in Chembani, Mtopanga, on November 22, 2025. This arrest marks a key step forward. It eases fears in the shaken neighborhood.Police call the suspects "Junior" and "Babu." A tip from locals helped

Spain Fines Airbnb €64M Over Illegal Tourist Rentals

by Chris Omondi -

Spain fined Airbnb 64 million euros, or 9.7 billion Kenyan shillings. The penalty targets ads for tourist homes without licenses. The Consumer Rights Ministry shared this news on Monday. Officials aim to fight heavy tourism that hikes housing prices.Spain's left-leaning government teams up with city councils and regional leaders. They

Kibe Mungai Questions Circumstances of Cyrus Jirongo’s Death

by Chris Omondi -

A well-known legal expert Kibe Mungai has voiced significant concerns regarding the conditions surrounding the passing of former Lugari MP Cyrus Jirongo, asserting that the available information implies the event might not have been a simple traffic collision.In an interview on December 15, 2025, Mungai appealed to officials to investigate