Former US Senator Bob Menendez has been sentenced to 11 years in prison after being convicted on multiple counts of bribery and corruption. The 71-year-old Democrat, who once chaired the influential Senate Foreign Relations Committee, was found guilty of accepting lavish gifts, including gold bars, cash, and a luxury Mercedes-Benz,
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Police Chiefs Appear in Court Over Mlolongo Abductions
Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja and Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) Director Mohamed Amin appeared before the High Court on Thursday, January 30, 2025, to address the mysterious disappearance of three individuals from Mlolongo, Machakos County. The two senior police officers were summoned by Justice Chacha Mwita to explain the
Trial of 12 Police Officers in Baby Samantha Pendo Murder Case Delayed Again
CS Muturi attacks Ruto again after the killing of 2 mlolongo abductees
Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi has called upon President William Ruto to take immediate action against the alarming trend of abductions and extrajudicial killings in the country. Speaking at a press conference on Friday, Muturi described the ongoing disappearances of young Kenyans as “gruesome” and warned that if left unchecked, these
Bodies of two missing Mlolongo youths found in a morgue
In a heart-breaking development, two of the three young men who were allegedly abducted in Mlolongo last December have been found dead. Justus Mutumwa's body was positively identified at the Nairobi Funeral Home, formerly known as City Mortuary. Mutumwa disappeared on December 16, 2024, alongside Martin Mwau and Karani Muema,
DRC Commits to Compensate Kenya for Embassy Attack
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has pledged to compensate Kenya for damages sustained at its embassy in Kinshasa, which was attacked and looted by locals on Tuesday amid escalating tensions as M23 rebels advance toward the capital. In a statement released on the same day, Prime Cabinet Secretary and
Kenyan Embassy in Kinshasa Attacked Amid Escalating DRC Conflict
The Kenyan Embassy in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, has come under siege from protesters expressing their anger over the ongoing conflict in the eastern region of the country. Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing'oei described the assailants as "marauding protesters" reacting to the violence that has claimed the lives
Broke Khalif Kairo Turns to Kenyans for Donations Amid Legal Troubles
Khalif Kairo, a well-known figure in the car sales industry, has reached out to Kenyans for financial support as he faces mounting legal challenges. After being re-arrested and held overnight at Parklands Police Station following an appearance at Milimani Law Courts, Kairo has found himself cornered by negative media coverage
List of Embassies attacked in Goma, DRC Amidst Escalating Violence
Tensions erupted in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) as protesters in the capital, Kinshasa, launched attacks on foreign embassies and a U.N. compound in response to the recent takeover of Goma by M23 rebels, who are reportedly backed by Rwanda. The violent outbursts reflect growing anger at perceived foreign
City Car Dealer Khalif Kairo Re-Arrested Outside Court
Joseph Kairo Wambui, also known as Khalif Kairo, faced renewed legal troubles on Tuesday when he was arrested by detectives immediately after attending a court session related to one of his multiple fraud cases. The latest allegations involve Kairo's failure to deliver a Volkswagen Tiguan for which he accepted payment. Kairo’s