In a landmark ruling on January 9, 2025, a Nairobi court has handed down a 25-year prison sentence to controversial businesswoman Joyce Akinyi following her conviction in a high-profile drug trafficking case. The decision, delivered by the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) court, came after the Office of the Director of
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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman’s sister sues him for sex abuse
Sam Altman, the billionaire Chief Executive of OpenAI, is facing serious allegations from his sister, Ann Altman, who has filed a lawsuit accusing him of sexually abusing her regularly between 1997 and 2006. The lawsuit, filed on Monday in federal court in St. Louis, claims that the abuse began when
Bernard Kavuli says abductors forcefully shaved him
At precisely 4 PM on Wednesday, Bernard Kavuli arrived at Ngong Police Station accompanied by his two lawyers. This marked his second visit to the station following his return from Moi's Bridge, where he was reportedly abandoned by his abductors on Monday. Kavuli spent over an hour at the station, providing
U.S. accuses Sudan’s RSF of Genocide, imposes Sanctions
In a significant move, the United States has officially labelled members of Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF) as perpetrators of genocide, imposing sanctions on the group's leader. Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced the determination on Tuesday, citing evidence of the RSF's "systematic" murder of men and boys, as well
KDF officer lynched in Mombasa after threatening Boda Boda rider
Two arrested in major drug and alcohol bust in Migori
In a significant crackdown on illegal substances, two suspects were arrested during a successful multi-agency operation led by the National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA). The operation, which took place in the Pandipieri area of Migori County, involved collaboration with the Anti-Narcotics Unit (ANU), the
Cartoonist Kibet Bull calls for respect for freedom of Speech
Digital cartoonist Gideon Kibet, popularly known as Kibet Bull, has called on the government to uphold freedom of speech or to apply the rule of law when addressing criticism. Kibet made headlines after his release from abduction on January 6, following a distressing ordeal that began on December 24, 2024,
Mathira MP calls for investigation into Olive Gardens hotel
Eric Wamumbi, the Member of Parliament for Mathira Constituency, has formally requested the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) to investigate alleged suspicious activities at the Olive Gardens Hotel in Nairobi. The luxurious hotel is associated with former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, who has emerged as a vocal critic of the
Digital cartoonist Kibet Bull released after abduction
Digital cartoonist Gideon Kibet, popularly known as Kibet Bull for his viral caricatures of President William Ruto, has been released following his abduction in Nairobi. Kibet was taken by suspected security officials on December 24, 2024, shortly after meeting Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah at the senator’s office. His family confirmed his
Ronny Kiplangat found alive after missing for nearly two weeks
The family of Ronny Kiplangat is breathing a sigh of relief after the young man was discovered alive in Machakos County, nearly two weeks after he went missing on Christmas Day, December 25, 2024. Kiplangat's disappearance raised alarms among his loved ones and the local community, who feared he had