Authorities in Wundanyi, Taita Taveta County, have launched a comprehensive manhunt for eight remandees who escaped from Wundanyi Prison on Saturday night. The escapees have been identified as Patrick Karisa, Erickson Mwachofi, Alex Makexi, Edward Maighasho, Robert Muchugwa, Mwangemi Mwanyange, Joseph Kalama, and Samuel Onyango. The prisoners, aged between 18 and
Crime
Oscar Sudi accuses Gachagua of plot to assassinate Raila Odinga
"You can ship out," Oscar Sudi to CS Justin Muturi Kapseret Member of Parliament Oscar Sudi, a close ally of President William Ruto, has made shocking allegations against former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, claiming that Gachagua had plotted to assassinate ODM leader Raila Odinga during the recent anti-government protests. In a fiery
Tragedy in Eastern DRC as 13 UN peacekeepers killed
The ongoing conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has taken a tragic turn, with reports confirming the deaths of 13 soldiers in recent clashes. This violence has contributed to a humanitarian crisis that has already forced over 400,000 people to flee their homes this year, as highlighted by
Taliban condemns ICC arrest warrants for Afghan leaders
Afghanistan's Taliban foreign ministry has issued a strong condemnation of the International Criminal Court (ICC) following its request for arrest warrants for two Taliban leaders, labelling the move as "politically motivated" and lacking a fair legal foundation. In a statement released on Friday, the ministry rejected the warrants, which accuse Taliban
US Senate approves crackdown on migrant criminal suspects
In a significant legislative move, the U.S. Senate voted on Monday to expand pretrial incarceration for foreign criminal suspects, aligning with the Republican-led Congress’s commitment to enhance immigration enforcement following Donald Trump’s inauguration for a second term. The newly passed legislation, known as the Laken Riley Act, mandates the detention of
Elburgon residents protest after activist’s murder
Residents of Elburgon town in Molo Constituency, Nakuru County, expressed their outrage on Sunday by storming the Elburgon Police Station following the tragic murder of local activist Richard Otieno, widely known as Molo President. Otieno was brutally attacked and killed by unknown assailants on Saturday night, just a short distance—approximately 200
Chaos as Maina Njenga disrupts Dorcas Rigathi’s Prayer meeting
Tensions flared in Nyeri when Maina Njenga, accompanied by a group of youths, stormed a prayer meeting organized by Pastor Dorcas Rigathi, the spouse of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. The incident unfolded at Kamukunji Grounds, where Pastor Dorcas was leading an evangelistic gathering. Witnesses reported that the disruption forced Pastor
Kenya sends 3rd contingent of Police Officers to Haiti
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen announced the deployment of the third contingent of Kenyan police officers to the Multinational Security Support Mission (MSS) in Haiti. The group, consisting of 217 officers, will join the first batch of 400 officers already stationed in the Caribbean nation to aid in restoring peace
Gachagua blames Government after wife’s prayer meeting Incident
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has directed his ire at the government following an invasion of a prayer meeting organized by his wife, Pastor Dorcas Rigathi. The incident occurred on Saturday at Kamukunji Grounds in Nyeri County when Maina Njenga and a group of youths disrupted the gathering, ultimately forcing
