In a chilling case that has sent shockwaves across France, Dominique Pelicot, a 72-year-old man, is accused of orchestrating the systematic rape of his wife, Gisele, with the help of dozens of men he met online. Reffered to by many as "Monster of Avignon", Pelicot allegedly sought out at least
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Cabinet approves initiatives to address Femicide, Transition, and Transport
The Cabinet has approved the formation of a presidential working group aimed at developing a comprehensive approach to tackle femicide. This group will engage religious leaders, parents, schools, and security agencies to identify legal and social gaps contributing to the crisis. The team is expected to deliver actionable recommendations within
Rogue Kaptagat Police officers caught slaughtering missing cow
Two police officers from Kaptagat were arrested on Tuesday after being caught slaughtering one of three missing cows reported by local resident Josphine Kandie. Officers Chrispus Butali and Samuel Mbugua were discovered at the scene where the cow had been butchered, prompting outrage among community members. Kandie had initially reported her
Jacktone Odhiambo jailed for 50 Years for murder of LGBTQ activist Chiloba
An Eldoret court has jailed Jacktone Odhiambo for 50 years for the brutal murder of LGBTQ activist Edwin Kiprotich, popularly known as Chiloba. Justice Reuben Nyakundi of the Eldoret High Court characterized the murder as a premeditated act of malice, highlighting its severity and the deliberate cruelty involved. The judge emphasized
EACC recommends prosecution of High-Profile officials over Corruption
In a significant development in the fight against corruption, the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has recommended the prosecution of several high-profile individuals, including current and former public officials. This comes in the wake of the agency's third quarterly report for 2024, which covers investigations conducted between July 1 and
Deputy President Kindiki highlights improved security in Turkana County
Deputy President Prof. Kithure Kindiki has praised the significant improvements in the security situation in Turkana County and its neighboring areas over the past two years, following the launch of Operation Maliza Uhalifu. In a statement released on his X page on Sunday, December 15, 2024, Prof. Kindiki commended the dedication
U.S. Government condemns Police action against Protesters in Nairobi
The United States government has condemned the recent incident in Nairobi where police officers used teargas against demonstrators protesting the alarming rise in femicide cases across the country. The incident occurred on International Human Rights Day, a day recognized globally for reflecting on and upholding human rights. In a statement posted
Violence against Voodoo Practitioners claims nearly 200 lives in Haiti
Port-au-Prince, Haiti – A shocking wave of violence over the weekend has left nearly 200 people dead, reportedly targeting voodoo practitioners in a massacre described by the government as an act of "unbearable cruelty." The killings were allegedly orchestrated by a powerful gang leader, who believed that followers of the
Prime suspect arrested in murder of “Akoko the Billionaire” in Kibra
Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) in Kibra have arrested Brian Otieno Maurice, the prime suspect in the murder of Sospeter Osunga, known as 'Akoko the Billionaire.' The arrest follows a violent incident that occurred on November 18, 2024. On the day of the attack, Akoko Billionaire was assaulted
