Winnie Byanyima, the wife of veteran Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye, has raised urgent concerns regarding her husband's safety while in custody. During an interview with a local newspaper on February 21, 2026, Byanyima characterized Uganda as having devolved into a "naked dictatorship," where the safety of individuals hangs in
Crime
Bishops Condemn Police Brutality, Warn Over Shrinking Civic Space
The Catholic Church has voiced significant concerns regarding ongoing human rights abuses perpetrated by the police, urging security personnel to honor the constitution. The Kenya Catholic Bishops Conference condemned violations of human dignity, highlighting the excessive force used against unarmed citizens, along with instances of harassment and arbitrary arrests. They
Four Arrested in Nakuru Over Father’s Murder
In Bahati constituency, Nakuru County, authorities arrested four family members in connection with the murder of their elderly father, Peter Mwangi, aged 73. Mwangi succumbed to injuries sustained during an assault in his home on February 15.Investigating officers recovered two blood-stained wooden rods at the crime scene, believed to have
Germany’s €100M Sparkasse Bank Heist Shocks Gelsenkirchen
Germany has witnessed one of its most "spectacular" bank heists in years. On a quiet weekend after Christmas, thieves infiltrated a High Street bank in Gelsenkirchen by drilling through a wall. They raided over 3,000 safe deposit boxes, escaping with millions of euros. More than a month later, police have
Ex-Arsenal Star Thomas Partey Hit With Two More Rape Charges
Former Arsenal footballer Thomas Partey now faces two additional counts of rape involving a new alleged victim. This development follows the 32-year-old's earlier not guilty pleas to five counts of rape concerning two women, along with one count of sexual assault linked to a third woman. Consequently, Partey now stands
Canada School Shooting: 18-Year-Old Found Dead After Killing Eight in BC
An 18-year-old has emerged as a person of interest in a tragic shooting that claimed the lives of eight individuals and left dozens more injured in British Columbia, Canada.Authorities identified Jesse Van Rootselaar as the suspect, who was found deceased at the scene from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The motive
Karua Condemns Sexual Violence Reports After Uganda Elections
Martha Karua, the leader of the People’s Liberation Party (PLP), has raised urgent concerns regarding the alarming reports of sexual violence against women in Uganda following the January 2026 elections. In a statement addressed to President Yoweri Museveni and Chief of Defence Forces Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, she underscores the gravity
Police Urge Calm After Fatal Incident Sparks Overnight Unrest in Huruma
Nairobi police have issued a strong appeal for calm following a night of violent unrest in the Huruma estate, triggered by a fatal incident involving a local youth. According to preliminary police reports, the disturbance began after a young man was fatally shot during an alleged confrontation with officers on
NACADA Arrests Drug Trafficker Associate in Naivasha Raid
Kenya National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) has successfully apprehended a suspect linked to a prominent drug trafficker and confiscated a significant quantity of cannabis in Naivasha. This operation aims to disrupt narcotics distribution networks across the region.A multi-agency security team, spearheaded by NACADA
Police Foil Human Trafficking Attempts at JKIA
Police officers from the Kenya Police Service have apprehended two individuals linked to human trafficking attempts at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.In a statement released by the Kenya Police Service on X on Saturday, February 7, 2026, the police confirmed that the suspects were detained during separate incidents while attempting