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
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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
UN Chief Guterres Condemns Deadly Woro Village Attack in Nigeria
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has unequivocally condemned the terrorist attack that struck Woro village in Kwara State, Nigeria, on February 3, 2026. He characterized this heinous act as an act of terror that resulted in the tragic loss of numerous lives.In a statement shared on X on February 5,
Kakamega Homeboyz Mourn Silas Abungana After Fatal Attack
Kakamega Homeboyz Football Club has confirmed the tragic passing of Silas Abungana, labeling the loss as devastating.In an official statement, the club expressed profound sorrow over the untimely death of Silas Abungana.The club reported that Silas passed away just moments before midnight on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, while receiving care
Couple Shot in Mpesa Robbery as Violent Crime Sparks Protests in Migori
In a troubling robbery incident in Macalder, Migori County, a couple sustained serious gunshot wounds while operating their Mpesa shop, as confirmed by police and local residents. This alarming event sparked protests on Wednesday, with community members demanding the immediate arrest of the assailants. Protesters expressed their concerns over the
Marius Borg Høiby Remanded Amid Assault and Rape Allegations in Norway
Marius Borg Høiby, the son of Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit, faces serious allegations after his recent arrest on suspicion of assault. As he prepares for trial in Oslo on Tuesday, he contends with 38 charges, including the rape of four women. The 29-year-old has been remanded in custody for four
Kitengela Club Shooting Victim Dies as IPOA Probes Police Involvement
In a tragic development, one of the two victims from the Kitengela shooting incident at a local club has succumbed to his injuries in the hospital. Kevin Maseri passed away on Thursday morning after his condition worsened, prompting a transfer from Kajiado Referral Hospital to Metropolitan Hospital, according to police
Malian MP Jailed in Ivory Coast for Insulting President Ouattara
A Mali lawmaker has received a three-year prison sentence in neighboring Ivory Coast for insulting the 84-year-old Ivorian leader, who recently secured a fourth term in office.Mamadou Hawa Gassama, a member of Mali's transitional parliament established by the junta, faced arrest last July during a visit to Ivory Coast.Prosecutors reported