Human Rights Watch Africa has unveiled troubling revelations regarding a special government security agency allegedly involved in a recent surge of abductions in Kenya. During the launch of its 35th Edition of the World Report, the organization pinpointed the Operations Support Unit (OSU) as a key player behind these incidents,
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Hamas warns Israel’s strikes risk hostage Releases amid ceasefire deal
Hamas's armed wing, the Ezzedine Al-Qassam Brigades, issued a warning on Thursday regarding Israel's continued airstrikes and shelling in Gaza, stating that such actions jeopardize the safety of hostages set for release under a newly announced ceasefire deal. In a message shared via Telegram, the group cautioned, "Any aggression and shelling
Kisumu police arrest suspect in fatal stabbing over Ksh 50 dispute
Police in Kisumu have detained a suspect in connection with the fatal stabbing of a man following a disagreement over Ksh 50. The victim, an unidentified student from the Kisumu Rotary Vocational Training Centre near the Fanana area, suffered multiple stab wounds to the chest during the altercation. Eyewitnesses reported that
Kenyan man Felix Kibet sues X for hate speech and violence
Kenyan petitioner Felix Kibet has filed a lawsuit against X, formerly known as Twitter, claiming the platform enables hate speech, incitement to violence, and societal harm. Kibet argues that X's lack of content regulation violates Kenya's 2010 Constitution by undermining individual rights and public morality. In his petition, Kibet contends that
The late Sven-Göran Eriksson left behind £3.8 million debt
Swedish football manager Sven-Göran Eriksson who died in August last year at the age of 76, left behind a tangled financial legacy that includes debts exceeding £3.8 million ($4.64 million). Eriksson renowned as the first foreign coach to lead the England national team had previously announced that he was terminally
Nairobi police boss Adamson Bungei moved in new restructuring
The National Police Service (NPS) has implemented a series of leadership changes, affecting several key officers within its ranks. Notably, Nairobi's police commander, Adamson Bungei, has been reassigned to the police headquarters, where he will now serve as the Director of Operations. Taking over Bungei's former role in Nairobi is Coast
Rangwe police arrest Bishop for having sex with daughter
Police in Rangwe sub-County, Homa Bay County, have apprehended a bishop from a local church in Ndiru village, Kokoko Sub-location, for allegedly engaging in sexual intercourse with his biological daughter. The arrest followed complaints from community members who reported the disturbing incident to officers at the Ndiru police station. Eyewitnesses indicated
Government moves to regulate AI usage in Kenya
The Kenyan government is taking steps to regulate the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in order to balance the technology's vast potential with the need to mitigate risks associated with its malicious use. This initiative is part of the draft Kenya National AI Strategy for 2025-2030, which aims to harness
Nairobi Rivers Commission CEO dismissed over corruption
Brigadier (Rtd) Joseph Muracia has been dismissed as CEO of the Nairobi Rivers Commission, effective immediately, following serious allegations of gross misconduct, corruption, embezzlement, nepotism, and insubordination. The decision to remove him was unanimously approved during a meeting chaired by former Starehe MP Margaret Wanjiru on Tuesday afternoon. Muracia, who was
Tanzania reports Marburg Virus outbreak as WHO issues alert
Eight individuals have tragically lost their lives in Tanzania due to a suspected outbreak of Marburg Virus Disease (MVD) in the Kagera region. In light of this situation, health officials are advising against imposing travel and trade restrictions with Tanzania. The World Health Organization (WHO) has responded by issuing a high