Ugandan opposition leader Kiiza Besigye faces death penalty charge

In a dramatic turn of events, Ugandan military prosecutors have added a charge of "treachery"—a capital offense—against prominent opposition figure Kiiza Besigye. This development comes as he faces a series of military law violations, raising serious concerns about the state of human rights in Uganda. Besigye, a long-time critic of President

CS Justin Muturi says NIS abducted his son

Public Service Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi has made a startling claim regarding the alleged abduction of his son, Leslie Muturi, by officers from the National Intelligence Service (NIS) under orders from President William Ruto. In a statement recorded with the police on Tuesday, CS Muturi provided a detailed account of the

Death toll from Los Angeles wildfires rises to 24

The death toll from the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles has risen to 24, as officials brace for dangerous winds that could exacerbate the situation. The fires have continued to ravage the city for six days, destroying entire communities and leaving thousands homeless. Efforts to contain the Palisades Fire have made

Ruto announces Ksh. 4 billion roads plan for Nairobi

President William Ruto has unveiled a Ksh. 4 billion initiative aimed at constructing and rehabilitating roads in Nairobi County. This investment is intended to enhance mobility within the capital city by improving both new and existing feeder roads. During his announcement, President Ruto emphasized the importance of completing stalled road projects

Man allegedly mauled to death by dogs in Bondo Kenya

Police in Bondo sub-county have initiated an investigation into the suspected mauling death of a 27-year-old man, Stephen Lilungo, in Rabonde ‘A’ village, Ajigo sub-location. Lilungo, who worked as a home guard, was reportedly attacked and killed by his employer's dogs a few days ago. According to Bondo sub-county Criminal Investigations

Ukrainian troops capture two North Korean soldiers

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on January 11 that Ukrainian forces have captured two North Korean soldiers as prisoners of war (POWs) in Russia's Kursk Oblast. In a Telegram post, Zelensky described the operation as challenging, noting, "Usually, Russia and other North Korean military personnel finish off their wounded and

Government Launches Ksh. 28 Billion police modernization Program

Kiganjo police recruits arrested for forged documents

The Kenyan government has announced a significant Ksh. 28 billion modernization initiative aimed at enhancing the operational efficiency and welfare of the National Police Service (NPS). This comprehensive program will involve the acquisition of 3,000 vehicles, including state-of-the-art protective gear and armored vehicles, over the next two years. During an interdenominational

CS Justin Muturi says his son was abducted and demands action.

Public Service Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi has urged for the urgent arrest of individuals involved in the abductions of young Kenyans that have been occurring since June 2024. Speaking to the media on Sunday, Muturi emphasized the need to address this alarming trend, stating that the ongoing abductions must be

MP Nelson Koech criticizes the Executive for vetting failures

Nelson Koech, the Chair of the National Assembly Departmental Committee on Defence, Intelligence and Foreign Relations and MP for Belgut, has expressed his discontent with the Head of Public Service Felix Koskei and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for their apparent failure to adequately vet nominees for diplomatic positions. Koech's comments

New Vatican guidelines allow Gay men to be Catholic Priests

In a significant development for the Catholic Church in Italy, new guidelines approved by the Vatican state that homosexual men can train to become priests, provided they do not "support the so-called gay culture." The Italian Bishops' Conference released the 68-page document online, emphasizing the importance of celibacy in priestly