The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) has announced the passing of its Chairperson, Roseline Odhiambo Odede, following a brief illness. In a statement released by KNCHR Vice Chairperson Dr. Raymond Nyeris, the commission conveyed its profound sorrow, describing Ms. Odede’s death as a significant loss to both the human
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Magnitude 5.5 earthquake hits northern Ethiopia amid Volcanic eruption
A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck northern Ethiopia on Friday, coinciding with a volcanic eruption following months of heightened seismic activity, according to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) and local media reports. The EMSC indicated that the earthquake, which occurred at a depth of approximately 10 kilometers (6 miles), was centered about
Mike Johnson retains House Speaker position amidst tight vote
Republican Mike Johnson has narrowly retained his position as House Speaker in a dramatic vote that signals the beginning of complete Republican control in Washington. Johnson faced a razor-thin margin, able to lose only two votes due to the slim majority Republicans hold in Congress. Despite the close call, he
South Korean authorities halt President Yoon Suk-yeol after standoff
South Korean authorities have suspended their attempt to arrest impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol following an hours-long standoff with his security team at his residence in central Seoul. The Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials (CIO) announced on Friday that it was forced to halt its efforts to detain Yoon over
Police arrest stone-wielding suspect on Nairobi’s Southern Bypass
In a swift response to a series of robbery incidents targeting motorists on the Southern Bypass, a coordinated effort by the Regional Criminal Investigations Officer and officers from DCI Lang'ata and DCI Dagoretti has led to the arrest of a suspect identified as Martin Otieno. The initiative involved increased patrols in
US Surgeon General warns about alcohol’s cancer risks
In an unprecedented advisory, U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy has issued a warning about the significant cancer risks associated with alcohol consumption. He emphasized that alcohol is a well-established, preventable cause of cancer, responsible for around 100,000 cases and 20,000 cancer-related deaths annually in the United States. This warning
Proposed revenue formula could cut allocations for over half of Counties
A new revenue allocation formula proposed by the Commission on Revenue Allocation (CRA) led by Mary Chebukati could result in reduced funding for more than half of Kenya's 47 counties if approved by Parliament. Under the new formula, which places a heavy emphasis on population size, counties with larger populations will
Embu residents reject Ruto’s condolences over abductions
Anger over a series of abductions in Embu reached a boiling point as residents rejected President William Ruto’s condolence message during the burial of Eric Mutugi, son of former Embu Senator Lenny Kivuti. Public Service Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi faced backlash when mourners interrupted him while he attempted to read
Ichung’wah Links Implicates Gachagua with abductions
National Assembly Leader of Majority Kimani Ichung’wah has made explosive claims linking the recent surge in abductions to impeached Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. Speaking during the burial of National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula’s mother, Maayi Nanyama, on Friday, Ichung’wah accused Gachagua of facilitating the kidnappings while shifting the blame onto
Mob Justice erupts in Tinderet as residents kill suspected murderer
A shocking scene unfolded on Thursday when thousands of enraged residents stormed the Chemase Police Post in Nandi County, freeing a murder suspect before stoning him to death and subsequently burning his body. The suspect, identified as Victor Kimutai, 30, was in custody for allegedly murdering a 38-year-old man whose