Kenyan lawyer Martha Karua officially received her practicing license this morning, allowing her to lead a team of legal representatives for veteran Ugandan politician Kizza Besigye and his aide, Obet Lutale Kamulegeya. This development follows the Uganda Law Council's recent decision to issue Karua a special practicing certificate, having initially
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Congress certifies Trump’s electoral victory ahead of Inauguration
Congress officially certified President-elect Donald Trump’s electoral victory on Monday January 6, confirming his win over Vice President Kamala Harris without any objections from lawmakers during the tally of states on the House floor. Trump secured the presidency with 312 electoral votes compared to Harris’s 226, a total finalized during the
Digital cartoonist Kibet Bull released after abduction
Digital cartoonist Gideon Kibet, popularly known as Kibet Bull for his viral caricatures of President William Ruto, has been released following his abduction in Nairobi. Kibet was taken by suspected security officials on December 24, 2024, shortly after meeting Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah at the senator’s office. His family confirmed his
Canadian Premier Trudeau resigns following party pressure
In a significant political shift, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced his intention to resign, following mounting calls from within the Liberal Party for him to step down. Ending weeks of speculation, Trudeau revealed that he will step aside as party leader but will remain in his role as
Ronny Kiplangat found alive after missing for nearly two weeks
The family of Ronny Kiplangat is breathing a sigh of relief after the young man was discovered alive in Machakos County, nearly two weeks after he went missing on Christmas Day, December 25, 2024. Kiplangat's disappearance raised alarms among his loved ones and the local community, who feared he had
Tragedy in central Mali: Eight civilians killed amid violence
At least eight civilians have been reported dead in central Mali, with various sources blaming the Malian army and Russia's Wagner group for the latest attack in the troubled West African nation. The country, which has been grappling with a deepening political, security, and economic crisis since 2012, is besieged
Gachagua calls for ICC intervention over criminal gang allegations
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has urged his allied Members of Parliament to assemble a team of lawyers to draft a letter to the International Criminal Court (ICC), accusing the government of sponsoring a notorious criminal gang linked to crimes against humanity. Speaking at a church service in Nyeri County on
Investigators seek arrest warrant extension for impeached President Yoon
South Korean investigators are moving to extend the arrest warrant for impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol, following a failed attempt to execute the warrant last Friday. An official announced on Monday that the anti-graft agency has requested police assistance to carry out the arrest. The situation escalated during the previous attempt
Ghana’s announces Visa-Free travel for African passport holders
In a significant move towards continental integration, Ghana’s outgoing President Nana Akufo-Addo announced on Friday that all African passport holders will enjoy visa-free travel to Ghana starting this year. This landmark decision was revealed during his final State of the Nation address as he prepares to step down on January
China reports increase in Human Metapneumovirus cases
China is currently facing a rise in cases of human metapneumovirus (HMPV), a respiratory illness that produces flu-like symptoms. Health officials have reassured the public that this surge is seasonal and does not indicate an epidemic. Although hospitals are experiencing increased patient loads, HMPV is usually mild, posing greater risks