Authorities in Niger have declared a curfew in the volatile Tillaberi region after several prisoners escaped from a heavily fortified jail known to hold jihadists. The incident occurred on Thursday at Koutoukale prison located about 50 kilometres (30 miles) north-west of the capital, Niamey, the interior ministry said. Two other attempted jailbreaks at the facility…
The directorate of criminal investigations based in the Coast region has seized bhang worth Sh16 million from 4 suspected drug traffickers. The four were arrested from their hideout in the Fisheries area of Bamburi in Mombasa County on Friday. DCI has said they were able to locate the suspects’ location through the help of citizens…
The High Court has declared the Social Health Insurance Fund unconstitutional. While delivering their judgement, Justices Alfred Mabeya, Robert Limo and Friday Mugambi gave Parliament 120 days to make amends to the said Act. The three-judge bench said parliament should undertake adequate public participation in accordance with the constitution before enacting the same act and…
Lurambi MP Titus Khamala now says they have resolved to have the National Government Constituency Development Fund (NG-CDF) scrapped to appease the protesting youth. Khamala regretted that they have continued to come under attacks and sharp criticisms from the Gen Zs over using the money. The protesters, he said, have ignored the benefits of the…
At least two people have died following a fatal road accident that occurred along the Kwale-Kombani road at Matairini in Kwale county on Monday. The accident involved a Toyota Voxy Station Wagon that rolled several times seriously injuring the people onboard. The police have identified the two as Barrack Mugambi, 22, and Eristus Karani. According…
Chief Justice Marthe Koome has sent a message to the young generation of advocates admitted to the Bar on Monday. CJ Koome said that the newly admitted advocates should dispense their knowledge and skills to serve the country. She said, that when protests are rife across Kenya, the advocates should help the country navigate the…
President William Ruto has responded to the trending hashtag #RutoMustGo during a media roundtable on Sunday. The President said the hashtag does not bother him since Kenyans have a constitutional right to keep his administration in check. “Everybody is entitled to their opinion. I have a job to do. Citizens are free to engage in…
The dramatic FKF Cup final saw Kenya Police and KCB battle to penalties after a tense goalless draw filled with missed chances. Kenya Police FC will be gracing continental football for the first time in their history after edging out KCB FC 8-7 in post-match penalties to lift the Football Kenya Federation Cup at Ulinzi…
Narok Senator Ledama Olekina has told lawmakers to prepare for the worst-case scenario as the youth are determined to punish them for not demonstrating leadership. Olekina said he was sure the youth, over the next few months, would show them how they want to be led. “We have failed because we are corrupt and only…
President William Ruto has moved to address the concerns of youth who are dissatisfied with the state of the country’s affairs. Chief of Staff and Head of Public Service Felix Koskei on Saturday kicked off the process initiating a national dialogue to look into the concerns of the youth. In his address on Wednesday, Ruto…
