A Chinese national, Ling Yao Zheng, faced charges in a Mombasa court for illegal gun possession and assault. Police arrested him at Shelly Beach after finding a loaded pistol. He pleaded guilty to all counts.
The court also learned he is wanted internationally. Tanzanian authorities seek him for a 2022 murder in Dar es Salaam, while China has its own warrant out. He is suspected of shooting two people, killing one.
Kenyan police are holding him as they coordinate with foreign agencies on the murder case. His next court date is set for next month, when the facts will be presented for a ruling.
The DCI is investigating the fatal crash that killed former MP Cyrus Jirongo. The head-on collision between his car and a bus happened in the Karai area near Naivasha. Investigators reviewed CCTV from a nearby gas station showing his final movements seconds before impact.
Detectives questioned the bus driver, who was released on bail and must report back. They also took statements from station staff. The forensic team plans to revisit the scene for more analysis.
Authorities are retracing Jirongo's steps before the accident, including people he met at a Nairobi bar. They will also interview bus passengers. The completed investigation file will be sent to the public prosecutor. The DCI offered condolences to the family and promised a...
The DCI corrected the license plate for the car in the fatal crash involving former MP Cyrus Jirongo. They said the number is KCZ 350C, not the previously reported digits, calling the earlier statement a typographical error. Jirongo died in a head-on collision with a passenger bus in the Karai area.
Investigators cite CCTV footage showing Jirongo's vehicle entering and quickly exiting a petrol station just before the impact. The bus driver stated Jirongo was on the wrong side of the road. That driver is currently out on bail as the probe continues, required to report back later this month.
Forensic teams are revisiting the scene and compiling evidence. The DCI expressed condolences to the family and promised a full investigation, with...
President William Ruto pushed back against critics of his administration's development plans. Speaking at a cultural event in Turkana County, he stated their five trillion shilling economic plan was on schedule to be half finished next year. He cited the hiring of over one hundred thousand teachers and completed road projects as proof of progress.
Ruto also defended the Social Health Authority, noting that twenty-eight point five million Kenyans have registered. He claimed hospital administrators confirmed the system is functional, suggesting critics simply have not needed to use it yet. His comments follow the recent cabinet approval for a National Infrastructure Fund and a Sovereign Wealth Fund.
These new funds are meant to finance...
Researchers from Yale University claim Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces tried to hide mass killings in el-Fasher. Their report, based on satellite images, states the RSF conducted a systematic effort to bury and burn tens of thousands of bodies after capturing the city in October.
The group's leader previously acknowledged some violations by his fighters but denied allegations of ethnically motivated killings. The Yale Humanitarian Research Lab says imagery shows ongoing disposal activities at numerous sites, including areas where people tried to flee. It also indicates a very limited civilian presence in the city since its seizure.
The RSF's takeover of el-Fasher removed the army's last major position in the Darfur region...
The autopsy for former Lugari MP Cyrus Jirongo is finally happening, after delays. His body has been at a Nairobi funeral home since a fatal crash in Naivasha. Opposition figures visited his home, demanding transparency about his death.
Politicians like Fred Gumo, Kalonzo Musyoka, and Rigathi Gachagua all called for a full investigation. They want clear answers before his burial, citing public confusion over the incident. The DCI confirmed it is investigating the collision between Jirongo's car and a bus.
Authorities reviewed CCTV from a nearby gas station. Footage shows Jirongo's vehicle entering and exiting just seconds before the head-on impact. The bus driver has been questioned and released on bail. Detectives are still retracing...
Security forces fought off an al-Shabaab raid targeting Chinese workers in Elwak town, Mandera County. The attackers hit a compound near the local police station, damaging vehicles and property. All ten Chinese nationals, who are road construction workers, were secured without injury.
The militia used four Toyota Probox vehicles to approach from the Somalia border area. They broke through the main gate and fired on the residence, engaging in a long firefight with the guarding officers. Reinforcements from the Border Patrol Unit helped repel the assault. The attackers ultimately fled the scene.
In a separate security incident the same day, bomb experts disabled a suspected IED found under a bridge in Migori County. They recovered...
The itel SUPER 26 Ultra phone just snagged a top prize at an awards show in Lagos. It was named best for its curved screen and AI features at the Nigeria Technology Awards. Company reps said the win proves their focus on affordable, high-tech gear for younger buyers.
Marketing manager Dolapo Olorun-nimbe called the award validation for making advanced tech accessible. PR supervisor Terngu Simeon Shagba said the recognition boosts the brand's credibility. This follows another recent award for the same phone model, highlighting its curved display value.
The brand claims this milestone reinforces its mission as a tech empowerment label. Itel says it plans to keep pushing innovation in Africa's competitive phone market, aiming to blend...
The grocery chain Marketsquare, run by Sundry Markets Limited, handed out food to roughly a hundred people in Rivers State. Each package was valued at fifty thousand naira. The company's marketing lead, Emmanuel Patrick Isangediok, called the giveaway part of their duty to help communities where they have stores.
People who got the aid thanked the retailer, saying it helped them during a tough period. This project fits with other charity work the brand has done before. Past efforts include helping flood victims in Bayelsa State with supplies, plus organizing medical events and blood drives.
Marketsquare operates dozens of stores across Nigeria. The company states its goal is to link its business operations with positive social actions.
