Senators have spoken out against the ongoing conflict between Kenya Power and the Nairobi County Government, urging both entities to respect legal procedures during disagreements. At a recent press conference, lawmakers emphasized that every government institution must function according to standards of fairness, transparency, and accountability.
Kiambu Senator Karungo Wa Thang'wa read a statement declaring that legal frameworks must guide the resolution of all disputes. The senators expressed concern about Kenya Power cutting electricity to essential health facilities, putting many lives at risk. They pointed out that the utility company has repeatedly disregarded constitutional requirements for cooperation between national and county...
According to Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, Kenya continues to value its partnership with Japan through the Tokyo International Conference on African Development framework. The Secretary emphasized Kenya's eagerness to attend the upcoming TICAD 9 Summit in Yokohama during August, which creates opportunities for business relationships between Kenyan and Japanese sectors.
"Kenya remains committed to addressing existing challenges through economic reforms at macro and micro levels to attract more investment and strengthen economic partnerships with Japan," Mudavadi stated during celebrations for Japanese National Day, marking Emperor Naruhito's birthday.
The Cabinet Secretary mentioned Kenya's preparations to highlight its...
A bombing attack killed 11 people and injured 65 others at a political gathering organized by M23 rebel leaders in Bukavu City, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, on Thursday. The explosions occurred shortly after key rebel figures had left the venue.
M23 leadership members Corneille Nangaa Yubeluo and Bertrand Bisimwa had arranged the public event at Place de l'Indépendance grounds. They intended to mark their ten-day control of the city and reassure residents about security matters. Hundreds of local citizens attended the gathering.
The explosives detonated minutes after Nangaa and Bisimwa departed from the scene. Several attendees died immediately, forcing the crowd to scatter quickly from the location. Emergency responders...
Officials report a corrections officer lost his life early Thursday when a security guard shot him for allegedly attempting to steal equipment. The incident happened at approximately 1:00 am at Babuuze Bar and Lodge located in Kakabada A village within Rukungiri Municipality.
Lance Corporal Boniface Ojok, a 33-year-old officer working at Rukungiri Government Prison, had spent the evening watching sports with several colleagues. After the game finished, Ojok handed his cell phone to fellow corrections officer James Otim and mentioned he needed to use the restroom.
His coworkers stood outside waiting for his return when they heard gunfire nearby. They immediately ran toward the sound and discovered Ojok lying deceased, surrounded by...
The lead at Radiomind Smart Solutions Africa, Kevin Masaba, recently called for broadcasters to rethink their approach to radio operations. He emphasized that the industry needs collaborative efforts instead of the outdated model of competition that many stations have inherited from previous generations.
Masaba questioned the current industry dynamics during his speech. "There exists no more gate-keeping since we all target identical consumer categories. Advertisers influence our advertising models across the board. We should concentrate on selling solutions rather than simply airtime. I'll reach my objective when I witness media organizations working together. A unified media represents the answer we need. Why do staff members view...
A Sudanese army aircraft crashed into a residential neighborhood near the Wadi Sayidna military airport in northern Omdurman, resulting in the deaths of at least 46 people. The Khartoum state media office confirmed these fatalities along with 10 additional injuries following the Tuesday night accident. Officials from the military indicated that technical problems likely caused the crash.
The military previously acknowledged that numerous service members and civilians perished in the incident without providing specific numbers. Information from multiple military sources revealed that Major General Bahr Ahmed did not survive the crash. He served as a high-ranking commander responsible for Khartoum operations and previously managed army...
A man threatened suicide before setting himself ablaze near parliament Wednesday. Benjamin Agaba poured petrol on his body and ignited himself around 10:00 am close to the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs on Parliamentary Avenue. Bystanders and security officers quickly responded to help extinguish the flames before rushing him to receive medical attention.
Someone close to Agaba shared that he expressed deep frustrations the previous evening about his unsuccessful attempts to receive financial support from the ruling National Resistance Movement party headquarters and various government offices. The friend mentioned that Agaba previously supported the National Unity Platform in 2021 but later changed his political...
The Human Rights Tribunal recently awarded compensation of 60 million Ugandan Shillings to Phylis Chepkwemoi after UPDF soldiers tortured her husband to death. The incident happened back in 2004 when Gilbert Cherotwo was working in his garden before armed soldiers arrived. They accused him of having an illegal firearm, forced him to sit down, and beat him with large sticks for more than two hours despite his continued denials.
The soldiers eventually transported Cherotwo to Seredet Detach and later Bukwo Hospital, where he died from his injuries within hours. Chepkwemoi, who lives in Kapsiywo village in Bukwo district, filed a complaint under case number SRT/229/2006. She argued that killing her husband violated his right to life, and...
Eight defendants received death sentences from a Tunisian court on Tuesday for their involvement in the 2013 killing of opposition leader Mohamed Brahmi, according to reports from local media sources.
The court found the defendants guilty of attempting to alter the nature of the state and encouraging armed conflict. Three defendants faced additional death penalties for deliberately participating in premeditated murder. A ninth person, currently evading authorities, received a five-year prison term for failing to report terrorist crimes.
Despite issuing death sentences, especially for terrorism cases, Tunisia has maintained an unofficial pause on executions since 1991, effectively converting these sentences to life imprisonment. This...
