Heartbeat of Kenya
The FBI is collaborating with local authorities in Kenya to investigate cases of high-profile corruption and money laundering, which have seen a rise in gold scams and ‘wash wash’ fraud. Director Christopher Wray held meetings with Kenyan security chiefs, including DCI boss Mohammed Amin, NIS director Noordin Haji, EACC CEO Twalib Mbarak, and DPP Renson…
Raila Odinga’s chances of becoming the next African Union Commission Chair are now uncertain, as a proposal by the Permanent Representatives’ Committee could block his bid due to Kenya and Rwanda’s previous positions. The proposed changes aim to restrict countries that have held specific AU positions since 2002 from contesting the upcoming election, potentially ending…
President William Ruto, former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, and President Yoweri Museveni had a productive meeting at Kisozi Country Home in Uganda on Monday. Ruto shared that the purpose of the meeting was to discuss Odinga’s candidacy for the African Union (AU) Commission chairmanship. “This relationship includes bringing all the seven East African Community nations…
Rwandese coach Gervais Hakizamana, who tragically passed away alongside World Marathon record holder Kelvin Kiptum, has undergone a postmortem examination. The procedure was conducted by a team of pathologists led by Dr Benson Macharia, with the presence of DCI officers at the hospital morgue. Dr Macharia confirmed that the postmortem had been concluded, but due…
The High Court in Bungoma has recently made a significant move to safeguard the properties surrounding Kanduyi Stadium by issuing conservatory orders. These orders effectively prohibit any agency or individual from carrying out any demolition activities on these properties until further notice. This decision comes in response to a petition filed by concerned parties seeking…
Paris St-Germain and France forward Kylian Mbappe, 25, has decided to join Real Madrid at the end of the season. (Le Parisien – in French) Manchester United and Portugal midfielder Bruno Fernandes, 29, rejected a lucrative offer from Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal during the January transfer window. (Record via Manchester Evening News) Germany winger Leroy…
A request has been submitted to the Judicial Service Commission to oust Chief Justice Martha Koome from her position due to allegations of improper appointment of members to the Tax Appeal Tribunal. Michael Kojo Otieno, the petitioner, asserts that the CJ disregarded the law when selecting individuals for the tax appeal tribunal. The petition claims…
Kevin Kangethe, a murder suspect, was apprehended on Tuesday in Parklands, Nairobi, after an extensive manhunt. The following day, he appeared before the Milimani Chief Magistrate Court, where he was granted 30 days of custody to facilitate the completion of extradition procedures. Kangethe is accused of committing first-degree murder in the United States. Specifically, he…
AK47 rifle robbed from a Ugandan Cop by a gang in Tororo Police Station recovered in KisumuDCI ballistic examiners are currently analysing the AK47 rifle. The rifle serial number UG POL 861314 09446 was recovered by Kasagam police officers who were on patrol duties at Nyalenda A ward, after they intercepted a suspicious Toyota Axio…
