There was confusion after the Employment and Labour Relations Court in Nairobi issued a temporary order halting the recruitment of 10,000 police officers, dealing a legal setback to the National Police Service (NPS). The recruitment was to start Friday, October 3, 2025. The ruling, delivered on Thursday, October 2, 2025, by Lady Justice Hellen Wasilwa, came in response to a petition filed by politician John Harun Mwau against the Inspector General of Police (IG) and the National Police Service Commission (NPSC). According to the court documents, an interim conservatory order was issued, staying the entire recruitment process until the petition…
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A family of a retired Nigerian Air Force officer moved to court in Nairobi seeking the immediate release of his body from Aga Khan University Hospital. This is after Air Vice Marshal Terry O. Okorodudu (Ret.) died at the facility. Bidemi Okorodudu, acting as the legal representative of the estate of the late Air Vice Marshal Terry O. Okorodudu (Ret.), accused the hospital of unlawfully detaining the body over a disputed medical bill of Sh8 million. Bidemi claimed through his lawyers that the hospital has continued to hold the body of the deceased as security for the alleged debt, a…
Four people were Friday injured in a car ramming and stabbing attack at a synagogue in Manchester, with the suspect shot by police. The incident came on Yom Kippur – the holiest day in the Jewish religious calendar. Here is what we know so far. What happened? Police responded at 09:31 BST on Thursday to reports of a car driving towards members of the public, and a man stabbed. The man who was stabbed is believed to be a security guard. The incident happened at Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue in the Crumpsall area in the north of the city.…
Mass layoffs of US federal workers are “imminent” and could result in people permanently losing their jobs within days, the White House says, as a government shutdown continues for a second day. Lawmakers are trading blame over the shutdown – the first for almost seven years – under which thousands of workers have been put on unpaid leave. President Donald Trump has called on Republican allies to use it as an “opportunity” to make more lasting cuts. The shutdown began on Wednesday, after Republicans and Democrats in Congress failed to agree a new spending plan. There is little sign of…
Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has joined the billionaire club for the first time, becoming one of the world’s richest actors, according to a new list. The 59-year-old’s net worth is estimated at a staggering $1.4bn (£1.03bn), according to the Hurun India Rich List 2025, an annual ranking of India’s wealthiest individuals. This puts him in the league of global celebrities like Arnold Schwarzenegger, pop star Rihanna, golfer Tiger Woods, and singer Taylor Swift, whose net worth is pegged at $1.6bn by Forbesmagazine. Other Bollywood personalities on the list include actress Juhi Chawla, actors Hrithik Roshan and Amitabh Bachchan and…
Tomorrow Friday October 3, 2025 marks the launch of our nationwide recruitment drive for 10,000 police officers. To me, this is not just a hiring process, it’s a cornerstone of the broader reform agenda we have been championing to rebuild faith in the National Police Service (NPS) and ensure it reflects the values of our constitution. My vision for the NPS is rooted in reform, and we have already made significant strides. For instance, we have initiated comprehensive audits of our internal systems to identify and seal loopholes that have historically allowed corruption to thrive. Additionally, we are embracing technology…
A looming strike that threatened to disrupt operations at Kenya’s major airports has been called off following successful negotiations between the Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) and the Kenya Aviation Workers Union (KAWU). The strike, which was set to begin this week following a seven-day notice issued on September 23, was officially withdrawn Wednesday October 1 after what stakeholders described as “constructive and collaborative deliberations.” In a statement released on Tuesday, KAA confirmed that the labour dispute had been resolved amicably after several rounds of discussions involving the union, the Authority, and key government ministries. “This positive outcome is a result…
The US Supreme Court has ruled Lisa Cook can stay on as a Federal Reserve governor for now, a setback for President Donald Trump in his fight with the central bank. In an unsigned order, the court turned down Trump’s request to immediately remove Cook and said it would hear arguments over her firing in January. Trump, who has blasted the Fed for not cutting interest rates as much as he would like, said in August he was removing Cook over claims of mortgage fraud, which she denied. Cook immediately sued, saying her firing was illegal and opened the door…
Four more witnesses took the stand Wednesday at the High Court in Milimani as the murder trial of John Matara Ong’oa entered another day of proceedings. Matara is accused of the brutal murder of socialite Starlet Wahu on the night of January 3, 2024, at Papino Apartments in South B, Nairobi. The Prosecution, led by Della Wilbey, Sarah Ogweno, and Peris Maina, presented testimony from a clinical officer, a police forensic analyst, and two security guards, witnesses who provided critical insight into the events surrounding the death of Wahu. First to testify was Isaiah Omondi Olang, a Clinical Officer at…
Kenya must end the export of raw agricultural produce and invest aggressively in value addition and agro-processing, President William Ruto has said. Speaking during the official opening of the 2025 Nairobi International Trade Fair at Nairobi’s Jamhuri Park Grounds on Wednesday, the President said agricultural manufacturing is the next frontier in the transformation of the country’s largest sector. Only then, he pointed out, would farmers earn more substantial incomes from their produce, boost the creation of more jobs and trigger higher economic growth. “For decades, we have exported our tea, our coffee, our livestock, our minerals, our cotton, our hides…
At least 30 people died and more than 200 others were injured after scaffolding collapsed at a church in Ethiopia. Thousands of worshippers were gathered at the Arerti Mariam church early in the morning when the structure fell, local police inspector Ahmed Gebeyehu told BBC Amharic. The crowd had visited the church, in the central Minjar Sheknora area, as part of the annual Orthodox Christian celebration of St Mary. Mr Ahmed said the death toll might increase, adding that those confirmed deceased were aged between 25 and 80. “A large section of the church collapsed – the sound of the…
Afghans have taken to the streets to rejoice in the restoration of internet and telecom services after the Taliban government shut them down, provoking widespread condemnation. Local reporters said communications were resuming, while internet monitor Netblocks said network data showed a “partial restoration” of connectivity. A source close to the government confirmed to BBC Afghan that the internet was back by order of the Taliban prime minister. The 48-hour blackout disrupted businesses and flights, limited access to emergency services and raised fears about further isolating women and girls whose rights have been severely eroded since the hardline Islamist group swept…
A high-rise building in the Bronx has partially collapsed, the Fire Department of New York posted on X. It was not immediately clear what caused the partial collapse of the building at 207 Alexander Avenue. There were no immediate reports of injuries, but a search-and-rescue mission is underway, authorities said. Some residents have been evacuated as a precaution, CNN affiliate WABCreported. One witness said she called 911 after seeing smoke near the building this morning. “I was explaining to the lady what I saw, and she was like, ‘Hold on, let me transfer you to the fire department,’” the witness…
Half of UK adults are now regularly paying for things by tapping their phone, new banking data suggests. A surge in the use of mobile payments via services such as Apple Pay or Google Pay has been recorded across different age groups, figures from trade body UK Finance show. “People are more comfortable leaving their home with just their phone,” said Adrian Buckle, its head of research. He said the “change of consumer behaviour” was clear as last year marked the first time 50% of adults used mobile payments at least once a month – up from 34% in 2023.…
The UK government has issued a new order giving it the right to demand access to the personal data of Apple’s British users, the BBC understands. It is the latest development in the ongoing dispute between Apple and the Home Office over data privacy. The UK says it needs to be able to access individuals’ private data – when backed by an appropriate warrant – if there is a threat to national security. Apple maintains that privacy is at the heart of its business and says it will not compromise on data protection anywhere in the world. The Home Office…