The trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs, one of the most successful rappers and music moguls in the US, starts in New York on 5 May with jury selection. The charges against him include racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking, and transportation to engage in prostitution. If convicted, he could face life in prison. The rapper also faces dozens of lawsuits from individuals who accuse him of using his power to drug, assault, rape, intimidate and silence people. Mr Combs has pleaded not guilty to the criminal charges and rejected the individual lawsuits as attempts “for a quick payday”. Who is Sean ‘Diddy’…
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The world’s oldest person, Brazilian nun Sister Inah Canabarro Lucas, has died at the age of 116. Born on 8 June 1908 in the southern Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul, Inah Canabarro Lucas became a Catholic nun in her early 20s. Her family said she always celebrated her birthday with a cake in the shape of the stadium of her beloved Sport Club Internacional – Porto Alegre’s football team. Sister Inah, who was blessed by Pope Francis in 2018, put her longevity down to her faith, saying that “he [God] is the secret to life”. The title of…
A prominent Tanzanian Catholic priest and government critic has been violently attacked amid rising political tensions ahead of elections due in October. Fr Charles Kitima, who had attended an all-day religious meeting, was ambushed by two people at night in a canteen restroom near his residence in Dar es Salaam. According to the police, he was hit on the head with a blunt object and was later admitted to hospital, where he is in a stable condition. Eyewitnesses said Fr Kitima had been seen talking to several people before the attack, and was later found bleeding and calling for help,…
The authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo are seeking to lift former President Joseph Kabila’s immunity from prosecution after accusing him of backing rebels in the east. There was a “substantial body of documents, testimony and material facts” linking Kabila to the M23 armed group, Justice Minister Constant Mutamba said on Wednesday. The M23 currently controls parts of the mineral-rich east of the country after making significant advances earlier this year. Kabila, 53, has not commented on the accusations but has in the past denied any connection with the insurgents. He led DR Congo for 18 years, after succeeding…
President William Ruto fulfilled his promise to sponsor 10 vulnerable girls from each of the 17 constituencies in Nairobi County. He had promised in March 2025 to pay for students to join PCEA Booth Girls’ High School – Ngong Forest during the official opening of the institution. He, at State House Nairobi hosted the students, their parents and teachers for breakfast. Ruto said the opportunity would give needy students, who would otherwise have difficulty accessing quality education, a chance to pursue their academic dreams. “I directed the Ministry of Education to ensure that the students are from needy homes so…
A Somali national, Fitsu Haile Michael, and a Kenyan, Jaafer Rahow Salat, were Wednesday charged at a Makadara Court with the offence of trafficking in persons. The two are accused of conspiring with others not before the court to commit the offence between 16th and January 27, 2025, within Nairobi County. They were charged with an additional three counts of trafficking in persons and falsely representing themselves as individuals to whom certain identity cards belonged. Prosecuting Counsel Brenda Nandwa, told the court that the accused persons trafficked four individuals of Somali origin, including a 14-year-old child, a 17-year-old child, and…
Residents of Mwabundusi village in Nyaribari Chache staked ancestral ownership to about 500 acres land in the suburbs of Kisii town. They now want urgent intervention from the Senate and other relevant agencies to have it reverted it to them or alternatively to be compensated. The vilagers’ tales of woe and suffering are documented in a petition filed by Philip Achiki, a move that also invited a visit by the Senate Committee on Lands, Environment and Natural Resources. At the centre of the standoff are the staggering swathes of land where government research agency, KALRO, a police post and Kari…
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has urged MPs to uphold the dignity of parliamentary processes by debating the Finance Bill 2025/26 within the House and not in public forums like funerals or schools. Presiding over a House session before recess, Wetang’ula formally confirmed receipt and tabling of the 2025/26 Budget Estimates, marking the beginning of Parliament’s constitutional role in reviewing and approving national revenue and expenditure plans. Citing Article 221 of the Constitution and Section 39 of the Public Finance Management Act, the Speaker emphasized the legal mandate of Parliament in scrutinizing allocations to the Executive, Judiciary and Legislature —…
Fresh details have emerged how Kasipul MP Ong’ondo Were was Wednesday evening shot and killed by gunmen who had trailed him in Nairobi. Preliminary findings show he was shot at least four times by a gunman who had alighted from a motorcycle for the mission. This was as his salon car was stuck in a traffic jam near the City Mortuary roundabout. The gunman first shattered the window of the act before pumping bullets into his chest. Witnesses saw at least four bullet wounds on the body. One bullet had shattered his left hand, a witness said. The MP was…
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Getting into a car accident is always stressful. It is even more frustrating when the other vehicle is a commercial truck, delivery van, or company car. Commercial vehicle accidents mostly involve larger insurance policies, more severe injuries, and complicated questions about who is responsible for your damages. When in this scenario, you might be unsure where to begin or how to protect your rights. The good news is that you do not have to figure it out alone because Morris Bart’s car accident lawyers have extensive experience helping people navigate the unique challenges of commercial vehicle accident claims, ensuring you…
If you are an investor tracking market performance, you must understand what drives the Dow Jones Industrial Average. Its movement is shaped by various economic, political and corporate factors. An analysis of these elements allows for a greater understanding of fluctuations, the assessment of risks, and the identification of opportunities. In this article, we examine six key drivers of the index that influence market behavior in a quantifiable manner. Economic data The Dow Jones Industrial Average depends fundamentally on economic data to track the overall state of the economy. Market stability and future trends are evaluated by analysts through…
Kasipul MP Ong’ondo Were was Wednesday evening shot and killed by gunmen who had trailed him. The MP was driving in a salon car when he was shot st close range at the City Mortuary roundabout. He was rushed to the nearby Nairobi Hospital where he was pronounced dead on arrival. Witnesses said gunmen on a motorcycle had trailed him from Parliament to the scene of the shooting. It is not clear where he was headed. They shot him at close range after smashing the window pane of the car before riding off. Police said the motive was not immediately…
President William Ruto Wednesday appointed Prof Makau Mutua as the Senior Advisor of Constitutional Affairs in the Executive Office of the President. He said Mutua, a lawyer by profession, brings a wealth of experience in legal, constitutional and human rights matters. “Congratulations Prof Mutua. I welcome you to join a dynamic team of public servants in the implementation of our Bottom Up Economic Transformation Agenda,” Ruto said in a statement Wedneasday evening. Prof Mutua promised to deliver. “I am grateful to His Excellency President William Ruto for appointing me Senior Advisor on Constitutional Affairs in the Executive Office of the…
The Director of Public Prosecutions Mulele Ingonga has given police seven days to investigate the killing of five people by police at Angata Barikoi, Narok County. He told police to submit the probe file in seven days for his perusal. “Pursuant to Article 157 (4) of the Constitution of Kenya, I direct those investigations be carried out expeditiously. The resultant investigation file should be forwarded to my office not later than seven (7) days from the date hereof for advice and directions,” he said in a letter to the Inspector General of police Douglas Kanja dated April 30, 2025. Kanja…