At least two people were Thursday February 27 shot dead and ten others injured in the latest banditry attack in Samburu County. Suspected bandits ambushed a bus travelling along the Maralal-Baragoi route at the Mbukoi area in Samburu North, opening fire on passengers. Two conductors were killed on the spot, while ten other passengers were injured and are receiving treatment at Samburu County Referral Hospital, police said. Locals said the attack after threats from eye bandits. “We have been threatened for a long time…I even have video clips of the threats,” one local said. The director of Medical Services in…
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British-American influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate – who are facing trial in Romania on rape and trafficking charges – have arrived in the US after Romanian prosecutors lifted a two-year travel ban. Andrew, 38, and his brother Tristan, 36, have strongly denied the allegations against them. The two departed Bucharest on a private jet early on Thursday and arrived in Florida hours later, with Andrew telling reporters they are “misunderstood”. Romanian prosecutors stressed the case against them had not been dropped and that they remain “under judicial control” – meaning they have to regularly report to authorities and are expected…
The National Assembly Committee on Communication, Information, and Innovation (CII), chaired by John Kiarie, met with stakeholders to deliberate on proposed amendments to the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes (Amendment) Bill, 2024. The meeting brought together representatives from the Ministry of ICT and the Kenya Alliance of Residents Associations (KARA) to discuss the implications of the proposed changes. The Ministry of ICT, represented by Principal Secretary Edward Kisiang’ani, recommended a complete review of the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act, 2018, arguing that responsibilities related to cybercrime should be clearly delineated. According to the Ministry, the Ministry of Interior and National Administration…
Soft tissue injuries found on Briton Campbell Scott’s body are deemed too minor to kill him, chief pathologist Dr Johansen Oduor said. This forced the pathologists to pick samples for further tests. An autopsy was conducted on the body of Scott at a mortuary in Makueni on Thursday. This threw investigators to the drawing board in their quest to establish the cause of the death. The autopsy was conducted by Government Pathologist Dr. Richard Njoroge. His family was present. The autopsy failed to reveal what caused his death forcing them to pick samples for tests at the government chemist. The…
Lewis Hamilton said he was “really enjoying” his new Ferrari as he set the second-fastest time on day two of Formula 1 pre-season testing in Bahrain. The seven-time champion, who has moved to the Italian team this year after 12 seasons with Mercedes, was pipped to fastest lap by 0.031 seconds by Williams’ Carlos Sainz. Charles Leclerc, who took over the Ferrari from the seven-time champion for the post-lunch session, was third fastest, just 0.052secs behind Hamilton. Hamilton said: “I am really enjoying the car. We’re slowly bonding. Yesterday was a so-so day, just OK. But we got through all…
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua Thursday called out President William Ruto’s administration for using state services to settle personal scores following his recent remarks against the incumbent government. Speaking during the launch of Martha Karua’s Peoples Liberation Party (PLP), the former DP claimed that Ruto’s henchmen felt threatened after he warned them to refrain from removing Chief Justice Martha Koome from office. During a tour in Meru County, Gachagua claimed that Ruto had launched a scheme to remove Koome from office for declining to bow to political pressure. Ruto has, however, not addressed the matter publicly. He said Ruto’s aides…
Donald Trump said he planned to hit goods from China with another 10% rise in tariffs, the latest salvo in the US president’s steadily escalating trade fights. Imports from China already face tariffs of at least 10%, after a Trump order that went into effect earlier this month. Trump also said he intended to move forward with a threatened 25% tax on imports from Canada and Mexico, which are set to come into effect on 4 March. The US president previously announced the 25% duty on the country’s neighbours, but he suspended the measure at the last moment after the…
The government has resorted to using local leaders to negotiate the return of five chiefs and two civilians who were abducted by alshabaab militants along the Elwak-Wargadud-Mandera in MAndera County on February 3. Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen said the security agencies are facing challenges in rescuing the administrators and also in the recovery of the bodies of Kenyans who were killed on Saturday evening in Turkana County. Murkomen said only two bodies have been recovered in an ongoing joint search operation in Todonyang’, where more than 20 Kenyans were reported missing following the attacks at the Kenya-Ethiopia border. The…
Are you trying to unlock your Android device but can’t seem to remember the password? After five wrong attempts, you’ll be asked to wait 30 seconds before initiating the process again. But, sometimes, you may not be able to remember the password and will be locked out of your device permanently. If you have been locked out of your device permanently, you will have to unlock Android phone securely using the built-in or third-party methods. This blog will guide you through the different Android unlocker methods so that you can unlock your device without a password. How to Unlock Android…
Adding onto your home is an exciting way to create more space, increase functionality, and boost your property’s value. But in Washington State, where homes often reflect a mix of traditional, modern, and Pacific Northwest-inspired styles, it’s important to ensure your home addition blends seamlessly with your existing structure. A well-planned addition not only enhances your living space but also maintains the aesthetic appeal of your home. In this blog post, we’ll guide you through the process of planning a home addition that complements your home’s style in Washington. Why Planning a Home Addition Matters A home addition is a…
Four weeks after giving birth to her second child, Congresswoman Brittany Pettersen cradled her baby son in her arms as she cast a crucial vote on the House floor. Unable to vote remotely due to congressional rules, the Colorado Democrat flew across the country to oppose a multi-trillion-dollar budget deal, which narrowly passed in the House of Representatives. “Unfortunately, I wasn’t given the opportunity to vote remotely after giving birth, but I wasn’t going to let that stop me from representing my constituents,” Pettersen said on Tuesday. The congresswoman – the 14th lawmaker to give birth while in office -…
Journalist and TV presenter Henry Kelly has died aged 78, his family has announced. Kelly was a journalist who later pivoted to light entertainment, hosting TV gameshow Game For A Laugh and Going For Gold in the 1980s and 90s. He also presented programmes on BBC Radio 4, LBC and Classic FM. In a statement, Kelly’s family said he “died peacefully” on Tuesday “after a period of ill health”. “Henry will be sorely missed by his friends and family,” it continued, “including his partner Karolyn Shindler, their son Alexander, Henry’s daughter Siobhan and her mother Marjorie”. Born in Dublin on…
Michelle Trachtenberg, who rose to fame as a child star in the 1990s and 2000s, has died aged 39, the New York Police Department told CBS News, the BBC’s US partner. The American actress was best known for playing Buffy the Vampire Slayer’s younger sister Dawn Summers, and later took on the role of manipulative socialite Georgina Sparks in Gossip Girl – which ran from 2007 to 2012 – as an adult. Her death is not being treated as suspicious, police said. Trachtenberg made her film debut in Harriet the Spy in 1996, and she appeared in several Nickelodeon productions.…
A rapidly spreading outbreak of measles in Texas has killed two people, US Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy, Jr, said on Wednesday. They are the first mortalities from measles in the US in nearly a decade. One of those victims was an unvaccinated child who died in a Texas hospital after testing positive for measles, according to the state’s health department. Secretary Kennedy, who was speaking at the first cabinet meeting for President Donald Trump’s current term, did not give any information on the other victim and the BBC was not able to confirm the death. The Texas Department of…
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has vehemently opposed the release of international drug trafficker, fraudster and organized crime kingpin ‘Jeam Emmanuel Morlon’ alias ‘Lamarca J. Benjamin’ and also known as ‘Jon Imanol Sapieha Candela’ or ‘El Sapo’, citing grave security threats to key witnesses and national safety concerns. Morlon, a figure entrenched in Spain’s underworld for over three decades, has been linked to high-profile financial crimes, drug trafficking, extortion, kidnapping and money laundering across Europe. In Kenya, he is accused of masterminding a multi-million-shilling gold scam syndicate that primarily targeted foreign investors under the banner of AFREX Bridge Connections…