Detectives drawn from Thika West Sub- county arraigned three notorious criminals behind a string of crimes, including murder, violent robbery, and abductions in Kiambu and Murang’a counties. The infamous trio, Peter Gitau Muchiri, 25, James Mwangi Njogu, 45, and Francis Kimani Maina, 36, arrest and subsequent arraignment follow a meticulous intelligence-led operation conducted by detectives from the Operations Support Unit (OSU) and the Crime Research and Intelligence Bureau (CRIB), as well as detectives from Kiambu, Thika West, and Gatanga. On March 9, 2026, the trio appeared before the Thika Law Courts, where they were slapped with charges of robbery with…
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The Linda Mwananchi faction of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) accused the broad-based arrangement of sabotaging the 10-point agenda that was signed between the late longtime party leader Raila Odinga and President William Ruto. According to ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna, the party’s Central Management Committee was meant to submit progress reports every two months and a final report to the public on March 7, 2026. Led by Dr. Agnes Zani, the committee was formed on August 6, 2025, to oversee the agenda’s status, hold periodic meetings, and submit a final report this past Saturday. He questioned how the broad-based…
In a major shift in East Africa’s media landscape, Aga Khan Fund for Economic Development announced plans to fully divest from Nation Media Group (NMG), ending a 66-year ownership stake in the region’s largest independent media house. AKFED confirmed it has entered into an agreement to sell 100% of its shareholding in NPRT Holdings Africa Limited to Taarifa Limited, which is owned by Tanzanian businessman Rostam Azizi. NPRT Holdings Africa Limited was established eight months ago as part of an internal shareholder restructuring within Nation Media Group. The entity currently holds 92,618,177 shares in NMG, representing the Aga Khan Fund’s…
A delegation from the UK Border Force visited the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) Headquarters for a consultative meeting aimed at strengthening cooperation in anti-narcotics operations. The delegation was led by Victoria Pullen, Director of Home Office Intelligence and International Operations. She was accompanied by Richard Lloyd, Deputy Head of the Africa Border Security Command; Kristoffer Hawksfield, Regional Manager for South and East Africa Border Security Command and Naz Khan, Liaison Manager at the Nairobi Office. Upon arrival, the delegation was received by Francis Ndiema, Director of the Investigation Bureau. During the engagement, Ms. Pullen commended the strong and productive…
Volkswagen has said it will cut 50,000 jobs in Germany by 2030 as its profits dropped to their lowest level since 2016. Chief executive Oliver Blume told shareholders that the cuts would take place in Germany and fall across the entire group, including Audi and Porsche. Europe’s largest carmaker said post-tax profits had fallen by around 44% in 2025. It said it was hit by US import tariffs, intense competition from China and high restructuring costs from the shift to electric vehicles. The firm projects a recovery in the coming year, but its finance chief stressed that it would have…
Lebanon’s president has called for direct negotiations with Israel as part of a proposal to end the escalating conflict with Hezbollah, while sharply criticising the Iran-backed group for dragging the country into a wider regional war. A spokesperson for President Joseph Aoun told the BBC that Lebanon was ready to negotiate, but not while the country remained under Israeli fire. Speaking during a virtual meeting with senior European Union officials on Monday, Aoun outlined what he described as a path towards “permanent security and stability arrangements on our borders”. Israeli officials have shown little sign of backing negotiations, and the…
Uber launched a feature allowing female drivers and passengers across the US to request trips with other women on the ride-hailing app. The feature was piloted in the US last year and led to women feeling “more comfortable in the back seat” and “more confident behind the wheel”, Uber said. The rollout comes despite an ongoing class action lawsuit in California, filed by Uber drivers who argue the move discriminates against men. Uber said around one-fifth of its drivers in the US are women, although the ratio varies by city. Uber’s Women Preferences was launched on Monday in response to…
Madagascar’s military ruler Col Michael Randrianirina dissolved the government unexpectedly, dismissing the prime minister and the entire cabinet, according to a statement from his spokesperson. “The government has ceased its functions” it said, adding that Randrianirina will appoint a new prime minister “in line with the provisions stipulated by the constitution”. No reason was given for the move. Randrianirina seized power last October from Andry Rajoelina, following weeks of youth-led protests on the Indian Ocean island. Rajoelina had been elected president for a third term in a disputed poll in 2023. The demonstrations were over persistent power and water shortages,…
A devastating road accident has been reported at Malaha Junction, leaving multiple people feared dead and several others injured. According to early reports from witnesses and local sources, the crash occurred along the Webuye–Lugulu Road near Webuye when a heavy truck or trailer reportedly lost control and rammed into several vehicles, including private cars and motorcycles (bodabodas). Preliminary information circulating online suggests that more than 10 people may have died at the scene, though the exact number has not yet been officially confirmed by authorities. Witnesses say the truck veered off the road and crashed into multiple road users, causing…
A 35-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after the home of pop star Rihanna was hit by gunfire, Los Angeles police say. Ivanna Lisette Ortiz is being held with bail set at $10.2m (£7.6m). Officers responded to reports of gunfire at the Beverly Hills mansion at 13:15 local time (21:15 GMT) on Sunday. Armed with an AR-15-style weapon, the attacker allegedly fired from a vehicle towards the singer’s house, the Los Angeles Times reports. Rihanna was in the mansion at the time, a law enforcement source told the newspaper, but no-one was injured. A motive is unclear.…
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) is set to roll out body-worn cameras for its customs and border control officers in a move aimed at strengthening transparency, accountability, and professionalism at the country’s entry points. The initiative marks a significant step in modernizing customs operations, with the tax authority saying the cameras will help ensure every traveler receives a fair, professional, and consistent experience when interacting with officers at airports, seaports, and land border crossings. Customs officers are among the most public-facing government officials, interacting daily with thousands of travelers, importers, and traders. These encounters often shape perceptions of Kenya’s governance,…
Twenty-three people were rescued by helicopter crews in Ontario, Canada, after the ice shelf they were standing on broke, sending the group floating into Lake Huron. Ontario Provincial Police said on social media that the rescue began around noon (16:00 GMT) on Sunday after “winds and current moved the ice shelf away from shore” approximately 2km (1.2 miles). The rescue involved two helicopters making multiple trips to pluck people off the shelf as it continued to fracture into more pieces in the Owen Sound, about 200km north-west of Toronto. One member of the group said that he only realised the…
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced three by-elections on 13 April – races that could give his party a majority in the government. Two of the by-elections will be held in Toronto, in constituencies that are considered strongholds for Carney’s Liberal party, while the third will be a closely watched contest in Montreal where his party won by just one vote last year. If they win all three seats, the Liberals would secure a narrow majority government, allowing the prime minister to pass legislation more easily and avoid an election for three more years. The Liberal government currently has…
Kenyan marathon legend Eliud Kipchoge has officially chosen the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon as the starting point for his ambitious global running initiative dubbed “Eliud’s Running World,” also known as the Eliud Kipchoge World Tour. The two-time Olympic champion will line up in Cape Town on Sunday, May 24, 2026, marking a historic milestone as it will be his first-ever marathon race on African soil. The event will launch a two-year quest in which Kipchoge aims to run a full 42.2-kilometre marathon on each of the seven continents, using the tour to inspire communities worldwide to embrace running for healthier…
Guinea’s main opposition leader Cellou Dalein Diallo has said that “direct resistance” to the country’s coup leader–turned–president is now the only remaining path to change, after the authorities dissolved 40 political parties. The authorities accused the parties of not complying with the law – a charge they have rejected. The move comes two months after former junta head Mamady Doumbouya was sworn-in as president, following an election that saw some key challengers barred from running. Doumbouya, who came to power in 2021 after overthrowing Condé, has been accused of cracking down on democratic freedoms. Among the parties dissolved were the…