President William Ruto nominated lawyer Erastus Edung Ethekon as the new Chairperson of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC). Head of Public Service Felix Koskei made the announcement in a press release on Thursday evening, after Ruto had received the report of the IEBC Selection Panel on Tuesday this week. Subject to Parliamentary approval, Ethekon – the former Turkana County Attorney – is now set to replace the late former IEBC Chairperson Wafula Chebukati who died in February this year. Ruto also nominated six IEBC Commissioners from various regions, among them Registrar of Political Parties Ann Nderitu (Nyandarua). The…
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The Directorate of Criminal Investigations says there is a significant rise in motor vehicle theft across Kenya since the beginning of 2024. This alarming trend has resulted in substantial losses for vehicle owners, negatively impacting the economy through increased insurance claims and unpaid loans held by financial institutions. Motor vehicle theft has occurred under various circumstances, including theft from parking lots, car hire scams, robbery with violence and carjacking, the DCI says. In response to this growing security challenge, the DCI’s Crime Research and Intelligence Bureau (CRIB) initiated a comprehensive research and analysis operation to identify and dismantle the criminal…
Setting up a spray foam insulation project can be a paradigm to change the efficiency and comfort level. Yet, the satisfaction of your project shall evermore depend much upon competent preparation. Improper preparation for the application can open up problems like overspray, adhesion troubles, a whole load of hazards concerning safety, and cleanup nightmares. First, preparing rightly for the space is always imperative before firing the spray foam rigs. This complete guide will take you through all the steps necessary for proper, smooth, and safe spray foam applications. Once your use spray foam insulation equipment arrives, resist the urge to…
In 2021, the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department reported 20,324 car accidents, averaging approximately 56 collisions per day. Over a recent two-year period, the Las Vegas metro area experienced 50,312 car accident injuries, equating to nearly 16,800 injuries annually. While the city’s injury rate of 740 per 100,000 residents is below the national average of 835, the high volume of incidents underscores the persistent risk on Las Vegas roads. If you or a loved one has been injured in a car crash, visit https://www.ladahlaw.com/spring-valley-car-accident-lawyer/ for legal help. The right legal help can make all the difference. A knowledgeable attorney can…
Investigations into the murder of Kasipul MP Charles Ongondo Were took a dramatic twist with the arrest of one of the board members of Lake Basin Development Authority (LBDA). The LBDA board member, believed to have paid the suspected killers, was arrested in Nakuru, hours after detectives recovered a pistol believed to have been used in the murder of Were in a major operation by police in Chokaa, Kayole. Detectives pursuing the case link the murder to the rivalry between former Prime Minister Raila Odinga’s Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) and President William Ruto’s United Democratic Alliance (UDA) ahead of the…
Detectives in Nairobi arrested and arraigned six tech-savvy fraudsters for draining over Sh3.2 million from a victim’s bank accounts in what authorities describe as a highly coordinated hacking and electronic fraud scheme. The suspects were nabbed in different locations across Nairobi and arraigned on separate dates. According to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), three of them — Peter Kariuki Mathii, Isaack Mugo Kanini, and David Nganga Macharia — appeared before the Makadara Law Courts on April 28, while the other three — Fredrick Maina Wairimu, Peter Wandera Ouma, and Hanington Kui Walubengo — were arraigned on Monday, May 5.…
Walt Disney has announced plans to open its first theme park in the Middle East. The resort, which will be in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Abu Dhabi’s Yas Island, is a collaboration between Walt Disney and local leisure and entertainment company Miral. Disney already has six theme parks spanning North America, Europe and Asia. Its most recent opening was in 2016 in Shanghai. Miral is responsible for the development of Yas Island as a tourist destination and already operates SeaWorld and Warner Bros World where it is developing a Harry Potter-themed park. In a statement announcing the new…
Black smoke streamed from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel on Wednesday, signaling to the world that the 133 cardinal electors have not come to a two-thirds agreement about who the next pope should be. The cardinals gathered in the Vatican will therefore continue the process to elect a new head of the Catholic Church Thursday. Earlier on Wednesday, the cardinals of the Roman Catholic Church entered the Sistine Chapel to begin the conclave, where they will select a new pope for the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics. The cardinal electors will resume voting on Thursday morning. From now on, they…
Joe Biden has told the BBC that pressure from the Trump administration on Ukraine to give up territory to Russia is “modern-day appeasement” in an exclusive interview, his first since leaving the White House. Speaking in Delaware on Monday, he said Russian President Vladimir Putin believed Ukraine was part of Russia and “anybody that thinks he’s going to stop” if some territory is conceded as part of a peace deal “is just foolish”. Biden, who spoke as Allied nations mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day this week, said he was concerned about US-Europe relations breaking down under President Donald…
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) Wednesday issued a public appeal for gold dealer Philip Nahashon Aroko to immediately surrender himself to the nearest police station. This is in connection with ongoing probe into the murder of Kaspul MP Ongóndo Were on April 30, 2025. Police said Aroko is a person of interest in the ongoing investigation into the brutal murder of Were. In an official statement, the DCI emphasized that compliance with this request is not optional. “We urge Philip Nahashon Aroko to present himself to law enforcement authorities without delay. His cooperation is critical to the progress of…
British authorities have reportedly denied Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema a visa to attend the upcoming Cambridge Conference in the UK, scheduled for this weekend. Malema made the announcement on X (formerly Twitter), alleging that he received no substantial explanation for the visa denial. “It is clear to me that this is an attempt to silence a dissenting political perspective,” Malema posted. “We are currently at the OR airport, as we were promised that everything would be sorted by 15:30. Instead, we received a regret letter just four hours before our departure. This is unacceptable and spineless.” The…
Some 104 people were killed by security officers while 55 others disappeared in the hands of police last year, according to a report by Missing Voices coalition. 2024, recorded the highest number of cases of enforced disappearances. Before then, 2019 had the highest number of cases of enforced disappearances at 38, according to the coalition. The report indicates that cases of enforced disappearances by police increased by nearly five times last year, from 10 cases in 2023 to 55 in 2024. June and July were the deadliest months in both 2023 and last year, with Nairobi being the deadliest county…
Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić’s flight to Moscow for the May 9 Victory Day parade was forced to make an unscheduled landing in Baku after being denied access to several European airspaces and facing reported security threats, including the risk from air defense systems along the planned route. Reports indicate that Latvia and Lithuania explicitly barred Vučić’s aircraft from entering their airspace, following the European Union’s warning that his participation in Russia’s Victory Day celebrations could negatively impact Serbia’s ongoing EU accession process. In a similar diplomatic snub, Poland and Lithuania also blocked Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico from attending the…
The driver and bodyguard to Kaspul Member of Parliament Charles Ong’ondo Were were Tuesday arrested in the ongoing probe into his murder. The two were detained by detectives handling the matter after they gave inconsistent statements on what they knew or did not know about the murder. They were not hurt when a gunman opened fire at a traffic jam in Nairobi killing Were on the spot. An autopsy has shown he was shot five times and that the bullets raptured vital organs including his heart. Were who was serving his second term in Parliament was shot and killed on…
Retired President Uhuru Kenyatta’s younger brother Muhoho Kenyatta called on the youth to stand up and challenge the status quo in the country by taking over leadership positions. He said that the youth have for too long played second fiddle. The businessman also slammed the current system of governance, which he says has for years been a stumbling block to the youth. In his address during the opening of the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Africa Regional Conference in Mombasa County on Monday, Muhoho, retired President Uhuru’s younger brother, followed in the steps of his elder brother who has in…