Chinese authorities have banned entombing cremated remains in cheap apartments, a practice that had gained popularity as mourners took advantage of the subdued housing market to dodge rising funeral costs. “Bone-ash apartments” are units in often barely occupied residential complexes used by some families as resting places for their loved ones’ remains. They can be cheaper than a public cemetery plot, according to local media, as well as giving families more control over the site. Acquiring one “kills two birds with one stone”, Carsten Herrmann-Pillath from Germany’s Erfurt University told AFP. “It’s an investment and eases the (process of carrying…
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Two police officers were arrested following the loss of a firearm under unclear circumstances in Mlolongo, Machakos County. Police said the incident was reported on March 30, 2026, at around 5:00 p.m. by a bodyguard who is attached to the Speaker of the Kirinyaga County Assembly and based at Kerugoya Police Station. The officer stated that on March 28, 2026, he travelled to Mlolongo where he met his friends who are police officers. The trio later proceeded to Quiver Lounge in Syokimau, where they spent time drinking. The bodyguard claimed that at some point during the night, he excused himself…
Police in Limuru, Kiambu County, launched investigations after a break-in at a local bank where unknown suspect(s) made away with a laptop. Police said the incident was discovered by the branch manager of National Bank of Kenya, Limuru branch, upon reporting to work on March 31, 2026 The manager alerted police after finding that the bank premises had been broken into overnight. Preliminary investigations indicate that the intruder accessed the bank by scaling through the perimeter wall of a neighboring building before cutting through the bank’s electric fence. The suspect then reportedly cut through a translucent iron sheet on the…
Police in Mathioya Sub-County, Murang’a County, launched investigations following the discovery of a dead infant in a water tunnel. Police said the incident was reported by an employee working on tunnel maintenance at the Metumi hydrogen water intake facility. Police officers who rushed to the scene at Kiamahindu Village established that the body of an unknown male infant, estimated to be about two months old, had been dumped inside the water tunnel. The child’s body was found naked and, according to preliminary observations, had no visible physical injuries. The scene was processed by investigators, and the body was moved to…
Residents of Metembe Location in Marani Sub-County, Kisii County, are reeling in shock after two men were found brutally murdered in a suspected related incident. Police said the incident was reported as a twin murder in Obosando Village on March 31 and the motive is yet to be known. Police visited the scene and established that the first victim, identified as Abel Masimba, 40, was found lying lifeless outside his house. A witness reportedly made the discovery when he went to pick Masimba for their routine casual work. Further investigations revealed that Masimba had last been seen the previous night…
Detectives in Nairobi launched investigations into a fatal shooting incident that claimed the life of a 25-year-old boda boda rider in the Loresho area. Police said the incident was initially reported by the head of security at New Loresho Estate Association. He indicated that on the previous evening on March 30 at around 7:40 p.m., a resident reported hearing a commotion followed by gunshots near the University of Nairobi coffee plantation. The following morning, security guards on patrol discovered the lifeless body of a man within the plantation. Police officers who responded to the scene identified the deceased as John…
Extra UK troops, along with further UK air defence systems, will be deployed to the Middle East to help with defensive action against Iranian attacks. On a trip to the Gulf nations, Defence Secretary John Healey said extra air defence teams and systems would be deployed to Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Kuwait while the use of Typhoon jets in Qatar will be extended. Healey said around 1,000 British military personnel are now involved in the defence of the Gulf and Cyprus. “My message to Gulf partners is: Britain’s best will help you defend your skies.” The UK’s position on the…
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki said Social Health Authority (SHA) will not collapse but will grow stronger as the government enhances its efficiency and enrolls more Kenyans. The DP dismissed opposition leaders claiming otherwise saying they are prophets of doom who do not mean well for Kenyans and the country. “Those are prophets of doom who are wasting their time. SHA will not collapse. It will be much better. We are targeting to enroll 45 million Kenyans by December and all the 55 million Kenyans by June 2027,” he said. He spoke on Tuesday when he inspected development projects in Runyenjes…
King Charles and Queen Camilla will meet US President Donald Trump in late April, as a state visit to the United States has been confirmed by Buckingham Palace. On the way back, the King will pay a visit to Bermuda, a British Overseas Territory in the North Atlantic. The US trip has been expected for some time, but such visits are carried out on behalf of the UK government – and an official announcement appeared to have been waiting for a gap in the political tensions over the Iran war. Full details of the itinerary in the US have still…
At least 74 mine workers were killed by gunmen in an area south-west of the capital, Juba, with government and opposition officials trading accusations over who was behind the deaths. The violence occurred over the weekend in mineral-rich Jebel Iraq, which is controlled by the army. The Sudan People’s Liberation Movement in Opposition (SPLM-IO), the party of suspended First-Vice President Riek Machar, condemned the killings, accusing government forces of being responsible. Paulino Lukudu Obede, acting governor of Central Equatoria state, which includes Jebel Iraq, said the government was “shocked and outraged” by the “brutal and barbaric killing of innocent civilians…
Nigeria’s high commission in South Africa has urged its citizens there to be cautious following an anti-illegal immigration protest in Eastern Cape province that turned violent. On Monday, activists were holding a peaceful march in the port city of KuGompo (formerly East London). But disorder erupted after a protester said he was attacked by a foreigner, prompting demonstrators to damage several vehicles and shops. The trouble came amid tension over the recent installation of a Nigerian community leader in the city, who has a traditional title that can be translated as “king of the Igbo people in East London”. Some…
People know Cary, North Carolina, for its beautiful parks, greenways, and high quality of life. However, the same mild weather and abundant plants that make the “Triangle” area so appealing to people also make it a great place for many unwanted guests to live. From the humid summers that invite mosquitoes to the damp woodland edges perfect for termites and cockroaches, maintaining a healthy home here requires more than just a surface-level cleaning. When they see an ant trail, many homeowners first reach for a store-bought spray. The “Do It Yourself” (DIY) method might give you a brief break, but…
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja pushed back against the move by the Inspector General of Police to deploy officers for his arrest, terming the action “unwarranted and unnecessary” and insisting the matter at hand is institutional not personal. He said in a statement the arrest order arising from his failure to appear before a Senate watchdog committee ignores an ongoing standoff between the Council of Governors and the Senate of Kenya. “The issue at hand is not a personal matter concerning Governor Sakaja Johnson, but one that is being handled collectively by the Council of Governors,” the statement read. Sakaja defended…
Police in Molo Sub-county, Nakuru County, arrested a 42-year-old man following the death of his wife in what is believed to be a domestic dispute at Migaa Village. The incident occurred in the early hours of Monday, March 30, 2026. Authorities received information at around 5:00 a.m. indicating that a domestic quarrel had escalated, with reports suggesting that a man had fatally injured his spouse. Officers who responded to the scene found the suspect inside their home. Upon gaining access to the house, they discovered the lifeless body of his wife, 34-year-old Rose Marita, lying inside. Preliminary observations revealed that…
Police in Nairobi are investigating the sudden death of a Chinese national who was found unresponsive in a latrine at the Talanta Stadium premises in the Jamhuri area. The incident was reported at around 8:55 a.m. by police stationed at the stadium. Preliminary information indicates that at approximately 6:30 a.m., a chef attached to the Chinese management at the facility discovered an adult Chinese male unresponsive inside a community latrine. Security officers guarding the premises, together with other Chinese nationals, responded to the scene and confirmed the situation before rushing the man to Nairobi Hospital. However, he was pronounced dead…