The drama surrounding the death and custody of the body of Rosemary Chemutai Koech (also referred to as Rosemary Chemutai Kimwatu), a KCB senior manager, deepened with her parents conducting the burial on Friday night. This was hours after a court stopped the burial. Rosemary, who served as head of data protection in KCB’s risk division, died by suicide on August 21 at the age of 40 at a house she lived in with her children in Ngong, Kajiado County, following a strained relationship with her husband, Kevin Migwe Kimwatu. A Nairobi court had earlier on Friday temporarily stopped the…
Author: Oki Bin Oki
It is with profound sadness that Uganda mourns the passing of one of its most remarkable traditional leaders. His Highness Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, the Omukama (King) of Tooro and once the world’s youngest reigning monarch, has passed away at just 34 years old after a brave battle with aggressive cancer. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni took to social media on Saturday to share a heartfelt message of condolence to the Royal Family of Tooro and all Ugandans, particularly addressing the “Bazzukulu” (the younger generation). “How unfair life can be!!” President Museveni lamented in his message. “He was orphaned…
President William Ruto on Saturday hosted members of the Teso community from Busia County at the State Lodge in Eldoret, where he was installed as a Teso elder. During the meeting, Ruto was installed as an Iteso elder by His Royal Highness Papa Emorimor Paul Sande Emolot Etomeileng III with the title Ojokotau, a Teso name interpreted as meaning “someone with a big heart.” In simple way, Ejoka means good,and etau means heart Next year’s General Election will be decisive and consequential.We will bring to an end the stale politics of division, fragmentation and marginalisation, and usher in a new…
The US government has launched a $7 million (Sh930 million) initiative to support the modernisation and professionalisation of Kenya’s police service. The initiative which was the construction of the chief physical training instructor grounds, was launched on Friday at the Kenya Police Training College in Kiganjo, Nyeri County, with the US Embassy in Kenya saying the programme will support Kenya’s efforts to build a modern, professional and effective police service. “We believe well-trained officers can best protect and serve their fellow citizens. Safety is vital for Kenyan and American businesses operating here,” the US Embassy said in a statement posted…
A traditional Ugandan ruler named as the world’s youngest monarch has died aged 34, his prime minster announced. Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV became king of Tooro in western Uganda at just three years old in 1995 after the death of his father. The Toroo kingdom did not disclose the cause of King Oyo’s death, but a Ugandan government minister was quoted in local media saying that he had been critically ill and was seeking treatment in the US. Though Uganda is governed by an elected president, it has several traditional kingdoms which continue to have significant cultural influence…
The State secured additional 15-year prison terms against three terror convicts who escaped from Kamiti Maximum Security Prison while serving their sentences. Principal Magistrate Gideon Kiage, sitting at the Kahawa Law Courts, sentenced Musharaf Abdala, Mohamed Ali Abikar and Joseph Juma Odhiambo to serve 15 years’ imprisonment each upon completion of their existing sentences, with the exception of Abdala, whose term was ordered to run from the date of his acquittal by the High Court. The three were convicted of committing a terrorist act contrary to Section 4(1) of the Prevention of Terrorism Act (POTA). The prosecution established that on…
The Kennedy Center board told a federal judge Thursday it will not attempt to add President Donald Trump’s name to the building or grounds until October 8 at the earliest, a one-month delay from previous plans. The announcement came in a one-sentence court filing following a hearing earlier in the day where the Kennedy Center and Justice Department were on the defensive about its goal of putting Trump’s name back on the center after its previous attempt was blocked this summer. District Judge Christopher Cooper in Washington, DC, had asked pointed questions of the Justice Department during the two-hour hearing,…
A Canadian city council is considering renaming a street named after US President Donald Trump – and among the contenders for a replacement are “Obama Avenue” and “Taco Avenue.” In a unanimous vote on Wednesday, Ottawa City Council took a first step toward renaming Trump Avenue, a residential street in the Central Park neighborhood of Ottawa that has carried the president’s name for roughly 25 years. It is just one of the references to New York City in the neighborhood, which also has a Staten Way, Madison Park and even a Gotham Private. But amid the escalating trade fight between…
The US military used a laser in southern Texas’ Rio Grande Valley to shoot down three Mexican drug cartel drones this week near the US-Mexico border, US officials said on Thursday. The North American Aerospace Defense Command and US Northern Command said in a statement that the operation took place late Tuesday and early Wednesday and used the Army Multipurpose High Energy Laser. The military did not give the precise location of the strikes nor make clear whether it took place over US or Mexican territory. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has said any unilateral US action on Mexican soil would…
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has defended its decision to raise the minimum yield for containers carrying general consolidated cargo to Sh3.2 million, saying the measure is aimed at keeping customs valuation in line with prevailing economic and trading conditions. This comes amid planned protests on August 28 by cargo handlers and the importers. Traders plan to camp at the tax man offices in Nairobi in a move that may paralyze operations at large. KRA said it recognises the importance of cargo consolidation, particularly for small-scale traders who pool shipments to access more affordable logistics and simplify customs clearance. The…
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has strongly dismissed allegations of corruption, political interference and voter suppression linked to preparations for the 2027 General Election, accusing Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua of spreading unsubstantiated claims. In a statement issued Thursday, IEBC Chairperson Erastus Edung Ethekon said the commission had taken note of reports circulating in mainstream and social media following remarks made by Mr Gachagua during a press briefing on Wednesday. Ethekon said the commission was properly constituted and focused on delivering its constitutional mandate ahead of the August 10, 2027 General Election. He dismissed attempts…
In October, Dolly Parton gave her fans a health update. In a video titled “I ain’t dead yet!,” the singer explained: “Back when my husband Carl was sick, that was a long time, and then he passed, I didn’t take care of myself, so I let a lot of things go that I should have been taking care of.” Parton’s husband, Carl Dean, died in March 2025. While the couple never disclosed what disease he had, Parton shared that he was “ill for quite a while.” Parton, of course, died this week of cancer, which she didn’t talk about publicly,…
Dozens of Americans and Canadians are among hundreds of people who are missing following a deadly flash flood and mudslide near the Nepal-Tibet border, Nepali authorities say. More than 350 people are so far known to have died, according to the authorities. The US State Department said it was aware that Americans were impacted by Wednesday’s floods but did not provide numbers. It added that the US embassy in Nepal is working closely with local tour agencies and authorities to assist affected Americans, a spokesperson said. Canada’s foreign office said it was also monitoring developments and was ready to provide…
Uefa is preparing criminal legal proceedings against Fifa president Gianni Infantino over the now scrapped plan to sell off stakes in the World Cup and its other competitions to private investors. Documents seen by BBC Sport show an application has been made by European football’s governing body requesting access to evidence and documents for use in proceedings in Switzerland against the embattled president himself, who Uefa accuses of “criminal mismanagement”. Shortly after this summer’s World Cup, Infantino proposed creating a new company, Fifa Forward Enterprise (FFE), which would have sold off stakes in Fifa’s football competitions to private investors. The…
The U.S. military is experiencing a “beyond critical” shortage of advanced missile interceptors in Europe, largely driven by President Donald Trump’s war with Iran, according to a U.S. defense official in Europe and a NATO official who spoke to the Associated Press. The shortfall has raised serious concerns about NATO’s ability to defend against a potential Russian ballistic missile attack. The problem is not with launchers — it’s with ammunition. Some European countries reportedly have Patriot systems but not enough interceptors to fire, and new European production will take years to meaningfully replenish stocks. The U.S. defense official said the…