Police released the names and pictures of thirty-five people believed to be part of the terrorist group, al-Shabaab that has been terrorizing Lamu residents. Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki said the 35 are connected with the placement of explosive devices, the murders of civilians, and the attack on the American military base at Manda in 2020. Members of the public have been asked to volunteer information about their whereabouts for an undisclosed financial reward. “Ministry of Interior is going to publish those suspects that we consider to be the chief planners, those ones we consider to bear the great responsibility…
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Russia’s Foreign Ministry on Thursday declared two U.S. diplomats “persona non grata” and ordered them to leave the country within seven days as they were allegedly involved in “illegal activity.” The ministry charged in a statement that the first secretary at the U.S. Embassy in Russia, Jeffrey Sillin, and the second secretary, David Bernstein, “kept in touch” with a former employee of the U.S. Consulate in Vladivostok who was arrested earlier this year. The ex-employee was accused of collecting information for U.S. diplomats about Russia’s military action in Ukraine and related issues. According to the statement, U.S. Ambassador to Russia…
Alex Murdaugh appeared publicly for the first time since his murder trial at a Thursday state court hearing over the slew of financial crimes allegedly committed by the disbarred South Carolina attorney. The man found guilty this March of fatally shooting his wife and youngest son in June 2021 got a fleeting break from the maximum-security prison where he is serving a life sentence without parole. The prosecution and defense agreed Thursday that some of the 101 total charges brought against Murdaugh will be heard at a trial beginning the week of Nov. 27. Murdaugh sat in an orange jumpsuit,…
President Joe Biden’s son Hunter Biden was Thursday indicted by special counsel David Weiss on felony gun charges. The charges bring renewed legal pressure on the younger Biden after a plea agreement he struck with prosecutors imploded in recent months. The younger Biden has been charged with two counts related to false statements in purchasing the firearm and a third count on illegally obtaining a firearm while addicted to drugs. The two counts of making false statements carry sentences of up to 10 years and five years, respectively, while the possession charge carries a sentence of up to 10 years.…
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) Thursday implemented revised fuel prices. The updated pump prices per liter in Nairobi indicate petrol will now be sold at Sh211.64, diesel at Sh 200.99, and kerosene at Sh202.61. “Taking into account the weighted average cost of imported refined petroleum products, the changes in the maximum allowed petroleum pump prices in Nairobi are as follows: Super petrol increases by Sh16.96, Diesel increases by Sh21.32 per liter and kerosene increases by Sh33.13 per liter,” read part of Epra’s statement. “The prices are inclusive of the 16% Value Added Tax (VAT) in line with the…
A Kenyan student died after drowning while swimming in a lake in Stockton, Newcastle. According to police, Orville Kimutai Tures drowned in Stockton Lake in the western Australian town of Shotts on Saturday, September 9. The 23-year-old has been studying in Perth since March and went swimming at around 3:15 p.m. when the accident happened. Police said Tures could not be assisted by members of the public who were in the lakeshore. “The male required assistance in the water and was unable to be helped by members of the public on shore. Police attended the scene and commenced a search,”…
Three Kenyan fishermen who had been detained by Ugandan authorities were released Tuesday following successful talks. The three fishermen – famously known as the “Bujiri 3” – were arrested deep in the waters of Lake Victoria in May 2021 by security officers from Uganda, officials said. The fishermen were arrested after they were allegedly found undertaking illegal fishing activities in Lake Victoria. Busia County Commissioner Kipchumba Rutto said the three were released following successful discussions between the two countries’ officials. “Security committees from Kenya and Uganda have been engaging in discussions on this issue for some time. I am happy…
A trending video online has recently brought Twitter influencer Christine Nampeera into the limelight! Nampeera is a renowned Deejay, DJ Roger’s younger sister who has been in the limelight in the past years because of her curves. We have also been alerted that Nampeera and her Boyfriend Barasha were recorded at Kenji’s restaurant and bar in Kampala after several dance rubs and beers. See below Twitter attachments and comments on the trending video. https://twitter.com/omwambaKE/status/1696232395354071121 https://twitter.com/BelAkinyii/status/1696220234015772800 https://twitter.com/polo_kimani/status/1696169586314350899
Kabras Sugar chairman Jaswant Singh Rai was released by his abductors days after the incident. He was warned not to discuss whatever happened to him with anyone. His lawyer Senior Counsel Kioko Kilukumi confirmed Rai had been released on Sunday. The lawyer said his client was released on Sunday evening, two days after he was abducted at the junction along Wood Avenue in Kilimani on Friday, August 25. “Let him rest for now. We will know more later,” he said. He said the businessman was shaken but fine and back with his family. He is yet to reveal who his abductors…
Kings Outreach Church associated with Prophet David Owuor has dispelled reports that its deregistration was linked to the Shakahola massacre. Lawyers representing the Ministry of Repentance and Holiness said this was done in line with the provisions of the law following the dissolution of the Church. Led by Nyamira Senator Okong’o Omogeni, the lawyers said before the dissolution, a notice was issued to all its members. “We want to make it categorically clear that the cancellation of the church was done pursuant to Section 12 (1) (f) of the Societies Act which empowers the Registrar to cancel such registration upon…