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Recent investigations have revealed a growing international trade in stolen smartphones, with London emerging as one of the major source points. According to findings from the Metropolitan Police, about three-quarters of mobile phones stolen in the British capital eventually leave the country. The scale of the operation was made clear when British police disrupted a
A calm afternoon broadcast turned into a moment of national discussion when Citizen TV’s Mashirima Kapombe delivered a report that stirred strong emotions across Kenya. During the 1pm Swahili news bulletin on November 11, she was covering the disappearance of Kenyan activists Bob Njagi and Nicholas Oyoo, who had been missing for more than a
President William Ruto’s bid to expand executive control over State corporations has suffered a major legal defeat after the High Court nullified his Executive Order No. 3 of 2024. The ruling, delivered by Justice Chacha Mwita, firmly established that the President had overstepped constitutional limits by attempting to take powers already assigned to the Public
The long and controversial maize contract case between the National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB) and Erad Supplies and General Contractors Limited has taken a new turn after the Court of Appeal ordered the High Court to conduct a fresh hearing. The case, which involves over Sh1 billion, has dragged on for years and is
A Nairobi court has refused to grant a request for the release of a passport belonging to IT expert and social media commentator Ndiang’ui Kinyagia, who is currently under investigation over undisclosed offences. The case, which has attracted public curiosity, centers on documents and travel papers seized from Kinyagia, which the state says are critical
A new scam is circulating on WhatsApp, targeting unsuspecting Kenyans using the image of Alex Lemarkoko, the Chief Conservator of Forests (CFF). The Kenya Forest Service (KFS) has warned the public to be alert, as scammers are impersonating Mr. Lemarkoko to demand money from innocent people. These fraudsters create WhatsApp accounts with the CFF’s photo
Tanzania is facing a tense political moment as the government extends an olive branch to the opposition after days of deadly post-election violence that have shaken the nation. The unrest, which erupted after disputed results, has drawn the attention of human rights groups and international observers who warn that Tanzania’s democracy and civil freedoms are
President William Ruto’s recent remarks continue to attract scrutiny as he stands by his position on the controversial issue of police responses during violent protests. His comments, made during an interview with Al Jazeera, have renewed national debate as he defended the tough stance he adopted earlier in the year. Ruto restated that he has
Authorities are ramping up investigations into a growing drug trafficking network after security officers seized 2.5 kilograms of methamphetamine valued at Sh20 million at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA). The consignment, which was reportedly en route to Seychelles, has raised major concerns about the re-emergence of Nairobi as a drug transit hub. The narcotics were