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
Tanzanian authorities are seeking to arrest outspoken U.S.-based activist Mange Kimambi, following her viral social media posts accusing the government of orchestrating brutal violence during the recent elections. President Samia Suluhu claimed victory in the October 29 polls with a staggering 98 percent of the vote—an outcome that international observers and opposition groups have condemned
More than a decade after the gruesome killing of Agnes Wanjiru, a 21-year-old Kenyan woman, there has finally been a major breakthrough in the long search for justice. A British national suspected to have been involved in her murder has been arrested in the United Kingdom, marking a turning point in a case that has
The release of Kenyan activists Nicholas Oyoo and Bob Njagi after 38 days of enforced disappearance has brought relief and renewed hope among human rights defenders across the region. Their freedom came late Thursday night in Busia, ending weeks of uncertainty and tension surrounding their mysterious disappearance in Uganda. Law Society of Kenya (LSK) President
Former Migori Governor Okoth Obado’s corruption case has taken a new turn after talks between the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) collapsed. The two agencies were in discussions over a possible plea bargain deal, but their failure to agree has now forced the court to
Larry Madowo’s decision to lead an investigation into the alleged killings that followed Tanzania’s disputed elections has drawn global attention. The CNN international correspondent revealed that he and his team are preparing a special report to uncover what truly happened during the period of unrest. His announcement has been met with mixed reactions from Tanzanians,
President William Ruto’s recent phone conversation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has drawn attention to the growing concern over the illegal recruitment of young Kenyans into the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. The discussion, which took place on November 6, 2025, touched on several key areas of cooperation between Kenya and Ukraine but placed particular emphasis
Public outrage over corruption in the traffic department has once again come to the spotlight after five police officers were caught engaging in bribery along the Busia–Kisumu Road. The officers were intercepted by officials from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) during a sting operation that exposed their illegal activities near Busia Town. The arrests
Many Kenyans have been left wondering whether the recent changes in the country’s public health insurance system are truly helping them, and these concerns grew louder after Kitutu Chache South MP Anthony Kibagendi shared his thoughts on the matter. He believes the newly introduced Social Health Authority is not giving citizens the same level of
Concerns have continued to rise after fresh claims emerged that the government is secretly planning to lease Jamhuri Park to a private Chinese investor. The allegations were brought to light by Narok Senator Ledama Olekina, who accused the state of trying to hand over public land without consulting Kenyans. Speaking during a Senate session, the