Robert Alai barred from publishing defamatory articles against Mediheal hospital

By Citizen Reporter,

The High Court has restrained blogger Robert Alai from publishing any defamatory words against Mediheal Hospital and Fertility Centre, a hospital asso...

Mediheal Hospital , MP Swarup Mishra , robert alai

Jordan’s Prince Hamza defies the military in new recording

By Reuters,

Jordan’s estranged Prince Hamza said in a voice recording released on Monday that he would disobey orders by the army not to communicate with the ou...

Jordan

Nairobi: Woman attacks police officer, bites off his ear after argument on curfew violation

By Benjamin Muriuki,

A police officer is nursing injuries after he was attacked and wounded by a woman for questioning her why she was outside beyond curfew hours in Nairo...

curfew , Langata

UN condemns ‘mass murder’ in Myanmar after 114 killed in one day

By CNN,

Two top UN officials condemned Myanmar's military junta on Sunday in the wake of the bloodiest day of protests yet against the military coup that over...

Myanmar

Troops fire at funeral as Myanmar mourns bloodiest day since coup

By Reuters,

Myanmar security forces opened fire on Sunday, witnesses said, at people gathered for the funeral of one of the 114 people killed the previous day, th...

Myanmar

Museveni sues newspaper over claims he was vaccinated weeks before COVID-19 vaccine arrived

By VOA,

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni is suing a media group for reporting a claim that he and his inner circle were vaccinated against COVID-19 weeks bef...

coronavirus , Museveni , uganda

China’s fleet now larger than US Navy

By CNN,

In 2018, Chinese President Xi Jinping donned military fatigues and boarded a People's Liberation Army Navy destroyer in the South China Sea. Spread...

china

‘Digital authoritarianism’ threatening basic rights in Africa: study

By Reuters,

From internet shutdowns and online surveillance to social media taxes and arrests for anti-government posts, “digital authoritarianism” is a threa...

African Digital Rights Network , digital authoritarianism

Retired CJ Maraga sues lawyer Ahmednasir over tweet on alleged Ksh.200M bribe

By Sam Gituku,

Retired Chief Justice David Maraga has sued Nairobi lawyer Ahmednasir Abdullahi over what he terms as defamatory sentiments published by on twitter on...

Ahmednasir Abdullahi , david maraga

Western countries have ‘hoarded’ Covid vaccines. Africa is being left behind as cases surge

By CNN,

African nations are being left behind in obtaining Covid-19 vaccines as richer countries stockpile vaccines and prioritize their own populations -- de...

COVID-19

NCIC names ex-Governor Sonko, MPs Ng’eno, Arati & Osoro in list of shame

By Ian Omondi,

The National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) has named ousted Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko alongside MPs Simba Arati (Dagoretti North), Silv...

Dr. Samuel Kobia , Johana Ngeno , Mike Sonko , NCIC , Silvanus Osoro , Simba Arati

Magufuli criticized for dismissing COVID-19 vaccines

By VOA,

Tanzanian President John Magufuli’s sharp rejection of COVID-19 vaccines was met Thursday with criticism, concern and confusion. Magufuli in a sp...

coronavirus , magufuli , Tanzania

The powerful duality of Kamala Harris’ ascent

By CNN,

Two weeks after a deadly insurrection put on display the White outrage that threatens the country's multiracial democracy, a dramatically different sc...

kamala harris

Trump sought the world’s attention and got it. Now the White House reality show ends

By Reuters,

A red tie, often tied too long. A raised fist, often held high to a supportive crowd. A scowling face. A raised voice. President Donald Trump never...

Donald Trump , US , Vice President Joe Biden

Kiambu murders: Parents urged to monitor children as Warunge family of four laid to rest

By Hassan Mugambi,

U.S-based businessman Nicholas Warunge, his wife, son and nephew were on Saturday afternoon buried at their home in Karura Ka Murimu area of Kiambu Co...

Karura Ka Murimu , Kiambu County , Lawrence Warunge , murder , Nicholas Warunge

Former CJ Maraga recounts how Uhuru’s ‘we shall revisit’ statement was effected

By Benjamin Muriuki,

"I have always said, we have a problem with our judiciary. Irregardless we respect, but we shall revisit. We shall respect but we shall revisit this a...

Chief Justice David Maraga , Judiciary , President Uhuru Kenyatta

U.S. says Capitol rioters meant to ‘capture and assassinate’ officials – court filing

By Reuters,

Federal prosecutors offered an ominous new assessment of last week’s siege of the U.S. Capitol by President Donald Trump’s supporters on Thursday,...

Donald Trump , US Capitol

Murang’a man digs own grave, writes eulogy

By Victor Kinuthia,

An elderly man in Kiharu,  Murang'a County has left tongues wagging and confusion reigning high after digging his own grave-no pun intended- and writ...

Malindi MP Aisha Jumwa apologises over offensive remarks

By Citizen Reporter,

Malindi Member of Parliament Aisha Jumwa has apologised to all those offended by her alleged reckless remarks during the recently concluded Msambweni ...

Aisha Jumwa , EDWIN SIFUNA , Msambweni by-election , NCIC

Closed beaches, limited alcohol: South Africa on high alert

By Reuters,

Beaches and booze are high on the government’s hit list as South Africa enters its second wave of coronavirus infections — and a long-awaited mon...

alcohol , coronavirus , ramaphosa , south africa