O.J. Simpson, former football star and actor who was cleared of all charges during a nationally watched trial, has passed away at the age of 76. Simpson’s lawyer verified the news to TMZ on Wednesday, and his family confirmed it through his official X account. Simpson passed away on Wednesday from prostate cancer. Although Simpson…
Seven suspects in Bomet gang-rape incident caught on video that went viral were arrested. Police in Bomet have arrested seven suspects behind a gang rape incident caught on video and shared on social media platforms. According to Bomet County Police Commander Robinson Ndiwa, the seven were flushed out of their hideouts in Olbutyo area in…
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Two Men suspected of recruiting youths in Mombasa into Al Shabaab detained. The suspects appeared in court for allegedly attempting to recruit youth into Al-Shabaab and ISIS terror groups. A Mombasa court granted the state more time to conclude investigations as the two will be detained for an additional 21 days. The suspects, Yusuf Mrafi…
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Maliana official on Wednesday issued a decree banning political activities amid calls on the ruling army junta to organize elections. Goverment spokesman made the news on Wednesday night on state television. According to Abdoulaye Maiga, the purpose of the political activity prohibition is to uphold public order. Political party threats to public order were not…
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The National Anti-Terrorism Committee announced on Thursday (Apr. 11) that two suspected terrorists had been killed in a counterterrorism operation in Nalchik, the capital city of Russia’s North Caucasus region of Kabardino-Balkaria The committee said , the suspects opened fire on Federal Security Service (FSB) special personnel after being blockaded on the outskirts of Nalchik….
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South Africa former president Jacob Zuma, Wins Court Battle to Stand in South Africa’s Election. Last month the electoral commission barred him over a contempt of court conviction. It argued the constitution prevented people from holding public office if convicted of a crime and to more than 12 months in prison. Mr Zuma, 81, has…
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A shuttle ferrying 46 passengers on Wednesday, April 10, got involved in an accident in the Kibwezi area of Makueni County. According to reports,the shuttle allegedly lost control before rolling into a nearby river which is situated in the Kibwezi area. Residents promptly started rescue efforts after the disaster, and during that time, a number…
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38 migrants are reportedly dead, according to the UN migration agency, after a ship that was travelling often to Yemen off the coast of Djibouti sank. The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) said on Tuesday that 22 additional people had been saved from the shipwreck. Rescue teams sought for six more migrants who were thought…
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Kenyatta University Referral Hospital has laid off 100 workers participating in the nationwide strike ongoing for a month. The Kenyatta University Referral Hospital said new doctors had been hired in place of those striking. Doctors in Kenya went on a nationwide strike in mid-March demanding better pay and working conditions. President William Ruto addressed the…
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Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki has announced that Wednesday, April 10, 2024 will be a public holiday in Kenya. In a gazette notice on Tuesday, April 9, Kindiki said the public holiday will be to celebrate Idd-ul-Fitr. “It is notified for the general information of the public that, in exercise of the powers conferred by…
