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  Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro compared Brazil’s Supreme Federal Court (STF) to the Nazi courts “that sent Jews to the gas chambers” on Wednesday at the hospital in Brasilia where he is being treated. Bolsonaro made these comments when a judicial official visited him at the intensive care unit of the hospital to notify him Read More

  The humanitarian and security crisis in Haiti has spiraled to alarming levels, prompting urgent calls from United Nations officials for increased international support. According to the UN, the only viable path forward is to strengthen Haiti’s national security forces and reinforce the Kenya-led Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission. During a high-level briefing to the UN Security Council in New York on Monday, UN Special Representative for Haiti, Maria Isabel Salvador, issued a dire warning. She reported that escalating gang violence has paralyzed communities, incited mass panic, and overwhelmed Haiti’s fragile institutions. “The government cannot manage this crisis alone,” Salvador said. “The magnitude of the violence has left people terrified, and
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  The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has urged the Kahawa Law Courts to convict and sentence two individuals linked to the 2019 Dusit D2 terror attack. In submissions filed by Duncan Ondimu, OGW, the DPP argued that Prosecution had proven its case beyond reasonable doubt. Hussein Mohamed Abdille Ali and Mohamed Abdi Ali are jointly
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  National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula departed Kenya on Thursday evening to represent the country at the funeral of Pope Francis, scheduled for Saturday, April 26, at St. Peter’s Square in the Vatican. Earlier, Wetang’ula led a delegation of lawmakers in offering their condolences at the Apostolic Nunciature in Nairobi, where he paid tribute to the late Pope’s lasting impact on the world. As a devout Catholic, Wetang’ula praised Pope Francis for his tireless dedication to humanity and peaceful coexistence. “He was a man who dedicated his life to humanity and peace,” Wetang’ula shared with the media, reflecting on the Pope’s significant contributions to global unity and compassion. While addressing the
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  Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen announced that the government is drafting new laws to regulate religious groups, addressing rising concerns about cult-like activities. Speaking in Kitui County on Thursday, April 24, Murkomen pointed out that some religious groups have been involved in troubling practices, specifically referencing the St Joseph Missions of Africa Church in Rongo. The proposed regulations are based on a report from a taskforce appointed by President William Ruto. Murkomen shared that the draft regulations will be presented at the next cabinet meeting for approval. Following cabinet approval, the regulations will be sent to Parliament for further discussion. “This is something that we must deal with,” Murkomen said.
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  A dramatic standoff unfolded at Rongo Police Station in Migori County when 57 members of Melkio St. Joseph Missions of Messaiha Africa Church refused to leave, insisting they would only return to their church. This comes after the discovery of two members’ bodies, who reportedly died after refusing medical treatment. Migori County Commissioner Mutua Kisilu confirmed that registration issues surfaced when the facility was being set up. The church’s location remains cordoned off by police as they investigate allegations of cult-like activities linked to the group. The group of 57 congregants has now spent consecutive nights at the station, refusing to depart. In response to the situation, eight children were
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  Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has pointed to outdated drainage systems and inadequate funding as key challenges hindering the city’s ability to manage the ongoing heavy rains. During an interview with Citizen TV on Wednesday, Sakaja explained that Nairobi’s drainage infrastructure was never designed to withstand the intense downpours currently overwhelming the city. He said the system catered to lighter, seasonal rainfall and is now struggling to cope with the unprecedented volumes. “The sheer amount of rain that is coming down is higher than ever before, and a lot of our drains were designed for a smaller capacity of seasonal rain in the city,” he said. Sakaja appealed to the national government to
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  Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has ordered an immediate multi-agency meeting to address the devastating floods and landslides that have caused widespread destruction in Nairobi County. The meeting aims to coordinate rapid response efforts to protect residents and mitigate further damage. During a visit to Drive-In estate in Ruaraka, where floods tragically claimed the lives of a 23-year-old single mother and her two young children, CS Ruku confirmed that 55 households have been affected, leaving nearly 200 people displaced. “This is a heartbreaking tragedy. The government stands with the affected families, and we are committed to taking all necessary steps to protect lives and livelihoods,” Ruku said. In response
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  The government has reversed its earlier plan to exclude mathematics from certain senior secondary school pathways under the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC). Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba confirmed the change on Thursday, revealing that mathematics will now be compulsory for all senior school students, regardless of their academic track. The decision comes after widespread backlash from education professionals, parents, and the general public, who strongly criticized the proposal to scrap mathematics as a core subject for non-STEM students. The Ministry of Education reviewed feedback from public participation forums and ultimately decided to reintroduce the subject across all pathways. “Most stakeholders who participated in the CBC dialogue insisted that mathematics must remain
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  Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale has withdrawn the Public Transport (Motorcycle Regulation) Bill after facing significant public backlash from bodaboda operators over some of its provisions. National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula confirmed the development, explaining that Khalwale decided to retract the proposed legislation due to the intense public opposition it had generated. “The House is aware that the committee had started engaging stakeholders on the Bill. However, Honourable Members have now received a letter from the Speaker of the Senate, informing us that the sponsor of the Bill in the Senate has requested its withdrawal and cessation of further consideration,” Wetang’ula stated. According to Wetang’ula, the Senate Speaker formally requested the
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