Africa
South Africa probes deaths of seven women found in Kempton Park
Ramaphosa said the authorities must leave no stone unturned as they work to establish what happened to the women and bring those responsible to justice.
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Senate defers Russia recruitment probe as key CSs skip hearing
Mudavadi and Mutua told the Senate they were attending a Cabinet meeting in Kisumu, while the Attorney-General’s office said the AG was out of town.
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KNCHR calls for swift action as 46 enforced disappearance cases reported
In a statement marking the International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances, the commission said enforced disappearance places individuals “outside the protection of the law” and exposes them to seri...
Global Affairs
Nepal flash flood toll climbs to 903 deaths, 4,247 missing
The number of missing people has increased sharply from the 2,502 reported on Sunday, highlighting the growing scale of the tragedy.
Counties
59 bodies lie unclaimed at Mama Lucy as City Hall gives families 7 days
The bodies were admitted between April 2025 and February 2026, according to the notice. The list mainly contains adult men, but also has women and a number of bodies whose identities have not been established.
Nairobi
473 bodies lie unclaimed at Nairobi Funeral Home as City Hall issues seven-day notice
The county said the bodies were admitted under different circumstances, with the list including deaths recorded as natural, sudden, accidents, suspected murder, drowning, mob injustice and unknown causes, among...
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Court summons IG Kanja, DCI Amin, over three missing men
The Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja, DCI Director Mohamed Amin and other respondents have been summoned to appear before the Milimani High Court on Tuesday and produce three missing men — Evans Otieno...
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Social justice group raises alarm over enforced disappearances, demands probe
In a statement issued on Tuesday to coincide with the annual Saba Saba commemorations, the group said the day remains a powerful reminder of Kenya's struggle for democracy, constitutionalism and the protection...
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Four Kenyans still missing after June 25 demos, rights groups say
According to Vocal Africa Chief Executive Officer Hussein Khalid, the organisation has verified four cases of people who have not been traced since the beginning of June.
World-Cup-2026
Missing England fan found safe after two weeks in Barcelona
Concern grew when he never reached the United States and all communication stopped. With his phone no longer active and no indication of where he was, relatives launched an appeal for information as fears mount...
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NPS denies involvement in abductions, says all arrests follow the law
The service also stated that it has no involvement in any alleged abductions and that no police station in the country is currently holding any individual reported or alleged to have been abducted.
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PS Omollo dismisses abduction claims, says reported cases are self-staged
According to the Principal Secretary, some of those reported missing had deliberately withdrawn from public view before resurfacing and claiming they had been abducted.