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Police examine devices in Sh8.2 billion meth seizure case
Crime

Police examine devices in Sh8.2 billion meth seizure case

The devices include two Redmi phones, a Vocal Vo Core, a Poco, a Realme, a Thuraya satellite phone, and a GPS tracker, model XF-520, serial number 520244E1195. Inspector Shadrack Kemei has requested 30 days to conduct detailed forensic analysis and conclude investigations into the case.

Thousands trapped in Darfur’s El-Fasher as RSF claims control of key army base
Global Affairs

Thousands trapped in Darfur’s El-Fasher as RSF claims control of key army base

El-Fasher, home to nearly 250,000 civilians, has become the centre of a growing humanitarian disaster. Aid groups report that residents are surviving without food, clean water, or medical care as fighting closes all escape routes. Earlier this month, MedGlobal warned that the city was “on the brink of collapse” after a prolonged siege marked by starvation and disease outbreaks.

Smart locks, new rules rolled out to safeguard 2025 national exams
Education and Career

Smart locks, new rules rolled out to safeguard 2025 national exams

The Ministry of Education has also issued strict guidelines requiring Centre Managers, Supervisors, Invigilators, and Security Officers to surrender their mobile phones once they collect examination materials. The phones will be stored securely during the entire exam period to curb communication that could compromise integrity.

Hurricane Melissa batters the Caribbean as Jamaica faces catastrophic landfall
Global Affairs

Hurricane Melissa batters the Caribbean as Jamaica faces catastrophic landfall

In its latest advisory, the NHC described the storm as “catastrophic and life-threatening,” warning that conditions would intensify overnight. At 18:00 GMT Monday, Melissa was positioned around 145 miles (233 km) southwest of Kingston, moving west-northwest at only 3 mph (6 km/h). Experts said this sluggish movement increases the risk of excessive rainfall and flooding.

UN raises alarm as Kenya fails to address human rights concerns
News

UN raises alarm as Kenya fails to address human rights concerns

UN Special Rapporteur, Mary Lawlor’s first letter, sent on October 1, 2024, sought the government’s response to claims of arbitrary arrests, detentions, and deportations of human rights defenders and activists who were part of demonstrations against the controversial Finance Bill 2024. The communication also questioned the use of excessive force by police when protesters stormed Parliament on June 25, 2024.

MPs question value for money in Sh2bn Greenpark underpass project
News

MPs question value for money in Sh2bn Greenpark underpass project

The pedestrian tunnel, being constructed by China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC) and financed through the Roads Maintenance Levy Fund, was initially scheduled to take 12 months. The completion period was later extended by about five months, from March 13 to August 3,2025 by which time at least 97 per cent of work was expected to be done.

Trump says TikTok deal with China may be finalized during meeting with Xi
Technology

Trump says TikTok deal with China may be finalized during meeting with Xi

Top officials from China and the United States reconvened on Sunday for a second day of trade talks in Malaysia as Trump began his three-nation Asia tour. His meeting with Xi is scheduled for Thursday, October 30, where they are also expected to discuss tariffs, trade, fentanyl, agricultural exports, and rare earths.