War Crimes Stories

ICC prosecutor sees 'no real effort' by Israel to probe alleged Gaza war crimes
Reuters  |  Jan 18, 2025

ICC judges issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, former Israeli defence chief Yoav Gallant and Hamas leader Ibrahim Al...

Kenya alleges coordinated digital attack, cites AI deepfakes, disinformation
Mwangi Maina  |  Jan 16, 2025

The Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs alleged that recent online activities targeting the government had shifted from genuine public protests t...

Prisons officer to remain in custody for 21 days for inciting rebellion
Joseph Ndunda  |  Jan 16, 2025

Kuria is also under investigation for allegedly publishing False Information contrary to section 23 of the Computer Misuse and Cybercrime Act of 2018.

Cybercrime and misuse of social media could land you in jail, warns Interior CS Murkomen
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 12, 2025

He noted that freedom of speech should not be used as an excuse for criminal activity, particularly on social media.

Kenya drafts policy to regulate cryptocurrencies amid rising risks of fraud, cybercrime
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 12, 2025

The Treasury said the proposal reflects Kenya’s shift from considering a ban on virtual assets to integrating them into the formal economy under clear...

Ugandan nanny accused of aiding Eastleigh robbery arrested in Kariokor
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 08, 2025

The DCI confirmed Tuesday evening that the suspect was apprehended in Kariokor while attempting to board a bus bound for Uganda.

Senior IEBC official killed in suspected targeted robbery attack in Mombasa
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jan 05, 2025

The attack has left residents shaken, with many calling for increased security in the neighbourhood.

DCI issues arrest warrant for blogger accused of cyber harassment, false information
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 02, 2025

DCI noted that Gaitho is also being investigated for allegedly sharing private information about a senior public officer and for publishing false info...

Police kill suspected phone snatcher in robbery attempt in Nairobi's Eastleigh
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jan 02, 2025

The robbers reportedly attacked a pedestrian who was walking to Al-Hidaya Mosque for morning prayers along Athumani Kipande Street, commonly referred...

Ruto ranked most corrupt person globally after ousted Syrian president Assad
Mary Wambui  |  Dec 31, 2024

According to OCCRP, Ruto received the most public nominations in the organisation's history.

Fresh protests put Kenyan police on focus over brutal handling of public dissent
Mary Wambui  |  Dec 30, 2024

In true reflection of the concerns raised by Kenyans, the country is back to the dark days of arbitrary arrests, enforced disappearances and killings.

There’s no law expressly obligating Kenyans to revere president, legal experts say
Barack Oduor  |  Dec 29, 2024

Evans Ogada, a specialist in constitutional and administrative law litigation also avers that there is no law requiring citizens to respect the presid...

Murkomen warns against social media misuse, defends police over abduction claims
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 28, 2024

The Interior CS linked social media misuse to the broader issues affecting communities and urged Kenyans to embrace positive values.

Two men face charges over violent robberies in Eastleigh
Joseph Ndunda  |  Dec 25, 2024

The accused, Mohamed Abdikadir Omar and Abdikarim Mohamed Ali, are alleged to target taxi operators, food vendors, and pedestrians in the area.

Detectives arrest varsity student duping Kenyans he can alter KCSE results
Mary Wambui  |  Dec 21, 2024

Detectives said Ronald Osebe Osebe, alias Nancy Baya, will be charged under the Computer Misuse and Cyber Crime Act, 2018.

State warns over rising vandalism of power transmission lines
Mary Wambui  |  Dec 19, 2024

Mudavadi stated that these incidents have led to significant economic losses.

Over 100 cyber attacks targeting key government infrastructure recorded in eight months
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 18, 2024

The report also noted the widespread issue of insufficient cybersecurity awareness among the public, which makes citizens vulnerable to risks such as...

Two former Isiolo officials charged over Sh163.4 million fraud
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 18, 2024

It noted that the accused face eight counts of willful failure to comply with procurement laws and four counts of abuse of office under the Anti-Corru...

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