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...

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.

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...

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.

Interpol arrests 24 Kenyans in major operation against credit card fraudsters 
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 27, 2024

Dubbed ‘Operation Serengeti,’ the operation focused on dismantling criminal networks exploiting banking systems and engaging in fraudulent activities.

Legal threats close in on Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu
Reuters  |  Nov 24, 2024

Netanyahu has denounced the court's decision as antisemitic and denied charges that he and Gallant targeted Gazan civilians and deliberately starved t...

US Sudan envoy seeks increased aid flow as he meets army chief Burhan
Reuters  |  Nov 19, 2024

The visit came as the RSF continued revenge attacks in eastern El Gezira state and a campaign to take over the army's last Darfur stronghold al-Fashir...

Sudan war deaths are likely much higher than recorded, researchers say
Reuters  |  Nov 15, 2024

The war erupted from a power struggle between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the RSF ahead of a planned transition to civilian rule.

Allies of warring Sudan generals ‘enabling the slaughter,’ UN Security Council hears
UN News  |  Nov 13, 2024

DiCarlo condemned not only the RSF attacks but also the indiscriminate airstrikes by the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) in civilian-populated areas such...

UN Security Council sanctions two generals in Sudan’s paramilitary RSF
Reuters  |  Nov 09, 2024

Former Sudanese leaders are wanted by the International Criminal Court for genocide and crimes against humanity.

Cyber threats targeting government digital services hit 1.7 billion – ICT Ministry  
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 08, 2024

Cyber Security Director Yunis Omar emphasised the government’s commitment to nationwide digital transformation despite the escalating cybersecurity th...

War crimes court replaces judge in Netanyahu arrest case on health grounds
Reuters  |  Oct 26, 2024

The move is expected to further delay a decision in the case focused on the Gaza conflict as the new judge will need time to catch up on the filings.

UN refugee chief says displacements in Sudan and Lebanon could worsen
Reuters  |  Oct 15, 2024

The number of displaced people around the world has more than doubled in the past decade.

UN inquiry accuses Israel of crime of 'extermination' in destruction of Gaza health system
Reuters  |  Oct 10, 2024

The commission has accused Israel of obstructing its work and preventing investigators from accessing both Israel and the Palestinian territories.

Sudan’s ex-leader Bashir moved to northern town for treatment, lawyer says
Reuters  |  Sep 24, 2024

Bashir was convicted of corruption and illicit financing and faced other legal trials before war broke out in April 2023

Search for AI skills, jobs in Kenya hits record high in 2024
Alfred Onyango  |  Aug 22, 2024

The report shows that in the eight months to August this year, Kenyans have searched for AI more than ever before.

Uganda court convicts LRA rebel commander of war crimes
Reuters  |  Aug 13, 2024

The LRA was notorious for horrific brutality, including rapes, abductions, hacking off victims' limbs and lips and using crude instruments to bludgeon...

Ethiopian army committing possible war crimes, blocking health services in Amhara - HRW
Vincent Ombati  |  Jul 03, 2024

HRW claims the Ethiopian federal forces have committed atrocities in 13 towns with a population of 23 million people, together with a government-affil...

Ethiopia drafts Asset Recovery Bill in fight against economic crimes
Vincent Ombati  |  Jun 26, 2024

The bill seeks to depress individuals engaging in illegal financial crimes like money laundering, human trafficking, and illicit financial activities...

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