Ahmednaji Maalim Aftin Sheikh Stories

Kenyan man charged in US for laundering Sh5.1 billion in COVID-19 relief fraud
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 07, 2025

Ahmednaji Maalim Aftin Sheikh, 28, reportedly helped his brother move millions of dollars obtained through the scheme from the US to Kenya, concealing...

DPP orders arrest of Isiolo Governor Abdi Guyo and seven others over alleged kidnapping, robbery with violence
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Sep 05, 2025

The case arises from an incident in which former Isiolo County Chief Officer of Health, Abdirahaman Mohamed, and 15 MCAs supporting the Governor Guyo’...

Genetic tests for cancer can give uncertain results: new science is making the picture clearer to guide treatment
The Conversation  |  Sep 05, 2025

DNA sequencing has revolutionised cancer care. Doctors can use it to improve prevention in people who are at risk of cancer, detect cancer early, and...

We decoded the oldest genetic data from an Egyptian, a man buried around 4,500 years ago – what it told us
The Conversation  |  Sep 05, 2025

The study offers rare insight into the genetic ancestry of early Egyptians and reveals links to both ancient north Africa and Mesopotamia, which inclu...

13 more graves found in Kwa Binzaro as death toll rises amid cult fears
Farhiya Hussein  |  Aug 15, 2025

The grim discovery brings the total number of graves identified in the area to 21, following weeks of reports about unexplained disappearances believe...

DNA backlog leaves 300 Shakahola victims unburied two years after massacre
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 13, 2025

Uncovered two years ago, the Shakahola tragedy saw 453 bodies exhumed from shallow graves, yet despite collecting 333 DNA samples, only 66 victims hav...

DNA tests identify five women in Kware dumpsite murders as suspect remains on the run
Mary Wambui  |  Aug 13, 2025

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen told Parliament, in response to Githunguri MP Gathoni Wamuchomba’s question, that the case had not stall...

KEMRI to conduct free DNA tests for AMREF plane crash victims
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 12, 2025

Songok noted that KEMRI’s facilities and expertise would be mobilised immediately to carry out the tests.

New report details RSF atrocities in Sudan’s Nuba Mountains, calls for international probe
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Aug 05, 2025

The report documented 23 confirmed cases of rape during the review period but warned that the actual number is likely much higher due to stigma and fe...

Fate of Senior Counsel Ahmednasir's ban hangs in the balance as Supreme Court, LSK talks stall
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 23, 2025

LSK appointed advocate Wilfred Nderitu told Justice Chacha Mwita that mediation efforts had failed to gain traction and prospects of a resolution rema...

UK doctors use three-person DNA technique to prevent deadly inherited disease in infants
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jul 17, 2025

Mitochondrial diseases affect the parts of cells that produce energy, leading to muscle weakness, brain damage, heart problems, seizures, blindness an...

Four arrested in Kayole over kidnapping of Moyale teen, woman in human trafficking probe
Joseph Ndunda  |  Jul 01, 2025

The two were kidnapped on their way to a mosque, and the suspected abductors later demanded a ransom of $25,200 (Sh3.2 million) from their families.

Vitamin C boosts skin regeneration and reverses age-related thinning, new study finds
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Jul 02, 2025

Scientists discovered vitamin C activates key genes that control how skin cells grow, offering a fresh approach to keeping skin strong, resilient, and...

Four suspects arrested as police rescue two minors in Garissa abduction attempt
Mary Wambui  |  Jun 21, 2025

According to a police report, the incident occurred at around 10 am when one Surura Hire reported that two of his grandchildren, a girl aged 10 and a...

DNA row emerges in Jonathan Moi's estate as son challenges mediation outcome
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Jun 05, 2025

Clint Kiprono Moi argues that the necessity of sibling DNA tests to authenticate biological relationships will ensure that only rightful heirs partake...

South African mother, two accomplices sentenced to life for trafficking six-year-old daughter
Bashir Mbuthia  |  May 29, 2025

Raquel Smith and her boyfriend, Jacquen Appolis, alongside their friend Stevano van Rhyn, were each handed life sentences for their involvement in the...

Judiciary asks DPP to probe lawyer Ahmednasir Abdullahi over persistent attacks on judges
Carolyne Kubwa  |  May 26, 2025

Among the allegations made by Ahmednasir was a sensational claim that a Supreme Court judge accepted a bribe of millions of shillings to influence a r...

Sahara Desert, once lush and green, was home to mysterious human lineage
Reuters  |  Apr 04, 2025

During a period from about 14,500 to 5,000 years ago, it was a lush green savannah rich in bodies of water and teeming with life.

World Athletics introduces genetics testing to verify female athletes
Erick Kariuki  |  Mar 25, 2025

Coe confirmed that World Athletics would implement a one-time cheek swab or dry blood test, which he described as non-invasive, in an effort to ensure...

Ancient DNA reveals Maghreb communities preserved their culture and genes, even in time of human migration
The Conversation  |  Mar 15, 2025

It is especially rewarding to see the genetic evidence aligning with the archaeological record.

Supreme Court declines to lift ban on lawyer Ahmednasir citing legal flaws
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 15, 2025

The judges questioned why none of the 15 lawyers employed at Ahmednasir Abdullahi Advocates LLP had sought to challenge the ban themselves.

Garissa MCAs question county health officials over unmet workers’ demands
Issa Hussein  |  Mar 15, 2025

Other members raised concerns about issues highlighted by the striking health workers, including the lack of promotions, denial of leave allowances, a...

Families of Shakahola victims left in limbo as DNA testing faces funding shortfall
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 14, 2025

So far, 333 DNA samples have been tested out of the 453 bodies recovered, yet only a fraction have been matched to their relatives.

Legal standoff: Eight court cases stall petitions seeking removal of Koome, Supreme Court judges
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 26, 2025

Despite the legal hurdles, the JSC maintains that it will uphold its mandate in promoting judicial independence and accountability.

Update: Over 20 killed after Sudanese army plane crashed in residential area
Reuters  |  Feb 26, 2025

Among those killed was Major General Bahr Ahmed, a senior commander in Khartoum who previously served as the commander of the army across the entire c...

Supreme Court grants widow 30 days to replace lawyer after court bars Ahmednasir Abdullahi
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 21, 2025

The Supreme Court has repeatedly maintained that it will not hear any cases involving Ahmednasir's law firm due to what it describes as his "continued...

Crime surge: Kenya records alarming increase in criminal cases over last decade
Mary Wambui  |  Feb 12, 2025

The data confirms that while the country recorded its last major terror attack in 2019, Al-Shabaab militia is still making attempts to carry out its a...

Supreme Court softens stance on Ahmednasir, hints at possible reconsideration
Joseph Ndunda  |  Feb 06, 2025

After Supreme Court judge Smokin Wanjala certified an application urging the court to review its decision against Ahmednasir as urgent, Koome has give...

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