DNA Stories

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...

Supreme Court under fire for upholding ban on lawyer Ahmednasir's firm
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 30, 2025

The call follows a ruling on Tuesday in which the Supreme Court upheld the firm’s exclusion, further impacting its clients.

PLO Lumumba to CJ Koome: Let Ahmednasir tender his defence at Supreme Court
Charles Adinda  |  Jan 30, 2025

The ban followed accusations that Ahmednasir had conducted a campaign to "scandalise, ridicule, and denigrate" the Supreme Court through various media...

Petitioners seek removal of seven Supreme Court judges over alleged misconduct
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jan 28, 2025

The JSC's response will be closely watched as it navigates this sensitive and potentially transformative issue for Kenya's highest court.

Judiciary warns LSK against Supreme Court protests over ongoing cases
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 28, 2025

The planned occupation stems from the Supreme Court's on January 18, 2024, decision to impose a permanent ban on Senior Counsel Ahmednasir from appear...

Gender Commission condemns violation of Grace Njoki's rights during arrest at hospital
Mary Wambui  |  Jan 24, 2025

The arrest happened at Ladnan Hospital in Eastleigh, where she had gone to seek medical treatment. She was forcibly removed from the hospital on claim...

LSK condemns Supreme Court ban on Senior Counsel Ahmednasir
Charles Adinda  |  Jan 24, 2025

LSK President Faith Odhiambo decried the move, terming it a blatant display of judicial overreach.

Supreme Court upholds ban on Ahmednasir, declines to allow lawyer’s firm to represent client
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 21, 2025

The court instead gave Fatuma Abud Faraj, the petitioner who sought to be represented by Ahmednasir's firm, 14 days to either find another lawyer or a...

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