High Court has declared appointment of Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) Board Chairman Anthony Mwaura illegal and uncostitutional. The high court declared appointment of Mwaura by President William Ruto illegal and unconstitutional. Justice Francis Gikonyo quashed his appointment by President Ruto in November 2022 stating that it was contrary to the law and the leadership and integrity provisions…
By Danai Nesta Kupemba, BBC News & BBC Great Lakes Service, Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame, feared and admired in equal measure, is seeking to extend his 24-year rule in an election analysts say he will win by a landslide. He has dominated every election since becoming president in 2000, with over 90% of the vote. In…
2 hours ago By Hafsa Khalil, BBC News Leaders around the world have condemned the assassination attempt on former US President Donald Trump on Saturday and expressed concern for him. The Republican presidential candidate was at a rally in Pennsylvania when shots were fired and he was injured in the right ear.The FBI has named 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks as the…
By Hafsa Khalil, BBC News Leaders around the world have condemned the assassination attempt on former US President Donald Trump on Saturday and expressed concern for him. The Republican presidential candidate was at a rally in Pennsylvania when shots were fired and he was injured in the right ear. The FBI has named 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks as the man suspected…
Footage showed him grimace and raise a hand to his right ear, before ducking as sharp cracks – a series of shots – broke out. He was quickly swarmed by US Secret Service agents and dragged off stage to a waiting vehicle. He raised a fist as he was bundled into the car. In a…
The Mountain Journal Inspector General of Police Japhet Koome has resigned following pressure mounted by human right organisations over how the police conducted themselves during the anti finance bill 2023/2024. Koome has been under siege following the manner the law enforcers handled the youth protestors during the anti finance bill 2024/2024 protests. The President approved…
By Graeme Baker, BBC News Share Reuters Keir Starmer (pictured with his wife, Victoria) will be the next UK prime minister The Labour Party has won the UK general election and Sir Keir Starmer will become the new prime minister. The result ends 14 years of Conservative government, during which five different prime ministers have run…
The Mountain Journal Pastor Dawson Mudenyo is the Head of Faith Diplomacy Office at Rachel Ruto’s office. The office, which consists of pastors and intercessors, was created last year by the First Lady amid criticism to pray for the nation. Pastor Dawson and his team report to State House daily at 5 AM to pray…
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP). A Japanese hairstylist has been sentenced to 17.5 years in prison and 20 strokes of the cane in Singapore for what the judge described as a “brutal and cruel” assault and rape of a drunk student five years ago, his lawyer said Thursday. Kita Ikko, 39, pleaded guilty Monday to…
41 minutes ago By Gareth Evans, Courtney Subramanian and Kayla Epstein, BBC News, Washington & New York Share EPA President Biden and Vice-President Harris presented a united front to Democrats on Wednesday (file image) US President Joe Biden has admitted he “screwed up” in last week’s debate against Donald Trump, but has vowed to fight on…
