Moments before sentencing Joseph ‘Jowie’ Irungu to death for the murder of Monica Kimani, High Court Judge Justice Grace Nzioka unpacked the available sentencing options in Kenya. Justice Nzioka highlighted that in addition to life imprisonment and jail terms, the death penalty remains a legal recourse for serious offences. While ruling out life imprisonment and a fixed jail sentence, Nzioka referenced a court precedent indicating that life imprisonment equates to 30 years, considering remission. Justice Nzioka further referred to the international instruments on the preservation and the right to enhance an individual’s human rights. “So, these international instruments that speak to human rights do recognise that there are exceptions circumstances where death may be inevitable,” Nzioka remarked.

In a shocking revelation, an Instagram user found a thin and transparent plastic layer inside a Coca-Cola can that was dissolved using drain cleaner. “Another reason to avoid these drinks," Instagram user Adithya Nataraj wrote. The video shows that Adithya starts by filling down the can's exterior with sandpaper. “Coke Cans and other soft drink cans in general contain a thin layer of plastic to protect the can from the soft drink inside," he wrote in the caption. Many users were horrified, while a few explained the reasons behind the plastic layer inside the can.

Zeba Barlas (right) with husband Ron Barlas. Lawyers say Ron Barlas didn’t act alone after allegedly misappropriating millions of the nations money and that his wife Zeba Barlas wife was a 'willing participant' in his alleged crimes. (Ron Barlas / Facebook - image credit)Łutsel K'e Dene First Nation's (LKDFN) lawyers made their final argument against Ron Barlas Tuesday, focusing on Barlas' wife's role of the alleged fraud. Lawyers describe his wife, Zeba Barlas as a "key component in the entire sham," who benefited from her husband's crimes. Lawyers say Zeba has failed to provide any evidence against the accusations, and it remains unclear why.

Photo: YAMIL LAGE / AFPSource: AFP"How can I pay you? Photo: YAMIL LAGE / AFPSource: AFPPAY ATTENTION: Share your outstanding story with our editors! Depending on the restaurant, store, or service, one might pay with the Cuban peso, the dollar, the euro, or the MLC, a virtual currency launched in 2019 by the government. Photo: YAMIL LAGE / AFPSource: AFPAccording to official estimates, the Cuban economy shrank by two percent in 2023. 'That's how we get by'According to official estimates, the Cuban economy shrank by two percent in 2023.

There are five leading issues that need urgent action in order to address these challenges and secure Kenya’s future prosperity. National growth, as we can learn from Singapore is always a choice. There are to be economic reform measures aimed at economic growth and stability in the short and long terms for Kenyans to rise high soon. Kenya’s internal conflicts are becoming major obstacles to achieving our economic and democratic goals. Poverty, ignorance, diseases and insecurity must no longer remain the nation’s major barriers to economic growth.

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested a Principal of a Secondary school in Narok County for allegedly demanding a Sh50,000 bribe from a supplier. The school head is said to have solicited the amount from a businessman dealing with the supply of general merchandise to the school. EACC Spokesperson Eric Ngumbi said that the Principal was apprehended after pocketing Sh40,000 as part of the demanded bribe. He was later escorted to Ntulele Police Station in Narok where he is currently detained pending further processing on Thursday. The Principal allegedly demanded the bribe as a condition for releasing the supplier cheque in payment for goods worth Sh410,000 supplied to the school.

In recent months two African states have announced their intentions to abolish the death penalty – Zambia and the Central African Republic. In all, 22 member countries of the African Union (AU) have abolished the death penalty for all crimes, and one for ordinary crimes. The Kenyan death penalty explainedEfforts have been made to restrict the scope and application of capital punishment. Public opinion is no barrier to abolitionOur public opinion study surveyed a representative sample of 1,672 Kenyans. Report by:Carolyn Hoyle, Director of the University of Oxford Death Penalty Research Unit, Centre for Criminology, Faculty of Law, University of OxfordLucy Harry, Post-Doctoral Researcher, Death Penalty Research Unit (DPRU), University of Oxford

The future of the Bayfront looks a little brighter as the Erie Western Pennsylvania Port Authority and the Erie County Redevelopment Authority are moving forward in obtaining control of the former Erie Coke property at the foot of East Avenue. “We’re lucky to have such a partner like the redevelopment authority and experts in what they do and especially from the clean up, remediation side of things. Right now for us, it’s a great day to have a unanimous vote — our 11 board members in support of condemnation of the Erie Coke property,” said Julie Slomski, deputy executive director of the Erie-Western Pennsylvania Port Authority. “It’s really important to have local control, that was that motivating factor all the way through here,” said Tina Mengine, CEO of the Erie County Redevelopment Authority (ECRDA). Sister Pat Lupo, a leader from Hold Erie Coke Accountable, said she feels confident that public input will continue to play a role in the future of the site.

Diamond (left) and Harmonize (right) exchanged pleasantries at the event. Photo: Diamond, Harmonize. When he would visit me at home they used to claim that he had come to bewitch Diamond. Invited to the State House by President Suluhu for an Iftar event, Harmonize approached a seated Diamond, extending a handshake. Harmonize on reconciling with DiamondIn November 2023, Harmonize expressed a desire to reconcile with Diamond.

Growthpoint Properties, the co-owner of the V&A Waterfront, said on Wednesday the iconic Cape Town tourist spot continued to boom in its six months to end-December, when it nevertheless felt pressure from higher interest rates. SA's biggest landlord reported on Wednesday that distributable earnings fell about 9.3% to R2.4 billion to end-December, while on a per-share basis it fell 8.6%. But vacancies fell across much of its SA portfolio and even saw improvements for troubled office assets.

Article 152 (1) of the constitution provides for “not fewer than 14 and not more than 22 Cabinet secretaries”. President Ruto had nominated a total of 50 CASs before the courts declared the position unconstitutional. Some of the rejected CASs have since been handed other roles, including Isaac Mwaura who was appointed government spokesperson. The team also rejected a proposal to establish and anchor in law the position of National Security Advisor. On the transfer of the Public Seal, the committee observed that there was no satisfactory justification.

Impeached Kisii Deputy Governor Robert Monda has pleaded not guilty to all the four charges facing him at the senate. In the case presented by Kisii County Assembly, Monda faces charges of gross violation of the constitution, abuse of office, gross misconduct and crimes under national law. The witnesses include three Kisii MCAs; Thomas Nyabaro, Amos Onderi and Lilian Anyango. Others are Joseph Misati and Ann Misati, both residents of Nyamira County and Kisii County Contractors Association chairman. Kisii MCAs impeached Monda on February 29, after 53 out of the 70 county assembly members voted in favour of the motion.

At least 74 people have been killed in separate attacks by bandits in the North Rift area in the past months. Samburu North MP Letipita Eli told the Committee that 2,500 people have been displaced following unending attacks by bandits. "The government has decided to work on its own in the fight against banditry and cattle rustling. Turkana East MP Nicholas Ngikor said replacing chiefs in the area had contributed to the escalating of banditry and cattle rustling activities. Kindiki said cattle rustling in Northern Kenya has over the years become an organised criminal enterprise responsible for deaths, poverty and displacement.

The boda boda industry has been a game changing means of transport since the early 2000s. Favourable government taxation policies on motorcycle imports put in place by the late former president Mwai Kibaki, led to a boom of the boda boda industry. The move created employment and increased dependency amongst businesses and people who relied on this mode of transport for their day to day activities. But riders are now best known for careless riding and reckless manoeuvres leading to fatal road accidents and public uproar. NTV’s Sidney Chazima looks at the boda-boda revolution on our weekly accountability segment.

Exhilarating live music will remix the entire park experience with the new Carowinds Summer Music Fest amplified by Coke Studio™. Live music will remix the park experience with the new Carowinds Summer Music Fest amplified by Coke Studio™. "As the ultimate destination for fun in the Carolinas, we're gearing up for an exhilarating summer of music and thrills with the all-new Carowinds Summer Music Fest amplified by Coke Studio™," Manny Gonzalez, Carowinds vice president and general manager, said. The Carowinds Summer Music Fest, amplified by Coke Studio™, will be included with park admission. For more information about the Carowinds Summer Music Fest amplified by Coke Studio™, please visit Carowinds.com.