The possible successors to Kenya’s ousted deputy president
President William Ruto has 14 days to nominate a new deputy after the historic impeachment of Rigathi Gachagua
Author: Mwanzo Editor
Kenya High Court suspends process to replace deputy president
Judge Enock Chacha Mwita issued an injunction, effectively suspending the process until October 24, after Gachagua’s legal team filed a petition alleging his ouster had been unfair and rushed.
Kithure Kindiki: soft-spoken academic turned political heavyweight
The 52-year-old millionaire, who has served as interior minister in Ruto’s government for more than two years, was nominated to the post of deputy president on Friday following the historic impeachment of Rigathi Gachagua.
Kenya’s President William Ruto nominates new deputy after impeachment
Kindiki has served as interior minister in Ruto’s government for more than two years
Israel Confirms killing Hamas Chief Sinwar in Gaza
Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz said in a statement that Sinwar was a “mass murderer… responsible for the massacre and atrocities of October 7”, while President Isaac Herzog hailed the killing of the militant leader behind “heinous acts of terrorism”.
High Court to Follow Constitutional Procedure if Gachagua’s Case Returns to Court
Deputy Chief Justice, Philomena Mwilu highlighted that the impeachment process is a constitutional procedure and will be handled accordingly, ensuring that all legal and constitutional requirements are met
North Korea claims more than a million people joined army this week
North Korea already has lengthy periods of mandatory military service for all men, and has previously made claims of patriotic waves of enlistments at times of high tensions with Seoul or Washington.
Myanmar Armed Group Claims Captured Another Town on China Highway
Northern Shan state has been rocked by fighting since June when an alliance of ethnic armed groups renewed an offensive against the military along the highway to China’s Yunnan province.
New Lawsuits Against Sean Diddy Allege Sex Assault, Including of Minor
The federal civil complaints filed in Manhattan were filed anonymously, two by women named as Jane Does and four by men identified as John Does.
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs sex Trafficking Trial Set for May 2025
Prosecutor Emily Johnson said there was still more evidence to explore, noting that 96 electronic devices had been seized in March and that more charges were possible.
