Danes vote for a new government amid Greenland threat

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March 24, 2026

By Stacy Boit,

Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen is hoping for a third term as a trustworthy European leader with the grit to stand up to President Donald Trump’s threat to take control of Greenland.

Danes began voting on Tuesday in an election that may hand Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen a third term, thanks to her having steered the country in the fight against President Donald Trump’s threat to seize Greenland.

Frederiksen, a 48-year-old Social Democrat, called the vote months before an October deadline.

Observers say she chose her moment carefully because her ruling party suffered significant losses last year over rising costs of living and discontent over tough asylum reforms.

But her party’s profile has since recovered with Frederiksen having rebuffed Trump’s threat to take control of Greenland, an island in the Arctic Ocean that is a semi-autonomous territory controlled by Denmark.

Polls now put Social Democrats at 21%, up from a December low of 17%.

Polling stations opened at 8 a.m. local time and close at 8 p.m., when exit poll results are expected.

Danes began voting on Tuesday in an election that may hand Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen a third term, thanks to her having steered the country in the fight against President Donald Trump’s threat to seize Greenland.

Frederiksen, a 48-year-old Social Democrat, called the vote months before an October deadline.

Observers say she chose her moment carefully because her ruling party suffered significant losses last year over rising costs of living and discontent over tough asylum reforms.

But her party’s profile has since recovered with Frederiksen having rebuffed Trump’s threat to take control of Greenland, an island in the Arctic Ocean that is a semi-autonomous territory controlled by Denmark.

Polls now put Social Democrats at 21%, up from a December low of 17%.

Polling stations opened at 8 a.m. local time and close at 8 p.m., when exit poll results are expected.

Voting concerns have now moved to the domestic tack, with concerns like a proposal for a wealth tax and debates about immigration having climbed back up to the top.

Still, Frederiksen has campaigned on a promise that her tough and tested leadership skills will help the nation of 6 million navigate a complex relationship with Washington and a European response to Russia’s war with Ukraine.

Ex-teacher accused of Edinburgh school abuse found guilty of sex attack in South Africa

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March 24, 2026

A former teacher accused of historical sex abuse charges in Scotland has been found guilty of indecently assaulting a former pupil in South Africa.

Iain Wares, 86, has been accused of abuse by scores of former pupils of Edinburgh Academy and Fettes College, where he taught in the 1960s and 1970s.

Wares now lives in Cape Town, where the high court previously ruled he could be extradited to face trial in Scotland – although this was delayed when authorities submitted further charges.

In a separate case, a Cape Town court has found him guilty of indecently assaulting a former student in South Africa who accused him of sexual abuse in the 1980s.

Wares’ victim Stephen, whose real name has been changed to protect his identity, told the BBC he was “very happy with the judgment” after a 35-year wait for justice.

“But I’m just one person who was abused and there are many others who suffered. It would be unfair for me to celebrate while there are still many who are waiting justice,” he said.

Stephen was a student at a state school in Cape Town, where Wares was teaching at the time of the abuse in 1988.

Stephen also thanked South African organisation Women and Men Against Child Abuse for its “tireless support, expertise regarding child abuse and patience with the legal due process”, as well as its role in bringing Wares to justice.

The organisation said it hoped Wares would get “a sentence that reflects the seriousness of these crimes”.

“We will continue to push for Wares to face justice in Scotland, where many more survivors are waiting,” it said.

Magistrate Vanessa Miki said she found Stephen to be a credible witness and thatthe state had managed to prove its case beyond reasonable doubt.

Wares is due to be sentenced on 13 May.

Prosecutors in Scotland first requested Wares’ extradition in 2018, leading to his arrest the following year on seven charges of lewd, indecent and libidinous practices and behaviour.

The High Court in Cape Town ruled in 2024 that he could be extradited on three charges, but the process was delayed as the authorities in Scotland looked to bring further charges.

Thompsons Solicitors Laura Connor of Thompsons Solicitors

Wares was arrested under a UK extradition warrant in October last year before being released on bail. A hearing is scheduled to take place on 16 April.

His accusers include BBC presenter Nicky Campbell, who was not abused by Wares but has said he witnessed the sexual abuse of a pupil by the teacher.

South Africa’s national prosecuting authority said the additional charges included 60 counts of sexual assault, four of rape and 25 of assault.

Wares denies the charges and has fought against the extradition.

Laura Connor of Thompsons Solicitors, which represents many of Wares’ former pupils in Scotland, said there were likely to be some mixed emotions at the verdict.

“It is quite a monumental point in proceedings where we now have Iain Wares as a convicted sex offender,” she said.

“I believe this may be the first of many convictions, provided that further proceedings are progressed with the necessary urgency.

“It is now essential that all relevant authorities work together to ensure that this convicted child sex offender is extradited to Scotland in April, so that he can face justice for the extensive offences he committed here.”

Nigerian police arrest 15 after viral videos of alleged sexual assault at festival

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John Mutiso

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March 24, 2026

Police in Nigeria say 15 people have been arrested following allegations of sexual assault at a community festival in the southern Delta state.

Videos circulated online showing young men openly attacking women who were on their own. The clips sparked widespread anger, leading to the hashtag #StopRapingWomen to trend on social media, and renewed calls for accountability over gender-based violence.

Delta state police have rejected claims circulating online that the Alue-Do festival in Ozoro was a “rape festival”.

Local spokesperson Bright Edafe told Channels TV on Monday that no formal report of rape had been made in connection with the festival.

The videos, taken during the Alue-Do fertility festival in the city of Ozoro, show groups of young men chasing, stripping, grabbing and assaulting women in public spaces, in some cases while people are filming.

The police spokesman described the scenes as “alarming, disgusting and embarrassing” and said they had arrested several suspects identified from the videos and transferred them to the state Criminal Investigation Department (CID).

Edafe told Channels: “We have spoken to four girls and all of them said nobody raped them.”

Among those detained is a community leader widely named as the organiser of the event.

The police say investigations are continuing.

Some witnesses, activists and residents say women were warned not to go out during parts of the festival, and that those seen outside were deliberately targeted.

This has raised concerns that sexual violence may have been organised or tolerated under the cover of tradition.

Rights groups say that even if it is not clear whether anyone was raped, the documented acts – including forced stripping, grabbing and public humiliation -constitute serious gender-based violence under Nigerian law.

The King of Ozoro has rejected suggestions that the Alue-Do festival condones sexual assault, describing it as a fertility rite that was “misinterpreted and abused by some youths”.

Traditional leaders also say that no rape occurred. They admit that two women were harassed, but stressing that such acts are criminal, not cultural.

The Delta state government has backed this view, adding that no recognised festival in the state permits sexual assault and that any violence should be treated strictly as a crime.

Nigeria’s First Lady Oluremi Tinubu, who has roots in Delta state, condemned the alleged assaults and urged security agencies to prosecute all offenders.

In a signed statement, she said no culture justified violating women and girls, praised police for recent arrests, and encouraged victims to seek medical and psychological support.

Elon Musk’s Starlink blocked from operating in Namibia

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John Mutiso

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March 24, 2026

Namibia has rejected an application by Elon Musk-owned Starlink for a licence to provide satellite internet services in the country, dealing the company a second setback in southern Africa.

The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (Cran) announced the decision without giving reasons for its refusal, but noted that Starlink’s Namibian subsidiary did not have local ownership.

Starlink has not yet commented on the decision.

It operates in about 25 African countries but has faced regulatory challenges in others, including South Africa, where ownership rules have also blocked its entry.

Namibian law requires that at least 51% shares in any telecommunications company must be owned by citizens or local entities.

Namibia is a former colony of Germany, and was under the rule of South Africa’s white-minority regime until it gained independence in 1990.

It then adopted policies aimed at increasing local ownership in businesses and tackling racial inequality.

On its website, Starlink says it has established a local company that will partner with Namibian firms and create employment opportunities.

Cran said it could reconsider its decision either “on its own motion or on a petition filed by an aggrieved party” within 90 days.

In 2024, the regulator issued an order against Starlink, accusing it of operating without a licence and instructing it to immediately cease all operations in Namibia.

It also advised the public not to purchase Starlink terminal equipment or subscribe to its services, as doing so would be illegal.

Musk, who was born in South Africa in 1971 before moving to Canada in the late 1980s and then to the US where he became the world’s richest man, has blamed “racist ownership laws” for his company’s failure to launch in South Africa.

In a post on X last year, he claimed that his satellite internet service provider was “not allowed to operate in South Africa simply because I’m not black”.

He has strongly criticised the country’s black economic empowerment policies, alleging that they act as a barrier to foreign investment.

The government challenged this view, saying Starlink was welcome to operate in South Africa “provided there’s compliance with local laws”.

It also noted that more than 600 US companies, including computing giant Microsoft, were operating in South Africa in compliance with its laws – and “thriving”.

The black empowerment policies were introduced after white-minority rule ended in 1994, in an attempt to tackle the racial injustices of the past.

This has included adopting legislation requiring investors to give local black firms a 30% stake in businesses in South Africa.

Starlink provides internet services via a huge network of satellites. It is aimed at people who live in remote areas who cannot get high-speed internet.

Continuing to Advocate for Scaled Climate Finance at the 3rd Climate Change Global Business Summit on Africa.

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March 24, 2026

Paul Russo, KCB Group CEO, joined global and national leaders at the 3rd Climate Change Global Business Summit on Africa, at Villa Rosa Kempinski Hotel to discuss how private investment can accelerate climate solutions across the continent. The summit convened policymakers, business leaders, development finance institutions and sustainability experts to explore practical pathways for financing Africa’s green transition.

The summit brought together senior government officials such as CS Agriculture, Mutahi Kagwe, global investors like French Chamber of Commerce and private sector leaders such as KEPSA to examine how Africa can mobilize capital, strengthen climate resilience and position itself as a leading destination for sustainable investment. Key discussions focused on unlocking private investment in climate solutions, strengthening sustainable urban development and mobility and financing climate-resilient energy and infrastructure

The high-level panel featuring KCB focused on “Climate Finance, Equity, and the Just Transition: Unlocking Private Investments in Kenya and Africa.” Moderated by Yvonne Okwara, it included distinguished speakers from the mentioned sectors

During the discussion, Russo highlighted the importance of working together with other key players in realizing these solutions “We have built a team of subject matter experts, and we are therefore equipped to co-create solutions”

He emphasized that addressing climate constraints requires stronger partnerships between development finance institutions, governments and commercial banks to share risk, improve project pipelines and unlock long-term capital.

As part of KCB’s sustainability strategy, the bank is increasingly prioritizing investments that support renewable energy, clean technologies and low-carbon growth. “We have set a target to allocate 25% of our total loan book to green financing, helping accelerate the transition toward sustainable industries” Said Russo.

The platform served as an important dialogue point between financiers, policy makers, developers and solution drivers. KCB is proud to be at the heart of these conversations and a driver of sustainable growth.

By Anthony Solly

Raphael Tuju Moves to High Court Seeking Anticipatory Bail Over Arrest Fears

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March 24, 2026

By Andrew Kariuki

Former Cabinet Secretary Raphael Tuju has moved to the High Court seeking anticipatory bail, citing fears of arrest, harassment and threats to his personal safety by state agencies.

In an ex-parte application filed under a certificate of urgency, Tuju claims he has been under constant surveillance and intimidation by police and prosecution authorities. He alleges that on March 21, 2026, he was trailed by unmarked vehicles, forcing him to abandon his car and seek refuge at a secure location.

Tuju states that he later presented himself at Karen Police Station to record a statement but was allegedly mishandled by officers, worsening injuries he had previously sustained in an aeroplane and motor vehicle accident.

In his application, Tuju is seeking orders to restrain the Inspector General of Police, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), and the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP) from summoning, arresting, or otherwise interfering with his freedom of movement. He is also asking the court to ensure that he can access medical treatment without police interference.

The former CS is currently admitted at Karen Hospital, where he remains under police guard. His legal team argues that the continued custodial presence amounts to unlawful detention, describing it as inhumane and a violation of his constitutional rights, including the right to liberty and access to healthcare.

Tuju maintains that he is a law-abiding citizen willing to cooperate with authorities, provided due legal process is followed.

“In the event the 1st applicant is granted bail, he is willing to appear in court or the police once he is summoned,” the court documents state.

The application underscores the urgency of his situation, with his lawyers emphasizing both his medical condition and concerns over his safety as key grounds for the court’s intervention.

SHA Highlights Ethnic Diversity in Staff Composition

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March 24, 2026

The Senate Standing Committee on National Cohesion, Equal Opportunity and Regional Integration has commended the Social Health Authority for upholding inclusivity in its staff composition.

The Committee, chaired by Marsabit Senator Mohamed Said Chute, expressed satisfaction that the Social Health Authority (SHA) had upheld fair employment practices, including the inclusion of communities that have long been marginalized.

The SHA CEO , Dr. Mercy Mwangangi, presented to legislators a comprehensive list of all recently recruited employees.

The Committee had raised concerns about the recent allegations that recruitment favored a single ethnic group and therefore requested clarification from the Authority.

The CEO informed the Committee that the Authority had adhered to inclusivity in its employment,revealing that its workforce reflected broad ethnic diversity drawn from across Kenya.

In the report submitted to the Committee, the Authority disclosed that its staff comprised individuals from 40 different ethnic communities, demonstrating deliberate efforts to uphold national cohesion and integration.

“No single ethnic group exceeds the legal threshold of one-third of the total workforce, in line with the National Cohesion and Integration Act, Mwangagi assured the Committee.

According to the report,the largest representations include the Kalenjin (17.7%), Somali (14.0%), Kikuyu (12.1%), and Kamba (10.5%), followed by Kisii (6.4%), Luhya and Luo communities at 7.8% each. Several smaller communities, including minority and marginalized groups, are also represented in smaller proportions.

The Authority noted that this diverse composition reflected its adherence to constitutional principles on equality, non-discrimination, and inclusivity, as well as compliance with statutory requirements on ethnic balance in public service.

“By incorporating staff from a wide range of communities, SHA aims to strengthen public trust, promote fairness in employment, and ensure that the institution mirrors the rich social fabric of the nation,”the CEO said..

By Anthony Solly

‘We Could Have Lost Tuju in 5 Minutes’ – Kalonzo Narrates Overnight Ordeal at Karen Police Station

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John Mutiso

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March 24, 2026

Former Cabinet Secretary Raphael Tuju narrowly escaped a life-threatening medical emergency on Monday evening, according to Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka.

According to a statement by Kalonzo before the court on Tuesday, March 24, Tuju’s sugar levels reportedly dropped to a critical 1.9, a condition that could have led to his demise within minutes if he had not received immediate medical intervention.

“The sugar level was at 1.9. At one point, we were even told we might lose Tuju due to the very low sugar levels. We could have lost him within 5 minutes,” he stated.

While appearing before the Kibra Law Court, Kalonzo, who was representing Tuju as a counsel, gave accounts surrounding Tuju’s arrest on Monday evening after he resurfaced after fears of abduction.

According to Kalonzo, police at the station declined to release Tuju to the hospital even as he showed signs of deteriorating health.

He criticised authorities for the manner in which Tuju was arrested, noting that he was bundled into a police car moments after holding a press conference to explain his whereabouts over the past 36 hours.

Kalonzo added that he personally drove Tuju to Karen Police Station to record a statement in good faith, but he was dramatically arrested by the officers who threatened to take him to DCI headquarters.

The former CS, however, missed the court proceeding, with his lawyers stating that he had been admitted to an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) after his health deteriorated. At the same time, he was locked up at Karen police station.

Kalonzo revealed that Tuju was currently under the care of doctors at the Karen Hospital, receiving treatment, and that was why he missed the court session.

Raphael Tuju placed on oxygen as his health deteriorates at Karen Police Station

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John Mutiso

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March 24, 2026

Former Cabinet Secretary Raphael Tuju’s health is reportedly deteriorating hours after his detention at the Karen Police Station.

Tuju was placed on oxygen support while in police custody at Karen Police Station after his health reportedly deteriorated hours following his detention.

A video that surfaced on Tuesday, March 24, shows the former Jubilee Party secretary general lying on what appears to be a makeshift bed inside the station, covered with a duvet.

An oxygen tube is seen connected to his nose, while an IV drip runs beside him, with an unidentified person briefly adjusting the flow.

The footage has raised fresh concerns about Tuju’s condition, coming barely a day after police confirmed he had received medical attention while in custody.

Tuju was taken to Karen Police Station on Monday, March 23, in the afternoon after resurfacing following a two-day disappearance that had sparked anxiety.

He had been reported missing on Saturday, March 21, alongside his driver, Steve Mwanga, under circumstances that remained unclear.

Upon his reappearance, police officers escorted him from his Karen home to record a statement, marking a dramatic turn in a saga that had already drawn public attention.

Shortly after his arrest, Tuju’s legal team claimed he had been mishandled during the operation and sustained injuries.

The lawyers pushed for his immediate transfer to Karen Hospital, arguing that his condition required urgent medical evaluation in a proper facility.

Instead, medical personnel from Karen Hospital were dispatched to the police station, where they attended to him within the confines of the facility.

Police officials later confirmed that treatment had been administered after Tuju complained of health complications following his arrest.

However, the emergence of the new video suggests that his condition may have worsened overnight, prompting the need for oxygen support and continued monitoring.

DIG-KPS Accompanies Deputy National Security Advisor on Visit to Kenyan Officers in Haiti as Drawdown Continues

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March 24, 2026

The Deputy Inspector General of the Kenya Police Service (DIG-KPS), Mr. Eliud Lagat, yesterday, 23rd March 2026, joined the Deputy National Security Advisor (D/NSA), Mr. Joseph Boinet, in paying a visit to National Police Service (NPS) officers who have been serving under the Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission in Port-au-Prince, Haiti.

The MSS is transitioning to the Gang Suppression Force (GSF) following United Nations Security Council Resolution No. 2793 (2025). This drawdown is both strategic and tactical and is expected to result in the gradual phasing out of Kenyan officers as the GSF takes on the mandate to confront armed gangs, restore security, and protect the Haitian people.

Kenya has been the lead country for the last two and a half years, with tremendous success realised in a country that was completely ungovernable less than two years ago.

The previously non-functional international airport and port services have resumed operations, roads have reopened in the capital, Port-au-Prince, and other areas that were under the dominance of armed gangs are now pacified and retaken.

The Haitian National Police (HNP) continues to regain its enforcement capability; the streets are better manned, and gang dominance is at an all-time low, thanks to the leadership of the National Police Service.

In his message to the officers, D/NSA Mr. Boinet brought goodwill and best wishes from His Excellency Dr. William Samoei Ruto, C.G.H., President of the Republic of Kenya and Commander-in-Chief of the Defence Forces, while also sharing a collective message of support from the people of Kenya.

Mr. Boinet heaped praise on the officers for conducting their duty with professionalism, discipline and commitment, while also underscoring the gainful support and collaboration of international partners and for standing firm with the MSS.

While echoing Mr. Boinet’s words, DIG Lagat passed greetings to the officers from the Inspector General of the National Police Service, Mr. Douglas Kanja.

Mr. Lagat further acknowledged the deepening of collaboration between the National Police Service and the Haitian National Police (HNP) and expressed a wish to see exchange programmes between the NPS and HNP on policing matters in the future for the mutual benefit of the two nations.

This, the DIG said, was the start of more enhanced collaboration and beneficial partnerships, and he was looking forward to seeing the returning officers back to duty in our country, utilising the experience gained while on this mission for the good of the Service and the people of Kenya.

Earlier, the DIG and D/NSA were briefed on the current security situation in Haiti by the MSS Commander, Mr. Godfrey Otunge, SAIG, at a closed-door meeting attended by the Canadian Ambassador to Haiti, Mr. André François Giroux, and the US Deputy Chargé d’Affaires in Haiti, Mr. David W. Howell.

Also present were the Chief of Staff, APS, Mr. James Kamau, SAIG; and the NPS Director of Corporate Communication/Spokesperson, Mr. Muchiri Nyaga, AIG.

By Anthony Solly

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