The National Criminal Investigations Academy (NCIA) has been formally admitted into the Interpol Global Academy Network.This was done at a signing ceremony held Friday at Interpol Headquarters in Lyon, France, marking a significant milestone in Kenya’s criminal investigations and international law enforcement cooperation.The ceremony was attended by the Director of Criminal Investigations (DCI), Mohamed Amin, who reaffirmed Kenya’s commitment to strengthening investigative capacity and deepening international partnerships in response to an increasingly complex security environment.Speaking in his capacity as Africa’s Delegate to the Interpol Executive Committee, the Director DCI described the admission as “not a ceremonial gesture,” but a deliberate affirmation of Kenya’s readiness to contribute to and learn from the global community of police training institutions.He observed that criminal threats have fundamentally changed. Cybercrime, terrorism, narcotics trafficking, financial crime, human trafficking and environmental crime are increasingly driven by networks that operate across national borders.On his part, URQUIZA Valdecy, the Secretary General of Interpol underscored the importance of Interpol’s continued commitment to strengthening global law enforcement cooperation through professional training, knowledge exchange and the development of investigative capacity.Membership of the Network opens new opportunities for NCIA trainers to learn from leading institutions, exposes investigators to international best practices, and facilitates professional exchanges, joint curriculum development and collaborative research.These opportunities will advance the Academy’s vision of becoming a Centre of Excellence in criminal investigations training, professional development and innovation.Importantly, Kenya joins the Network not merely as a recipient, but as a committed contributor.Drawing on Kenya’s operational experience in countering terrorism, dismantling organised crime networks, disrupting narcotics trafficking, investigating cybercrime and combating human trafficking, NCIA will consolidate and share the country’s expertise with the wider Network.The Academy will also pursue joint training and capacity-building initiatives, particularly those benefiting Eastern Africa and the wider African continent.Amin emphasised that admission marks the beginning of a more demanding phase for the Academy, requiring stronger instructional capacity and modernised curricula responsive to emerging criminal threats.He further expressed Kenya’s gratitude to Interpol, its Secretary General, and the Global Academy team for their rigorous assessment of the application and the confidence placed in NCIA.On behalf of the Directorate of Criminal Investigations and the National Police Service, the Director reaffirmed Kenya’s commitment to making the partnership practical, measurable and enduring.Email your news TIPS to Editor@Kahawatungu.com — this is our only official communication channel
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Read briefing A released American report has implicated Kenyan government officials in the recruitment of over 1,000 Kenyans who were sent to serve in the Russian military amid the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine.The 2026 Trafficking in Persons Report, published by the U.S. Department of State, points to suspected collusion involving Kenyan officials, recruitment firms, and Russian government officers in the exercise.“Officials reported that some Kenyan officials colluded with recruitment agencies and government officials from Russia to facilitate the fraudulent recruitment of more than 1,000 Kenyan men to fight for the Russian military,” the report said in part.The report, made public on Thursday, October 8, said some of the recruited Kenyans were enticed with promises of lucrative jobs in security or construction, only to be pressured into signing contracts with Russia’s Defence Ministry.It said corruption and official complicity in trafficking crimes remained significant concerns, inhibiting law enforcement action during the year.It further faults the Kenyan government for what it describes as insufficient action against recruitment agencies said to be owned by public officials and linked to trafficking-related offences. “The government did not report taking action against recruitment agencies reportedly owned by government employees that were allegedly complicit in facilitating trafficking crimes; lesser charges, such as failing to register a recruitment company, were frequently levied,” the report added.The report also states that President William Ruto’s administration opted for lighter penalties.It cites Kenyan media reports indicating that over 10 per cent of government officials hold ownership stakes in private employment agencies, a situation that raises conflict-of-interest concerns.The report additionally highlights claims that dishonest recruiters and Russian officials targeted foreign nationals, including Africans, using fraudulent offers tied to vocational training and employmentMore than 1,000 Kenyan men were fraudulently recruited to fight for the Russian military in Ukraine.Kenyan men are recruited with promises of high-paying security or construction jobs and later coerced into signing contracts with the Russian Ministry of Defense. Chinese nationals employed in Kenya at worksites affiliated with China’s Belt and Road Initiative were vulnerable to forced labor, particularly in construction.Email your news TIPS to Editor@Kahawatungu.com — this is our only official communication channel
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Read briefing Thieves have stolen 30,000 bottles of wine collectively worth about €5m (£4.2m) from a prestigious Italian winery, Italian media reports.Marchesi Antinori, one of Italy’s biggest family-owned wineries, said the theft at its storage facility in Tuscany took place on Saturday as the company was preparing to ship a consignment to customers abroad.At least seven masked men are believed to have deactivated the alarms, disabled the cameras and used company forklifts to load two large trucks of the company’s prized Tignanello, Solaia and Guado al Tasso Tuscan reds.Renzo Cotarella, the chief executive, told Corriere della Sera this was the largest theft of its kind in Italy.“A theft of this scale and value has certainly never occurred in Italy,” he said.He added that he was hopeful the authorities would be able to trace the stolen wine.“Two trucks full of merchandise can’t just disappear into thin air. The Tuscan roads are full of cameras; perhaps with a bit of luck we’ll be able to recover at least some of the bottles stolen from us.”He told the Financial Times: “These wines have a great value and I don’t know how they can sell all this wine around the world without being seen.”The company believes the selection of bottles, which usually sell for between €150 and €500 each, suggests the thieves were wine connoisseurs and had inside knowledge.The theft was only discovered on Monday morning as staff arrived on site. No arrests have been made. Marchesi Antinori was founded in 1385 and exports to 170 countries. It had a revenue of €263m (£223m) last year.There has been a spate of wine thefts in Italy this year, including two in the northern Piedmont region where hundreds of thousands of euros worth of bottles were reportedly taken.Email your news TIPS to Editor@Kahawatungu.com — this is our only official communication channel
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Read briefing King Mohammed VI of Morocco conveyed a significant diplomatic message shifting the conventional North-South dynamic by presenting Europe with tangible strategic proposals instead of merely responding with rhetoric during the commencement of the parliamentary year in Rabat. Through an unprecedented Moroccan initiative, the Kingdom is preparing to present its partners, particularly European nations, with a clear and practical strategic vision document focused on co-development, economic competitiveness, and regional stability. This represents a groundbreaking first: Morocco takes the lead by bringing a structured vision and methodology to forge a partnership of equals, insulated from short-term electoral posturing and sterile debate. This leadership rests upon a fundamental premise: Morocco is a reliable partner that honors its commitments and expects equal treatment in return. Regarding Spain, the Sovereign noted that while the partnership remains a sovereign choice and a voluntary engagement with undeniable achievements, it currently faces major challenges caused by irresponsible statements and blatant manipulation. The King made it unequivocally clear that there will be no tolerance for pressure, threats, or blackmail, advocating for mutual respect and constructive dialogue while reminding partners that when Morocco extends its hand, the responding hand must not be extended to...
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Read briefing NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 9 — The United States has imposed sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC) as President Donald Trump’s administration intensifies its campaign against the tribunal, with the court to condemning the move as an assault on the rule of law.US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the sanctions on Friday, accusing the Hague-based court of seeking to expand its authority over American citizens, military personnel and political leaders.In a statement, Rubio said Washington would block transactions with the court, arguing that the ICC posed a threat to American sovereignty.“President Trump will never allow the International Criminal Court to prosecute Americans. That is why, today, the United States is sanctioning the International Criminal Court,” Rubio said.“We will ban transactions with this rogue court, cutting off their resources and crippling its ability to operate.”The announcement marks an escalation in Washington’s confrontation with the Hague-based institution, which was established under the Rome Statute to investigate and prosecute genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes and the crime of aggression.The ICC strongly rejected the sanctions, describing them as an attempt to obstruct justice and undermine the international legal order. It urged member states to defend its operations.In a statement issued on October 9, the court said the designation targeted an independent judicial institution entrusted by 125 States Parties with investigating and prosecuting some of the world’s gravest crimes.“This is an assault on the rule of law and on the very foundations of the international legal order which strikes at the simple principle that no one stands above the law,” the court said.ICC President Tomoko Akane said the sanctions would not prevent the institution from carrying out its responsibilities.“The Court will continue to fully discharge its mandate, with independence and impartiality, acting only on the basis of the law and the evidence, for the sake of the countless victims of grave crimes,” Akane said.The court warned that the measures were intended to disrupt its operations and intimidate those who work for or cooperate with it.It also urged member states to take concrete steps to ensure the institution retains the resources required to continue its work.“Yet the Court cannot stand alone. Its fate now rests also in the hands of the States that created it,” the ICC said.“This is not just about defending a single institution, but about safeguarding the international order grounded upon the rule of law.”Rubio said Washington had deferred the institutional designation in the hope that the ICC and its member states would address American concerns.He accused both the court and States Parties of failing to take meaningful steps to resolve the dispute, while maintaining that Washington remained open to a diplomatic solution.“We have structured this action to provide an opportunity for States Parties to negotiate and present a solution to address our concerns,” Rubio said.The US secretary of state also called on American allies that belong to the ICC to rein in the institution, arguing that the court should not exercise jurisdiction over Americans without the consent of the United States.“Our message is clear: the United States and its people are not subject to the jurisdiction of the ICC,” Rubio said.He issued a further warning that Washington would continue targeting the institution if its demands were not met.The statement concluded with a warning that the United States would continue its campaign against the court “brick by brick” until it no longer posed what Washington described as a threat to Americans.The ICC called on States Parties to uphold the commitments underpinning the Rome Statute and ensure the court could continue pursuing justice for victims of mass atrocities.The court said it had undertaken measures with member states to maintain the continuity and resilience of its operations despite the challenges.It argued that the dispute went beyond the institution itself, raising questions about the international community’s commitment to accountability for serious crimes.“Future generations, and above all the victims of mass atrocities, will ask how we responded when an institution created to protect them came under attack.”The court said it would continue working independently and impartially, while calling on governments to demonstrate their commitment to the principles of international justice.The latest measures follow earlier US sanctions targeting ICC officials, including President Akane and a senior trial lawyer, as the Trump administration pursues efforts to restrict the court’s activities.The ICC has repeatedly rejected the sanctions, insisting that threats against judicial officials undermine the rule of law and the ability of victims to seek justice.The latest institutional designation sets the stage for a further confrontation between Washington and the court over jurisdiction, sovereignty and the enforcement of international criminal law.
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Read briefing Ghana’s government has approved plans to formally apply for BRICS membership as part of a strategy to accelerate economic development, Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa announced. Ablakwa confirmed that the Cabinet of President John Dramani Mahama had authorised the move, with preparations under way to submit the application and seek support from existing BRICS members, as reported by Ghana News Agency, a TV BRICS partner. According to the Foreign Affairs Minister, the proposed membership would support Ghana’s economic transformation agenda by creating opportunities for investment, job creation, industrialisation and greater value addition to the country’s natural resources. The minister stressed that cooperation with BRICS would complement Ghana’s existing international partnerships while expanding its development options. “BRICS offers us that opportunity to have options in development,” he explained. Ablakwa identified India, Brazil and China as important economic partners. He noted that trade between Ghana and India had more than doubled, rising from approximately US$3 billion in 2024 to around US$7 billion. The government also intends to use closer cooperation with BRICS countries to develop domestic processing industries and increase the economic benefits derived from Ghana’s natural resources. “We want to add value to the natural resources that we...
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Read briefing Being listed with a Credit Reference Bureau (CRB) does not automatically mean a borrower has been blacklisted or cannot access another loan, CreditInfo CRB CEO Chris Mwangi has said.Speaking during this week’s Co-op Bank Youth Forums on understanding credit, CRBs and financial futures, Mwangi said bureaus maintain records of borrowers’ credit histories to help lenders assess their repayment patterns.“CRBs do not blacklist. All they do is maintain a record of the loan performance,” Mwangi said.The remarks come as President William Ruto continues to push to mainstream the credit score system to assess the ability of Kenyans to repay loans. The Central Bank of Kenya, in its Bank Supervision Annual Report 2025, reported that credit report requests by commercial banks and microfinance banks increased by 23 per cent to 47.3 million in 2025, up from 38.6 million in 2024.According to Mwangi, CRBs receive credit information from banks, digital lenders, SACCOs, microfinance banks and approved third-party data providers. The information includes loans taken, repayments made, outstanding balances, and defaults.“When you apply for a loan on a mobile app, you are given a loan, and that information is sent to the CRB. That is how we get the data,” he said. Third-party providers can also include businesses that supply goods on credit. While explaining, Mwangi gave the example of a hardware store supplying paint to a contractor who agrees to pay after completing a job. The business can seek approval to share relevant credit information through a CRB, subject to regulatory requirements.Mwangi said credit scores are calculated using information supplied by lenders to assess a borrower’s repayment patterns. Credit scores range between 250 and 900, with lower scores indicating higher risk and higher scores indicating lower risk, according to Mwangi. While speaking to youths, Mwangi explained that to maintain a good credit score, borrowers should take loans they can afford and make repayments on time. “For you to have a good credit score, you need to take the loan and pay the amount required when you are required to pay,” Mwangi said.According to Mwangi, borrowers who experience difficulties making repayments should contact their lenders early instead of going silent. Mwangi said a lender may agree to a revised payment date and communicate the arrangement so the borrower’s account can be updated accordingly. He also urged borrowers to check their credit reports regularly to confirm that their personal details, loan balances and repayment records are accurate. A credit report provides detailed credit information, while a credit score summarises aspects of that information numerically. Mwangi said a strong credit history may also help borrowers negotiate more favourable loan terms. However, a credit score does not guarantee loan approval or a lower interest rate, as lenders consider other factors when assessing applications.
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Read briefing The International Criminal Court (ICC) has vowed to continue its judicial work undeterred, denouncing the latest sanctions directed at the institution by the United States, which it termed an assault on international justice and the rule of law. In a statement, the court strongly condemned Washington’s decision to impose sanctions against the court, saying the move followed earlier designations targeting 13 independent judges and prosecutors. The ICC warned that the measures were designed to disrupt its operations and intimidate those associated with or cooperating with the court. ICC President Tomoko Akane maintained that the institution would continue to fulfil its mandate independently and impartially. “The Court will continue to fully discharge its mandate, with independence and impartiality, acting only on the basis of the law and the evidence, for the sake of the countless victims of grave crimes,” Akane stated. The court decried what it called sanctions targeting an independent judicial body established under an international treaty, mandated to investigate and prosecute genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes, and the crime of aggression. It described Washington’s actions as an attempt to obstruct justice and undermine the principle that no individual is above the law. The ICC also appealed to its 125 member states to take concrete steps to protect its operations...
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Read briefing The United States has imposed far-reaching sanctions against the International Criminal Court (ICC), with President Donald Trump’s administration now threatening to dismantle the institution unless its concerns regarding cases involving American citizens and officials are addressed. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the measures on Friday, stating that Washington would restrict transactions with the court and cut off resources deemed a threat to American sovereignty and national security. “Either the ICC will end its threats, or we will end the ICC,” Rubio declared in a statement, urging US allies, including member countries of the court, to intervene. The Trump administration accuses the Hague-based court of exceeding its mandate by seeking jurisdiction over American personnel and Israeli leaders. Rubio explained that previous diplomatic efforts had failed to secure meaningful action from the court or its member states, prompting Washington to proceed with the measures. He maintained that the United States had delayed the sanctions in the hope of reaching a diplomatic settlement and that the measures were structured to provide ICC member states with an opportunity to negotiate a solution. Rubio warned that the US would intensify its campaign if negotiations failed. The sanctions could have far-reaching consequences for the court’s operations by restricting access to...
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