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Topic: Jail

Tout jailed 10 years for killing rival over Sh50 stage fees

By Nancy Gitonga   2026-01-22 12:08:45

The case has once again exposed the lawlessness, extortion and deadly rivalries that continue to plague Nairobi’s public transport sector.

Kizza Besigye: Concerns mount over health of jailed Ugandan opposition figure

By Gloria Bridget Ochwada   2026-01-21 15:16:11

Concern is growing over the deteriorating health of detained Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye, as his wife, party, and opposition accuse authorities of denying him urgent medical care.

South Korean ex-PM Han gets 23 years jail for martial law role

By AFP   2026-01-21 11:54:32

Former South Korean PM Han Duck‑soo was sentenced to 23 years in prison on Wednesday for aiding and abetting a declaration of martial law that briefly suspended civilian rule.

Gunman jailed for life in killing of Japan ex-PM Abe

By AFP   2026-01-21 09:38:23

The gunman charged with killing Japan's former prime minister Shinzo Abe was found guilty Wednesday and jailed for life, more than three years after the broad-daylight assassination.

Pastor' jailed 10 years for killing his wife

By Yvonne Chepkwony   2026-01-20 17:28:50

Stephen Nderitu, 70, has been jailed for 10 years for the murder of his wife on the eve of Valentine's Day, two years ago.

South Korea's former President jailed for 5 years

By AFP   2026-01-16 13:48:20

A South Korean judge sentenced former president Yoon Suk Yeol to five years in prison for obstructing justice and other crimes linked to his disastrous martial law declaration.