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Abused women seeking more help
If the situation turns extreme, with men stalking their ex-wives or ex-girlfriends or breaking into the home to beat them, police give the victim a panic alarm. There are six in the community and at least one is always on loan.
Updated: 04/12/2011 07:31P
Lover's death: Man escapes gallows
Yesterday, Justice VK Rajah, delivering the decision of the three-judge court, said that, given the lack of clarity about the incident, 'it would be unsafe to conclude that this was a case of murder in cold blood'. Rather, the appeal judges found,
Updated: 04/12/2011 07:31P
Kenya: Three Piracy Cases Fail to Proceed
The Court of Appeal stayed the ruling by Justice Mohammed Ibrahim in a criminal case filed by the prosecution against nine Somalis charged with piracy, pending determination of an appeal filed by the Attorney General. Justice Ibrahim stopped
Updated: 04/12/2011 07:31P
Kenya: Truth Team Receives Evidence On Killings
The witnesses were selected to testify in some cases from among 870 registered with the Truth Justice and Reconciliation Commission in the region. Many of the cases are connected to the Garissa Gubay, Bulla Karatasi, Balamballa and shifta war massacres
Updated: 04/12/2011 07:31P
Kenya: Public to Have a Say in Picking Judges
Nairobi — The lawyers' club is inviting wananchi to help select Kenya's Chief Justice and deputy. Views are being sought about those short-listed for the post. Law Society of Kenya chairman Kenneth Akide said they will be asking for views about the
Updated: 04/12/2011 07:31P
Kenya: Supreme Court 'Cannot Advise On Chief Justice Post'
Nairobi — The Supreme Court has no powers to advise the Executive on appointment of chief justice, an association of judges has said. As a result, the Kenya Magistrates and Judges Association wants a case filed by the Committee on Implementation of
Updated: 04/12/2011 07:31P
Burbank man killed in weekend motorcycle crash
CHP Officer Travis Ruiz said. He was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, Ruiz added. Officials said the crash is under investigation. The CHP did not release the identity of the man with whom Butcher collided.
Updated: 04/12/2011 07:31P
Trial begins in DUI murder of 11-year-old on bike
Baumia's lawyer says it was an accident and that Baumia swerved to avoid hitting another boy who stopped to fix his bike chain. That boy also took the stand. "I looked back and saw a silver car speeding," said the teen, "and then when I looked back,
Updated: 04/12/2011 07:31P
Boy's Tumble Dryer Death Ruled An Accident
A coroner has recorded a verdict of accidental death in the case of a four-year-old boy who was found by his mother inside the family's tumble dryer. Sonny Gibson is believed to have climbed into the machine during a game of hide-and-seek in July last
Updated: 04/12/2011 07:31P
Boy's Tumble Dryer Death Ruled An Accident
A coroner has recorded a verdict of accidental death in the case of a four-year-old boy who was found by his mother inside the family's tumble dryer. Sonny Gibson is believed to have climbed into the machine during a game of hide-and-seek in July last
Updated: 04/12/2011 07:31P
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