May 9, 2025
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How Faisal Abdirahman Abass may have benefited from Triumph Power’s controversial Athi River deal

Faisal Abdirahman Abass is a prominent figure in Kenya’s energy sector, having held roles in various energy organizations, including KenGen, the Rural Electrification Authority (REA), and the Geothermal Development Company (GDC). He currently serves as the Chairman of the Privatisation Commission. However, recent allegations have raised serious concerns about his reputation and the transparency of

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News

EACC busts Florence Njuguna for using forged papers to land government post

A government official has found herself in deep trouble after being exposed for using fake academic documents to get a high-ranking job. Florence Njeri Njuguna, who served as the Fund Manager for the National Government-Constituency Development Fund in Lari Constituency, has been arrested by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission. According to the EACC, her arrest

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News

KNH successfully performs World’s first historic surgery

The Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) has created history by executing the first-ever surgery on a 22-year-old software engineering student, Moses Mwendwa. On May 6, the hospital reported that it had successfully performed the world’s first Transhumeral Targeted Sensory Reinnervation (TSR) surgery. “Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) has cemented its position as a global leader in medical

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New evidence reveals money trail behind shocking MP Were killing

Investigators working on the shocking killing of Kasipul Member of Parliament Charles Ong’ondo Were have now found new evidence that may help explain why and how he was murdered. One of the biggest developments in the case is the discovery of a large amount of money that police believe could be linked to the crime.

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Commentary Featured

Likening football jackpot to raw gambling, akin to comparing light with darkness

By Clement Wasike In Kenya’s current heated debate over gambling, a troubling narrative has taken root – the equation of football jackpot with “raw gambling.” This oversimplification ignores critical distinctions between products like football jackpot and the high-frequency world of raw gambling. To conflate the two is intellectually lazy. At its core, football jackpot is

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Politics

Viral video of heckling in Embu highlights growing rift in Ruto’s base

A dramatic situation was witnessed in Embu County when the area’s Women Representative was booed while speaking to residents in a crowded hall. The video, which quickly went viral after being posted by Jim Njue on X, showed the lawmaker trying to convince locals to support President William Ruto’s government. She promised that development would

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News

Gen Z dissent or criminal act? Migori youth faces charges after attacking Ruto

Paul Mutongori Marwa, an 18-year-old from Kuria West in Migori County, found himself in serious trouble after he threw a shoe at President William Ruto during a public address in Migori on Sunday. The young Gen Z was quickly arrested and is expected to face criminal charges, this is according to the report by Taifa

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Disparities between UoN and BlumeAfrica staff exposed in Fahari Ya Jamii fallout

Cyprian Nyakundi has brought to light a major scandal through his X account involving the USAID-funded Fahari Ya Jamii (FYJ) project in Kenya. In a detailed post shared, Cyprian exposed the ongoing mistreatment of staff, especially those employed under BlumeAfrica. He quoted a source who reached out to him anonymously, stating, “We have really suffered

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News

Justice delayed for Baby Pendo as DPP drops charges against eight police officers

Only four junior police officers will face criminal prosecution for the deaths of Baby Pendo and 39 others during the 2017 opposition protests in Kisumu. This is despite the fact that 12 police personnel, including top commanders, have been implicated in the case. The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) made the judgment on Monday, May

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