June 9, 2025
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How Treasury PS Dr Chris Kiptoo’s alleged backroom deals exposed bribery claims in top government jobs

A report by Kenya Insights has exposed a major bribery scandal in the National Treasury. The scandal involves Treasury PS Dr. Chris Kiptoo and a senior official at the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA), Kefa Seda. Seda is accused of paying KSh200 million in bribes to secure the powerful position of Director General of Public-Private

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Gold scam and corruption allegations haunt Anne Amadi’s bid for IEBC chairperson

Anne Amadi faced tough questions during her interview for the position of IEBC chairperson. Her past scandals, especially the gold scam allegations, refusal to fight corruption in the Judiciary, and disregard for court decisions, took center stage. The panel made it clear that her record was questionable, and she struggled to convince them otherwise. People’s

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Business

Khalif Kairo caught in yet another scam After taking money for a BMW and refusing to hand over the vehicle as more victims speak out

Controversial second-hand car dealer Joseph Kairo Wambui, better known as “Khalif Kairo,” has been arrested again over fresh allegations of fraud. He is accused of taking full payment from a client for a BMW but failing to deliver the vehicle. His arrest happened at the Milimani Law Courts, right after attending a mention of three

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Kenya risks losing Ksh297 billion in funding after skipping IMF review

Kenya is now facing serious financial uncertainty after skipping the final review of its current program with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). This decision means the country will miss out on about Ksh104 billion that was expected from the IMF, which is usually a key signal for other international lenders. Without this endorsement, Kenya could

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Politics

“I live in hell” Waititu narrates how life in prison looks like and how fellow prisoners treat him

Former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu has opened up about his time in Kamiti Maximum Prison, describing it as a harsh and dehumanizing experience. He says that life behind bars is not only difficult but also filled with corruption, where survival depends on resilience and, in some cases, bribes to prison officials. His account paints a

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Cover-up fears as Hussein Mohamed’s officer shoots man over pool game bet

A police officer assigned to State House spokesperson Hussein Mohamed is accused of fatally shooting a man in Kawangware, Nairobi, following a disagreement over a pool game. The officer reportedly fired multiple shots at 35-year-old Amos Lagat, hitting him in the stomach and chest at close range. Witnesses say the altercation started after Lagat won

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Business

Tuju claims EADB board members wanted shares in his business after granting ksh 1.2 b loan and withholding ksh 300 m for project development

Raphael Tuju has spoken out about his ongoing loan dispute, clarifying that he borrowed Ksh 1.2 billion for a project rather than for purchasing property. He explained that banks do not only offer loans for buying land but also for funding business ventures. During a radio interview, he emphasized that the loan was granted after

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Politics

Ruto shielded Wetang’ula from ouster after intelligence warning of political crisis

The recent High Court ruling against National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula’s majority decision in favor of Kenya Kwanza has brought fresh tensions within political circles. The decision, which questioned the legitimacy of the Kenya Kwanza majority in Parliament, has sparked debate about how President William Ruto’s administration is handling the situation. Now, a statehouse aide

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Business

Treasury Jobs for sale? PS Kiptoo fingered over alleged hefty bribe to offer Kefa Seda top job

Kefa Seda is facing serious allegations of bribery and abuse of office linked to his bid for a top job at the National Treasury. Reports indicate that he paid a massive bribe to Principal Secretary Chris Kiptoo to secure the position, raising questions about how public appointments are being influenced by money rather than merit.

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