The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions has taken a rare and firm step against three of Kenya’s top bank chiefs, including Co-operative Bank Group Managing Director and CEO Gideon Muriuki. Prosecutors say Muriuki, along with KCB’s Paul Russo and NCBA’s John Gachora, failed to report suspicious transactions linked to the alleged theft of
A morning journey along the Embu-Meru Highway turned tragic after a Toyota Sienta plunged into a ditch at Kaura Mijii, leaving several passengers feared dead and others believed to have sustained serious injuries. The accident occurred on Thursday between Giampampo Stage and Mitheru, according to preliminary reports. The vehicle was travelling along the highway when
NCBA Group CEO John Gachora has obtained a High Court order stopping his prosecution over allegations linked to a Sh363 million fraud case involving First Assurance Investment Company Limited. The order was issued by Justice Gregory Mutai ahead of Gachora’s scheduled plea, temporarily preventing the Director of Public Prosecutions and other state agencies from arresting,
A middle-aged man has been charged in Mombasa over an alleged attempt to traffic methamphetamine valued at Ksh.114.5 million. The case is linked to a larger drug trafficking matter involving six Iranian nationals whose case is already before the Mombasa Law Courts. Martin Mugendi Gitonga appeared before Mombasa Law Courts Senior Principal Magistrate Gladys Olimo
When a major financial institution routinely promotes its digital capabilities and commitment to customer satisfaction, the bare minimum expected of it is keeping private banking data private. Yet NCBA Bank recently demonstrated a troubling level of operational negligence, proving that basic data protection standards can easily collapse inside its systems. The lender was officially called
Gatundu South MP Gabriel Kagombe has cut ties with the United Democratic Alliance (UDA), saying the government has failed to deliver on promises made to residents who strongly supported President William Ruto and the Kenya Kwanza administration in the 2022 General Election. Kagombe, who was elected on a UDA ticket, announced his decision during the
Kenyan-born American runner Jonah Koech has been banned for three years after the US Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) found highly atypical blood values in his Athlete Biological Passport, which were linked to blood doping. Blood doping refers to the use of prohibited methods or substances to increase the amount of oxygen carried in the blood and
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The government has moved to seize four vehicles after the High Court in Nairobi issued preservation orders in a case involving suspected proceeds of crime and money laundering. The court order means the vehicles cannot be sold, transferred, or used as security while the case is being pursued. The move was initiated by the Assets
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