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Defending the vulnerable is Dr Mwikali’s unyielding stand against betting giants

By Billy Gichohi In the high-stakes arena of Kenya’s multi-billion-shilling betting industry, where profit margins often eclipse principles, Dr Jane Mwikali, the Chairperson of the Betting Licensing and Control Board (BLCB), has emerged as an unflinching sentinel of social justice. Her tenure, marked by a fierce battle against multinational betting conglomerates and their well-oiled lobbyist

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Kenya’s LSK condemns detention of Karua, two lawyers in Tanzania

Faith Odhiambo, President of the Law Society of Kenya (LSK), has spoken out about a troubling incident where several Kenyan lawyers were detained at Julius Nyerere International Airport in Tanzania. Among them is Martha Karua, the leader of the People’s Liberation Party (PLP), who revealed that she was denied entry into the country and was

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“Gachagua can deliver 4 million votes Unlike Kalonzo and Matiang’i” Alleges Ahmednasir

Renowned lawyer Ahmednasir Abdullahi has thrown his weight behind former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, calling him the only serious candidate who can bring millions of votes to the 2027 presidential race. Ahmednasir, known for his bold political views, said in a post on X that Gachagua could deliver at least 4 million votes, making him

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Under Dr Mwikali, BCLB is shedding off the epidemic tag on gaming

By Sundeep Sharma Albert Schweitzer, the well regarded German-French humanitarian polymath who distinguished himself as an accomplished musician, theologian and physician once famously said that, “a man is ethical only when life, as such, is sacred to him, that of plants and animals as that of his fellow men, and when he devotes himself helpfully

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Questions pile up for NIS boss Noordin Haji after explosive claims by Maverick Aoko

Noordin Haji, the Director-General of Kenya’s National Intelligence Service, is once again under the spotlight following a damning statement by social critic Maverick Aoko on her X account. Aoko has strongly accused Haji of being unfit for office, alleging that he has consistently misadvised President William Ruto on important matters, particularly during the chaos surrounding

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Dr Mwikali’s social safeguards are way more useful than mere CSR

By Jackie Adhyambo In an era where corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives often serve as glossy veneers for industries grappling with ethical scrutiny, Dr Jane Mwikali, the Chairperson of the Betting Licensing and Betting Control Board (BCLB), has emerged as a pioneering force redefining the nexus between profit and public good. With wise leadership and

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Gachagua’s DCP, a wind-propelled dhow in an age of ultra-modern steamships

By Japheth Imanene The launch of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) was meant to herald a seismic shift in Kenya’s political landscape. Instead, it devolved into a spectacle of chaos, exposing the party’s flaccid persona and its inability to transcend the very flaws it claims to oppose. From its

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Government announces eviction alert for residents around Kiambere dam

The Ministry of Interior has warned residents living near the Kiambere dam to evacuate immediately due to fears of an overflow. On Friday, May 16, the Interior Ministry issued a strong advisory for people in four key locations downstream of the dam to move to safer ground. These areas include Garissa, Hola, Garsen, and the

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Peter Salasya raises alarm again after sudden arrest on way from Isiolo

Mumias East Member of Parliament Peter Salasya has reportedly been arrested under unclear circumstances while traveling along the Isiolo Nanyuki road. The news of his arrest was first shared through a post on his verified X account on Friday, May 16, where the MP said he had been taken into custody. “I have been arrested

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