March 7, 2026
Nairobi, Kenya

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Governor installs CCTV cameras in hospitals to curb medicine theft, financial mismanagement

Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti led the county administration in installing CCTV cameras in county hospitals on Tuesday, February 4, to combat medicine theft and financial mismanagement.While supervising the activity, Ndeti warned of serious repercussions for those caught in the act, as the county seeks to put an end to the epidemic that has destroyed Machakos’

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Premium fuel or premium scam? EPRA’s silence raises public outrage over misleading marketing

The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) is facing growing criticism after multiple fuel quality tests exposed inconsistencies across various petrol stations. The controversy began when automotive content creator Kim JH of Tanuki Garage posted a video revealing major discrepancies in the performance of fuel being sold as “premium” versus regular fuel. His findings have

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Jayesh Saini on the spot for favoring own hospitals in insurance payments

Jayesh Saini, the name making waves in the business and healthcare sectors, is at the center of a growing controversy involving alleged misconduct by his company, MAKL. The accusations, which have emerged through whistleblower Nelson Amenya, suggest that Saini’s practices are not just unethical but may be undermining the healthcare system in Kenya. Allegations of

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Ex-KEPSA chair Nesbitt charged in ksh 102m fraud case, drags Bidco CEO Shah to court

Cyprian Nyakundi recently shared on his X handle that Nicholas Nesbitt, the former Chairperson of the Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA), has been formally charged with defrauding Vimal Shah, the CEO of Bidco Africa, of Ksh 102 million. This case revolves around a foreign exchange transaction deal that has raised attention due to the high-profile

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Frustrated Kenyan exposes Kenya Airways’ extortion over flight mishap

Kenya Airways has once again found itself in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons after a frustrated customer, Ken Bonyo, exposed their dishonest practices. Bonyo shared his ordeal on X, revealing how the airline unfairly canceled his return ticket and attempted to extort more money from him. He had booked a round-trip ticket to

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Khalif Kairo in the dock again for another Ksh. 3M undelivered car deal

Joseph Kairu Wambui, popularly known as Khalif Kairo, a well-known second-hand vehicle dealer, found himself in court once again on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, facing serious allegations of fraud, this is according to the post shared on X by Nyakundi. This time, the case involves a sum of Ksh 3,045,000, which he is accused of

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Sex scandal rocks NCBA Bank as executives accused of betrayal and misconduct

Sex scandals have recently rocked NCBA Bank, a prominent financial institution in Kenya, stirring controversy and raising serious concerns about the conduct of its senior executives. According to journalist Abuga Makori, who exposed the matter on his X handle, the scandal involves two top executives and a woman, who is married to one of the

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Counties to gain power over Boda Bodas as new bill proposes sh20,000 fines

A new bill has been proposed to give counties more authority over boda boda operations. This includes registering riders, ensuring safety, and managing routes. If the bill becomes law, those who break the rules could be fined up to Sh20,000. Boda bodas are motorcycle taxis that many people in Kenya use daily. They are important

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NCBA CEO John Gachora defended tax waiver amid serious allegations of political influence

In November 2024, former Law Society of Kenya President Nelson Havi made serious allegations against NCBA Bank, accusing it of privacy breaches and political witch-hunting. Havi claimed that the bank unlawfully accessed his account information at the request of former President Uhuru Kenyatta. According to Havi, this breach of privacy was part of a broader

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NCBA bank scandal: How lax oversight allowed kSh 47 million to vanish

NCBA Bank is currently embroiled in a damaging scandal that has brought its reputation into question. Philip Kiprono Rotich, an assistant operations manager at the bank’s Kisii branch, stands accused of embezzling a staggering KSh 47 million from customer accounts. The alleged fraudulent activities took place over a period stretching from November 2023 to October

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