President William Ruto stated that four million Kenyans who have not repaid Hustler Funds loans have the opportunity to triple their limit if they clear outstanding balances. Speaking at a Town Hall meeting at Nairobi’s Kenyatta International Convention Centre, Ruto stated that the four million borrowers owe money or have not paid on time. “If
The Controller of Budget (CoB), Margaret Nyakang’o, has exposed the dismal financial management in Nairobi County under Governor Johnson Sakaja, a revelation that paints a grim picture of leadership incompetence and misplaced priorities. In her latest report, covering July to October, Nyakang’o highlighted Nairobi as one of the ten counties that failed to allocate or
Kisii Woman Representative Dorice Donya has found herself at the center of a scandal after whistleblower Justin Siocha revealed his harrowing experience of abduction and intimidation following his exposure of alleged embezzlement of Ksh 19.7 million in National Government Affirmative Action Fund (NGAAF) projects. Siocha’s account paints a damning picture of the lengths to which
Kisii journalist Cyprine Oenga, known for her “CyprineTV” brand, has reportedly been summoned by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) over allegations of “cyberbullying.” This development follows her bold reporting on the embezzlement of Ksh 19.7 million from the National Government Affirmative Action Fund (NGAAF) by Kisii Woman Representative Dorice Donya. Her reports have shed
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and his spouse, Dorcas Gachagua, face mounting reports of financial impropriety, triggering calls for accountability. Recent parliamentary inquiries have exposed questionable expenditure on property renovations and funds allocated to the Office of the Spouse to the Deputy President. The refurbishment of key offices linked to Gachagua’s tenure has sparked controversy.
In his State of the Nation Address to Parliament on Thursday, President William Ruto offered a bright image of Kenya‘s situation, emphasizing progress in food security. President Ruto highlighted several milestones in food production, which is one of his administration’s primary priorities.While some of the percentages he claimed were compatible with official data, others were
The project of Northlands City, a planned high-end residential and commercial hub by the Kenyatta family, has raised significant public scrutiny over its alleged funding origins. Central to the controversy is the suspicion that some of the 2014 Eurobond proceeds may have indirectly funded this massive development. Critics argue that instead of benefiting the nation
Kipchumba Murkomen, who previously served as the Cabinet Secretary for Roads and Transport is at the center of controversy following his role in the controversial Adani deal. When he was in charge of the transport ministry, a deal was struck with the Indian multinational Adani Group to manage Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA). The agreement
Kenya’s healthcare sector is poised for a significant transformation with the proposed implementation of the Integrated Healthcare Information Technology System (IHTS), a KES 104 billion project led by Safaricom in partnership with Apeiro Limited and Konvergenz Network Solutions. This initiative, aimed at digitizing Kenya’s health services, has sparked a national debate on its merits and
Kipchumba Murkomen, the former Cabinet Secretary for Infrastructure and Transport, has once again found himself at the center of a corruption scandal, this time involving the alleged illegal acquisition of land and the construction of a luxurious home by Chinese contractors. The controversy was brought to light by blogger Boss Yator, who shared the details