The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) is facing serious questions after the Auditor-General exposed a procurement scandal involving Sh21 million paid for two vehicles that had not yet been delivered. In her audit report, Nancy Gathungu pointed out that the money was paid to CFAO Motors Ltd in May and June 2024 for a
Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei has asked the government to ban Tanzanian businesses in Kenya in response to Tanzania’s recent move to block Kenyans from starting some businesses in the neighbouring state. In the statement on Wednesday, July 30, Cherargei called on President William Ruto’s government to take action by also banning Tanzanian businesses operating in
John Mbadi’s time as Treasury Cabinet Secretary has attracted criticism, especially over how the government is handling the education sector. His recent move to reduce secondary school capitation by KSh 5,344 per student has raised concern among parents, teachers, and political leaders. Many now believe Mbadi is working hand in hand with President Ruto to
On July 14, 2025, outside a Cooperative Bank branch in Nairobi, a woman named M/s Mueni shocked the public when she stripped naked in front of the bank, claiming she had lost Ksh10 billion and threatening to expose love affairs involving bank staff. She called herself the “Queen of Africa,” and the dramatic scene quickly
The Ministry of Health has expressed serious concern over the growing number of consumable products in the Kenyan market that fail to meet required nutritional standards. According to the 2025 Kenya Market Assessment Report, only 10 per cent of packaged foods currently being sold meet the nutritional content guidelines set by the Kenya Nutrient Profile
Kenyans are once again facing higher fuel prices after the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) announced new pump prices in its latest monthly review. From July 15 to August 14, the prices of super petrol, diesel, and kerosene have gone up by Ksh.8.99, Ksh.8.67, and Ksh.9.65 per litre respectively. These new prices have caused
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has revealed that the Teachers’ Service Commission (TSC) and the funds meant for school capitation are among the key areas being investigated during the ongoing International Monetary Fund (IMF) anti-corruption diagnostic mission in Kenya. Mbadi spoke during a public debate held on Saturday, June 4, where he explained that the
Musalia Mudavadi continues to show why many Kenyans see him as a costly burden to taxpayers. His recent remarks following President William Ruto’s tour of King’s Cross Railway City in London did little to silence growing criticism over repeated benchmarking trips that yield very little. While Mudavadi defended the visit as part of the government’s
The National Assembly has expressed serious concerns about the recent sale of Tullow Oil’s assets to Gulf Energy, a Nairobi-based oil and gas trading firm. The deal, valued at Ksh15 billion (about $120 million), has raised questions due to the lack of clear information shared with the public and policymakers. In a report by the
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has come out to explain a recent change in how taxes on imported second-hand vehicles are calculated. This move comes after KRA made an announcement on May 30, 2025, stating that a new Current Retail Selling Price (CRSP) will take effect from July 1, 2025. The CRSP is the price