For many Nairobi residents, Friday evening turned into a nightmare as a brief but intense downpour exposed once again the city’s weak drainage system. Within an hour, roads that normally carry thousands of vehicles were turned into rivers, trapping motorists and forcing pedestrians to wade through dirty floodwater. It was a familiar scene one that
Former Kenya Rural Roads Authority Director General Philemon Kandie is once again in the spotlight after being arrested in a late-night operation by EACC detectives. The move comes months after his dramatic resignation from office, a decision that was surrounded by allegations of misconduct and questions about his role in the financing of violent protests
Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Lagat has once again found himself in a position that questions not only his leadership but also his willingness to submit to accountability. The High Court ruling that refused to dismiss the petition against him shows the growing cracks in his attempts to shield himself from scrutiny. For months,
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport has once again been thrown into controversy after being exposed as a weak point in the global drug trade. A British passport holder, Da Mata Dos Santos, passed through the airport carrying cocaine worth millions before he was caught in London. The incident has left many questioning how one of Africa’s
Edward Kamau Gituku has taken a bold step by moving to court against a Directorate of Criminal Investigations officer, accusing the agency of violating his constitutional rights. He argues that his arrest, which linked him to allegations of recruiting Kenyan youths to allegedly join Russia’s army in the ongoing Ukraine war, was carried out without
Dennis Itumbi has expressed strong support for a plan by Kenyan TikTok creators to establish a modern hospital that will offer free healthcare to the public. The idea, which has been gaining ground online, was presented during a TikTok creators’ workshop held at Glee Hotel in Kiambu. Itumbi, who serves as the Head of Presidential
Two Kenyan activists, Bob Njagi and Nicholas Oyoo, are now missing after a frightening incident in Uganda left their colleagues shaken and afraid. On Wednesday afternoon, the two men were allegedly abducted by four armed men believed to be security officials, raising serious concerns about their safety and the rising risks faced by activists in
The Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya has raised concern over the recent recruitment process at the Social Health Authority, calling on the government to conduct a thorough and transparent investigation. The matter has sparked debate after the exclusion of Andrew Rotich, a certified public accountant known for his whistleblowing role in one of
Litein Boys High School is once again facing questions about discipline and safety after an incident that has left many parents and teachers worried about the future of their children. What started as a simple disagreement between students and the administration on the night of September 21 turned into a chaotic situation that has attracted
A senior officer working at the Kericho County Lands Registry has been arrested by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission over claims of bribery. The officer is accused of taking Ksh210,000 in order to process title deeds for two parcels of land. His arrest happened inside his office where the commission says he had already collected