Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah has revealed a serious case of corruption involving KES 32 million in development funds meant for the county. The money, which came from the World Bank to support important projects in Busia, is reported to have disappeared after being allegedly moved through proxy accounts linked to the Central Bank of Kenya.
President William Ruto’s recent trip to Addis Ababa on a private jet, costing taxpayers over Sh12 million, has sparked widespread criticism. The four-hour round trip has drawn attention amid growing economic hardships faced by millions of Kenyans.Reports indicate that the President and his delegation could have flown to the Ethiopian capital via Kenya Airways for
Guy Spencer Elms has once again found himself at the center of a storm that paints a dark picture of how land disputes in Kenya are exploited by powerful individuals who manipulate documents for personal gain. The case in Kwale involving a 53-acre beachfront property in Msambweni has exposed him as a lawyer whose name
The name of lawyer Guy Spencer Elms continues to surface in troubling cases that raise questions about integrity in Kenya’s legal and property sector. The Directorate of Criminal Investigations has turned its attention to him again, this time over allegations that he forged the will of the late billionaire Pritam Singh Panesar. At the center
Fear and confusion gripped a police station in Kakamega County on Monday after a man armed with a panga caused a dramatic scene. Witnesses described how the man walked in visibly angry and began threatening police officers who were on duty. He raised the weapon and shouted that he was prepared to cut down any
LNdindi Nyoro has raised strong concerns about the financial path the government is taking, particularly the heavy use of securitisation to raise funds. He warned that the strategy is nothing more than borrowing under a different name and could end up placing an even heavier financial burden on future generations. His remarks came during a
The Rural and Urban Private Hospitals Association of Kenya has raised serious concerns over what it describes as an unbearable healthcare funding crisis. In a press briefing held at Lunga Lunga Square in Nairobi, the association announced a 14-day go-slow notice directed at the Social Health Authority, the Ministry of Health, and Health Cabinet Secretary
Detectives have arrested six people suspected of being behind a series of gang-related crimes in Kajiado County. The operation, which was led by officers from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations headquarters, followed weeks of intelligence gathering and surveillance. According to investigators, the six suspects had been coordinating activities that spread fear among residents and contributed
President William Ruto has led Kenyans in mourning the passing of Mzee Isaac Ngugi, the father of Majority Leader and Kikuyu MP Kimani Ichung’wah. The President described him as a visionary elder and a hardworking businessman who contributed greatly to the growth of Kikuyu Town. In his condolence message, President Ruto praised Mzee Ngugi for
Calls for justice for victims of recent protests continue to grow louder, with leaders now urging the government to go beyond words and offer real compensation to the affected families. Embakasi East Member of Parliament Babu Owino has been one of the strongest voices on this matter, insisting that any attempt to give minimal payouts