Dr. Jane Mwikali, Chairperson of the Betting Control and Licensing Board (BCLB), has reached a major achievement after the president approved the Gambling Control Bill 2025 into law. This follows months of work aimed at overhauling Kenya’s betting industry, which has raised increasing alarm over its effects on the public, particularly the youth. The signing
Tourism Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano yesterday faced tough questions from MPs over the decision by her ministry to proceed with the facelift of Bomas of Kenya at a cost of Sh31.6 billion without seeking the approval of Parliament. Members of the National Assembly’s Wildlife and Tourism Committee, chaired by Maara MP Kareke Mbiuki, expressed concern
Panic gripped Mwihoko in Kiambu County after a light aircraft crashed into a building near Mwihoko Secondary School. The incident disrupted an otherwise quiet midweek routine, drawing residents, schoolchildren, and emergency teams to a scene of smoke, scattered debris, and shock. The aircraft, believed to have been operated by Phoenix Aviation on behalf of AMREF,
By: Mwalimu KiamaIn a bold and commendable move, Kenya’s Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Renson Ingonga has taken a firm stand by prosecuting billionaire lawyer Guy Spencer Elms – a case that many thought would quietly disappear like others involving high-profile individuals. By choosing the path of accountability, Ingonga is proving that the law is
There was tension at Naivasha GK Prison on Wednesday evening after about 3,000 inmates caused a disturbance following the death of a fellow prisoner. The protest involved both those serving life and death sentences. The inmates refused to eat their meals and later clashed with prison warders inside the facility, which is known for being
The e-Citizen platform, which was supposed to make it easier for Kenyans to access government services like paying for IDs and licenses, and other essential government services is now being linked to a massive financial scandal. An audit report by the Auditor General has found that over Ksh 11 billion may have been moved from
Police are investigating a case involving suspected thieves who stole CCTV cameras from the rural home of National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah. According to reports by Kahawa Tungu, the incident took place on July 31 at his home in Mahi-Hii, Kikuyu, Kiambu County, but it was only discovered on August 5 when police officers
Kenya’s digital finance system is facing serious questions after Auditor-General Nancy Gathungu released a damning audit report on the eCitizen platform. The report, which covers the financial year ending June 30, 2024, shows that nearly half of the money collected through the platform cannot be traced. Out of the KSh 100.84 billion collected, about KSh
Lawyer Guy Spencer Elms is now facing serious legal trouble after a Nairobi Magistrate’s Court issued a warrant for his arrest. The court acted after Elms failed to show up to answer to several charges connected to forgery and attempts to take land using false documents. Principal Magistrate Ben Mark Ekubi approved the request by
The video of two customers being harassed at a supermarket in Buruburu has left many Kenyans angry, disgusted, and demanding justice. What should have been a simple milk purchase ended in violence, humiliation, and public outrage. In the video, the customers explain how they found no staff at the milk deposit section and decided to