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
Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations have summoned Cleophas Malala, the Deputy Leader of the Democracy for the Citizens Party, over a controversial helicopter landing. The incident happened during a national secondary school games final held at the Mumias Sports Complex stadium. Malala is expected to appear at the DCI offices in Kakamega on
The legal proceedings surrounding David Oaga Mokaya, a university student accused of sharing false information online, have brought attention to the challenges of proving digital crimes in Kenya. The case stems from a post on social media platform X in November 2024 that falsely announced the death of President William Ruto, accompanied by an image
The Ministry of Sports has given out Sh42 million as a reward to the Harambee Stars players and technical bench after their 1-0 win over the Democratic Republic of Congo in the opening match of CHAN 2024. This reward is meant to recognize their impressive performance and dedication. The money was shared among 27 players
A police officer was fatally stabbed during a robbery in Dandora, Nairobi, in the early hours of Saturday. Constable Layford Gitonga, who was attached to Dandora Police Station, lost his life while off duty. The incident happened at around 1 a.m. in Dandora Phase Three. According to reports from police sources, Gitonga was walking alone
Police in Kisii County stepped in on Friday, August 1, to rescue a woman and her relatives after they were allegedly locked inside a house by angry mourners during a burial in Gesure Village. The woman, identified as Ann Wanjiru, had refused to take part in a customary Gusii ritual, which sparked tension among those
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has issued a strong warning to Mediheal Hospital owner and former Kesses MP Swarup Mishra over serious allegations of organ trafficking. Duale spoke firmly on Friday, August 1, after a report by an independent committee linked the hospital to illegal organ transplant activities. He said there was enough evidence to
Kenyans planning to travel to the United States have been urged to pay close attention to new changes in the visa application process that will take effect from September 2, 2025. The U.S. government has announced that most people applying for non-immigrant visas will still be required to attend an in-person interview, including those who