A new report has revealed worrying claims about how billions of shillings are being lost through shady government deals involving top officials. The report, which was released by the Africa Centre for Open Governance (Africog) and Okoa Uchumi, exposes a system that is draining the country’s resources through corrupt mega-projects, hidden loans, and poor planning.
Prominent human rights activist Boniface Mwangi has returned to Kenya after being deported from Tanzania under unclear and troubling circumstances. His family confirmed on Thursday that he was brought back into the country by road and abandoned in Ukunda, a small town along Kenya’s coast. Mwangi, who had been detained earlier this week in Tanzania’s
Scandal is brewing for Isiolo Governor Abdi Guyo as questions continue to rise over the number of people hired into his government. The Senate County Public Accounts Committee has uncovered shocking details showing that Guyo has kept 36 advisors in office, far beyond the legal limit. According to Kenyan law, each county is only allowed
Kenyans are spending more time on social media compared to internet users in other countries, according to the latest report by GlobalWebIndex. The report shows that on average, Kenyans spend about four hours on social media daily, which is far above the global average of two hours and 19 minutes. The study was done by
Faith Odhiambo, President of the Law Society of Kenya (LSK), has spoken out about a troubling incident where several Kenyan lawyers were detained at Julius Nyerere International Airport in Tanzania. Among them is Martha Karua, the leader of the People’s Liberation Party (PLP), who revealed that she was denied entry into the country and was
The Ministry of Interior has warned residents living near the Kiambere dam to evacuate immediately due to fears of an overflow. On Friday, May 16, the Interior Ministry issued a strong advisory for people in four key locations downstream of the dam to move to safer ground. These areas include Garissa, Hola, Garsen, and the
Mumias East Member of Parliament Peter Salasya has reportedly been arrested under unclear circumstances while traveling along the Isiolo Nanyuki road. The news of his arrest was first shared through a post on his verified X account on Friday, May 16, where the MP said he had been taken into custody. “I have been arrested
By Clement Wasike Nowadays, tension between rapid technological advancement and ethical governance often tilts toward chaos. If there is a sector prone to extreme infiltration by the rogue end of technology is betting. However, Dr Jane Mwikali, Chairperson of Kenya’s Betting Control and Licensing Board (BCLB), has crafted a rare blueprint worthy of a case
Kenyans are set to witness construction on the Nakuru-Nairobi highway begin in July after President William Ruto directed that the long-delayed project should finally take off. The announcement was made on Thursday, May 15, by Deputy President Kithure Kindiki during a visit to Nakuru County. Speaking on behalf of the President, Kindiki confirmed that the
The KUSCCO fraud is not just a simple theft but a carefully orchestrated scam that lasted for over a decade, costing thousands of Kenyans their hard-earned savings. The Kenya Union of Savings and Credit Cooperatives (KUSCCO), which was supposed to safeguard millions of SACCO members’ funds, was instead turned into a playground for looters led