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.
Kenya’s financial sector continues to see steady changes as the Central Bank of Kenya pushes forward with efforts to regulate digital lending. With the announcement of 27 more Digital Credit Providers receiving licenses, the total number of approved lenders has now reached 153. This follows an earlier round in June where 41 more providers were
Nelson Amenya, well-known for exposing the Adani-JKIA agreement, has delivered another bombshell. However, this time it is about an alleged hidden redesign of Kenya’s currency, just a year after the money’s security features were upgraded. Amenya told X on Monday, June 2, that the administration had changed the design of the currency and had already
By Cindy Kirui Much of the cacophony of voices condemning Kenya’s betting industry is rooted in anecdote, moral posturing, and outright misinformation. While concerns over gambling addiction and financial recklessness may have shades of validity, the discourse has devolved into a festival of hyperbole, where myths masquerade as truths and correlation is confused with causation.
Betting calls for personal discipline, not misinformed castigation
By Cindy Kirui. In recent years, Kenya’s gaming industry has become a lightning rod for heated debate. Critics argue that betting platforms exploit vulnerable citizens, fuel addiction, and erode societal values. While these concerns are not entirely unfounded, the narrative often overlooks a critical truth that betting, like many other consumer choices, is a matter