Paul Russo Stories

KCB boss Paul Russo elected chairperson of Kenya Bankers Association
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jun 21, 2025

Russo succeeds NCBA Group Managing Director John Gachora, who had served in the position since June 2021.

Father of injured protester Boniface Kariuki scammed Sh200,000 while facing Sh1 million hospital bill
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jun 21, 2025

Jonah Kariuki, speaking to the media outside the hospital, revealed that he lost Sh200,500 to fraudsters posing as officials from the Social Health Au...

KRA waives Sh170 billion in fines as tax amnesty nears deadline
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 21, 2025

The amnesty, which was first rolled out in 2023 and later revived in December 2024, targets penalties and interest on tax liabilities accumulated up t...

Police detain NIS officer accused of shooting friend dead at Kasarani liquor store
Joseph Ndunda  |  Jun 20, 2025

According to court documents, 25-year-old Macharia was shot once in the head at close range inside the suspect’s vehicle and died instantly. The two a...

Rwanda arrests opposition leader Victoire Ingabire over alleged role in plot to incite unrest
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jun 20, 2025

Ingabire is currently being held at the RIB Remera Station in Kigali, pending the transfer of her case file to the National Public Prosecution Authori...

Ruto's anti-graft push stalls as Senate rejects key Conflict of Interest Bill changes
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 20, 2025

Among the key issues rejected was the President’s objection to the narrowing of the definition of conflict of interest.

President Ruto vows to go after schools defying fee payment on eCitizen
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 19, 2025

President William Ruto urged parents to insist on paying fees digitally, hailing schools that have adopted the platform as champions of accountability...

Health unions oppose new healthcare bill, accuse ministry of sidelining professionals
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 19, 2025

The caucus is demanding that the Ministry of Health withdraw the bill and instead amend the Health Act 2017. It also wants Kenya to honour the Abuja D...

Moi University to sell German Shepherd dogs at Sh40,000, donkeys, bulls in fresh bid to ease cash crisis
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 19, 2025

The dogs, namely Tommy (female), Jimmy, Bella, and Bingo (all male), have been listed among the surplus items to be auctioned.

Nine Somali youth repatriated after failed bid to reach Europe via Algeria
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jun 19, 2025

Algeria has increasingly become a key transit country for Somali migrants hoping to reach Europe, despite the risks involved in such journeys.

PS Susan Mang’eni denies Hustler Fund misuse, reports Sh4.8 billion savings
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 19, 2025

According to the Auditor General’s report, of the Sh22.96 billion allocated to the Hustler Fund in the 2022/2023 budget, only Sh12 billion was spent.

Court allows IPOA to detain two police officers linked to hawker shooting for 15 days
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Jun 19, 2025

This is after IPOA entered into a mutual agreement with the defence lawyers who represented the officers.

"Where did the money go?" Hustler Fund faces scrutiny over Sh8 billion gap
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 19, 2025

The Auditor General’s report has exposed major gaps in the management of the fund, showing the State Department for Cooperatives only spent Sh12 billi...

IPOA summons DIG Lagat as probe into Ojwang’s death exposes web of abuse, cover-up, police brutality
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 18, 2025

Lagat recently stepped aside following growing pressure from the opposition and human rights groups over the death of Ojwang’, who had been arrested a...

Former Belgian official may face trial for role in Patrice Lumumba’s assassination
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jun 18, 2025

Patrice Lumumba was executed by a firing squad and his body was dissolved in acid. Only a gold-crowned tooth remained which Belgium formally returned...

Haiti on the brink: Gangs fill power vacuum as current solutions fail a nation in crisis
The Conversation  |  Jun 18, 2025

But rather than charting a path to stability, the CPT remains mired in dysfunction as Haiti’s crisis deepens with no end in sight. Armed gangs now con...

Kenya, Finland reaffirm support for Somalia peace efforts amid ATMIS drawdown
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jun 18, 2025

Mudavadi emphasised the importance of keeping the global community engaged in Somalia's peace process, especially as ATMIS draws down its forces and t...

Bleak outlook as CBK reveals one in three firms won’t hire in 2025
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 18, 2025

Data from the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics shows that 782,300 new jobs were created in 2024, a drop from 848,100 the year before.

Tana River in a spot over Sh629 million paid to undocumented law firms without legal oversight
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 17, 2025

Reports by the Auditor-General and the Controller of Budget reveal that the payments were made without proper documentation or oversight, raising seri...

Rwandan capital Kigali introduces modern road cleaning technology
The New Times  |  Jun 17, 2025

The vehicle has a method of cleaning roads without raising dust, by using a vacuum or suction system to remove dirt, debris, and loose materials from...

AU urges governments to prioritise children in national planning, budgeting
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jun 17, 2025

Millions of children in Africa continue to face serious challenges, including violence, harmful cultural practices, exclusion from education and healt...

Accountants, doctors, lawyers and engineers biggest defaulters of HELB loans – CEO Geoffrey Monari
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 17, 2025

According to HELB CEO Geoffrey Monari, accountants top the list of non-payment, with only 11 per cent of the active ones repaying their loans. Out of...

Anti-money laundering reforms take effect as Ruto assents to bill
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 17, 2025

The new law amends ten Acts of Parliament to fix technical gaps in Kenya’s framework on anti-money laundering, combating terrorism financing, and addr...

Kenya blames Egypt, Iran, UAE for fuelling Sudan war in explosive geopolitical accusation
Mwangi Maina  |  Jun 16, 2025

claimed that the involvement of mercenaries from countries like Russia and Colombia was undermining peace efforts and deepening regional instability.

Kenya Railways nears completion of Sh4.2 billion Mombasa SGR terminus, 26km city link line
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jun 16, 2025

Once operational, the upgraded line will enable Madaraka Express passengers and users of all seven SGR stations in Mombasa to reach the central busine...

Top Ethiopia militray chief warns of security threat from Egypt’s military presence in Somalia
Mwangi Maina  |  Jun 16, 2025

Though Berhanu stopped short of naming Egypt, his comments follow reports confirming that Cairo signed a military cooperation agreement with Somalia i...

IRA flags money laundering risks in life insurance, launches sector review after FATF grey listing
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 16, 2025

The regulator says the structure of life insurance policies, commonly known as long-term business, makes them vulnerable to criminal abuse, highlighti...

Ruto, Oduor, Wetang’ula, Government Printer face contempt risk over IEBC appointments despite court order
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 16, 2025

Activist Boniface Mwangi and Kelvin Roy Omondi, are challenging the legality of the appointments and, through their lawyer, Paul Muite, have said they...

Crispy, golden and comforting: How to make authentic viazi karai at home
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Jun 15, 2025

This deep-fried potato delicacy, cherished for its crispy coating and rich flavour, is more than just food; it is a cultural experience.

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