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Kibwana: Kenya’s leadership crisis rooted in failure to uphold Constitution
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 02, 2025

Prof Kibwana believes that Kenya has the necessary resources to thrive, but insists that leadership driven by greed will only hold the country back.

High-stakes bond applications, mentions set to dominate today’s court sessions
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 30, 2025

The day will also see the mention of a case involving a businessman accused of assaulting his sister, a bond hearing for former footballer Collins Oko...

Public universities in crisis as MPs warn of financial ruin
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 26, 2025

Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos Ogamba admitted that the sector is facing deep-rooted challenges.

MPs clash with Auditor General over bursary funds misuse allegations
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 25, 2025

MPs have expressed outrage over reports from Auditor General Nancy Gathungu’s office that have painted them in a negative light, accusing them of mish...

Judiciary under fire as Parliament exposes Sh160 million in missing court fines
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 24, 2025

The PAC has recommended that the Judiciary press for criminal charges against those responsible for the theft.

High Court suspends revocation of UoN council as governance crisis looms
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 23, 2025

The Council members, Dr Parmain Ole Narikae, Carren Kerubo Omwenga, Sally Ngeringwony Toroitich and Ahmed Sheikh Abdullahi, were removed just days bef...

Waititu smells freedom as court allows him to file fresh bail application pending appeal
Joseph Ndunda  |  Apr 23, 2025

In his second application for bail and bond, Waititu has asked the Anti-Corruption High Court to consider that he had been given an option of paying a...

Economist Fred Ogolla slams Ruto's economics, calls broad-based govt political gimmick
Barack Oduor  |  Apr 19, 2025

Broad-based government is a political solution to an economic problem. We cannot allow someone to give you a political solution to an economic problem...

Ruto returns Conflict of Interest Bill to Parliament, urges tougher measures on corrupt state officials
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 17, 2025

He said he expects that both the National Assembly and the Senate should help get a law that will eliminate corruption that comes as a result of the c...

EACC probes Kiambu Governor Wamatangi over Sh230m tender scandal and abuse of office
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 15, 2025

EACC has said that once investigations are complete, the findings may lead to the prosecution of those found culpable, the recovery of unexplained ass...

Governor Wamatangi arrested moments after his home, office were raided over graft claims
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 15, 2025

The operation also involved searches at the offices and homes of nine other senior county officials, who are under investigation for suspected embezzl...

Ten Turkana County officials in custody over alleged embezzlement of Sh600 million
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 11, 2025

Several county officials have been accused of using their positions to trade with the county through various companies, resulting in over Sh600 millio...

Duale warns of fake drugs, calls for zero tolerance on corruption
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 09, 2025

He attributed the surge in counterfeit medicines to corruption. He urged all Semi-Autonomous Government Agencies (SAGAs) and regulatory bodies under t...

Legislators demand probe into Muturi’s corruption claims against President Ruto
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 07, 2025

Manyatta MP Gitonga Mukunji urged the National Assembly to immediately summon Muturi to provide more details and allow for a proper inquiry.

Senator Omtatah slams auditor general over failure to audit public debt under Ruto‘s regime
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 07, 2025

Omtatah claimed that the Auditor General’s office is not fulfilling its role of auditing for lawfulness and effectiveness, particularly regarding the...

ODM leaders urge Muturi to present corruption evidence against Ruto to authorities
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Apr 06, 2025

The ODM leaders emphasised that anyone with evidence of corruption or misconduct against public figures should not use it as a political tool but shou...

Court extends freeze on Sh4 million linked to KNH CEO amid corruption probe
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 05, 2025

The funds were deposited into the account of Jacqueline Kavete Mbuli, who has since disowned the money, stating that she has no knowledge of its sourc...

Former CS Justin Muturi accuses President Ruto of corruption and unfitness to lead Kenya
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 04, 2025

Muturi has now described Ruto as a man with two contrasting personalities: one which he presents to the public and another which he reveals behind clo...

EACC targets Sh50 billion in assets obtained through corruption from over 400 court cases
Mary Wambui  |  Apr 03, 2025

EACC CEO Ali Mohamud said the commission is also currently pursuing over 400 cases at various stages of trial for the forfeiture of corruptly acquired...

36 counties flagged for violating employment laws, mismanaging wage bills
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 02, 2025

Kisii County was found to have the highest wage bill, at a staggering 60 per cent, followed by Mombasa at 57 per cent with Laikipia, Elgeyo Marakwet,...

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