EACC faults courts for surge in corruption cases, says 214 pending in court
  • Author: Lucy Mumbi
  • Date: 2024-05-14 15:47:54

EACC faults courts for surge in corruption cases, says 214 pending in court

The EACC reported that a staggering 214 cases related to corruption, economic crimes, and unethical conduct remain unresolved in the courts.

Mombasa county advertises 206 inspectorate positions
  • Author: Farhiya Hussein
  • Date: 2024-05-09 13:19:54

Mombasa county advertises 206 inspectorate positions

Applicants were cautioned about engaging in fraudulent activities, including canvassing and graft. 

El Salvador's leader Nayib Bukele orders graft probe on his ministers
  • Author: Mwangi Maina
  • Date: 2024-04-30 17:56:48

El Salvador's leader Nayib Bukele orders graft probe on his ministers

This announcement from the outspoken president caught some members of his government off guard.

Sh351 million fraud case: Wa Îria released on Sh20m bond after denying charges
  • Author: Joseph Ndunda
  • Date: 2024-04-30 17:39:14

Sh351 million fraud case: Wa Îria released on Sh20m bond after denying charges

The charges are in relation to Sh351,097,491 spent on advertising by the county government during Wa Iria's first term as governor.

Ex-Murang'a Governor Mwangi Wa Iria denies fraud charges
  • Author: Joseph Ndunda
  • Date: 2024-04-30 13:45:24

Ex-Murang'a Governor Mwangi Wa Iria denies fraud charges

His lawyers led by Azimio coalition co-principals Kalonzo Musyoka and Eugene Wamalwa insisted that wa Iria's prosecution is an attack on democracy.

Isiolo County flagged for operating six commercial bank accounts
  • Author: Waweru Wairimu
  • Date: 2024-04-29 17:48:14

Isiolo County flagged for operating six commercial bank accounts

A report shows that Sh27.11 million in personnel emoluments was paid manually, which is against the law.

EACC detectives arrest Taita Taveta clerk over Sh17 million graft claims
  • Author: Mary Wambui
  • Date: 2024-04-26 16:27:07

EACC detectives arrest Taita Taveta clerk over Sh17 million graft claims

The clerk faces graft charges alongside the Deputy Speaker Mwadime Chao who has since denied the charges in court.

Governor Ali, Yattani released after grilling over Sh8bn graft claims in Marsabit
  • Author: Waweru Wairimu
  • Date: 2024-04-24 22:36:53

Governor Ali, Yattani released after grilling over Sh8bn graft claims in Marsabit

The anti-graft agency said valuable evidence was gathered during the raid and will aid in the ongoing investigations over alleged graft.

Marsabit Governor, ex-CS Yatani arrested in multi-billion shilling graft probe
  • Author: Waweru Wairimu
  • Date: 2024-04-24 11:08:30

Marsabit Governor, ex-CS Yatani arrested in multi-billion shilling graft probe

EACC confirmed the arrests that have also roped in top county officials.

Unaccounted millions: Auditor-General flags Nairobi Assembly for financial mismanagement
  • Author: Maureen Kinyanjui
  • Date: 2024-04-18 08:41:45

Unaccounted millions: Auditor-General flags Nairobi Assembly for financial mismanagement

Auditor-General pointed out discrepancies including Sh310 million for misclassification of expenditure, Sh279 million for unsupported motor vehicle reimbursements and Sh258 million unaccounted for in unsupported salary advances.

Isiolo governor summoned for sixth time to respond to audit queries
  • Author: Waweru Wairimu
  • Date: 2024-04-17 19:42:07

Isiolo governor summoned for sixth time to respond to audit queries

Governor Guyo has since March last year missed five summonses, four of them after successfully securing postponement.

Graft case: Ex-Governor Mwangi wa Iria's wife, brother released unconditionally
  • Author: Joseph Ndunda
  • Date: 2024-04-17 19:22:11

Graft case: Ex-Governor Mwangi wa Iria's wife, brother released unconditionally

The suspects were to face fraud charges in relation to Sh351,097, 491 spent for advertising by the county government between 2014 and 2017.

Murang'a court blocks ex-governor Wa Iria's arrest in Sh140m graft probe
  • Author: Joseph Ndunda
  • Date: 2024-04-17 16:30:06

Murang'a court blocks ex-governor Wa Iria's arrest in Sh140m graft probe

The order prevents actions against Wa Iria by the EACC, ODPP and DCI in a Sh140 million graft investigation.

Senate committee calls for forensic audit of Nairobi County Assembly finances
  • Author: Maureen Kinyanjui
  • Date: 2024-04-16 10:19:57

Senate committee calls for forensic audit of Nairobi County Assembly finances

This comes after the EACC were called to conduct an inquiry within the Assembly to uncover individuals responsible for the misappropriation of over Sh1.3 billion allocated to the County Assembly.

Police suspend traffic officer recorded collecting bribes in Umoja, Nairobi
  • Author: Lucy Mumbi
  • Date: 2024-04-12 11:49:41

Police suspend traffic officer recorded collecting bribes in Umoja, Nairobi

The officer was filmed purportedly collecting bribes from six public service vehicles (PSVs) at the B Centre area in Umoja.

EAC boss Peter Mathuki vetted for Moscow job
  • Author: Mwangi Maina
  • Date: 2024-04-08 21:07:21

EAC boss Peter Mathuki vetted for Moscow job

Mathuki's vetting did not touch on corruption allegations raised by regional parliamentarians last March, which he has denied.

Integrity issues haunt Kenyan envoy nominee to Washington, DC
  • Author: Mwangi Maina
  • Date: 2024-04-08 14:42:15

Integrity issues haunt Kenyan envoy nominee to Washington, DC

Kamukunji MP Yusuf Hassan wondered why the nominee could not wait to dispense with the case before taking up the diplomatic assignment.

Mexico diplomatic staff leave Ecuador after embassy raid
  • Author: AFP
  • Date: 2024-04-07 20:04:37

Mexico diplomatic staff leave Ecuador after embassy raid

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres was "alarmed" by the raid, while Spain and the European Union both issued stinging statements condemning it as a violation of the Vienna Convention.

Mexico cuts ties with Ecuador after embassy storming in Quito
  • Author: AFP
  • Date: 2024-04-06 19:25:46

Mexico cuts ties with Ecuador after embassy storming in Quito

Ecuadoran President Daniel Noboa's government called the move an "illicit act" but Mexico insisted it had granted political asylum to Glas "after a thorough analysis" of the situation.

Turkana politician charged with obtaining millions in gold trade scam
  • Author: Farhiya Hussein
  • Date: 2024-03-29 09:01:48

Turkana politician charged with obtaining millions in gold trade scam

In the first count, Ewoi allegedly obtained Sh21,735,350 from Caroline Nyambura Njogu on diverse dates between June 20, 2019, and February 22, 2024, in Mombasa County.