EACC Stories

EACC recovers Sh2.8 billion Karura Forest land from late ex-minister Kamotho’s company
Mary Wambui  |  Oct 28, 2025

In a landmark ruling, the court declared that the prime Gigiri property—part of Karura Forest—was unlawfully acquired by the late Minister Joseph Kamo...

Tourism Ministry denies beach privatisation claims, calls reports ‘completely unfounded’
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Oct 28, 2025

The ministry clarified that no specific beaches or islands have been designated, and that all land and natural resources remain property of the nation...

PSC, KNEC roll out digital checks to tackle fake certificates in civil service
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 28, 2025

A verification exercise conducted across 91 public institutions has so far unearthed 1,208 forged certificates from a sample of 53,000 cases submitted...

Mombasa MCAs raise alarm over severe teacher shortage in ECDE, Vocational Training Centres
Farhiya Hussein  |  Oct 27, 2025

MCAs said the shortage of ECDE teachers had become a major concern, arguing that the situation was compromising children’s learning experience at the...

Taita Taveta hosts first-ever ECDE Teacher of the Year awards
Farhiya Hussein  |  Oct 27, 2025

The event, held in Mwatate Sub-county, recognised outstanding ECDE teachers for their commitment to nurturing young learners, honoured retirees for th...

Families of drowning victims appeal for help weeks after East Africa Ocean Festival tragedy in Mombasa
Farhiya Hussein  |  Oct 26, 2025

Many of them say they have been left to shoulder the financial and emotional burden of burying their loved ones without much help.

EAC deploys 67-member mission to observe Tanzania’s elections
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Oct 25, 2025

The team includes members of the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA), representatives from National Electoral Commissions, National Human Rights...

From alcohol to fragrance: Six lotion ingredients that could be harming your skin
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Oct 24, 2025

If your skin feels unusually dry despite frequent moisturising, the problem might not be your climate; it could be your lotion. Check your ingredient...

EAC’s future at stake as AU flags uneven progress, weak governance
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 24, 2025

Delays in establishing a Monetary Union and prolonged discussions on political federation illustrate the challenges of achieving consensus among membe...

South Sudan peace deal at risk amid ceasefire violations, political discord - report
Mary Wambui  |  Oct 24, 2025

Alleged airstrikes and ongoing ground confrontations severely restricted humanitarian access to thousands of food-insecure displaced people across Upp...

Court dismisses EACC bid to block Sh20.5 million fire engine tender payment
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Oct 23, 2025

Justice Francis Rayola Olel ruled that the anti-graft agency had failed to meet the legal threshold for the grant of an injunction and that halting th...

EACC recovers grabbed road reserve valued at Sh30 million in Nyali
Mary Wambui  |  Oct 23, 2025

The land forms part of the Classic Road reserve, previously vested in the defunct Mombasa Municipal Council for road maintenance and future expansion.

Kisumu mother of five beats deadly oesophageal cancer in historic Jaramogi Hospital surgery
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Oct 23, 2025

For the first time in western Kenya, life-saving cardiothoracic surgery gives hope to patients who once had to travel far for treatment.

Prisons, probation institutions adopt digital tools to strengthen rehabilitative justice
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 22, 2025

The initiative will digitise inmate records, link regional commands through an online communication platform and introduce digital Nil-Certificates to...

Kalokol residents urged to stay vigilant as deadly crocodile attacks rise in Lake Turkana
Issa Hussein  |  Oct 21, 2025

Rising lake levels are driving crocodiles closer to homes and fishing zones, putting lives, livelihoods, and local communities at risk.

EAC confirms investment-ready Kenya–Uganda Expressway, enhancing Mombasa port access
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Oct 22, 2025

The 256-kilometre Kisumu–Kakira Expressway will upgrade key trade routes, modernise border posts, and enhance connectivity across five EAC countries.

Global wars threaten women and girls like never before, UN report shows
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Oct 21, 2025

Kenya emerges as a beacon of women-led peacebuilding, showing how local and regional efforts can shape lasting solutions amid rising global conflicts.

Isiolo leaders rally behind early childhood development to secure county's future
Issa Hussein  |  Oct 16, 2025

The workshop marks a critical step forward in aligning policy, research, and community needs to ensure that every child in Isiolo gets a strong start...

TSC reschedules teachers’ promotional interviews in honour of the late Raila Odinga
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 16, 2025

In a circular dated October 16, 2025, and addressed to all teachers, the Commission announced that the affected interviews will now take place between...

Somalia elects nine representatives to East African Legislative Assembly
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Oct 15, 2025

The nine elected members are Hussein Hassan Mohamed, Ilhaan Ali Gasar, Faysal Abdi Roble, Abdisalaam Hadliye, Abdirahman Bashir Sharif, Fahma Ahmed Nu...

Former journalist Kimani Mbugua: Fame, mental health struggles and a tragic end
Charity Kilei  |  Oct 15, 2025

Although the exact cause of death has not yet been confirmed, sources indicate that Kimani Mbugua passed away on the night of Tuesday, October 14.

Government postpones Nyota verification exercise following Raila Odinga’s death
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 15, 2025

The PS added that the exercise, which was expected to draw the participation of Principal Secretaries, elected leaders, and National Government Admini...

From the streets to the Supreme Court: How Raila Odinga made justice his battlefield
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Oct 15, 2025

Raila Odinga’s relentless pursuit of electoral justice turned Kenya’s courts into the frontline of democracy and left a legacy that transcends politic...

Somalia finalises EALA candidate list as 18 cleared for historic regional election
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Oct 14, 2025

The vote to elect the representatives will take place on Wednesday, marking a major procedural step in Somalia’s integration into the East African Com...

EACC opposes ODPP bid to drop UoN official’s Sh32 million graft case
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Oct 14, 2025

Daniel Brian Ouma Okeyo is alleged to have forged academic certificates and irregularly received over Sh32 million in salaries and benefits while serv...

Mombasa County distances itself from East African Ocean Festival after boat tragedy claimed three lives
Farhiya Hussein  |  Oct 13, 2025

Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Sheriff Nassir clarified that the county was not involved in organising or sponsoring this year’s event, unlike the previ...

EACC recovers Sh35 million government land near Bungoma State Lodge after court orders eviction of developer
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Oct 13, 2025

According to court documents, the land was initially set aside by the government in 1961 for the construction of residential houses for senior public...

Senate moves to tighten impeachment process after repeated failed attempts against governors
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 13, 2025

County assembly speakers and the County Assembly Forum (CAF) have been invited for a joint meeting to streamline the process and ensure that future im...

Somalia appoints committee to oversee selection of EALA MPs
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Oct 12, 2025

This is the first time Somalia will have members sitting in the regional parliament since it officially joined the bloc.

Government orders fresh audit of academic certificates for all civil servants
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 12, 2025

PSC said the verification exercise will no longer be limited to officers employed within the last decade but will cover all public servants regardless...

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