Fraud Stories

152 officers fail integrity tests as EACC flags widespread ethical breaches
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 09, 2025

Speaking during the release of the report, Chairperson David Oginde said the past year had seen “significant steps” in strengthening Kenya’s anti-corr...

EACC intensifies war on corruption, recovers Sh3.4 billion in assets
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 09, 2025

EACC Chairperson David Oginde said the results reflect better collaboration with prosecutors and stronger evidence standards, signalling progress in c...

EACC report exposes billions lost to corruption in state agencies, counties
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 09, 2025

The EACC has indicated that these investigations will lead to the prosecution of responsible officials, recovery of stolen assets, and reforms to prev...

Police crack down on syndicate forging IDs and title deeds, arrest 29
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 06, 2025

Police in Kenya arrested 29 suspects, including chiefs and civil servants, over a forgery network linked to fake IDs, land titles and official letters...

KNEC warns parents over social media scams to alter KCSE, KJSEA scores
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 04, 2025

KNEC has warned parents, teachers and candidates about social media scams claiming to alter KCSE and KJSEA results, stressing anonymised marking and u...

EACC traces Sh22.9 billion, recovers Sh3.4 billion in fight against corruption
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 29, 2025

EACC said oversight remains ongoing in both national and county spaces, with a focus on reforms, deterrence and recovery of wealth obtained unlawfully...

Coastal counties face surge in online job scams, officials warn
Farhiya Hussein  |  Nov 27, 2025

Gicheha said Mombasa has recorded the highest number of victims nationwide, noting that many jobseekers are persuaded to hand over money or personal d...

Fake brigadier charged for Sh1.2 million KDF recruitment scam in Nairobi
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Nov 24, 2025

Joshua Maingi, 48, accused of posing as a Kenya Air Force brigadier, allegedly defrauded parents of millions promising KDF recruitment slots, police s...

1,567 injured police officers compensated, says Mwangangi as Senate pushes for transparency
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 21, 2025

The petitioners argue that "Parliament pushed the law through without conducting meaningful public participation, contrary to the demands of Articles...

SHA announces refund process for mistaken M-Pesa premium payments
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 21, 2025

SHA explained that anyone who wishes to recover funds sent to the wrong account must prepare three important documents.

MPs raise alarm over alleged misappropriation of College of Insurance land
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 21, 2025

The Finance and National Planning Committee flagged the issue after Treasury documents suggested that the property, historically linked to the college...

Parliament probes illegal subdivision of Kenya Veterinary Vaccines Institute land
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 21, 2025

KEVEVAPI Managing Director Alex Sabuni and his senior officials were questioned over audit discrepancies and a prolonged land dispute that has seen th...

Ferdinand Waititu secures Sh53 million bank guarantee, eyes possible release from Kamiti
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Nov 18, 2025

The guarantee, once deposited, would pave the way for Ferdinand Waititu's freedom, however, the bond terms issued earlier in the hate-speech case stil...

Parliament flags exclusion of teen mothers, prisoners from SHA coverage
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 16, 2025

According to the National Assembly’s Departmental Committee on Health, weak mechanisms for identifying and enrolling the poor have forced patients to...

Safaricom announces early-morning Fuliza system upgrade on November 17
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 15, 2025

The upgrade will take place between 1:00 am and 2:00 am, during which Fuliza may experience temporary disruptions, though other M-Pesa services will r...

Three senior NYS officials suspended in Sh2 billion scandal probe
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 15, 2025

The Auditor General’s report for the year ending June 30, 2024, details systemic weaknesses at NYS, including poor governance, stalled projects, and f...

Kisumu County City manager under EACC investigation for forgery, fraudulent travel allowances
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 13, 2025

Wanga is facing multiple charges, including forgery, fraudulent acquisition of public property, and presenting false documents, following an investiga...

Ex-Kiambu Governor Waititu faces fresh incitement charges as court adjourns case
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Nov 11, 2025

The former county boss, who is already serving a prison sentence at Kamiti Maximum Security Prison for corruption-related offences, is accused of maki...

EACC moves to recover Sh250 million public land in Kahawa Sukari
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 06, 2025

The land, Ruiru/Kiu Block 3/1372, measuring approximately 3.977 hectares (nine acres), was originally set aside for the construction of a secondary sc...

Evans Kidero, nine others acquitted in Sh213 million corruption case
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Nov 06, 2025

Chief Magistrate Victor Wakumile ruled that the prosecution failed to establish a prima facie case against Kidero and his co-accused over alleged irre...

Eight arrested in Molo fraud syndicate as police recover hundreds of SIM cards, IDs
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 06, 2025

During the raid, officers recovered hundreds of assorted SIM cards, multiple national identification documents, several mobile phones, and various mot...

Four suspects arrested for defrauding man of Sh251,000 in fake SHA registration scheme
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Oct 31, 2025

The suspects are currently being held at Marimanti Police Station, pending arraignment. Authorities said investigations are ongoing to identify any ac...

Five charged with defrauding Social Health Authority of Sh17.5 million
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Oct 30, 2025

The three, together with Archprime Medical Clinic, are further charged with acquiring and using proceeds of crime in violation of the Proceeds of Crim...

Ex-SHA bosses among nine arrested as DCI cracks down on Sh17 million health fund scandal
Mary Wambui  |  Oct 29, 2025

Detectives say the suspects, including former SHA bosses, conspired with clinic owners to siphon millions through falsified medical claims.

Waititu to continue 12-year jail term as court dismisses Sh53.5 million bail reduction bid
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 29, 2025

The court ruled that Waititu had not provided sufficient grounds to alter the earlier conditions, which required him to present a full bank guarantee.

Stay safe online: How to protect yourself from scams and fraud
Charity Pancras  |  Oct 28, 2025

Limiting how much personal information you share on social media also helps protect you from fraudsters.

KNEC rolls out smart digital padlocks to secure exam papers and curb leaks
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 27, 2025

Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba said the locks, being piloted for the first time, are linked to the KNEC command centre, allowing officials...

Lawyer, associate in court over Sh35 million fake gold scam
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Oct 24, 2025

The two were set to be arraigned in court on Thursday but only Tobias appeared before Chief Magistrate Lucas Onyina at the Milimani Law Courts.

SHA fraud: Trio in court for falsifying medical claims
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Oct 23, 2025

The magistrate released each of the accused on a cash bail of Sh70,000 pending the hearing and determination of the case.

Kenya least vulnerable to fraud in East Africa but still among world’s riskiest - report
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Oct 22, 2025

According to the report, released on Tuesday by global identity verification firm Sumsub and Statista, Kenya performed slightly better than its region...

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