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Police arrest four suspects as probe into KUSCCO scandal begin
Charles Adinda  |  Feb 13, 2025

The arrests follow the receipt of a forensic audit report by Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja from Cooperatives Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Op...

Court rules Waititu to serve 12 years in jail or pay Sh53.5m fine after conviction in Sh588m fraud case
Joseph Ndunda  |  Feb 13, 2025

At the same time, the court ruled that all the convicts are barred from holding public office for 10 years.

Ex-Capital Markets Authority chairman charged with Sh102 million fraud
Joseph Ndunda  |  Jan 31, 2025

Nesbit, a former Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA) chairman is accused of colluding with Boytorun Mehment Bulent and a company they co-own to defr...

Student under probe for diverting school capitation fee into his account
Joseph Ndunda  |  Jan 27, 2025

The bank reported that Sh1, 173, 352 was fraudulently diverted to the account held by Gideon Kibet Langat at the bank's Nandi Hills branch the previou...

Covid-19 fraud mastermind Mukhtar Shariff sentenced to 17 years in prison
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jan 25, 2025

The sentencing marks one of the harshest penalties handed down in connection with the $250 million "Feeding Our Future" fraud case.

Eight Tana River officials charged with fraud in Sh9 million irregular procurement freed on bail
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jan 19, 2025

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission apprehended the suspects following an investigation into procurement malpractices.

Court releases car dealer Khalif Kairo on Sh2 million cash bail
Joseph Ndunda  |  Jan 14, 2025

His lead lawyer Danstan Omari claimed that dealers out to bring Khalif down are bankrolling the case against him and vowed to petition the Director of...

Fake academic papers, impunity among Kenya’s biggest corruption hurdles – EACC boss
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 12, 2025

Twalib highlighted impunity as the most significant obstacle in combating corruption, saying that people continue to engage in corrupt practices witho...

Kenya drafts policy to regulate cryptocurrencies amid rising risks of fraud, cybercrime
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 12, 2025

The Treasury said the proposal reflects Kenya’s shift from considering a ban on virtual assets to integrating them into the formal economy under clear...

Detectives arrest varsity student duping Kenyans he can alter KCSE results
Mary Wambui  |  Dec 21, 2024

Detectives said Ronald Osebe Osebe, alias Nancy Baya, will be charged under the Computer Misuse and Cyber Crime Act, 2018.

Two former Isiolo officials charged over Sh163.4 million fraud
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 18, 2024

It noted that the accused face eight counts of willful failure to comply with procurement laws and four counts of abuse of office under the Anti-Corru...

US case against Gautam Adani appears strong but extradition unlikely, experts say
Reuters  |  Dec 16, 2024

The US Justice Department declined to comment on whether the United States had asked India to extradite Gautam Adani.

Ex-PS Dave Mwangi charged with fraudulent acquisition of Sh350 million land
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 06, 2024

Just over a year ago, Mwangi was acquitted in the Anglo-Leasing case due to a lack of sufficient evidence.

Adani Group CFO says bribery case accused to clarify matters in next 10 days
Reuters  |  Nov 29, 2024

The ports-to-power conglomerate has previously denied the charges as "baseless" and vowed to seek "all possible legal recourse".

Interpol arrests 24 Kenyans in major operation against credit card fraudsters 
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 27, 2024

Dubbed ‘Operation Serengeti,’ the operation focused on dismantling criminal networks exploiting banking systems and engaging in fraudulent activities.

Adani deals expose how lawmakers lack coherence, bow to presidential will - MP
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 25, 2024

MP Mbui pointed out that MPs have failed to maintain independent positions, undermining the electorate’s trust.

Pressure mounts on Ruto to terminate Adani-linked healthcare project
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 23, 2024

Wamalwa criticised both President Ruto and ODM leader Raila Odinga for supporting the Adani Group despite its questionable global reputation.

Adani fallout: Spotlight now turns to Sh104 billion health system deal
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 22, 2024

The President ordered the cancellation of the energy and aviation deals during his State of the Nation address, citing credible evidence of corruption...

Treasury on the spot for delaying e-procurement system, Ruto orders rollout by 2025
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 21, 2024

He pointed out that this system would be a crucial tool in the fight against corruption, a battle he vowed to take on with full resolve.

India's opposition leader demands Adani's arrest after bribery scheme exposed
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 21, 2024

Gandhi spoke hours after news emerged that Adani had paid $265 million (Sh34 billion) to Indian officials to obtain power supply contracts.

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