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Court halts auction of Tuju’s Karen properties over Sh4.5 billion loan dispute
Bashir Mbuthia  |  May 07, 2025

The legal dispute centres on a Sh4.5 billion loan obtained in 2015 by Dari Ltd — a company linked to Tuju — from the East African Development Bank (EA...

City lawyer linked to Sh1.5 billion bank heist released on Sh30 million bond
Carolyne Kubwa  |  May 07, 2025

Lawyer Esther Bitutu was directed that she report to the police station for interrogation as investigations into the high-profile financial fraud cont...

EACC detectives arrest three senior NYS officials, proxies in Sh2 billion graft probe
Mary Wambui  |  May 07, 2025

The suspects are accused of having abused their positions of trust and authority to embezzle public funds through collusion, procurement fraud and pay...

New Bill seeks to penalise biased insurers with Sh5 million fine, jail term or de-registration
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 28, 2025

The penalties are intended to ensure that individuals in the insurance industry are held accountable for biased behaviour, especially toward vulnerabl...

Two suspected SIM swap fraudsters detained after stealing Sh589,800 from victim
Joseph Ndunda  |  Apr 22, 2025

Silas Kipkoech and Thomas Kibet were arrested in Embakasi, Nairobi, after being trailed for two months following an incident where they allegedly stol...

Kenya's fake title deeds crisis threatens foreign investment, says US report
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 09, 2025

The fraudulent practices have created an intricate web of deception, where brokers and rogue intermediaries work in collusion with corrupt government...

State reaffirms commitment to hosting AFCON 2027, CHAN 2025 as it pushes forward with stadium projects
Erick Kariuki  |  Apr 08, 2025

The State Department for Sports confirmed that a Sh1.6 billion hosting fee has already been paid to the Confederation of African Football (CAF).

EACC probes University of Nairobi over alleged land mismanagement, fraud
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 05, 2025

The EACC has now requested that the acting Vice Chancellor, Prof. Margaret Hutchinson, to provide documents related to the university’s properties who...

Insurance fraud up 45% in Q3 2024, motor industry lead surge - regulator
Alfred Onyango  |  Mar 25, 2025

Most cases emanated from the motor industry, with fraudulent motor accidents recording 16 cases, up from two in the previous corresponding quarter.

KFS warns Kenyans of fraudsters scamming job seekers for money
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 08, 2025

KFS stressed that all recruitment processes and staff promotions are conducted transparently through official channels and do not require any payment.

Waititu to remain in jail as court rejects bail request in Sh588 million graft case
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 03, 2025

Waititu, who had cited health concerns as one of the reasons for seeking bail, had argued that his medical condition required urgent and constant atte...

How former Equity Bank employee allegedly stole over Sh380 million in a month
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Mar 02, 2025

According to Equity Bank, the dismissed employee made the fraudulent transfers between May 17, 2024 and June 14, 2024.

Police headquarters operated without title deed for over 60 years, MPs told
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 27, 2025

According to a report by Auditor-General Nancy Gathungu, over 80 per cent of police stations lack title deeds.

Ghost shareholding, fake loans used to steal Sh82.3 million from Energy Sacco - report
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 27, 2025

The fraud, which occurred between January 2016 and June 2021, was uncovered by Reuben Gitahi & Associates Forensic Services, a firm hired by Energy Sa...

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.

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