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Programme to curb public sector fund mismanagement launched in Nairobi amid rising graft
Alfred Onyango  |  Nov 29, 2024

The capacity-building initiative seeks to address the persistent challenges by developing the leadership and governance capacities of top state offici...

Four senior Taita Taveta officials arrested over stealing Sh7 million
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 22, 2024

The arrests come in the wake of serious concerns regarding the misuse of public funds by the county leadership.

Ruto finally gives in to IMF demand to audit govt over corruption
John Mbati  |  Oct 07, 2024

IMF had requested Kenya to allow it to conduct the audit before releasing new funding of Ksh77.5 billion.

How Ruto's new administration plans to curb ghost workers, tackle corruption
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 18, 2024

The Cabinet also resolved to impose surcharges on any public officer whose actions result in the loss of public resources.

Ruto declares Hustler Fund Kenya’s only corruption-free govt project
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 12, 2024

He emphasised that a committee-managed Hustler Fund might have resulted in a significantly different situation.

EACC tells National Assembly not to approve Oparanya’s nomination as CS
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 31, 2024

The commission also noted that it has filed for preservation orders against Oparanya's assets. He is suspected of holding proceeds from corruption, al...

Runaway corruption choking Kenya’s development potential, says report
Alfred Onyango  |  Jul 27, 2024

The IEA says Kenya will struggle with debt repayment due to unproductive fiscal spending, slower revenue growth, and higher borrowing costs.

Ex-Isiolo South MP, wife arrested over multi-million NHIF graft scandal
Waweru Wairimu  |  Jul 25, 2024

The couple were handed over to DCI alongside the recovered fake notes, pistol, expired firearm permit and assorted chemicals.

Former prisons boss in court over Sh301 million graft case
Joseph Ndunda  |  Jul 22, 2024

The accused, some of whom own companies linked to the case, were accused of fraudulently acquiring the Sh301,908,000 on diverse dates between July 1,...

Mombasa County officials face fraud charges over Sh1.6bn garbage scandal
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jun 24, 2024

EACC has recommended their prosecution and forwarded the case to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions for further action.

EACC arrests senior Garissa County officials in graft probe
Issa Hussein  |  Jun 11, 2024

The EACC, which is expected to release a statement on the arrests, is also pursuing several officials from the county Department of Finance.

Mombasa county advertises 206 inspectorate positions
Farhiya Hussein  |  May 09, 2024

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

Sh351 million fraud case: Wa Îria released on Sh20m bond after denying charges
Joseph Ndunda  |  Apr 30, 2024

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

Marsabit Governor, ex-CS Yatani arrested in multi-billion shilling graft probe
Waweru Wairimu  |  Apr 24, 2024

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

Graft case: Ex-Governor Mwangi wa Iria's wife, brother released unconditionally
Joseph Ndunda  |  Apr 17, 2024

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

Kwale treasury boss charged with corruption over Sh3 million tender
Farhiya Hussein  |  Feb 28, 2024

The accused allegedly committed the offences between July 2018 and June 2019 in Kwale County.`

Kwale Treasury boss, 4 brothers granted Sh1m bond in Sh48.9m graft case
Farhiya Hussein  |  Feb 27, 2024

The tenders, which they obtained in violation of procurement laws using forged documents, were for the supply and delivery of sanitation materials, fo...

High Court stops prosecution of former KPC officials in Sh40.3m graft case
Amina Wako  |  Feb 22, 2024

The charges against the former KPC officials relate to their alleged failure to comply with procurement laws.

Court dismisses DPP’s application to withdraw former KPC MD graft case 
Joseph Ndunda  |  Feb 16, 2024

Tanui is charged alongside Elias Maina Karumi and Josephat with various charges relating to procurement irregularities in the procurement of transform...

Court acquits ex-Nairobi governor Mike Sonko in Sh357 million graft case
Bashir Mohammed  |  Feb 07, 2024

The defendants were cleared by Milimani Magistrate Eunice Nyutu due to a lack of evidence.

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