Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission Stories

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

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

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu says ceasefire will not start until Hamas releases hostage list
Reuters  |  Jan 19, 2025

Hostages were expected to be released within hours of the start of the ceasefire, opening the way to a possible end to a 15-month war that has upended...

Most residents of Wajir, Lamu and Isiolo unaware of state's affordable housing programme – KNBS report
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 19, 2025

The KNBS report shows that 46.4 per cent of Kenyans have no information about the initiative, with only 53.5 per cent being aware of it.

IPOA probing police officers involved in deadly confrontation with locals at Duka Moja in Narok
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 19, 2025

Aggrieved locals had barricaded the busy road, demanding compensation for their losses, leading to a standoff with police attempting to restore traffi...

Angry South Korea protesters overwhelm police after court extends Yoon's detention
Reuters  |  Jan 19, 2025

Yoon's conservative People Power Party called the court's decision to extend his detention on Sunday a "great pity".

How Uhuru's advise to Gen Zs could cause political ripples
Barack Oduor  |  Jan 18, 2025

He underscored that it was wrong for citizens to remain mum as their resources are mismanaged and bad leadership prevails.

JSC revokes 16 judicial vacancies for Court of Appeal, High Court judges
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 18, 2025

A Gazette Notice published in the Kenya Gazette on January 15, 2025, revealed that 11 vacancies for the Court of Appeal and five vacancies for the Hig...

Over 400 civil servants fired for using fake academic certificates
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 18, 2025

The PSC's Annual Compliance Report for the Financial Year 2023-2024 revealed that these 449 workers made up 52.3 per cent of all employees identified...

Secretary of State nominee Marco Rubio signals US support for Kenya-led Haiti Mission
Mwangi Maina  |  Jan 18, 2025

Some Republican lawmakers have expressed concerns about Kenya’s deployment of troops to Haiti, highlighting vulnerabilities in Kenya’s ability to comb...

Pharmacy and Poisons Board intensifies crack down on unregistered pharmaceuticals
Charity Kilei  |  Jan 18, 2025

In particular, the Board has flagged products listed under Indian Pharmacopoeia, warning that they do not meet the country’s drug registration require...

Ruto appoints Aisha Jumwa as Roads Board chair, Omanga heads to Kenya Shipyard
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 17, 2025

The move is seen as fulfilling a promise made by President Ruto in July 2024, shortly after Jumwa was excluded from his reconstituted Cabinet.

ICC prosecutor sees 'no real effort' by Israel to probe alleged Gaza war crimes
Reuters  |  Jan 18, 2025

ICC judges issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, former Israeli defence chief Yoav Gallant and Hamas leader Ibrahim Al...

Israeli security cabinet approves ceasefire deal
Reuters  |  Jan 17, 2025

If successful, the ceasefire would halt fighting between Hamas and Israeli forces that has razed much of heavily urbanised Gaza, killed more than 46,0...

Clinical officers call for Health CS, SHA leadership to resign as nationwide strike looms
Charles Adinda  |  Jan 17, 2025

Regarding CS Barasa, the Union claimed that she has made it difficult for Kenyans to access treatment through SHA, noting favouritism towards medical...

How Tanzania’s Maasai are being forced off their ancestral land
The Conversation  |  Jan 17, 2025

The evictions have become more frequent, more violent and more widespread under Samia Suluhu Hassan, who assumed the presidency in 2021.

Treasury slashes e-procurement funding by 82% despite Ruto's directive
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 17, 2025

This timeline stands in stark contrast to President Ruto's directive issued late last year, which called for the full automation of government procure...

Human Rights Watch alleges government unit behind wave of abductions
Charles Adinda  |  Jan 17, 2025

According to the HRW report, the abduction squad otherwise known as the Operation Support Unit (OSU) operates within the precincts of The Directorate...

Puntland forces record major victories against ISIS in Somalia
Hassan Mohamed  |  Jan 16, 2025

The fierce fighting that has so far killed over 40 terrorists deep inside a rugged mountain where forces are battling a resurgent ISIS militant in Pun...

MPs approve Bill to enhance rights of persons with disabilities
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 16, 2025

The legislation proposes a complete overhaul of the National Council for Persons with Disabilities, redefining its roles and powers.

Kenya alleges coordinated digital attack, cites AI deepfakes, disinformation
Mwangi Maina  |  Jan 16, 2025

The Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs alleged that recent online activities targeting the government had shifted from genuine public protests t...

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