Paul Russo Stories

KCB boss Paul Russo elected chairperson of Kenya Bankers Association
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jun 21, 2025

Russo succeeds NCBA Group Managing Director John Gachora, who had served in the position since June 2021.

Software developer Rose Njeri not yet off the hook as DPP set to appeal ruling
Joseph Ndunda  |  Jun 21, 2025

Senior Principal Magistrate Geoffrey Onsaringo had dismissed the charges against Njeri, declaring them defective, and ordered her release.

Over 10,000 students in Kamukunji receive bursaries worth Sh71.5 million
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jun 21, 2025

Speaking at the event, Kamukunji Member of Parliament Yusuf Hassan highlighted the importance of education in transforming lives and addressing povert...

Police detain NIS officer accused of shooting friend dead at Kasarani liquor store
Joseph Ndunda  |  Jun 20, 2025

According to court documents, 25-year-old Macharia was shot once in the head at close range inside the suspect’s vehicle and died instantly. The two a...

Tears flow as Kamukunji MP Yusuf Hassan recalls life in exile, activism struggles with Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o
Barack Oduor  |  Jun 20, 2025

Addressing a gathering at a memorial event organised by the University of Nairobi to celebrate Ngũgĩ’s life and work, Yusuf moved the audience with po...

Report questions AGOA’s effectiveness as deadline nears, extension talks continue
Alfred Onyango  |  Jun 21, 2025

While countries such as South Africa, Kenya, and Lesotho have benefited from preferential access under the scheme, Afreximbank notes that the recent i...

42 Ugandan students, two embassy staff evacuated from Iran to Turkey
Mary Wambui  |  Jun 20, 2025

The Ugandan Ministry of Foreign Affairs has reassured citizens that efforts are ongoing to locate and support any remaining Ugandans still in Iran.

Children in DRC, Somalia, Nigeria bore brunt of war in 2024 - UN
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jun 20, 2025

2024 saw a record 41,370 grave violations against children,the highest number verified in nearly 30 years of monitoring/

Rose Njeri freed after court rules charges pressed against her were "defective"
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Jun 20, 2025

Njeri had been arrested on May 30, 2025, following a police raid on her home and was subsequently charged under Section 16 of the Computer Misuse and...

"Wear Masks for Justice": Comedian Eric Omondi rallies Kenyans to show solidarity for shot hawker Boniface Kariuki
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 20, 2025

Omondi has also asked Kenyans to wear masks as a symbol of unity and protest.

State House gets Sh3.7 billion boost in supplementary budget amid austerity concerns
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 20, 2025

The fresh injection, tabled by the National Treasury less than two weeks before June 30, is largely directed towards domestic travel and operational c...

SpaceX rocket explodes into a massive fireball during test
DW News  |  Jun 19, 2025

The rocket exploded when preparing for an engine test at the SpaceX Starbase facility in Texas. SpaceX said all personnel were accounted for and safe.

1,600 science laboratories to be constructed in schools in rural areas, Ruto says
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 19, 2025

Speaking on Thursday during the Third National Executive Retreat, the President said the initiative is part of a broader government effort to enhance...

Health unions oppose new healthcare bill, accuse ministry of sidelining professionals
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 19, 2025

The caucus is demanding that the Ministry of Health withdraw the bill and instead amend the Health Act 2017. It also wants Kenya to honour the Abuja D...

Tragedy as three children die in South C apartment fire
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jun 19, 2025

The fire, according to witnesses, occurred at around 1:00 am on the first floor of Huda Apartment, a building located along Ole Shapara Road.

(Hold) Scars of protest: Sunbeam traders still await justice following 2024 fire tragedy during anti-tax demos
Barack Oduor  |  Jun 19, 2025

The Sunbeam Shopping Complex was razed during the anti-tax protests on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, along Mfangano Street in Nairobi’s Central Business Dis...

Two men accused of facilitating Dusit D2 terror attack to serve 30 years in jail
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Jun 19, 2025

Kahawa Law Court Judge Diana Kavedza ordered that the sentences for Hussein Mohammed Abdille Ali and Mohamed Abdi Ali commence from the date of pre-tr...

South Africa's EFF leader Julius Malema denied visa, banned from UK over 'extremist' views
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jun 19, 2025

In a letter dated June 17, the UK Home Office informed Julius Malema that his public support for Hamas amid its ongoing conflict with Israel was a key...

PS Susan Mang’eni denies Hustler Fund misuse, reports Sh4.8 billion savings
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 19, 2025

According to the Auditor General’s report, of the Sh22.96 billion allocated to the Hustler Fund in the 2022/2023 budget, only Sh12 billion was spent.

Officers accused of shooting hawker during Nairobi protests arraigned
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 19, 2025

Boniface Mwangi Kariuki, a street vendor, was shot in the head at close range by one of the officers as the protestors called for justice.

IPOA official summoned to court over alleged extortion using OCS Taalam's phone
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Jun 19, 2025

The defense, led by lawyer Danstan Omari, alleged that the phone belonging to Chief Inspector Talaam, currently in IPOA custody, has been used inappro...

Uneasy calm across Nairobi's CBD amid fears of fresh protests
Alfred Onyango  |  Jun 19, 2025

A heightened sense of caution was noticeable among traders and business owners, particularly in the wake of Tuesday's incidents involving looting and...

"Where did the money go?" Hustler Fund faces scrutiny over Sh8 billion gap
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 19, 2025

The Auditor General’s report has exposed major gaps in the management of the fund, showing the State Department for Cooperatives only spent Sh12 billi...

US to screen social media for all student visa applicants
XINHUA  |  Jun 19, 2025

The screening will apply to both new and returning student visa applicants, and applicants who refuse to set their social media accounts' privacy sett...

Former CJ David Maraga declares 2027 presidential bid, promises integrity-led leadership
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 18, 2025

Maraga urged the youth to take charge of their future by actively engaging in the electoral process, emphasising that their participation is crucial i...

University of Nairobi to host national tribute honouring Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o on June 20
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 18, 2025

The day-long event, themed “The Life and Works of Prof Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o,” will take place at Taifa Hall—a site of deep historical significance where...

State stops market projects funded by housing levy, agrees to refund money after COTU talks
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 18, 2025

COTU Secretary-General Francis Atwoli had raised concerns over the misapplication of the funds meant for workers’ housing.

Tanzania seeks dialogue with US over potential travel ban
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jun 18, 2025

Reports indicate that the draft list of countries being considered for travel restrictions by the US includes 26 African states as well as nations fro...

IPOA summons DIG Lagat as probe into Ojwang’s death exposes web of abuse, cover-up, police brutality
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 18, 2025

Lagat recently stepped aside following growing pressure from the opposition and human rights groups over the death of Ojwang’, who had been arrested a...

Former Belgian official may face trial for role in Patrice Lumumba’s assassination
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jun 18, 2025

Patrice Lumumba was executed by a firing squad and his body was dissolved in acid. Only a gold-crowned tooth remained which Belgium formally returned...

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