Whistleblower Stories

SHA says whistleblower Andrew Rotich has not lost job amid recruitment controversy
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 01, 2025

ICPAK Chairperson Elizabeth Kalunda defended Rotich’s record, highlighting his contributions at the former NHIF and SHA in uncovering suspected irregu...

Accountants raise concerns after whistleblower loses job at SHA
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 01, 2025

CPA Andrew Kipkirui Rotich, Deputy Director of Forensic Audit & Risk Assurance, reportedly lost his position following a court-ordered review of the r...

Lobby condemns legal attacks on whistleblowers, urges swift passage of Protection Bill
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Sep 25, 2025

The group warned that the failure to enact the Whistleblower Protection Bill 2024 leaves journalists and whistleblowers exposed to a hostile legal env...

EACC report finds bribery most common as average payment hits Sh4,878
Mary Wambui  |  Aug 05, 2025

Institutions where bribery was most prevalent were found to be Assistant County Commissioners' offices and County Administration, Education, Public Wo...

Whistleblowers to get stronger protection, rewards under new bill
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 11, 2025

The proposed law sets stiff penalties for anyone found interfering with the reporting process. Individuals who block investigations or mislead the com...

Stakeholders warn Sh20 million fines in cybercrime Bill threaten freedom of expression online
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 02, 2025

They warn that its vague definitions and broad provisions may be misused to target journalists, whistleblowers, and ordinary citizens engaging in civi...

Bill seeks Sh5 million fine for organisations with no whistleblower safety units
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 06, 2025

It provides incentives to encourage more people to come forward with information on corruption, fraud, and other criminal activities.

Crime victims at risk as state initiative faces funding crisis
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 19, 2024

Established under the Victim Protection Act of 2014, the VPB plays a central role in providing victim support services, developing victim protection s...

How new law could protect Kenya's whistleblowers
The Conversation  |  Sep 26, 2024

Whistleblowers have previously been targeted by public organisations for releasing information in an unprocedural manner.

Public invited to comment on Whistleblower Protection Bill 2024
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 29, 2024

Stakeholders and the general public have been encouraged to review the draft Bill, available on the State Law Office website.

Shakahola tragedy: Family buries four members, seeks closure
Farhiya Hussein  |  Apr 05, 2024

Out of the eight family members caught in the Shakahola tragedy, only one grandson, Ephraim, was rescued last year.

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