In the heart of Kenya’s bustling cities and quiet villages alike, a silent epidemic has been growing – one that destroys families, consumes savings, and sometimes ends in the ultimate tragedy. For years, betting companies have been expanding their reach, with technology making gambling accessible to anyone with a smartphone. But now, as the devastation […]
Nation Media Group (NMG) has appointed James Smart as Managing Editor, Broadcast and New Media as part of a major editorial leadership restructuring aimed at strengthening its digital-first operations across East Africa. Smart, a Chevening Scholar and Cardiff University alumnus who previously served as Managing Editor, Production and Partnerships, will now focus on accelerating video […]
An insider’s allegations have raised serious questions about the transparency and legitimacy of multi-million shilling jackpots offered by betting companies operating in Kenya. The claims, if substantiated, suggest systematic manipulation that could be depriving Kenyan bettors of millions in rightful winnings. According to information provided by a source claiming to work at a major Kenyan […]
The principal of Butere Girls High School has issued a show cause letter to a teacher over alleged alterations to the play Echoes of War. In a letter obtained by Kenya Insights, the principal claims that the teacher modified the script without approval. The principal is demanding that the teacher explain why disciplinary action should […]
For weeks, the international media has been buzzing with claims that the Kenya-led Haiti Mission is in disarray. At the heart of the storm? Allegations of a growing fallout between Kenyan Police bosses and their Haitian counterparts. Foreign reports painted a bleak picture — Kenyan peacekeepers withdrawing support, towns falling under gang control, and rising […]
Government has established a Rapid Response Team to provide a multi-sectoral approach to the escalating crisis of online gambling addiction, among young people. This initiative comes as the Ministry of Health, through the State Department for Public Health and Professional Standards, expressed deep concern over the increasing cases of gambling addiction fueled by platforms like […]
Pope Francis died of a stroke and irreversible heart failure, the director of health of the Vatican City State, Andrea Arcangeli, said in a death certificate released on Monday (Apr 21). The 88-year-old Catholic leader died on Monday morning, after he was discharged from a five-week stay in hospital for double pneumonia. Pope Francis died […]
Pope Francis, who passed away on Monday from a stroke and irreversible heart failure, left explicit instructions in his will for a humble burial in Rome’s Basilica of Saint Mary Major, a church he held dear throughout his papacy. The Vatican confirmed his death following a coma, with an echocardiogram sealing the somber announcement. In […]
A troubling exposé from a radio presenter at a leading Kamba media house has revealed a predatory scheme luring vulnerable Kenyans into gambling with promises of quick riches. As calls to dismantle the gambling industry grow louder, leading media houses—including Royal Media Services and its owner S.K. Macharia—face mounting criticism for allegedly fueling a crisis […]
The National Police Service (NPS) has quietly renewed a lucrative private medical insurance contract with APA Insurance, even as a fully equipped Sh1.23 billion police hospital in Nairobi’s Mbagathi area remains unused and the government owes nearly Sh834 million to its contractor. According to a memo dated April 11, 2025, issued by Apeles Chacha on […]
