The Al-Shabaab group in Somalia released a video of a Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) serviceman, who was allegedly captured during the El-Adde raid which left dozens of soldiers dead and hundreds of others critically injured. In their propaganda video, Abdullahi Isse Ibrahim whose kin believed to have been killed is seen in military fatigue, similar […]
Nairobi, Kenya – January 12, 2025 – Khalif Kairo, the flamboyant Nairobi-based car dealer known for his social media presence and controversial business dealings, has been arrested again on allegations of fraud. This latest arrest comes on the heels of multiple complaints from clients who claim Kairo failed to deliver vehicles after receiving payment. Kairo, […]
Nairobi, January 11, 2025– In a strategic shift aimed at enhancing transparency, the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has opened a prequalification process for a multimillion-shilling tender to mint new coins. This move follows criticism over past procurement practices, particularly the secretive awarding of a $109.42 million (Sh15 billion) contract for banknotes to the German […]
Nairobi, Kenya – December 27, 2024 SonySugar, the state-run sugar company that had been on a remarkable recovery trajectory, is now facing a significant downturn, with allegations of mismanagement leveled against its new Managing Director (MD), Martine Dima. The company, which saw its gross revenue jump from Sh400 million in 2019 to Sh5.132 billion in […]
Nairobi, December 26, 2024 – Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei has publicly questioned Safaricom’s possible involvement in the ongoing series of abductions in Kenya. On his X page, Cherargei pointed to a pattern where those abducted were predominantly Safaricom subscribers, suggesting a potential privacy and data breach. “Now that the police have confirmed that they are […]
Telecommunications giant Safaricom is under fire following allegations of using intimidation tactics against Nation Media Group (NMG) in the wake of an investigative story published on October 29. The story accused the company of collaborating with State security agencies to conduct widespread surveillance on Kenyans, granting them virtually unlimited access to customer data. This alleged […]
The US has announced an increased $25m (£20.4m) reward for information leading to the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro on the day he was sworn in for a third six-year term in office. The inauguration ceremony was overshadowed by recrimination from the international community and Venezuelan opposition leaders. Rewards have also been offered for […]
Dadaab Member of Parliament Farah Maalim now says President William Ruto should be nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize due to his transformative efforts in Kenya. The outspoken lawmaker says despite criticism from some Kenyans, President Ruto’s developmental achievements and his leadership in uniting the country warrant international recognition. “If Kenyans were truly nationalistic and […]
Eldoret, Kenya – In a bold statement issued today, Kapseret Member of Parliament Oscar Sudi has emphatically declared that President William Ruto is not going anywhere, effectively quashing any speculation about Ruto’s tenure being threatened. Sudi’s remarks come at a time when social media platforms have been abuzz with the #RutoMustGo hashtag, signaling discontent among […]
In a surprising turn of events, former Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta and current President William Ruto reportedly reconciled in a secret meeting held in the United States, with opposition leader Raila Odinga as the mediator. According to sources cited by The Standard, the meeting in Boston was pivotal, leading to the formalization of their political […]
