The father of hawker Boniface Kariuki who was shot at close range by a police officer during Tuesday’s demonstrations in Nairobi, revealed how he was conned Sh200,000 by scammers who promised to settle his son’s hospital bill. The father Jonah Kariuki explained that the con-artist informed him to send Sh20,000, which was needed to aid […]
Israel says it has killed a senior Iranian commander who helped plan Hamas’s 7 October 2023 attack on southern Israel, in a strike on Saturday on the city of Qom. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said the killing of Saeed Izadi marked a key point in the conflict. He was “one of the orchestrators” of […]
Criminal lawyer Danstan Omari strongly defended the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Renson Ingonga, following a public backlash over the recent court’s decision to discharge blogger Rose Njeri. Njeri had been accused of cyber harassment and computer misuse crime Speaking out after the ruling by Principal Magistrate Geoffrey Onsarigo, Omari decried what he termed as […]
Creating a 3D skeleton model is a fun and educational way to learn about human anatomy. Whether it’s for a school project or a home activity, making a skeleton helps students understand the structure and function of bones in the body. With simple materials and some creativity, you can build a realistic-looking model. Gather Your […]
Telecom giant allegedly provided unfettered access to customer data without court orders, facilitating tracking and capture of suspects Kenya’s largest telecommunications company, Safaricom PLC, faces serious allegations of systematically violating customer privacy rights by providing security agencies with unrestricted access to sensitive customer data without proper legal authorization. In a scathing open letter addressed to […]
Software developer exploited access to bank’s codebase, enabling unauthorized withdrawals in Rwanda A software contractor hired to upgrade NCBA Bank’s mobile banking platform has been detained on charges of defrauding the financial institution of Ksh 57.5 million through sophisticated system manipulation. Evans Harry Nandwa, a developer with Nairobi-based Ronford Digital Limited, was contracted on June […]
How one man built a business empire through patience, perseverance, and honest work While many Kenyan businesspeople have taken shortcuts to wealth, the story of JJ Titus offers hope to those who believe success is beyond their reach. The former watchman’s journey from poverty to prosperity demonstrates that integrity and determination remain viable paths to […]
President William Ruto has signed sweeping anti-money laundering legislation into law, significantly tightening Kenya’s financial regulatory framework and imposing harsher penalties on those involved in illicit financial activities. President William Ruto on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, assented to the Proceeds of Crime and Anti-Money Laundering (Amendment) Bill, 2023 at State House, Nairobi, marking a decisive […]
Businesses and individuals are set to lose hundreds of imported goods at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) warehouse following the collection lag. This comes against the backdrop of a tough economic period where businesses are trying to keep afloat with the current economic pressures while individuals continue to record shrinking disposable income. In a […]
A former Permanent Secretary has raised serious concerns about the recent acquisition of a Sh1.6 billion stake in HF Group by former Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) chairman Anthony Mwaura and his family, suggesting a senior politician may be the real power behind the controversial transaction. Irungu Nyakera, a former Permanent Secretary, took to social media […]
Mobile money services have transformed the way financial transactions are done in Kenya. Since last year, more than 87% of adults in Kenya are now using mobile money. This development is also marking changes in various areas such as forex trading. Kenya is known globally for its adoption of mobile money, with M-Pesa serving as […]
