Mediheal Hospital chairman’s emotional denial comes as government investigators detail systematic exploitation of vulnerable donors Dr. Swarup Mishra, the embattled chairman of Mediheal Group of Hospitals, made a desperate appeal to divine authority yesterday as mounting evidence of systematic organ trafficking at his facility threatens to unravel what investigators describe as a sophisticated international operation […]
Nairobi, Kenya – Proceedings at the Kibera Law Courts were briefly thrown into disarray on Thursday morning after a dramatic interruption by a human rights activist protesting what he claimed was a cover-up involving Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Lagat. The disruption unfolded in Courtroom 3 before Justice Diana Kavedza, as an advocate was […]
A Nairobi court has dealt a significant blow to businessman Jayesh Kumar Probudus Kotecha’s attempts to escape prosecution in a Sh706.9 million fraud case after Principal Magistrate Carolyne Mugo dismissed the Director of Public Prosecutions’ controversial application to withdraw the charges. Magistrate Mugo accused DPP Renson Ingonga of abusing the court process and operating with […]
Kenya has found itself among the world’s most repressive nations after being added to a global list of countries with deteriorating civic freedoms, following the deadly crackdown on anti-government protests that claimed over 60 lives last year. The Civicus Monitor, a prestigious international human rights watchdog that tracks civic freedoms across 198 countries, announced Wednesday […]
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has announced the UK will recognise a Palestinian state in September unless Israel meets certain conditions, including agreeing to a ceasefire in Gaza and reviving the prospect of a two-state solution. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reacted furiously to the announcement, saying the decision rewarded “Hamas’s monstrous terrorism”. What would […]
Nairobi, Kenya – July 30, 2025 — The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) has dismissed widespread reports suggesting that it has imposed an immediate ban on alcohol advertising, online sales, home deliveries, and celebrity endorsements. The clarification comes amid public outrage triggered by media reports and an official directive […]
Nairobi, Kenya – In a significant step toward deeper regional integration, Kenya and Uganda signed eight comprehensive agreements during Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni’s official visit to Nairobi on Wednesday, marking a new chapter in bilateral cooperation between the East African neighbors. The memorandums of understanding, witnessed by both President William Ruto and President Museveni at […]
Nominated MP Sabina Chege has urged Parliament to channel more resources and enact policy reforms to revive Kenya’s ailing public health system, warning that it is now on the brink of collapse. Moving a motion on Wednesday to make it mandatory for public officers to use public hospitals, Chege drew on her extensive firsthand visits […]
Kenya has issued a strong diplomatic protest against Tanzania’s new trade restrictions that effectively ban foreign nationals from operating in key business sectors, warning that the measures threaten regional economic integration and violate East African Community agreements. In a formal statement released Wednesday, Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for Investments, Trade and Industry, Lee Kinyanjui, condemned Tanzania’s […]
Chris Obure claims life threats following reinstatement to contested Kshs. 1.3 billion Senteu Plaza NAIROBI, Kenya – Prominent businessman Chris Obure has requested police protection after allegedly receiving death threats following his court-ordered return to the disputed Senteu Plaza property in Kilimani. The Group Chairman of SBS Dunhill (East Africa) Limited filed a formal complaint […]
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party’s Central Committee has decisively reaffirmed its unwavering support for the political cooperation agreement between party leader Raila Odinga and President William Ruto, signaling an end to internal divisions that have threatened to derail the high-stakes partnership. In a statement issued following a crucial meeting chaired by Raila Odinga in […]
Police have arrested four suspects, including a Kenyan national, in connection with an elaborate gold fraud scheme that has defrauded victims of substantial amounts of money. The suspects were identified as Patroba Odhiambo Tobias (Kenyan), Isaac Forkay Sleyon, Omong Ekoume Louis, and Wadja Bangsi Tang. They were apprehended during a coordinated raid by detectives from […]
