Author: Eva Nyambura

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has launched an investigation against the Office of the Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) after a State Counsel was arrested by the Ethics and Anti Corruption Commission (EACC) at Taita Taveta Law Courts for receiving 30,000 shillings as bribe. Read: Court Orders Prosecution To Complete Gilbert Deya Case In 120 Days EACC officers arrested State Counsel, Donald Ochieng on Wednesday for demanding bribe in order to influence a defilement case that he was working on. He promised the client that he would talk to the magistrate working on the case so he can give him…

Civil Society Organizations led an Anti graft protest march from freedom corner in Uhuru Park to Parliament today to present the graft petition to the members of parliament before heading to the President’s office at Harambee House in a bid to end the many cases of corruption that have been seen recently. The team led by Activist Mildred Atieno Owiso presented their petition to Mvita MP Abdulswamad Sharrif Nassir and demanded the resignation of all public officers accused of corruption since 2013. They rejected the appointment of Francis Muthaura as the KRA Chairman, denounced appointment of retired leaders and called…

Uganda MPs on Wednesday passed a controversial bill that imposes taxes on Social Media services and mobile money transactions. Excise Duty (Amendment) Bill, 2018 critics say that the law will violate the people’s freedom of expression online while the taxing of mobile money transactions will be a blow to the low income earners. WhatsApp users will starting July 1, 2018 part with at least Sh.5 (Ush200) daily levy which will amount to Sh.1,900 per year, which junior Planning minister David Bahati is in full support of. “We are putting that into the mind that’s why we are only increasing it by…

In the 16th edition of the National Prayer Breakfast, leaders converged at Safari Park Hotel to commemorate the event aimed at uniting Kenyans in prayer. KPMG Global Head of Citizenship, Lord Dr. Michael Hastings was the guest speaker where he encouraged everyone that in true unity, there is opportunity. In attendance were dignitaries including Somalia President Mohamed Adullahi Farmajo, President Uhuru Kenyatta, DP William Ruto, Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga and Former Vice President Kalonzo Musyoka, Delegations from Ethiopia, S.Sudan, D.R.C, South Africa, Rwanda and United Kingdom among others. Uhuru and Raila led in peace- making by apologizing to each other…

Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) Managing Director, Catherine Mturi-Wairi was on Wednesday sent on compulsory leave during the Board’s 345th Special Meeting. Ms Wairi was suspended due to incompetence. The board noted that the port of Mombasa has been experiencing a break down of systems of cargo evacuation for the past seven days. The break down of systems has led to serious systems congestion of the port, one of the board members, Micheal Maina divulged. Replacing Ms Wairi is Dr Daniel Manduku who was named the new MD in two months acting capacity. Read: DP Ruto Calls For The Prosecution Of Government Officials…

Appearing before the National Assembly’s Justice and Legal Affairs Committee on Wednesday, IEBC Chairman Wafula Chebukati stated that the Commission is in the process of relocating the headquarters to somewhere outside the Central Business District to enable it undertake its mandate effectively and reduce disruption of other businesses from dissatisfied groups. “The Commission is in the process of relocation of its IEBC headquarters from Anniversary Towers to somewhere outside CBD preferably a building owned by the commission to save the taxpayers money and minimize disruptions at the CBD,” said Chebukati. He said that the move will enable the Commission to…

Telkom on Wednesday announced a further expansion of its 4G-network in Nairobi and its environs, a strategic part of the telco’s larger network modernization programme. The expansion will be in Athi River, Syokimau, Kitengela, Thika, Kiambu town, Kikuyu town, Kiserian and Ngong. The Telco willl also improve its 3G coverage within strategically selected areas across the country. Last week, Telkom extended its 3G service to the main campus of the University of Eastern Africa, Baraton, south west of Eldoret. Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Aldo Mareuse, noted that the Telco’s network expansion and densification are strategic for the business, with the goal of…

In another case of the “elders know better”, Kenyans are surprised with the latest establishment where the Chief Administrative Secretary (CAS) of the Ministry of Public Service, Youth and Gender Affairs, Rachel Shebesh opened the National Youth Mainstreaming Workshop at the Kenya School of Government with mostly older people present. Updating on her social media, Shebesh said that the 3 day workshop brought together youth leaders from the East African region to deliberate on the #YouthAgenda. Read: “We Are Not Going To Tolerate Unethical People,” President Kenyatta Says Kenyans felt like the CAS was mocking them since those who were in…

The US government has welcomed the recent crackdown on corruption by President Uhuru Kenyatta’s administration. Outgoing US ambassador Robert Godec in a statement noted that the vice has for a long time undermined ‘prosperity, security, and democracy.’ Godec applauded the swift action taken by the Director of Public Prosecutions, Noordin Haji and the Director of Criminal Investigations, George Kinoti to bring to book those implicated in the loss of Sh.9 billion in the National Youth Service (NYS). The ambassador also asked the Judiciary to ensure that justice is served and the rule of law adhered to. “No country is free…

Despite the recent irregular purchase and sale of maize and fertilizer by the National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB), 45000 bags of maize have been imported into the country from Uganda in the last week only, oblivious to the cries of local producers. It still remains unclear why large volumes are being imported while local traders have had their cereals at the board’s stores in stock for a while now. A bag of 90kg maize from Uganda goes for Sh2,000, while the uptake price by the National Cereals and Produce Board is Sh3,200. The National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB)…

Kenya’s leading mobile network operator Safaricom on Wednesday morning blocked the Kenya Police Service (PoliceKE) on Twitter. This was after a Twitter user, Gathigi highlighted an ordeal where someone was robbed in broad daylight along Kenyatta Avenue. The person, Gathigi says was asked to send money to the robbers via M-Pesa. The victim then reported the matter to the police and afterwards made their way to a Safaricom shop in a bid to find out the number to which they had sent the money to. The police then tagged Safaricom on Twitter but could not interact with the telco as…

Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Xapo, Wences Casares is in the country in search of  investment opportunities especially in technology firms. Xapo is a bitcoin wallet start up company based in California which allows people to purchase bitcoins and manage them in a digital wallet. The technology entrepreneur, who is the largest custodian of bitcoin in the world joined investors in Nairobi to celebrate the Sh4.8 billion joint investment in Kenyan-owned digital payments firm Cellulant by US firms Endeavor Catalyst and Rise Fund. He is also a global board member of PayPal and Endeavor Catalyst, an organization that promotes…

Little Cab, one of the most popular ride sharing companies in the Kenyan market is set to set up shop in Rwanda in a month’s time. The Safaricom-backed ride-hailing company launched its services in Uganda five days ago but was initially slated for 15, May. The Craft Silicon developed app will soon spread its wings into the West African market. “Little is an African product, and we must be spreading our wings to all the African countries. Kigali is a smaller city compared to Nairobi and Kampala but we have sufficient resources towards the growth in Rwanda,” Chief Executive of…

K24 TV business news anchor Tony Timase has been accused by an unidentified college student of ‘date raping’ her over the weekend. The lady claims that the anchor called her for a date to a “surprise” location and something happened between their date date and the next morning because she found herself in a boda boda stage. Screenshots have been going round showing her conversation with the anchor alleging that they met but she could not remember anything from the previous night. The reporter has denied the accusations saying that he was watching the final UEFA Champions League match between…

Former Prime Minister, Raila Odinga visited ailing Chris Kirubi in his Loresho home where he has been recuperating since coming back from the US. The businessman and philanthropist was reportedly airlifted to United State in critical condition late last year for an operation. He returned home in March after a six-month stay in the US where he reportedly received specialized treatment for an acute cancer of the colon. Mr Odinga was accompanied by his legal adviser Paul Mwangi. Read: Commotion As Kirinyaga Women Rep Ngirici Is Denied Entry Into Children’s Home Kirubi congratulated Hon. Odinga and President Kenyatta for the…