Detectives have arrested a father and his son accused of conning M-Pesa operators in Nairobi’s Gikomba market out of Sh236,000. According to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), 49-year-old Peter Mwendwa Musyoka and his 23-year-old son, Dennis Musyoka, were arrested at their hideout in Nyama Villa estate, Komarock. Their arrest followed investigations by Shauri Moyo detectives, who tracked digital footprints linking them to the fraud that happened on September 2, 2025. During the raid, detectives recovered used and unused SIM cards, national ID cards, agent and paybill numbers from Safaricom, Airtel and Telkom, as well as laptops and smartphones believed…
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Lobby groups have written to the Ugandan government demanding the immediate disclosure of the whereabouts of two Kenyan activists, Bob Njagi and Nicholus Oyoo, who were reportedly abducted in Kampala. In a letter addressed to Acting High Commissioner of Uganda to Kenya, Amb. Eunice Kingenyi, the Law Society of Kenya, Vocal Africa, and Amnesty International Kenya condemned the abduction, calling it a violation of human rights. The two activists, who are members of the Free Kenya Movement, were allegedly seized by armed men believed to be Ugandan security officers while accompanying opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine,…
The Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) has moved to reassure expectant mothers that paracetamol remains safe for use during pregnancy, as long as it is taken under the guidance of a qualified healthcare professional. In a statement on Thursday, PPB CEO Ahmed Mohamed said paracetamol continues to be a recommended medicine for relieving pain and fever in pregnant women. Paracetamol is one of the most commonly used drugs in Kenya and across the world. While some studies have suggested possible links between its use during pregnancy and conditions such as autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)…
The Micro and Small Enterprises (Amendment) Bill, 2025 (National Assembly Bill No. 25 of 2025) has been introduced in the National Assembly for its first reading. The Bill, sponsored by Manyatta MP Gitonga Mukunji, seeks to amend the Micro and Small Enterprises Act, Cap 499C, by requiring the Micro and Small Enterprises Authority to work with other agencies in promoting marketing, branding, value addition and local consumption of Kenyan-made goods and services. According to the proposal, the Authority will be tasked with supporting micro and small businesses to strengthen their market presence, enhance product visibility and encourage Kenyans to embrace…
The Government is preparing reforms to address challenges facing Junior Secondary Schools (JSS), including independence, staffing, and infrastructure gaps. Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos Ogamba told the Senate on Wednesday that the Ministry is committed to reviewing the JSS system to respond to concerns raised by teachers, parents, and lawmakers. “The process of reforming Junior Secondary to respond to any emerging concerns is in progress. At the appropriate time, Parliament will be presented with proposals for its consideration,” Ogamba said. He explained that while JSS is currently running under recommendations of the Presidential Working Party on Education Reforms, consultations are…
Nominated Senator Esther Okenyuri has raised concern over wide disparities in tea bonus payments, warning that farmers in Kisii and Nyamira counties are being unfairly treated compared to those in other regions. Speaking in the Senate, Sen. Okenyuri revealed that while farmers in Mt. Kenya are receiving bonuses averaging Sh50 per kilo, their counterparts in Kisii and Nyamira are earning as little as Sh12 per kilo. “This glaring disparity has caused deep frustration and triggered anger among farmers who feel shortchanged and discriminated against despite producing tea that is sold in the same international markets,” she said. The Senator said…
Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano has credited the Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) system with helping Kenya’s tourism sector record one of its strongest performances in more than a decade. Speaking in the Senate plenary while responding to questions from lawmakers, CS Miano said international arrivals grew by 14.6 per cent, rising from 2.08 million visitors in 2023 to 2.4 million in 2024. Earnings also went up from Sh377 billion to Sh452 billion during the same period. Domestic tourism continued to play a key role, with bed-nights increasing by 12 per cent, from 4.6 million to 5.17 million. Cruise…
The National Assembly’s Public Investments Committee on Social Services, Administration and Agriculture (PIC-SSAA) has raised alarm over missing title deeds for key sports facilities, including the Kasarani National Stadium. In a heated session chaired by Vice-Chairperson and Saboti MP Caleb Amisi, lawmakers also questioned Sports Kenya officials over billions of shillings spent on incomplete and stalled projects. Sports Kenya’s Acting Director General, Gabriel Komora, and his senior managers were put on the spot over audit queries dating back to the 2014/2015 and 2015/2016 financial years. The biggest concern was the Sh42 billion plan to build three new national stadiums in…
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The National Assembly Committee on Sports and Culture has raised concerns over the government’s move to securitise the Sports, Arts and Social Development Fund (SASDF) in order to raise Sh44 billion for the construction of Talanta Sports City. The stadium is one of Kenya’s flagship venues for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The committee, chaired by Hon. Dan Wanyama, warned that the financing model would place a heavy burden on taxpayers, who will have to repay the securitised loan over 15 years. During a meeting at Bunge Tower, the committee engaged Sports Principal Secretary Elijah Mwangi and the…
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