A study has revealed that organized donkey theft syndicates are operating highly coordinated, market-driven supply chains that mirror legitimate businesses, with criminals sourcing orders before stealing and slaughtering animals to meet demand. According to the findings, some meat suppliers first secure orders from restaurants, institutions and urban markets before recruiting criminal gangs to steal donkeys. The animals are then slaughtered and the meat transported in sacks on motorcycles to unsuspecting buyers in markets such as Burma and Ndunyu in Nairobi. The report says the syndicates rely on rapid transport networks to evade detection. Small vehicles, particularly Toyota Probox cars, are…
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Kenya Power has confirmed a system outage that has disrupted prepaid token purchases and electricity bill payments across its platforms. The utility issued the statement on Thursday following complaints from customers who reported being unable to purchase electricity tokens through various payment channels. “Our prepaid vending and bill payment platforms are currently unavailable due to system interruptions affecting token purchases and electricity bill payments across all channels,” Kenya Power said. The company said its technical teams were working to restore the affected services and assured customers that updates would be provided once normal operations resume. “We will update our customers…
The Senate Standing Committee on Finance and Budget has given Migori County seven days to reconcile its procurement compliance records with those held by the Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA). Committee Chairperson and Mandera Senator Ali Roba said the county submitted supporting documents only on the morning of the meeting, denying both the committee and the regulator sufficient time to examine them before the hearing. Roba stressed the importance of adhering to parliamentary submission timelines to facilitate effective oversight. “Once a letter is written to you, please submit the documents within the timeline specified in the letter, so that before…
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested seven current and former senior officials of the Nakuru County Government alongside a contractor over an alleged conflict of interest and procurement fraud involving county contracts worth more than Sh120 million. In a statement issued on Thursday, the anti-graft agency said the arrests followed investigations into the award of 29 county contracts valued at Sh120,042,417 during the 2020/2021 to 2024/2025 financial years. According to the Commission, the investigations centred on Lorna Karamuta Mubichi, an Economist II at the County Government of Nakuru, who is alleged to have used companies owned by her…
Defence Principal Secretary Dr. Patrick Mariru expressed satisfaction with the progress of the expansion and modernisation of Kenneth Matiba Hospital in Murang’a County, saying the project is on course and nearing the halfway stage. Speaking during an inspection tour of the construction works on Thursday, Dr. Mariru said the Government remains committed to delivering modern healthcare infrastructure that will improve access to quality medical services across the country. He urged the project team to maintain the construction schedule while ensuring the highest standards of quality so that the facility is completed within the planned timelines. The expansion project, which began…
Former University of Nairobi Chancellor and Chairperson of the University of Nairobi Foundation, Dr Vijoo Rattansi, has died. The University of Nairobi confirmed her death on Thursday through a statement issued by current Chancellor Prof. Dr Patrick Verkooijen. “It is with a profound sense of sadness and a heavy heart that I have learned of the passing of my esteemed predecessor, Dr. Vijoo Rattansi (Mrs.), OGW, the former Chancellor of the University of Nairobi and Chairperson of the University of Nairobi Foundation,” Verkooijen said. On behalf of the university community, Verkooijen conveyed his condolences to the Rattansi family, friends and…
Former Githunguri Member of Parliament Kago Wa Lydia has joined the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP), setting the stage for a contest against the constituency’s current MP, Gathoni Wamuchomba, ahead of the 2027 General Election. Wa Lydia officially joined the party on Thursday, July 30, 2026, during a meeting with DCP party leader and former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua at his Wamunyoro residence. Gachagua confirmed that Wa Lydia intends to seek the Githunguri parliamentary seat on a DCP ticket. “This morning, at Wamunyoro Residence, I received Hon. Kago Wa Lydia, the former Member of Parliament for Githunguri Constituency, into the…
The National Communication Secretariat (NCS) came under sharp scrutiny on Wednesday after lawmakers established that the agency has operated for more than two decades without a board of directors, a clear legal identity or adequate internal financial controls. The concerns emerged when the Secretariat appeared before the National Assembly Public Investments Committee on Social Services, Administration and Agriculture (PICSSAA), chaired by Navakholo MP Emmanuel Wangwe, to respond to audit queries. Led by Chief Executive Officer George Nyaory, the NCS management was questioned over several issues, including the absence of an asset register, the management of a Sh50 million staff mortgage…
The Senate Standing Committee on Justice, Legal Affairs and Human Rights (JLAHRC) has considered two public petitions seeking electoral reforms, including the use of popular names on ballot papers and the introduction of a one-term limit for nominated Members of County Assemblies (MCAs). The Committee first reviewed a petition by Mohamed U. Alasow seeking the reintroduction of the Elections (Amendment) Bill, 2021, which proposed allowing candidates to use their popular or commonly known names alongside their official names on ballot papers. The petitioner argued that voters, particularly in rural and marginalised areas, are often more familiar with candidates’ popular names…
Walt Disney was an American animator, film producer, entrepreneur, screenwriter, and visionary who had an estimated net worth of between $100 million and $150 million at the time of his death in 1966. Adjusted for inflation, that fortune would be worth roughly $1 billion to $1.5 billion today, making him one of the wealthiest entertainment pioneers in history. Walt Disney Net Worth $1.5 Billion Date of Birth December 5, 1901 Place of Birth Chicago, Illinois Disney built one of the world’s most influential entertainment empires through animation, filmmaking, television, merchandising, and theme parks. Best known for creating Mickey Mouse and…
Gloria Vanderbilt was an American socialite, fashion designer, artist, author and entrepreneur who had an estimated net worth of $1 million at the time of her death in 2019. Although she was born into one of America’s wealthiest families, much of her inherited fortune disappeared over the years because of poor investments, legal battles, tax issues and financial mismanagement. Despite her famous last name, Vanderbilt often said that the money she earned through her own work meant more to her than her inheritance. She built a successful fashion empire during the late 1970s and 1980s, with her signature designer jeans…
President William Ruto is expected to deliver a Special National Address on Thursday, July 30, at 7:00 p.m., with the speech set to focus on the country’s development agenda. The President is expected to outline the government’s vision for accelerating economic growth, infrastructure development and other key priorities under the Kenya Kwanza administration. Ruto has consistently maintained that Kenya can achieve rapid transformation similar to that of Singapore within a generation through sustained investment in infrastructure, industrialisation and economic reforms. He has argued that expanding roads, affordable housing, energy, railways and other strategic infrastructure projects will help position Kenya as…
The Financial Inclusion Fund, popularly known as the Hustler Fund, has disbursed Sh90 billion to 28 million borrowers since its launch, President William Ruto has said. Ruto said the Fund, which provides affordable credit to Kenyans, is currently lending about Sh50 million daily through three products. The President made the remarks after receiving a brief on the progress of the Financial Inclusion Fund. “Received a brief on the progress the Financial Inclusion Fund, popularly known as the Hustler Fund, is making in the lives of customers. We will continue resourcing the fund so that Kenyans can continue accessing the most…
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has reported that customs revenue collection surpassed its target in the 2025/26 financial year, recording a performance rate of 100.8 per cent. The taxman collected Sh88.780 billion against a target of Sh80.794 billion, attributing the performance to enhanced compliance initiatives, increased cargo volumes, technology-driven processes, improved risk management and stronger collaboration with stakeholders. KRA said the performance was supported by strong results from both oil and non-oil revenue streams, which contributed Sh370.383 billion and Sh618.397 billion, respectively. The authority also highlighted several initiatives that contributed to improved customs administration and revenue collection. These include the…
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has received 24 sitting Members of County Assembly (MCAs) from Laikipia and Nakuru counties into his Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP). Gachagua hosted the MCAs at his Wamunyoro residence on Wednesday, where he welcomed their decision to join the opposition party. “The mass exodus from UDA, TSP and other wheelbarrow outfits to DCP is gaining momentum, and by December, they will be mere shells,” Gachagua said. “I am pleased to have received 24 sitting MCAs from Laikipia and Nakuru counties, who paid a visit to me at the Wamunyoro residence,” he added. Among the Laikipia…