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How CHAN millions vanished from FKF accounts

The EACC is investigating payment of Sh42 million for African Nations Championship (CHAN) insurance.

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US drops fraud case against Adani after 'unusual' offer

US drops fraud case against Indian tycoon Adani after 'unusual' offer

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Technology should not make us do away with court-based oral litigation

While technology has improved access to justice and court efficiency, it should not replace oral advocacy, which remains essential to legal training, and the tradition of courtroom litigation.

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Nairobi Hospital Director Dr Job Obwaka is dead

Veteran gynaecologist and Nairobi Hospital director Dr Job Obwaka dies at Nairobi Hospital at 83, family confirms.

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From Sh10 debts to love triangles: When petty disputes turn deadly

At least 30 murder cases across the country linked to minor disagreements have been reported, raising concerns about how fragile tempers have become in everyday interactions.

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It is time for Kenya to rethink the number of judges at the Supreme Court

A legal commentary argues that recurring quorum challenges at the Supreme Court of Kenya highlight the need to reconsider the number of judges through constitutional reform.

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Greek firm behind ballot papers, KCSE exams in KRA crosshairs over Sh1b tax storm

KRA has launched a Sh1 billion tax probe into Greek firm Inform Lykos over alleged under-declaration of import values in its KNEC exam printing contract and 2022 IEBC ballot papers deals.

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Pritesh Ashok Shah: The Nairobi-based fugitive jailed for fraud in UK

A Nairobi-based fugitive, Pritesh Ashok Kumar Jetha Shah, has been sentenced to eight and a half years in the UK after being convicted of multimillion-dollar fraud and forgery offences.

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CHAN scandal: Hussein pushed out of Kandanda House after Sh42 million expose

Former Kenyan international and Hussein's deputy, Mariga, takes charge of FKF.

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How Sh8b dirty fuel flagged for rejection beat the system, entered pipeline

A controversial fuel consignment allegedly entered Kenya's system despite a government ban, with invoices revealing billions in charges to major oil marketers.

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Greetings to Judiciary Registry officials!

Kenya's judicial registry highlights systemic delays, inefficiency and informal "facilitation" shaping access to justice.

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CHAN rip-off: How weeks-old insurance firm pocketed Sh42 million

A damning letter from IRA, and a procurement trail point to a transaction under the FKF president, in which Sh42.4 million brokerage fees was wired to a company with no licence to operate.

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Tactless diplomat? The growing tensions, gaffes at Foreign ministry

Tensions are rising within Kenya's Foreign Ministry as diplomats accuse Korir Sing'oei of undermining professionalism and straining diplomatic relations through his leadership style.

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Gaucho's board appointment sparks public backlash

The appointment of Calvince Okoth to the board of Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital has sparked backlash over his suitability, highlighting concerns about governance standards in public health institutions.

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Of collapsed cases and unanswered questions: Inside DCI Amin's troubled record

DCI comes under fire over arrests made with little or no progress on the high profile cases that were highly publicized.

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Sh3b sugar scam: How raw industrial sugar is being repackaged for the kitchen

A Sh1.5 billion consignment of industrial sugar meant for processing has allegedly been repackaged and sold for household consumption.

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'Broad-based government' that chokes citizens' voice bad for democracy

When opposition figures accept Cabinet appointments, they do not merely change their personal circumstances but shake the foundation of accountability that the election was designed to build.

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Judiciary is most efficient when handling government cases

There is a worrying trend where the Judiciary is glaringly effective only in cases where the government is the appellant, but that rarely will a matter filed under urgency be dealt with as such.

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TSC halts Kewota deductions as offices broken into in night raid

TSC halts Kewota deductions as offices broken into in night raid.

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Defiant Wandayi says will not resign as fuel probe drags on

Questions are mounting over a high-profile arrest after no charges have been filed, with the DPP saying it has not received any inquiry file from investigators.

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From payroll to bank documents: How a teacher's welfare scheme has been captured by relatives

Allegations of mismanagement, nepotism and possible corruption have emerged within the Kenya Women Teachers Association over the handling of millions of shillings deducted from members' salaries.

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Inside the 19 counties set to decide Cricket Kenya's new leadership

A high-stakes contest that will shape the future of cricket in Kenya is now in motion, with details emerging of the 19 counties whose delegates will determine Cricket Kenya's new leadership.

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Drunk with power: Ichung'wah's 'polished goon' tag grows as he spews insults, threatens dissent

Insults flow freely from Ichung'wah's tongue, both inside Parliament and at rallies. And now, he even orchestrates silencing of dissent.

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How Shabaab networks use Kenya to import terror kits

Al Shabaab militants are using at least nine companies to import drones, VHF radios, military camouflage and other terror-related cargo from China through Kenya.

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Judicial officers must pull up their socks on decision writing

Kenya's judicial officers must improve the quality of their decision writing, as poorly reasoned or one-line rulings, especially in the magistracy, undermine justice and public confidence.

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KRA exit: How Ruto ordered Wattanga to resign as Commissioner General

KRA Chairman Ndiritu Muriithi said Commissioner-General Humphrey Wattanga played a key role in advancing KRA's mandate and was instrumental in organisational restructuring reforms.

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Of dramatic arrests, weak cases, delays and quiet withdrawals: The making of revolving petrol saga

It starts with cameras and promises but ends with empty charge sheets and quiet withdrawals.

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How unmoved Wandayi forced Kenya into a costly deal with Gulf Energy

Kenya faced a potential fuel crisis in March after Gulf Energy Limited failed to meet contractual obligations, forcing the Ministry of Energy under Opiyo Wandayi to secure costly emergency fuel deals.

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Opiyo Wandayi: The man at centre of petrol waiver scandal

Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi is implicated in Kenya's petrol waiver scandal as senior officials resign or face arrest over a controversial fuel shipment.

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SGR extension to Malaba a game-changer for Kenya's growth

Kenya's SGR extension to Malaba is transforming rail infrastructure into a connected economic corridor that links regions, boosts trade, and supports inclusive growth.

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Inside deal to free energy bosses

It is now emerging that the resignation of three top officials was part of plea bargain as government fights off fuel scandal.

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Wheeler-dealers?: Energy bosses' arrests expose racket to import poor quality fuel

The officials are alleged to have pushed for the release of a substandard fuel consignment. The fuel had failed to meet quality standards and was therefore unfit for the Kenyan market.

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Constitutional and fiscal lessons from 2024 Finance Bill protests

In recent months, Kenya has witnessed a renewed contest over fiscal governance, public participation, and the limits of executive authority.

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Slain scribe's kin still waiting for compensation

Journalist William Munuhe was killed 23 years ago trying to help US arrest Felician Kabuga.

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National Infrastructure Fund key to Kenya's growth

The National Infrastructure Fund is about restructuring how we finance, prioritise and sustain infrastructure in line with Kenya's Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda.

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From Kigali to Nairobi, Equity Bank hit by a string of heists

The lender has lost more than Sh1.9 billion to alleged internal theft in the past 18 months. Beyond multi-billion-dollar fraud, 2025 saw smaller-scale thefts at branches in Kenya.

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Court of Appeal and the mystery of presidential advisers' ruling

A judiciary that is defensive rather than proactive in terms of communication strategy will always be caught off guard and trail back in 'managing the situation.'

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The masterminds of Harambee House tender scam

The scam was orchestrated from the office of Interior PS Raymond Omolo by senior officials and aides, and the whistleblower who tipped off police is his close aide.

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Failed mission: Mudavadi returns from Moscow empty-handed

Families still wait as injured and dead Kenyans remain stranded abroad.

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Backlash: President under fire for meddling in Nairobi Hospital saga

Ruto said he authorised a crackdown on the Nairobi hospital's management after receiving a formal appeal from senior consultants.

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