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Geoffrey Mosoku And Cyrus Ombati

Sugar firms owe KRA Sh21 billion unpaid tax

Taxman writes to Mumias, Nzoia Sugar and Chemelil over money owed.

By Geoffrey Mosoku and Cyrus Ombati 4 years ago

Sugar firms owe KRA Sh21 billion unpaid tax

Why DCI Kinoti is probing Sh600m airports tender

Why DCI Kinoti is probing Sh600m airports tender

By Geoffrey Mosoku and Cyrus Ombati 4 years ago

KRA goes after seven governors in Sh13b tax row

KRA goes after seven governors in Sh13b tax row

By Geoffrey Mosoku and Cyrus Ombati 4 years ago

Uhuru in new airport drama over Ruto ally

Uhuru in new airport drama over Ruto ally

By Geoffrey Mosoku and Cyrus Ombati 4 years ago

10 governors hunted in Sh6b tax probe

Some county chiefs have not filed returns, while others are living beyond their means.

By Geoffrey Mosoku and Cyrus Ombati 4 years ago

10 governors hunted in Sh6b tax probe

80 KRA managers face probe over claims of tax evasion

The probe is a follow-up to an earlier one that saw 62 junior KRA officials taken to court on claims of abetting tax evasion.

By Geoffrey Mosoku and Cyrus Ombati 4 years ago

80 KRA managers face probe over claims of tax evasion

State: Beijing to probe case of missing gifts

Chinese Embassy says it is confident matter will be investigated.

By Geoffrey Mosoku and Cyrus Ombati 4 years ago

State: Beijing to probe case of missing gifts

New rules allow guards to carry guns, make arrests

Government plans to have police officers stop providing services for private security firms involved in Cash In Transit.

By Geoffrey Mosoku and Cyrus Ombati 4 years ago

New rules allow guards to carry guns, make arrests

Kenya-Somalia border dispute on UN agenda

Kenya has sought intervention of global agency arguing the row could affect peace and stability in the region.

By Geoffrey Mosoku and Cyrus Ombati 4 years ago

Kenya-Somalia border dispute on UN agenda

Haji, Kinoti probe bribery of CSs in foreign capitals

DCI launches investigations after ministers are accused of travelling abroad to receive bribes.

By Geoffrey Mosoku and Cyrus Ombati 5 years ago

Haji, Kinoti probe bribery of CSs in foreign capitals

D-day for Ruto over Weston Hotel

DP Ruto acquired land in 2007 for Sh10 million.

By Geoffrey Mosoku and Cyrus Ombati 5 years ago

D-day for Ruto over Weston Hotel

Widow in battle to claim land

A widow has expressed frustrations after failing to get access to a Sh60 million plot in Kibera.

By Geoffrey Mosoku and Cyrus Ombati 5 years ago

Widow in battle to claim land

Agency to repossess all grabbed army land

Lands agency will revoke all letters of award or title deeds within a month.

By Geoffrey Mosoku and Cyrus Ombati 5 years ago

Agency to repossess all grabbed army land

Held ex-beauty seeks DPP help in Sh300m hotel row

Woman claims police being used to intimidate her despite case being in court.

By Geoffrey Mosoku and Cyrus Ombati 5 years ago

Held ex-beauty seeks DPP help in Sh300m hotel row

Senator Linturi probed for threatening to kill wife

Deputy President’s former chief of staff has complained to police that her partner, Mithika Linturi, threatened her life.

By Geoffrey Mosoku and Cyrus Ombati 5 years ago

Senator Linturi probed for threatening to kill wife

Why bodabodas are now number three in threat to national security

From murder to drugs, riders have been implicated in nearly every crime in the country.

By Geoffrey Mosoku and Cyrus Ombati 5 years ago

Why bodabodas are now number three in threat to national security

Puzzle of Ruto, KCAA and Weston Hotel land

Documents show authority relinquished parcel, amid strong opposition from some officials, after it was offered two other plots.

By Geoffrey Mosoku and Cyrus Ombati 5 years ago

Puzzle of Ruto, KCAA and Weston Hotel land

DP Ruto fights to save Weston Hotel

Deputy President says he bought land from two firms in 2007 and denied he acquired it irregularly.

By Geoffrey Mosoku and Cyrus Ombati 5 years ago

DP Ruto fights to save Weston Hotel

Uhuru meets security bosses

President Uhuru Kenyatta met security chiefs for about four hours in the Office of the President on Harambee Avenue.

By Geoffrey Mosoku and Cyrus Ombati 5 years ago

Uhuru meets security bosses

Eyes on DPP, DCI over Sharon Otieno’s killing and Garissa attempted murder

All eyes are on State agencies as investigations into the killing of university student Sharon Otieno and the attempted murder of Idris Mukhtar.

By Geoffrey Mosoku and Cyrus Ombati 5 years ago

Eyes on DPP, DCI over Sharon Otieno’s killing and Garissa attempted murder

End of term approaches for Swazuri and his team

NLC has called on President Uhuru Kenyatta to start the process of hiring new commissioners.

By Geoffrey Mosoku and Cyrus Ombati 5 years ago

End of term approaches for Swazuri and his team

A million bags of poison rice netted

More than 400 containers of sub-standard cooking oil from Malaysia also confiscated

By Geoffrey Mosoku and Cyrus Ombati 5 years ago

A million bags of poison rice netted

How trader, kin was paid Sh221m in SGR deal

The businessman and his kin are among those listed for prosecution by DPP.

By Geoffrey Mosoku and Cyrus Ombati 5 years ago

How trader, kin was paid Sh221m in SGR deal

DPP orders thorough probe of land saga

The fate of suspects in the Sh3.2 billion Ruaraka land payout now lies with detectives who are working to establish the true ownership of the disputed

By Geoffrey Mosoku and Cyrus Ombati 5 years ago

DPP orders thorough probe of land saga

Kenya Power in crisis after purge

Firm convenes meeting to pick new officials following indictment of senior managers.

By Geoffrey Mosoku and Cyrus Ombati 5 years ago

Kenya Power in crisis after purge

NYS loot assets to be recovered

The State has flagged several multi-million-shilling properties for repossession from several NYS scandal suspects should the...

By Geoffrey Mosoku and Cyrus Ombati 5 years ago

NYS loot assets to be recovered

Malls, 24 cars and plots among assets to be recovered from NYS suspects

State has also identified properties owned by individuals widely mentioned in the scam for recovery as Government freezes suspects' bank accounts

By Geoffrey Mosoku and Cyrus Ombati 5 years ago

Malls, 24 cars and plots among assets to be recovered from NYS suspects

Arrests start for suspects in NYS scandal

The first suspects of the National Youth Service (NYS) scandal are expected in court this week as investigating agencies complete their work.

By Geoffrey Mosoku and Cyrus Ombati 5 years ago

Arrests start for suspects in NYS scandal

Matiang'i quizzed on Sh3.2b land deal

Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i has recorded a statement with the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) over his role...

By Geoffrey Mosoku and Cyrus Ombati 5 years ago

Matiang'i quizzed on Sh3.2b land deal

Matiang’i summoned over Sh3.2 billion Ruaraka land deal

Two firms have been paid Sh1.5 billion but the balance has been stopped by the anti-graft agency pending investigations.

By Geoffrey Mosoku and Cyrus Ombati 5 years ago

Matiang’i summoned over Sh3.2 billion Ruaraka land deal

13 NYS firms bank accounts frozen

Ministry says vouchers under investigation are worth Sh121 million, not Sh8 billion.

By Geoffrey Mosoku and Cyrus Ombati 5 years ago

13 NYS firms bank accounts frozen

Search for Treasury’s role in Sh9 billion theft at NYS

Team to know if part of Sh8.8b paid to suppliers between 2016 and last year was fraudulent

By Geoffrey Mosoku and Cyrus Ombati 5 years ago

Search for Treasury’s role in Sh9 billion theft at NYS

PS denies losing Sh8 billion to fraud in NYS deals

The Ministry of Youth Affairs has denied reports that it lost Sh8 billion in fraudulent payments to non-existent firms in deals with the NYS

By Geoffrey Mosoku and Cyrus Ombati 5 years ago

PS denies losing Sh8 billion to fraud in NYS deals

Family of tycoon killed by police demand Sh730 million

The family of the billionaire who was last year gunned down on his balcony by policemen is demanding Sh730 million compensation from the Government.

By Geoffrey Mosoku and Cyrus Ombati 6 years ago

Family of tycoon killed by police demand Sh730 million

Kalonzo Musyoka says State blocked travel

Former Vice President Kalonzo Musyoka has condemned what he described as a Government attempt to block him from travelling out of the country.

By Geoffrey Mosoku and Cyrus Ombati 6 years ago

Kalonzo Musyoka says State blocked travel

Bid to question Supreme Court registrar Esther Nyaiyaki fails

The detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations and the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission had earlier written to the Judiciary, seeking several documents used by the Supreme Court to render a decision that invalidated the August 8 presidential election.

By Geoffrey Mosoku and Cyrus Ombati 6 years ago

Bid to question Supreme Court registrar Esther Nyaiyaki fails

Ministry lifts ban on renewal of land leases

The lands agency is expected to start renewing and extending leases after an embargo on the exercise was lifted.

By Geoffrey Mosoku and Cyrus Ombati 6 years ago

Ministry lifts ban on renewal of land leases

Probe on NYS Sh9b scam now heads to Treasury

A team investigating suspected fraudulent payments at the National Youth Service (NYS) has shifted its attention to Treasury.

By Geoffrey Mosoku and Cyrus Ombati 6 years ago

Probe on NYS Sh9b scam now heads to Treasury

Ngilu surrenders to EACC to avoid arrest

"Let me make it clear that I am not facing corruption charges. I will be in court for obstructing investigations," said Ngilu who was accompanied by lawyers Paul Muite and Kioko Kilukumi.

By Geoffrey Mosoku and Cyrus Ombati 8 years ago

Ngilu surrenders to EACC to avoid arrest

It's Ethiopia! State now breaks silence over aborted Uhuru trip

Kenya has sent a protest note to Ethiopia after the aborted presidential trip to the United States last month.

By Geoffrey Mosoku and Cyrus Ombati 8 years ago

It's Ethiopia! State now breaks silence over aborted Uhuru trip

Kenya's Ethics and Anti Corruption deputy CEO goes on leave as probe against him begins

Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) Deputy Director Michael Mubea will know his fate in two weeks.

By Geoffrey Mosoku and Cyrus Ombati 9 years ago

Kenya's Ethics and Anti Corruption deputy CEO goes on leave as probe against him begins

Chicken scam 'mastermind' yet to be grilled

The spotlight remains on the anti-corruption commission over questioning of individuals linked to the ‘chicken’ scandal after initial highly publicised interrogations apparently faded out when the turn came for the alleged mastermind to be grilled.

By Geoffrey Mosoku and Cyrus Ombati 9 years ago

Chicken scam 'mastermind' yet to be grilled

Anger as police tear-gas pupils in land demonstration

Police arrived at the venue of the planned demonstration against illegal acquisition of school land with guns, tear-gas canisters and fierce German Shepherd dogs yelping and snarling, baring their teeth at all around - including young children eager to reclaim their playing ground.

By Geoffrey Mosoku and Cyrus Ombati 9 years ago

Anger as police tear-gas pupils in land demonstration

Businessman Paul Kobia speaks out on Fidel's death allegations

Controversial Nairobi businessman Paul Kobia has for the first time spoken about allegations linking him to the death of Fidel Odinga.

By Geoffrey Mosoku and Cyrus Ombati 9 years ago

Businessman Paul Kobia speaks out on Fidel's death allegations

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