The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) released the Kenya National Gender and Corruption Survey 2025, uncovering a complex web of gender and marital dynamics within the country’s bribery culture. Released on Thursday, April 9, the findings indicate that women and single individuals pay bribes more frequently than their male or married counterparts when interacting with…
Four prisoners were sentenced to death for the murder of the former Member of Parliament for Kabete, George Muchai, along with his accomplices The ODPP said that the verdict was based on the testimony of 36 witnesses who linked the defendants to the brutal crime Two additional prisoners were sentenced to 10 years in prison…
A Nairobi court has sentenced four men to death for a series of violent robberies connected to the 2015 killing of former Kabete MP George Muchai, marking a significant milestone in a decade-long legal battle. Two other co-accused women received 10-year prison terms for their roles in the crimes. While delivering the sentence on Thursday,…
Three suspects have been arrested in connection with the attack on Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi at a Kisumu mall, detectives have said. In a statement to the media, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) said the trio was apprehended following investigations into the incident at Java House West End Mall. The suspects were identified as…
The High Court has restricted the Law Society of Kenya’s (LSK) access to evidence in the ongoing murder trial of blogger and teacher Albert Ojwang, who died in police custody. As the case proceeded on Thursday before Justice Diana Kavedza, the LSK’s representative requested the court to supply them with medical documents. This request sparked…
Governors have secured a critical legal reprieve following a decisive ruling by the High Court in Kiambu. The court issued conservatory orders protecting county chiefs from immediate summons, arrests, or detention by national oversight bodies. The High Court’s orders explicitly allow governors to bypass Senate summons and any pending arrest warrants. The legal challenge lists…
Basic Education PS Prof Julius Bitok before the National Assembly Committee on Education at Continental House, Parliament, Nairobi, February 24, 2026. [Elvis Ogina, Standard] A textbook scandal is unfolding at the Ministry of Education, threatening to deny Grade 11 pupils critical learning material when schools open in January next year, as top Ministry of Education…
Due to desperation, James Okello has become a porter in his quest to earn income and meet his needs as he waits for better employment opportunities. The Kenyatta University (KU) graduate said he turned to business after failing to find a job despite graduating with a Second Class Honors degree. Speaking to TUKO.co.ke, the 27-year-old…
An audit report tabled before the National Assembly on February 26 has exposed a massive financial mystery involving billions of shillings intended for the medical care of Kenya’s public workers. Auditors revealed they cannot trace, reconcile, or account for the vast sums allocated to the Public Officers Medical Scheme Fund (POMSF), raising serious questions about…
A Kisii man built a permanent home for his stepfather as a thank you for his upbringing, as many people are known to be unkind to their stepchildren His brothers surprised their father with a new Mercedes-Benz car for his dedication to their education and the old man couldn’t believe his eyes. Bob Mwiti participated…
A fresh national survey from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) identifies police officers, civil registration officials, and transport regulators as the public servants most often involved in bribery. Released on April 9 during the launch of the National Gender and Corruption Survey 2025, the report sheds light on the daily hurdles ordinary citizens face…
Stanley Amalemba Ambeyi, a 39-year-old Kenyan national living in the United States without legal documentation, will serve 18 months in prison for illegal firearm possession. Catherine Crosby, the United States Attorney for the Northern District of Alabama, confirmed that Ambeyi pleaded guilty in November 2025 to the federal charge. Following this plea, U.S. District Judge…
Sammy Kioko received a lot of support from the community during his recovery from the alleged assault The heartfelt video featured an encouraging visit from close friends and villagers who gathered at Kioko’s home to encourage her Kioko expressed her sincere gratitude for the love and encouragement she received as she continued her healing journey…
Several Harambee Stars players and the technical bench visited the Affordable Housing Project of Starehe The players were promised units by President William Ruto after their excellent performance in CHAN 2024 last year They were also given KSh 5 million after reaching the quarter finals, where they went to Madagascar Part of the players Harambee…
President William Ruto has pledged to lead by example by ordering the demolition of a section of the State House perimeter wall that encroaches on protected riparian land. Addressing the Nairobi County Assembly on Thursday, April 9, 2026, the President revealed that he had received a formal notice indicating that the boundary wall along the…