EACC Reports Surge in Public Officials Involving Families in Corruption

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has identified a concerning trend where public officials use their family members to embezzle public funds. In its 2023/24 annual report, the EACC condemned the practice, with Chairperson David Oginde stressing that such involvement undermines families’ role in promoting integrity and ethical conduct. “We have noticed an alarming trend…

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Proposed livestock bill to improve quality, earnings and curb theft – Kenya News Agency

The 2026 Animal Identification and Traceability Bill (ANITRAC) will improve farmers’ returns and curb livestock theft in the country. The government bill, which is currently undergoing stakeholder engagement, seeks to introduce a system for registration of all livestock into a database that will ease tracking and tracing for diseases and also for security purposes. Speaking…

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ODM’s Timothy Bosire rejects Ruto’s NTSA board offer

ODM Treasurer Timothy Bosire at the County Hall, Nairobi. [Elvis Ogina, Standard] Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Treasurer Timothy Bosire has declined President William Ruto’s appointment to  chair the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) Board. Bosire confirmed the rejection, stating he was not consulted prior to the appointment. “Had I been consulted, I might have…

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Ruto’s Gender CS Pick Links Femicide to Financially Motivated Relationships

Gender Cabinet Secretary nominee Hanna Cheptumo has sparked debate after linking Kenya’s rising femicide cases to women entering relationships driven by a desire for financial gain. Speaking on Monday during her vetting at Parliament buildings in Nairobi, Cheptumo told lawmakers that boosting women’s financial independence would be one of her top priorities if appointed to…

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‘I almost died’- After losing to Jake Paul, Mike Tyson details health issues this year & says he has ‘no regrets’

Mike Tyson, despite losing to Jake Paul, expressed gratitude for overcoming health challenges where he almost died earlier this year to fight before his children and viewed showing up as a personal victory. Legendary boxer Mike Tyson has explained why he has no regrets following his loss to social media influencer turned fighter Jake Paul….

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Raymond Omollo urges churches to self-regulate

Interior PS Dr. Raymond Omollo. PHOTO/@ray_omollo/X Principal Secretary for the Ministry of Interior and National Administration Raymond Omollo has called for open discussions on faith practices while emphasizing the need for self-regulation within religious institutions without state interference. Speaking during an interview with a local radio station on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, Omollo stated…

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Kalonzo mocks Ruto over ‘one-term’ jitters

Kalonzo Musyoka speaking during his 40 years in politics event on May 7, 2025. PHOTO/@skmusyoka/XWiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has weighed in on the ongoing political discourse surrounding the “one-term” slogan aimed at President William Ruto. According to Kalonzo, the Head of State appears uncomfortable with the phrase despite it being a legitimate form of…

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KRA five months tax collection hits Ksh 1 trillion

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) says it has collected Ksh 1, 005, 183,000,000 in five months of the current fiscal year between July and November. The collection represent 37.2pc of the 2.704 trillion target KRA is expected to collect in the current financial yearThe milestone is 4.3pc higher when compared to Ksh 963.75 billion collected…

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8-time World Champion Ogier Extends Record with Seventh Portugal WRC Win

Sébastien Ogier clinched his seventh Portugal win after late drama, extending Toyota’s 2025 dominance and tightening the WRC title race. Eight-time world champion Sébastien Ogier delivered another masterclass in rally strategy and control, claiming his record-extending seventh victory at Rally de Portugal on Sunday. Co-driven by Vincent Landais, Ogier’s triumph came after four days of…

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