KES 1.45 Billion Bomet Corruption Scandal: Governor Barchok Arrested as EACC Seizes Evidence

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has launched an investigation into Bomet Governor Hillary Kipng’eno Barchok and eight senior county officials over allegations of conflict of interest and theft of public funds. The probe centers on the fraudulent payment of KES 1,451,882,576 to suppliers and contractors who are also county employees. According to EACC, the…

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Peter Mwathi: I lied to abductors to save my life

Former Limuru MP Peter Mwathi, Azimio co-principal Kalonzo Musyoka and other opposition leaders at the SKM Command Centre in Nairobi on Nov 30, 2024. [Boniface Okendo, Standard] Former Limuru lawmaker Peter Mwathi has now says he lied that he “loved” President William Ruto’s government to escape death in the hands of his alleged abductors.  Mwathi…

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Concerted approach needed to address mental health challenges in correctional facilities, CS Mvurya

Investments, Trade and Industry Cabinet Secretary, Salim Mvurya There is need for collaborative and integrated approach in addressing mental health challenges facing staff and inmates in the country’s correctional facilities, Investments, Trade and Industry Cabinet Secretary (CS), Salim Mvurya has said. Mvurya called for concerted effort among all stakeholders, including healthcare providers, development partners, community…

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Boy dies after falling sick at school

Rest in Peace sign. Image used purely for representation. purposes. PHOTO/Pexels A 15-year-old boy has died after falling ill at a secondary school. Emergency services rushed to Coopers School in Hawkwood Lane, Chislehurst, south-east London, after the incident at around 1:30 pm on Tuesday. Police and two ambulance crews, along with a paramedic, an incident response officer and…

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‘He made a valid point’

Eight-time Olympic champion Usain Bolt was getting slower on track and his coach felt the only way out not to tarnish his reputation as a track king is to hung up spikes. Three-time Olympic champion Usain Bolt has finally spilled the beans on the advice his coach gave him before he finally decided to hang up his spikes. Bolt…

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R Kelly rushed to hospital after overdosing in prison

R. Kelly during a past event. PHOTO/https://web.facebook.com/djtonynealLawyers for R Kelly say in new court documents that the convicted sex trafficker and singer was recently rushed to hospital after medically overdosing in prison. The 58-year-old reportedly collapsed on Friday at the federal correctional institute in Butner, North Carolina, which specializes in housing sex offenders, and was…

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Ruto, Uhuru and Gachagua meet at church event in Embu

President William Ruto and former Deputy President Geoffrey Rigathi Gachagua are expected to share the same podium in Embu on Saturday, November 16, 2024. Ruto and his former deputy are both attending the installation of Rt. Reverend Peter Kimani as Embu Diocese Bishop. Gachagua arrived first at the venue of the consecration event accompanied by…

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