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Costly swindle: Why breach of Grand Falls Dam deal could see Kenya pay out billions

Taxpayers could lose up to Sh337 billion (about $2.6 billion) from the cancellation of the High Grand Falls Multipurpose Dam Project by the Kenya Kwanza government.​ Taxpayers could lose up to Sh337 billion (about $2.6 billion) from the cancellation of the…

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Matiang’i celebrates ‘big’ win after appellant court overturns conviction

Former Interior CS Fred Matiang’i has said he is relieved by the appellant court’s verdict that set aside his conviction for the 2088 contempt of court orders.​ Former Interior CS Fred Matiang’i has said he is relieved by the appellant court’s…

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How Cate Waruguru tricked lover to disinherit wife, children

Waruguru allegedly played a central role in a scheme that saw a man transfer six prime Mombasa and Nairobi properties to a company linked to her, disinheriting his wife and three children.  ​ Waruguru allegedly played a central role in a scheme…

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Kioni dismisses ‘wantam’ slogan, says opposition losing focus

Kioni says the Opposition has forgotten to hold President William Ruto to account for his failures in the three years he has served as the President.​ Kioni says the Opposition has forgotten to hold President William Ruto to account for his…

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BATUK shame: British soldiers under probe over rape, sexual assault

The British Army training unit in Kenya is facing intense scrutiny following a court ruling this week. The killing of Agnes Wanjiru in 2012 is a an example of malfeasance committed by the soldiers.​ The British Army training unit in Kenya…

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University staff urged to end strike after receiving Sh2.7b dues

The CS urged the unions to comply with the court order and resume duties.​ The CS urged the unions to comply with the court order and resume duties. Read More

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Winds of change: Why power of incumbency is now irrelevant

Losing an election in Africa for the incumbent has been a recent phenomenon and it is spreading​ Losing an election in Africa for the incumbent has been a recent phenomenon and it is spreading Read More

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Government releases Sh3.5b to clear doctors’ salary arrears

The first instalment was paid in December 2024.​ The first instalment was paid in December 2024. Read More

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Shylock economy: Broke and hungry Kenyans left at the mercy of backstreet lenders

Harsh economic times, the high cost of living, and the denial of credit by banks to households and businesses have forced many Kenyans into backstreet borrowing.​ Harsh economic times, the high cost of living, and the denial of credit by banks…

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Lecturers stand ground on strike as Treasury releases Sh2.5b

The Treasury has released Sh2.5 billion to settle part of lecturers salary arrears in a last?’minute attempt to avert a nationwide strike set to begin at midnight.​ The Treasury has released Sh2.5 billion to settle part of lecturers salary arrears in…