Mike Sonko quits alcohol and sells everything in his multimillion clubs in Nairobi, Naivasha and Mombasa. “Since choosing to leave alcohol and draw closer to God, I have made a firm decision to exit the alcohol business completely. I will sell or lease the Volume VIP Club, or give away all alcohol stock. This marks…
Machakos County has moved to defuse growing outrage over unpaid supplier claims, with Governor Wavinya Ndeti confirming that comedian Sammy Kioko will be considered for payment once due process is completed. The governor said any verified claim linked to the disputed uniforms will be addressed through a supplementary budget, following public pressure over delayed settlements….
President William Ruto has unveiled a new leadership team to steer the National Infrastructure Fund, naming Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi among seven individuals selected to sit on its Governing Council. In a Gazette Notice issued on Wednesday, April 1, the Head of State also designated Attorney General Dorcus Odour and Central Bank Governor Kamau…
Tension gripped Parliament on Wednesday afternoon after Amason Kingi ordered the immediate arrest of Samburu Governor Lati Lelelit over an active warrant. The directive followed confirmation that Lelelit was within Parliament buildings despite repeatedly ignoring summons from the Senate’s watchdog committee probing audit queries. At about 3:25pm, Kingi instructed the Sergeant-at-Arms to escort the governor…
Photos released by the government have revealed plans for a new, modern market at Gikomba, following the overnight demolition of sections of the market after a 30-day eviction notice. President William Ruto announced that the government has set aside KSh 3 billion for the project, stating, “We are going to build a modern market –…
The Consumer Federation of Kenya has raised alarms following revelations that Ksh6.3 billion was allegedly withdrawn in cash from a public account held at Equity Bank. The federation’s statement emphasizes the growing public concern over accountability and governance in the management of taxpayer funds. Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua was the first to blow the…
The Controller of Budget Dr Margaret Nyakang’o has raised alarm over a controversial loan reportedly taken to fund underground power cabling in Nairobi, revealing that Kenya Power – the primary beneficiary – was unaware of the arrangement. In a startling disclosure, the budget watchdog indicated that funds were secured for the project without the knowledge…
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has accused former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua of engaging in a sustained campaign that appears to border on attempts to extort money from the government and individuals linked to the company associated with the Social Health Authority (#SHA). In a strongly-worded statement, Duale urged Gachagua to move beyond what he…
Tension gripped Nairobi on Monday evening after police launched a high-profile operation to locate and arrest Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja following a directive from a Senate watchdog committee over alleged contempt of Parliament. Authorities are pursuing the county boss after the Senate ordered his arrest, triggering a manhunt linked to his alleged failure to honour…
Kenyans have been urged to stay vigilant after fraudsters began circulating misleading claims about the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) programme, falsely alleging that applicants must pay a Ksh200 fee to access funding. The government-backed initiative has firmly dismissed the reports, warning that the viral information is part of a coordinated scam targeting unsuspecting…