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  Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have dismantled a high-value fake gold syndicate operating in Nairobi’s affluent Runda estate, arresting four suspects linked to the elaborate scam. The suspects,  Felix Odiambo Otieno, Derrick Odhiambo Omore, Mohamed Ibrahim Mohamed, and Moses Odhiambo Auma , were nabbed during a raid at a residence on plot number 685, Glory
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  Starmer used the moment to draw a sharp contrast with the previous Conservative administration, which had pursued — but failed to conclude — a deal with India for years. Read More

  National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula has instructed all Members of Parliament to submit records of their security details for vetting as a way to enhance their security days after Kasipul Member of Parliament Charles Ong’ondo Were was shot dead in presence of his security detail. Wetangula, who spoke at the late Legislature’s requiem mass at
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  A new survey by TIFA has revealed that most Kenyans lack confidence in the vetting process of the next Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) leadership, raising fresh concerns about the credibility of the ongoing selection. According to the poll released on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, 55% of Kenyans believe the vetting of IEBC candidates was not based on merit, suggesting that many see the process as lacking transparency and fairness. TIFA said this public doubt points to a serious legitimacy crisis facing both the commission and those responsible for appointing its new members. “The data clearly shows that public confidence in the IEBC vetting process is strongly influenced by
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  The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has received a major financial boost, with an additional Ksh5.78 billion allocated for the 2025/2026 financial year to support preparations for the 2027 general elections. This budgetary increase, unveiled in the government’s new spending plan set to begin on July 1, 2025, will raise the IEBC’s total recurrent expenditure to Ksh9.63 billion—up from Ksh3.85 billion in the current fiscal year. The Treasury has directed the increased funding toward several critical areas. These include voter registration, electoral operations, voter education, and the long-overdue delimitation of electoral boundaries. In the new budget, Ksh3.35 billion will support general administration and support services, while another Ksh3.3 billion
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  After the chaos that erupted at Gusii Stadium during the Premier League match between Shabana and Gor Mahia on Sunday, May 4, 2025, the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) has announced decisive steps to address the issue of matchday violence. The violence, which unfolded both inside and outside the stadium, delayed the match’s kickoff and left atleast 72 fans injured. In response, FKF has outlined a comprehensive strategy to prevent similar incidents in the future. “We have engaged the police to launch an official investigation into the matter. Internally, we are reviewing match reports from the relevant officials, and our judicial bodies will take appropriate actions based on these findings,” FKF
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  A Nairobi court has fined four individuals—three foreigners and one Kenyan—Ksh1 million each for attempting to smuggle thousands of queen ants out of Kenya. Magistrate Anjela Njeri Thuku delivered the ruling on Tuesday, offering the option of paying the fine or serving a one-year jail term. Belgian nationals David Lornoy and Seppe Lodewijckx, Vietnamese national Duh Hung Nguyen, and Kenyan Dennis Nganga pleaded guilty to illegally possessing the ants, which they planned to smuggle through Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA). Authorities arrested the group after they discovered over 5,000 queen ants at a guesthouse near Lake Naivasha. None of the suspects had permits to collect or export the ants, a
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  Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa has called for a thorough audit of the public funds allocated to former Vice President Kalonzo Musyoka, insisting that taxpayers deserve transparency on how retired state officials spend government money. Speaking during a KTN interview on Tuesday night, Barasa emphasized the need for consistent audits on all publicly funded offices, including those run by former leaders, to ensure accountability. “Kalonzo Musyoka is paid some money as a retired vice president. We will begin to interrogate what he is using this money for, so that he also contributes to the benefit of the country,” Barasa said. “We will begin requesting a detailed breakdown of how these funds
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  Three men have been charged with the murder of 17-year-old Gaala Adan, a refugee girl from Wajir County, in a case that has drawn national attention over issues of child marriage and gender-based violence. On Tuesday, May 6, the suspects — Mohammed Kassim Tiffow, Mussa Sheikh Ahmed, and Adan Mohamme Ahmed — appeared before the Garissa High Court, where they pleaded not guilty to the murder charges. According to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), the three are accused of killing Gaala on March 22, 2025, at Lolkuta South Sub-location in Hadado Sub-County. The prosecution alleges that the crime stemmed from a forced marriage arrangement. Investigators found
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  The National Treasury is set to halve the digital asset tax from 3 percent to 1.5 percent in the 2025 Finance Bill, a move designed to ease the burden on cryptocurrency traders and digital entrepreneurs. This adjustment, which targets individuals trading in cryptocurrencies, non-fungible tokens (NFTs), and other digital assets like data, images, videos, and written content, aims to stimulate growth in the country’s expanding digital economy. Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi announced the proposed tax cut during an interview on Citizen TV’s The Explainer on Tuesday. The new rate will align with the existing 1.5 percent turnover tax, which applies to small businesses earning between Ksh1 million and Ksh25 million
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