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  Detectives have arrested 29-year-old house help Fleviar Muhonja Anaya, who vanished with Ksh2.2 million from her employer’s home in Nairobi. A coordinated operation by officers from the DCI Nairobi Regional Headquarters and the Crime Research and Intelligence Bureau led to her capture. The heist unfolded on March 16, 2025, after Muhonja’s employer left her at home. Hours later, a security guard noticed the house help leaving with a large carrier bag and alerted the employer. When questioned, she claimed she was running an errand for her boss. The employer tried calling her but found her phone switched off. “Sensing something was not right, since she had not given such instructions,
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  The Employment and Labour Relations Court in Nakuru has ordered Maasai Mara University to pay Ksh2.5 million in salary arrears to a driver who was suspended over the infamous Ksh177 million Mara Heist corruption scandal. Hassan Abdi Noor, a senior driver at the university, was among those charged in 2020 alongside Vice Chancellor Mary Walingo and four other top officials. The case accused them of misappropriating university funds. Others implicated included Deputy Vice Chancellor for Administration Somon Kasaine Ole Seno, Deputy Vice Chancellor for Finance and Planning John Almadi Obere, and former acting Deputy Vice Chancellor for Academic and Student Affairs Anacklet Biket Okumu. However, in March 2024, the High
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  The Kenyan government has issued a safety advisory for its citizens in Myanmar and Thailand following a powerful earthquake that rocked both nations. In a statement on Monday, March 31, Principal Secretary for Diaspora Affairs Roseline Njogu assured Kenyans in the affected regions of the government’s support. “The Government of the Republic of Kenya expresses deep concern for its citizens and the people of Myanmar and Thailand following the recent powerful earthquake. We stand in solidarity with all those affected by this disaster,” PS Njogu stated. She urged Kenyans to stay informed by following local news and official alerts for real-time updates on aftershocks and emergency measures. She also advised
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  Retired Chief Justice David Maraga has taken a major step in his 2027 presidential campaign after earning the endorsement of his Bonyamatuta clan. In a gathering at Ibara Viongozi Kebirigo Pastoral Centre, over 250 opinion leaders from the clan pledged their unwavering support, giving Maraga their blessings to vie for the presidency in the upcoming general elections. Maraga convened the meeting to consult his clansmen and seek their backing before extending his campaign efforts to the national stage. Former councillor Nelson Onyancha Onduko, who led the meeting, commended Maraga for valuing his community’s input and seeking their advice before officially launching his bid for the presidency. The leaders unanimously supported
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  President William Ruto is set to embark on a five-day tour of the Mt. Kenya region starting today(Tuesday, April 1) where he will launch and inspect development projects worth billions of shillings. This marks his first visit to the region in nearly six months, with his itinerary kicking off in Laikipia County. During the tour, Ruto will visit nine counties—Laikipia, Nyeri, Meru, Kirinyaga, Nyandarua, Murang’a, Embu, Tharaka-Nithi, and Kiambu—where he will oversee key projects aimed at boosting the region’s economy. His agenda includes major investments in road infrastructure, affordable housing, fresh produce markets, last-mile electricity connectivity, water supply, and irrigation. After touring Laikipia and Nyeri counties on April 1, 2025,
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  Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has issued a stern warning to President William Ruto, urging him not to take credit for projects initiated by former President Uhuru Kenyatta. While addressing residents of Wanginge in Kiambu County ahead of Ruto’s tour of the Mount Kenya region this week, Gachagua stressed the importance of honesty. He challenged Ruto to speak the truth when discussing the region’s development efforts. “Si mumesikia Rais anakuja hapa? Anakuja kusema uongo. Sisi tunataka kumwambia William Ruto, unapokuja hapa Mlima Kenya, uwe mtu wa kusema ukweli. Miradi yote hapa mlimani ni ile iliyoanzishwa na Uhuru Kenyatta.” “Have you heard that the President is coming here? He is coming
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  A recent audit has uncovered shocking irregularities in government cash transfer programmes, raising serious concerns over financial mismanagement and lack of accountability. The audit report, issued by Auditor-General Nancy Gathungu, revealed multiple discrepancies in the spending of Ksh28.7 billion allocated to these programmes, with notable issues such as overpayments, dubious beneficiary records, and ineffective financial controls. Gathungu’s audit for the 2023/2024 financial year specifically highlighted several troubling areas within the State Department for Social Protection and Senior Citizen Affairs. Among the key findings were overpayments to beneficiaries, violations of operational rules by caregivers, repeated unsuccessful credit transactions, and insufficient data validation procedures. These issues paint a troubling picture of mismanagement
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  The PS has further called on Kenyans in the two countries to avoid unnecessary travel to heavily impacted areas for their safety. Read More

  The President, who is in Central Kenya for a five-day tour, dismissed concerns over political tensions in the region, accusing Gachagua of fabricating crises. He disclosed that the former DP demanded Ksh10 billion to “resolve issues” in Mt. Kenya, leveraging threats against him. Read More

  Ruto revealed that Gachagua had demanded Ksh10 billion to resolve issues in Mt. Kenya, threatening Ruto with a one-term presidency if the money was not provided. Read More