Author: Sema Yote

SportyBet Limited back in Kenya SportyBet Limited back in Kenya? A whistleblower has exposed some disturbing details on how money allegedly exchanged hands between some senior government officials and Kenya Revenue Authority officials who have successfully paved the way for the return of SportyBet Limited back in Kenya, years after it left the country over tax evasion claims. “As President William Ruto and his administration continue working hard to propel the country to another economic level, some individuals within the KRA and the government continue being a hindrance to his work. Imagine taking kickbacks and bribes, allowing a company that…

The Ministry of Health has raised the alarm over a staggering 44,000+ companies that have failed to remit their employees’ Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF deductions). In a sweeping audit aimed at ensuring compliance with the newly implemented SHIF law, the ministry revealed that thousands of employers have been collecting health contributions from workers but not forwarding them to the National Health Insurance Fund’s successor system. This non-compliance not only jeopardises the health coverage of thousands of workers but also threatens the credibility of the universal healthcare model the government is striving to implement. The Health Ministry has warned of…

The family of Boniface Kariuki, the Nairobi hawker who was shot by police during the anti-government protests on June 17th, has confirmed the heartbreaking news that he is brain-dead. According to relatives, Boniface has remained in critical condition since the day of the shooting, having sustained a severe head injury. Doctors at Kenyatta National Hospital have reportedly informed the family that there is no hope of recovery. Boniface, a 27-year-old father of two, had joined the demonstrations in the city center to protest the high cost of living. Witnesses say he was unarmed and peaceful when he was shot by…

Senate Speaker Amason Kingi has officially gazetted a special sitting of the Senate to take place on Sunday, June 30, 2025, starting at 10:00 a.m., to deliberate on the impeachment of Isiolo Governor Abdi Hassan Guyo. In the gazette notice issued, Speaker Kingi emphasised that the sole agenda of the session will be to consider and determine the charges brought against Governor Guyo, following his impeachment by the Isiolo County Assembly. This development marks a critical stage in the ongoing political drama in Isiolo County, with the spotlight now shifting to the Senate, which has the constitutional mandate to either…

President William Ruto has thrown his weight behind Transport CS Kipchumba Murkomen’s recent remarks condemning violence during the June 25 protests. In a strong statement, the president ordered a nationwide crackdown on individuals caught assaulting law enforcement officers during the demonstrations. Ruto emphasized that while the right to protest is enshrined in the Constitution, violence against police officers and destruction of property will not be tolerated. Security agencies have been directed to track down and arrest anyone linked to the attacks, with the president calling for swift legal action against the perpetrators.

Grace Kathin Veki, a businesswoman, is facing allegations related to a Sh3.1 million foodstuff fraud case during her appearance at the Milimani Law Courts. Appearing before Magistrate Geoffrey Onsarigo, Grace Kathin Veki pleaded not guilty to the charges filed against her. According to the prosecution, Grace Kathin Veki is accused of fraudulently inducing Rosemary Ndunge Malonza of Novatus Limited to supply 400 pieces of 20-litre Somo cooking oil, valued at Sh2,358,000, between February 1 and February 28, 2024, in Nairobi County. She allegedly committed the offence alongside others who are yet to be charged. In a second charge, the court…

Joseph Lendrix waswa Emmanuel Charles Osore Nicholas Otieno Ndolo Kenya’s election landscape is drawing intense global attention as international media spotlight the worrying trend of electing leaders facing serious legal and ethical questions. Despite being associated with corruption, fraud, and ongoing court cases, many individuals with controversial backgrounds continue to enjoy overwhelming voter support during general elections. A Nigerian publication recently summed up the country’s political climate with a biting observation: In Kenya, it appears that being involved in a court case can lead to fame, and subsequently, one can run for any political seat they desire. From youth-led protests…

A daring cross border cattle raid ended in dramatic fashion after Kenyan police recovered livestock stolen from Uganda and driven into Turkana County. According to security reports, a group of suspected Turkana youths crossed into Uganda, snatched cattle, and made a swift escape back into Kenya. But their victory was short lived. Acting on an alert from Ugandan authorities, the National Police Service (NPS) launched a rapid response, sealing off escape routes and trailing the rustlers. The operation quickly escalated into a gunfire exchange as officers intercepted the suspects mid escape. The raiders were forced to flee under pressure, abandoning…

Philip Aroko, the Homa Bay businessman earlier linked to the high-profile murder of Kasipul MP Charles Ong’ondo Were, has been acquitted. Aroko was cleared of all charges on Thursday, June 26, after the court found insufficient evidence to tie him to the murder. All previous travel and communication restrictions have been lifted, giving him the green light to return to Homa Bay County without limitation. He is now expected to take the stand as a state witness in the ongoing case. Aroko, who was arrested in early May and later released on a KSh 300,000 cash bail, maintained his innocence…

A major drug trafficking operation has been thwarted after police from Oruba Police Station arrested a 32-year-old suspect, Edwin Okondo Nyagaga, in possession of bhang worth over Sh13.7 million. The dramatic bust unfolded along the Giribe-Masara Road after a tip-off led officers to intercept a black Toyota Kluger (reg. no. KBS 517N) loaded with narcotics. Inside the vehicle, police discovered eight sacks of bhang weighing a total of 457.6 kilograms, tightly packed and ready for distribution. To complicate detection, officers also recovered four different number plates: KBP 716H, KBT 673F, KBW 341T, and KBX 142P, suspected to be part of…