Author: Sema Yote

Atlantis Life Science Limited Technical Sales Representative Fred Okoth Otieno Fred Okoth Otieno and Atlantis Life Science Ltd. have once again highlighted the critical need for robust corporate governance frameworks within Kenyan companies. Cases like this serve as a wake-up call not just to Atlantis Life Science Ltd. but to countless other businesses operating in similar environments. Weak internal controls, lack of audit trails, and inadequate employee vetting procedures often open doors to large-scale financial misconduct. In many businesses, technical sales representatives hold considerable responsibility. They’re the bridge between a company’s offerings and its clients. With this responsibility comes access…

KISUMU, Kenya In a move that has triggered shockwaves across the nation and reignited painful memories, the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has officially dropped murder charges against six senior police officers linked to one of Kenya’s darkest chapters: the brutal killing of six-month-old Baby Samantha Pendo and 39 protesters during the 2017 post-election violence in Kisumu. The announcement, cloaked in legalese and citing “insufficient evidence to sustain prosecution”, has landed like a thunderbolt in the hearts of grieving families and human rights advocates who have fought for justice for nearly a decade. Many are calling it a betrayal of…

For those who’ve been watching the storm gather, the murder of Kasipul MP Charles Ongondo Were doesn’t smell like a random act; it reeks of permission from above. A hit like that doesn’t just happen. Someone powerful blinked, nodded, or looked away at the right moment. Let’s not rewrite history. He wasn’t a saint. His name had shadows. But now that he’s silenced, the government-friendly choir has suddenly found its voice, chanting about his corruption like they just discovered fire. Where were these voices when he was breathing, walking, and able to clap back? This sudden noise? It’s more than…

Tensions flared in Kerio Valley as residents came out swinging in defence of Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen, dismissing recent calls for his sacking as “unfounded and politically driven.” This comes after Baringo North MP Joseph Makilap accused Murkomen of failing to contain insecurity in the region, a claim that locals say couldn’t be further from the truth. According to the residents, the first quarter of 2025 has seen a remarkable drop in banditry and livestock theft, thanks to Murkomen’s targeted security interventions and boots-on-the-ground approach. “Our villages are sleeping better. Roads are safer. Children are going to school without fear,”…

In a powerful show of generosity and spiritual solidarity, former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has once again reminded the country that his influence goes far beyond the political arena, right into the heart of the pulpit. During a lively interdenominational prayer service held at Kadika Primary School in Migori, Raila’s contribution of Ksh 1 million was announced to thunderous applause. The revelation came courtesy of Suna East MP Junet Mohamed, who, true to style, delivered the news with his signature wit and charm. The donation is set to benefit 52 churches across the Nyanza region, a move that sparked chants…

“PAY & POWER GAMES LAWYER DEMANDS OUSTER OF INSURANCE BOSS WHO WOULDN’T LEAVE” A fiery legal showdown is brewing in Nairobi as a bold lawyer demands the Treasury pull the plug on Insurance Regulatory Authority CEO Godfrey Kiptum, a man whose term officially expired months ago but still holds court like nothing happened. In a sharply worded letter labelled urgent and delivered to the Treasury on April 30, prominent advocate Suleiman Bashir accuses Kiptum of clinging to power despite the curtain falling on his second and final term on February 28, 2025. That hasn’t stopped Kiptum from wielding full authority…

City lawyer Nelson Ndalila is involved in a Sh59 million fraud, but he has yet to officially take a plea. The advocate is said to have forged a document before using it to defraud the said amount. Yesterday, Ndalila failed to appear in court on Friday before Milimani magistrate Dolphina Alego, who ordered that he appear on Tuesday, May 5th. The lawyer watching brief for the complainant, Andrew Muge, objects to the move of the accused’s lawyer to have the plea deferred on medical grounds. According to the DC accused person was arrested on Thursday and was due to appear…

In a jaw-dropping twist worthy of a political thriller, the masterminds behind the explosive BBC documentary Blood Parliament have been released on a free bond, sending shockwaves across the country and leaving the public with more questions than answers. The filmmakers, who allegedly helped peel back the velvet curtains of Kenya’s political elite, lifting the lid on corruption, betrayal, and blood-stained ambition, were arrested amid a storm of controversy that has gripped the nation like a vice. But just as the drama seemed to reach its climax, the plot took an unexpected turn: they were released without paying a single…

In the heart of Kenya’s capital, beneath the buzz of politics and power, lies a bloodstained truth that refuses to fade — seven Members of Parliament have been brutally assassinated while still serving the people who elected them. These killings weren’t the stuff of rumour mills or conspiracy theories; they were real, ruthless, and chillingly calculated. Each of these tragic murders shook the nation to its core, leaving behind unanswered questions, grieving families, and a haunting sense of injustice. These were not ordinary deaths. These were cold-blooded executions of leaders, carried out in broad daylight or shadowy alleys, sending a…

Bread Queen If you’ve walked past that one particular corner in Nairobi — you know the one, just near the kiosk with the loud radio and the mkokoteni guy who never moves — then you’ve probably seen her: the Bread Queen. No, correction: you’ve seen her. She’s not just selling bread. She’s serving looks, attitude, and enough backside to make you forget your PIN. Her name? No one knows for sure. Some call her “Madam Buns”, others whisper “The Bread Temptress”, and a few just stare, transfixed, as if trying to decipher the deeper meaning of life between two loaves…