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Business
US report links Kenyan officials to ‘mercenary’ recruitment of 1,000 men for Russia war
A newly released United States report has implicated Kenyan government officials in the alleged fraudulent recruitment of more than 1,000…
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Education
26 publishers to share Grade 11 textbook tender as Sh7billion debt looms
Twenty-six publishers have secured contracts to supply textbooks and literary materials for Grade 11 learners in public schools, in a…
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Diplomatic Beat
MPs question AFC, Ford Foundation privileges over accountability concerns
Lawmakers have questioned proposed privileges and immunities for the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) and Ford Foundation, warning that the arrangements…
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Courts
Man charged over threatening text to magistrate
A man has been charged with cyber harassment after allegedly sending a threatening text message to a magistrate over the…
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Courts
“Chunga kazi yako”: Businessman in court over threat to magistrate
A businessman accused of sending a chilling text warning a Kibera magistrate to “watch your work” and “watch yourself” will…
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Business
Juba copies Ruto in foreign traders’ crackdown
South Sudan has followed Kenya’s lead in cracking down on foreign nationals operating small-scale businesses, with authorities in Juba ordering…
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Courts
DPP opposes bail for seven accused of killing psychiatrist Victoria Mutiso
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) has today opposed the release on bail of seven people charged…
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Crime Watch
Former German spy chief August Hanning arrested over alleged espionage, treason
Germany’s intelligence establishment has been rocked by a major espionage scandal after former Federal Intelligence Service (BND) chief August Hanning…
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Crime Watch
Kenya confirms first Ebola case, death as health officials launch contact tracing
Kenya has confirmed its first imported case of Ebola Bundibugyo virus disease (BDBV) after a Kenyan citizen who had lived…
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Education
Teachers up in arms over Ruto’s salary check-off housing plan
The government’s plan to have teachers’ pay for affordable homes through salary deductions has sparked fresh concern over growing pressure…
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