3 h. ago Sifuna Dragged Into Bribery Storm as Ruto Faces Senate Backlash

Kisii Senator Richard Onyonka has claimed that the government is plotting to arrest Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Secretary General Edwin Sifuna over alleged bribery. Speaking during a stakeholder forum in Meru County, Onyonka alleged that authorities had hatched a scheme to arrest the Nairobi Senator alongside other parliamentarians accused of receiving bribes. The Kisii legislator further alleged that he had received information indicating President William Ruto personally ordered the arrests of Sifuna and several lawmakers. Onyonka faulted the Head of State for ignoring corruption within the executive while targeting the legislature. “We have just received information that the president wants The post Sifuna Dragged Into Bribery Storm as Ruto Faces Senate Backlash appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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3 h. ago Alliance Girls Teacher Resigns After Sexual Misconduct Allegations

A veteran teacher at Alliance Girls High School, Peter Albert Ayiro, has resigned from the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) following allegations of sexual misconduct that recently triggered public outrage and investigations. In his resignation letter dated August 17, Ayiro maintained his innocence, explaining that he chose to quit after what he described as “false accusations” and relentless public attacks destroyed his personal and professional life. “This decision has not come easily. It is a result of the false accusations levelled against me. I continue to endure evil, monstrous and persistent cyberbullying, threats of physical harm, public humiliation and even being The post Alliance Girls Teacher Resigns After Sexual Misconduct Allegations appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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27 h. ago Ruto: Bribe Givers and Receivers in Parliament Will Be Arrested

President William Ruto claimed a section of Members of Parliament took bribes to oppose the recently passed anti-money laundering law. In a joint parliamentary group meeting with ODM and UDA MPs on Monday, August 18, Ruto claimed he had knowledge of corruption taking place within parliamentary committees. “There are legitimate concerns about how resources are being spent at the counties, and we cannot run away. By virtue of the position I hold today, I am a consumer of raw intelligence. I know what’s going on,” he said. The President alleged that some MPs received millions of shillings to block crucial The post Ruto: Bribe Givers and Receivers in Parliament Will Be Arrested appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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51 h. ago Moses Kuria Warns of Consequences If Mt. Kenya Faces Collective Punishment

Former Senior Advisor to President William Ruto, Moses Kuria, on Saturday, August 16, 2025, openly criticized several leaders, including Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale. Kuria accused Duale of making remarks that unfairly targeted the entire Mt. Kenya region. He stressed that he would firmly oppose any effort to condemn the community as a whole. “In the recent past, I have listened to a number of leaders allege that there is a community that thinks it’s more superior than others. From Kamket to Mandago to Aden Duale in Balambala today. Some of us have unapologetically said NO to returning this country The post Moses Kuria Warns of Consequences If Mt. Kenya Faces Collective Punishment appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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3 d. ago IEBC replaces expelled Senator Gloria Orwoba with Consolata Wakwabubi

NAIROBI, Kenya Aug 16 – The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has formally removed Gloria Magoma Orwoba from the list of nominated women senators, replacing her with Consolata Nabwire Wakwabubi under the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party. The change was confirmed in a Gazette notice dated August 15, 2025, signed by IEBC Chairperson Erastus […] The post IEBC replaces expelled Senator Gloria Orwoba with Consolata Wakwabubi appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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4 d. ago AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL KENYA CALLS FOR THOROUGH INVESTIGATIONS INTO THE ALLEGED CHILD SEX TRAFFICKING EXPOSED BY THE BBC EYE DOCUMENTARY

AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL KENYA CALLS FOR THOROUGH INVESTIGATIONS INTO THE ALLEGED CHILD SEX TRAFFICKING EXPOSED BY THE BBC EYE DOCUMENTARY  Amnesty Kenya

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4 d. ago MPs committee grills NLC CEO over alleged ethnic bias in employment

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 15 -The National Assembly Committee on Cohesion and Equal Opportunities has questioned National Lands Commission (NLC) Chief Executive Officer, Kabale Arero, over allegations of favouring members of her ethnic community in staff recruitment at the expense of other marginalised groups. During a session chaired by Adan Yussuf Haji, the Committee accused Arero […] The post MPs committee grills NLC CEO over alleged ethnic bias in employment appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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5 d. ago Malala Alleges Sinister Assassination Plot Against Rigathi Gachagua

The Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) has alleged that the government is plotting to abduct former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua when he returns from the United States. In a Thursday, August 14 statement, DCP Deputy Party Leader Cleophas Malala said Deputy President Kithure Kindiki and Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen had issued public threats to arrest Gachagua. Malala further alleged that the party had received credible intelligence pointing to a more sinister plan. “While our Party Leader was abroad forging a path for democratic renewal, the regime was hatching a dangerous and cold-blooded plot. Deputy President Kithure Kindiki and The post Malala Alleges Sinister Assassination Plot Against Rigathi Gachagua appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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5 d. ago Ruto Accuses MPs of Running “Extortion Rings” and Judges of Shielding Graft Suspects

President William Ruto identified Parliament and the Judiciary as the weakest links in Kenya’s war against corruption, accusing lawmakers of soliciting bribes instead of exercising proper oversight. The President claimed that some parliamentary committees have morphed into “extortion rings,” allegedly demanding money from witnesses in exchange for favorable reports. Speaking in Homa Bay, he also accused the Judiciary of enabling corruption by granting anticipatory bail to suspects. Ruto said state officers have fallen prey to parliamentary committee extortion and urged the Speakers of both the Senate and the National Assembly to take action. He stressed that Parliament, like any other The post Ruto Accuses MPs of Running “Extortion Rings” and Judges of Shielding Graft Suspects appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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5 d. ago MPs to Grill Auditor General Gathungu over Compromised Audit Reports

MPs have summoned Auditor General Nancy Gathungu to account for what they term a troubling drop in the quality of audit reports from her office. Their action follows allegations that some officers in the audit office are colluding with leaders of state agencies to sanitise questionable financial records. During a joint sitting of the Public Investment Committee on Governance and the Education Committee on Wednesday, lawmakers voiced alarm over audits that seem to ignore glaring irregularities, forcing committees to uncover the breaches on their own. Bumula MP Wanami Wamboka, who chairs the committee, accused the audit office of watering down The post MPs to Grill Auditor General Gathungu over Compromised Audit Reports appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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5 d. ago BBC denies paying interviewees in Maai Mahiu child trafficking exposé

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 14 – The BBC has denied paying or coaching interviewees featured in its explosive documentary on Kenya’s child sex trade in Maai Mahiu, following allegations from the government that some accounts in the film were fabricated. In a statement released Thursday, BBC News described the BBC Africa Eye investigation — Madams: Exposing […] The post BBC denies paying interviewees in Maai Mahiu child trafficking exposé appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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5 d. ago MPs committee summons Auditor General over poor quality of reports

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 14 – Auditor General Nancy Gathungu has been summoned to appear before Parliament over what lawmakers described as poor quality audit reports that allegedly shield errant State agencies from scrutiny. Members of the National Assembly’s Public Investment Committee (PIC) on Education and Governance yesterday accused officials from her office of colluding with […] The post MPs committee summons Auditor General over poor quality of reports appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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5 d. ago EACC arrests Kibra police officer who demanded Sh4,000 bribe to arrest defilement suspect

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 14 — Detectives from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) have arrested a police officer attached to Sarangombe Police Post on allegations of soliciting and receiving a bribe in connection with a defilement case. According to the anti-graft agency, Police Constable Philip Ochieng Adongo allegedly demanded Sh4,000 from a complainant as an […] The post EACC arrests Kibra police officer who demanded Sh4,000 bribe to arrest defilement suspect appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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5 d. ago US sanctions African officials over Cuba’s ‘enslaving’ doctor export scheme

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 14 — The United States has imposed visa restrictions on African, Cuban, and Grenadian government officials — along with their family members — over alleged involvement in what Washington calls Cuba’s “coercive forced labour export scheme” involving medical professionals. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the US Department of State accused the […] The post US sanctions African officials over Cuba’s ‘enslaving’ doctor export scheme appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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6 d. ago British Army Unit in Kenya Risks Being Declared Hostile Witnesses

The National Assembly Defence Committee has warned that senior officials from the British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK) will have to be declared hostile witnesses after they skipped a scheduled appearance in Parliament to respond to questions over alleged crimes committed by their soldiers in the country. The Defence Committee had summoned BATUK representatives alongside Defence Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya. However, only Tuya and her principal secretary, Patrick Mariru, attended the session. CS Tuya told lawmakers she could not account for the BATUK officials’ absence, saying her ministry had fulfilled its role through the Foreign Affairs docket. Committee chair Nelson The post British Army Unit in Kenya Risks Being Declared Hostile Witnesses appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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6 d. ago Ngong Police Nab Suspected Serial Rapist Targeting Couples in Vet Farm

Ngong police have arrested a man accused of raping multiple women in the Vet Farm area over the past two years. According to police, the suspect – identified as a former Nairobi County inspectorate officer and resident of Embulbul – was arrested on Wednesday. Officers say they recovered a facemask, handcuffs, and other items believed to have been used in the attacks. Investigators allege the man targeted picnicking couples and religious pilgrims. In several cases, he is accused of handcuffing the male companion before dragging the woman into a nearby thicket and assaulting her. Ngong Officer Commanding Station (OCS) Jacob The post Ngong Police Nab Suspected Serial Rapist Targeting Couples in Vet Farm appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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6 d. ago EACC seeks recovery of Sh15mn from Laikipia Speaker Labaala over forged KCSE papers

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 12 – The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) on Tuesday raided the residence and offices of Laikipia County Assembly Speaker Lantano Labaala over allegations of forging academic certificates to secure his position. According to the commission, preliminary investigations indicate that Labaala allegedly used a falsified Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) to […] The post EACC seeks recovery of Sh15mn from Laikipia Speaker Labaala over forged KCSE papers appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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6 d. ago Army chief: No place for sexual exploitation, as inquiry finds Brit soldiers in Kenya broke ban

Army chief: No place for sexual exploitation, as inquiry finds Brit soldiers in Kenya broke ban  Forces News

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7 d. ago Pavilion Kipkosgei Denies Attacking and Robbing Bella Comedy

Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Renson Ingonga has charged Bernard Kipkosgei Koyumi, also known as Pavilion Kipkosgei, over the violent robbery and assault of comedian Carren Chepchumba, popularly known as Bella Comedy, during a cultural festival at Carnivore Gardens in Nairobi. Pavilion Kipkosgei appeared before the Kibera Law Courts on Tuesday, August 12, to answer charges of robbery with violence and assault causing actual bodily harm. In a statement issued the same day, the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) said the accused allegedly stole Ksh30,000 in cash and a Redmi 14 Pro smartphone worth Ksh26,000 from Bella The post Pavilion Kipkosgei Denies Attacking and Robbing Bella Comedy appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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7 d. ago William Ruto hosts US delegation at state house amid US Senate scrutiny, Gachagua allegations: “Key partner”

William Ruto hosts US delegation at state house amid US Senate scrutiny, Gachagua allegations: “Key partner”  MSN

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