Ghost stadiums: Sports Kenya director Gabriel Komora back in court to over financial fiddling petition allegations
The case, which names Gabriel Komora as the first respondent, has also drawn in key state agencies – including the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), the Ministry of Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports, and the Assets Recovery Agency – as interested parties to underline the broader public interest dimensions of the dispute.
Court in Nairobi declines Director of Public Prosecutions application to terminate $2.8m theft case
Milimani Chief Magistrate Rose Ndombi on Tuesday ruled that criminal proceedings against Honey Khatwani, a director of Oki General Trading Limited, should proceed in accordance with the law.
Senator says corruption in Kenya has hit ‘emergency’ level, wants President Ruto to crack whip to save economy
Speaking in Homa Bay, Mr Kajwang’ said Kenya losses approximately Ksh900 billion every year to corruption, which he noted is equivalent to a third of the national budget. He raised alarm over the Road Maintenance Levy Fund (RMLF), which he said more than half of it is stolen.
700 marine species trafficked from Kenya seized at Argentina’s Ezeiza International Airport
Argentine authorities have seized more than 700 marine animals trafficked from Kenya in what conservationists describe as a major bust of exotic aquatic wildlife destined for the ornamental pet trade. The seizure took place on April 26 at Ezeiza International Airport near Buenos Aires in an operation involving Argentina’s Environmental...
UAE, which like Kenya is said to be backing RSF, now accused of training Colombian mercenaries to fight in Sudan war
Human Rights Watch said it verified videos showing mercenaries, apparently Colombian, fighting alongside the RSF when it captured the Darfur city of el-Fasher in October in an offensive the UN-commissioned experts said bore “the hallmarks of genocide.” At least 6,000 people were killed in three days, according to the UN.
Africa CDC warns Kenya and nine other countries in Great Lakes region at high risk of Ebola spread
The Ebola virus is highly contagious and can cause symptoms including fever, vomiting, diarrhoea, generalised pain or malaise.
How Museveni’s ‘governing of Uganda by misgoverning’ for 40 years churned out clients and slaves instead of citizens
The National Resistance Movement did not come to power promising to dismantle Uganda’s complex, self-regulating systems. It came promising security, stability and modernisation.
Namibia signs memoranda of understanding with Kenya, Rwanda and Uganda for economic cooperation
The Namibian delegation also held discussions on payment modernisation and digital financial infrastructure, including engagements with Rwanda’s national electronic payment switch, the bank said in a statement.
Data protection conference in Abidjan told Africa must not be space for digital consumption but for standard-setting, defence
“Personal data is not a resource like any other. It concerns individuals’ privacy, identity, dignity, freedom and security,” Adom said, describing it as “a major issue of sovereignty.”
African destinations step up push to tap into China’s growing outbound tourism market
Speaking at the opening ceremony, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa described tourism as both a vibrant expression of national identity and a key driver of economic growth for African countries.
