Nairobi’s tag ‘Africa’s abductions city’ was tested again after South Sudanese whistle-blower was grabbed from his house, spirited to Juba

Nairobi’s tag ‘Africa’s abductions city’ was tested again after South Sudanese whistle-blower was grabbed from his house, spirited to Juba

South Sudan’s government spokesperson Aten Wek Ateny and Korir Sing’oei, a top official at Kenya’s foreign affairs ministry, both said they were not aware of the incident. A Kenyan police spokesperson did not respond to a request for comment.

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Joy of owning boda boda taxi: How county loan facility is opening doors to financial freedom for taximen in Homa Bay County

Joy of owning boda boda taxi: How county loan facility is opening doors to financial freedom for taximen in Homa Bay County

With more than 7,000 boda boda riders operating in Homa Bay town Sub-County alone, demand for affordable credit exceeds available resources. Many operators are still waiting for opportunities to access financing that could help them grow.

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Kenyan university students told to shun corruption and academic fraud as the vice becomes endemic

Kenyan university students told to shun corruption and academic fraud as the vice becomes endemic

The EACC chair said the commission’s surveys reveal many young people do not see harm in dishonesty. He added that EACC is witnessing an upsurge in plagiarism among university students and sometimes overwhelmed by investigations involving fake certificates, including cases of people holding very senior positions.

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Senator Khalwale wants President Ruto and Governor Barasa to come clean on ‘clandestine’ sale of state-owned Kakamega Golf Hotel

Senator Khalwale wants President Ruto and Governor Barasa to come clean on ‘clandestine’ sale of state-owned Kakamega Golf Hotel

Dr Boni Khalwale’s concerns arise from unqualified fears that Kakamega County Governor Fernandez Barasa is a stooge of President Ruto and is his errands-boy in the transfer of public utilities into private hands.

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Cartelism: Homa Bay MCAs want policy to protect rice farmers in Kimira-Oluch Irrigation Scheme

Cartelism: Homa Bay MCAs want policy to protect rice farmers in Kimira-Oluch Irrigation Scheme

According to the MCA, the practice robs local millers, aggregators and other stakeholders of opportunities to benefit from the rice subsector.

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Sifuna’s status as secretary general of ODM to be clear next week when tribunal rules on his petition

Sifuna’s status as secretary general of ODM to be clear next week when tribunal rules on his petition

The Orange Democratic Movement has asked the Political Parties Disputes Tribunal to dismiss Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna’s complaint, arguing the party’s internal disciplinary process must run its course first. The dispute stems from a National Executive Council (NEC) resolution of February 11, 2026, which purged Sifuna from hi party position...

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Two MPs from western Kenya move to court after they were conned of Ksh93m in fake land sale

Two MPs from western Kenya move to court after they were conned of Ksh93m in fake land sale

In the first count, he obtained Ksh26 million from Emmanuel Wangwe by falsely pretending to be in a position to sell him land parcel – LR. No.13873/3 – situated in Karen, Nairobi, which was a false promise.

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Trust no more: At least one woman in 18-35 age bracket is murdered daily in Kenya as femicide numbers soar

Trust no more: At least one woman in 18-35 age bracket is murdered daily in Kenya as femicide numbers soar

According to recent Counting the Cost: A Decade of Femicide in Kenya – 2025/2026 data collected and collated by africadatahub.org in partnership with africauncensored.online and odipodev.com over 1,000 women were killed in Kenya between 2016 and 2025.

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Billed as county with most corrupt public service, Kakamega hosts EACC as it kicks off nationwide civic education crusade

Billed as county with most corrupt public service, Kakamega hosts EACC as it kicks off nationwide civic education crusade

Kakamega Deputy County Commissioner Titus Mulei underscored the importance of holding the campaigns against corruption, adding that everyone, including both the public and private sectors, should be accountable while serving the public and also to maintain integrity.

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Out of Ivory Towers: Mt Kenya University medical students reach out to high school students with menstruation lessons

Out of Ivory Towers: Mt Kenya University medical students reach out to high school students with menstruation lessons

In a remarkable demonstration of community engagement and mentorship, the alumni, staff and students from Mount Kenya University’s (MKU) College of Health Sciences visited Kaharo Girls High School in Murang’a County last weekend for a career mentorship programme and the celebration of World Menstrual Health Day 2026. The team was...

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