Kenya moots economic crimes law amendments to ban offenders for up to 10 years, protect whistle-blowers

Kenya moots economic crimes law amendments to ban offenders for up to 10 years, protect whistle-blowers

The legal team from the office of the attorney-general and department of justice also presented two other bills during the same forum: the Whistle-blower Protection Bill 2025 and the Public Participation Bill 2025, which were opened to scrutiny as part of a nationwide public participation campaign.

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Politicians, government officials in President Ruto’s Uasin Gishu backyard accused of robbing the poor

Politicians, government officials in President Ruto’s Uasin Gishu backyard accused of robbing the poor

Bishop Kosgei said demanding Kshh500,000 ($3,862) to Ksh600,000 ($4,635) from jobseekers for employment as a teacher or forcing parents to sell land to buy a job for a child in the police service or the military is tantamount to robbing the poor.

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Dire straits: Broke Kenya says it is partnering with private sector eliminate systemic corruption

Dire straits: Broke Kenya says it is partnering with private sector eliminate systemic corruption

Currently, there are 20 sectors under KLIF that comprise Kenyan citizens representing watchdog agencies, media, civil society, private sector, faith, professional bodies, regional and sub-regional bodies, development partners, executive, legislature, judiciary, transport, education, labour, county government, anti-corruption agencies, constitutional commissions, regulatory boards, financial services and enforcement.

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KRA crackdown on uncustomed goods nets 144 bags of contraband sugar at Lunga border post

KRA crackdown on uncustomed goods nets 144 bags of contraband sugar at Lunga border post

The truck was directed to the verification yard for a multi-agency inspection, which is mandatory under Section 153 of the East African Community Customs Management Act (EACCMA), 2004.

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Ugandan youth take a cue from neighbouring Kenya, attempt to storm parliament to flush out corrupt MPs

Ugandan youth take a cue from neighbouring Kenya, attempt to storm parliament to flush out corrupt MPs

The protests were organised by Ugandans who hope to emulate efforts by people in neighbouring Kenya, where demonstrations recently forced the President William Ruto to dismiss almost his entire cabinet after widespread opposition to a proposal to impose new taxes.

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Student protests kill over 100 people as 220 million in India apply for ‘reserved’ government jobs

Student protests kill over 100 people as 220 million in India apply for ‘reserved’ government jobs

Sunil Kumar, a 30-year-old, has spent the past nine years of his life chasing a job in the Indian government. Packed with scores of others in makeshift classrooms under tin roofs with barely enough light and air, Kumar has spent years cramming for a variety of tests, including the prestigious...

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It’s a reshuffle: Kenya’s President Ruto stirs fresh anger after retaining six old ‘folks’ from dismissed cabinet

It’s a reshuffle: Kenya’s President Ruto stirs fresh anger after retaining six old ‘folks’ from dismissed cabinet

Demonstrators have been calling for a fresh start accusing the former ministers of incompetence, corruption and displays of opulence amid the high cost of living.

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‘Tuna bond’ scandal that spurred $2 billion debt crisis in Mozambique economy lands ex-finance minister in US court

‘Tuna bond’ scandal that spurred $2 billion debt crisis in Mozambique economy lands ex-finance minister in US court

A key prosecution witness was on the stand on Wednesday as Chang followed along closely via a Portuguese language interpreter. Between 2013 and 2016, three Mozambican-government-controlled companies quietly borrowed $2 billion from major overseas banks – and the government, with Chang’s signature, assured repayment.

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