Over 1000 representatives to take part in EALA games
Over 1,000 East African Community (EAC) representatives are set to participate in the East Africa Legislative Assembly (EALA) Games 2024, scheduled for December 7th to 18th in Mombasa County. Addressing journalists at the Kenya School of Government (KSG), during the 3rd joint planning committee meeting for the 14th Inter-parliamentary games, Tana River County senator Danson […]
Court extends remand for former SSU officers in murder case
Fifteen suspects, including 13 former Special Service Unit (SSU) officers, a Kenya Wildlife Service officer, and a National Intelligence Service agent, will remain in remand custody for another 13 days. This follows a ruling by Kiambu High Court Judge Abigail Mshila who set December 13 as the date for determining whether the officers will be […]
Ghana to receive $360M under IMF ongoing programme
Ghana is set to receive an immediate disbursement to the tune of $360 million (Ksh 46.4b) from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) as part of its ongoing economic reforms. The funding follows the completion of the third review by IMF Executive Board under the 36 months Extended Credit facility (ECF) arrangement where the West African […]
Musk’s record $56bn pay deal rejected for second time
Tesla chief executive Elon Musk’s record-breaking $56bn (£47bn) pay award will not be reinstated, a judge has ruled. The decision in the Delaware court comes after months of legal wrangling and despite it being approved by shareholders and directors in the summer. Judge Kathaleen McCormick upheld her previous decision from January, in which she argued […]
Jambojet confirms accident involving one of its aircrafts at JKIA
Jambojet has confirmed an accident that happened to one of its aircraft at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) on the night of Monday, December 2, 2024. The regional airline in a press statement issued on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, stated that the incident happened during routine overnight maintenance activities. Jambojet explained that the involved aircraft […]
Jambojet aircraft rolls off ramp, hits pole at JKIA
A Jambojet aircraft was partially damaged after rolling off the ramp and hitting a pole at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA). The company confirmed the incident, stating that it occurred during routine overnight maintenance activities and that no one was injured. “While parked, the aircraft rolled off the ramp and came into contact with a […]
Distillery equipment, alcohol seized in operations to dismantle tax evasion network
A multimillion-shilling illegal liquor distillery and several tonnes of alcoholic drinks and smuggled ethanol have been seized in an ongoing crackdown to disrupt a complex network of individuals involved in tax evasion schemes in the liquor trade, the Kenya Revenue Authority has reported. The tax authority disclosed on Monday that three illegally established alcohol distilleries, […]
Fraud: Two Italians propose out-of-court settlement
Two Italian nationals facing Ksh 32 million fraud charges in a Kilifi law court have reportedly proposed an out-of-court settlement with the complainants, who are fellow Italians if they withdraw the case. In a letter dated November 28, 2024, Daniele Lo Coco and Massimo Nativi, through their lawyer Kinyua Kamundi, addressed the prosecuting counsel from […]
‘Dem yangu hataki publicity’ – Butita comes clean on his dating life
In addition, the multitalented comedian stated that even though he is a renowned public figure, his girlfriend dislikes publicity. “Niko na dem, mimi niko na dem, mimi nakakuwa single? Dem yangu hapendi publicity hataki ni mpost,” he disclosed. When asked about the photos of the ladies he posts on his social media, the content creator […]
EACC arrests two insurance executives in bid rigging scandal
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested two senior officials from Liaison Group Insurance Brokers Limited over allegations of colluding with government agencies to fraudulently secure tenders for staff medical insurance at inflated costs. The General Manager of Healthcare Julius Kitheka and the Mombasa Branch Manager Danson Kaba were taken into custody for their […]