Ben Kirui
201 Articles
Nairobi: ‘Green city in the sun’ turns into centre of potholed roads
The deplorable state of roads across the city emerging as a growing concern, with key areas such as the posh neighbourhoods of Kilimani, Kileleshwa, Lavington and Upper Hill bearing the brunt of neglect.
University of Nairobi under fire over controversial appointment of Acting COO Brian Ouma
EACC has declared the position irregular and has called for its revocation, publicly putting the institution's Council on notice and calling for Ouma's appointment to be revoked.
Steering Committee reports major strides in Nairobi River clean-up initiative
In the first meeting chaired by President William Ruto, since the September launch of the Nairobi River Regeneration Initiative (NRRI), the committee tasked with restoring the Nairobi Rivers Basin to its former glory walked into State House with an encouraging progress report, highlighting key achie...
Kalonzo threatens to lead street protests over proposed tax reforms
Musyoka criticised the proposed tax increases, arguing that Kenyans are already burdened by excessive taxation and that the government’s move would disproportionately benefit a few while further straining the majority of citizens.
KEBS seizes 15,000 kgs of contaminated rice in Embakasi
A total of 453 bags, each weighing 25kgs, had been stored at the warehouse for several months and were subsequently distributed to unsuspecting consumers since May.The bags were hidden behind bundles of flour sacks in the warehouse, which served as a distribution poin...
31 suspects in Ksh.7M gold scam case to spend second night in jail
The first charge involved conspiracy to defraud two foreign nationals of Ksh.7 million by falsely promising to sell them 35kg of gold.For the second charge, three of the suspects were accused of obtaining money by false pretenses.Twelve others faced charges of possessing fraudulent documents intende...
12 suspects arrested as police bust fake gold scam syndicate in Runda
During the operation, investigators seized key evidence, including counterfeit gold, spray paint, and padlocks used to create the fake gold.The arrests followed a scam in which two foreign nationals were duped into purchasing 35 kilograms of fake gold, losing over Ksh.5 million in the process....
47 County Assemblies threaten to shut down over missing Wajir MCA Yussuf Ahmed
The MCA was abducted 49 days ago on September 13, 2024 along Enterprise Road in Nairobi's Industrial Area, and his colleagues suspect he was taken in by the State for reasons that remain unclear.
DCI: Forensic evidence links suspect to murder of Wells Fargo manager
The suspect, Victor Ouma Okoth, was flushed out of his hideout in Nairobi’s Dandora Phase Four on Monday night, after fleeing from the crime scene in Nyamninia, Siaya County.Reports indicate that Okoth, withdrew over Ksh.100,000 using the deceased's mobile phone in th...
Wajir Governor Ahmed Abdullahi elected Council of Governors chairperson
The announcement followed more than five hours of closed-door discussions among the 47 county heads.