Tag Archives: corruption
EACC Raids Nairobi County Official’s Home in Corruption Probe
Jun 04, 2026 at 12:28 PM
By Ongaga Ongaga The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has intensified its crackdown on graft with a high-profile raid targeting Patrick Analo Akivaga, Chief Officer for Urban Development and Planning at the Nairobi City County Government. On Thursday, EACC detectives stormed Mr. Akivaga’s residence in Syokimau, Machakos County, as part of ongoing investigations into alleged […]
Arati Urges Kisii Workers to Improve Service Delivery, Fight Corruption
May 19, 2026 at 04:40 PM
By Monica Nashon Kisii County Governor Simba Arati has challenged county workers to improve service delivery and shun corruption as the county government intensifies efforts to strengthen revenue collection and speed up development projects. Speaking during a meeting with county revenue officers, the governor commended county staff for their role in improving local revenue collection, […]
Maraga Slams Ruto Administration, Reaffirms Anti-Corruption Presidential Agenda
Apr 17, 2026 at 05:16 PM
By SIRUEL ONG’ERA Former Chief Justice David Maraga has sharply criticized the Kenya Kwanza administration, accusing it of presiding over economic decline and systemic corruption. Maraga emphasized that will contest the 2027 presidential election in a bid to reverse the country’s downward spiral. Maraga, who is the Green Movement (UGM) Party presidential flag bearer, spoke […]
Kigame: “Kenya Is in a Moral Crisis,” Warns in Candid Interview
Apr 10, 2026 at 09:46 AM
By Nyang’au Araka Veteran musician, activist, and presidential hopeful Dr Reuben Kigame has delivered a blunt assessment of Kenya’s state of affairs, warning that the country is facing a deep moral and leadership crisis. Speaking during an interview on Straight Talk, Dr Kigame did not hold back, declaring, “Kenya is not just in an economic […]
Nyamira Officials Charged Over Multimillion Assembly Complex Scandal
Mar 24, 2026 at 05:59 AM
Eight Senior Officers To Vacate Office Over Economic Crimes. By Ongori Keragori Services at the Nyamira County Government may be disrupted after the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) approved corruption and economic crimes charges against eight key management officials. The DPP has preferred charges against County Chief Officer for Roads, Josphat Oruru, and seven management […]
Governors Face Heat Over Alleged Misuse of Office and Embezzlement
Sep 02, 2025 at 12:29 PM
By Faith Nyabuto Concerns are mounting over alleged corruption and nepotism in various county governments. In Nairobi, Governor Johnson Sakaja has been accused of embezzling public funds, sparking debate over governance and accountability in the counties. The charges, originating from the County Assembly, cite conflict of interest, corruption, mismanagement of public resources, and abuse of […]
Governor Mutai of Kericho Faces Impeachment Motion Over Alleged Misconduct
Aug 06, 2025 at 02:28 PM
By Mandere Onyinkwa A formal impeachment motion against Kericho Governor Dr. Erick Mutai has been filed at the County Assembly by Sigowet Ward MCA Kiprotich Rogony. The petitioner is set to disclose allegations of gross misconduct and abuse of office against the governor. An official letter to that effect was received by the Office of […]
Kenya’s Corruption Crisis Deepens as Survey Reveals Massive Unethical Practices
Aug 05, 2025 at 09:25 PM
By Ongaga Ongaga The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has released its 2024 National Ethics and Corruption Survey, revealing a troubling surge in unethical behavior across public institutions. The report, compiled from interviews with nearly 6,000 households nationwide, paints a grim picture of a society grappling with entrenched corruption, despite widespread awareness of its consequences. […]
Otuoma Calls Omtatah’s Audit Claims “Baseless and Politically Motivated”
Jul 28, 2025 at 09:14 AM
By Mandere Onyinkwa The County Government of Busia has dismissed allegations made by Senator Okiya Omtatah, who recently claimed that Governor Paul Nyongesa Otuoma had misappropriated public funds. In a press release signed by Oscar Kwena Obonyo, Director of the Governor’s Press Unit, the county administration categorically dismissed the claims as “fabricated, baseless, and lacking […]
Auditor General Exposes Fake Schools with Real Loot
Jul 16, 2025 at 11:03 AM
By Obaigwa Alex The Auditor General Nancy Gathungu has exposed staggering misuse of taxpayers’ money within Kenya’s Ministry of Education. A special audit for the 2024-2025 financial year unveiled that billions of shillings were channeled into non-existent schools, funds that were meant for legitimate education programs. Out of 33 schools sampled, 14 phantom institutions received […]