Kenya's Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) is pursuing the recovery of approximately Ksh 1.87 billion lost to corruption and economic crimes, with a significant portion linked to the National Treasury.

• The largest case involves alleged embezzlement of Ksh 1.57 billion from the Programme for Rural Outreach of Financial Innovations and Technologies (PROFIT).
• Key entities involved include the EACC, the National Treasury, and several county governments, including Garissa, Nakuru, Turkana, and Wajir.
• Investigators found that a fraudulent account was opened in PROFIT's name using forged National Treasury documents, into which over Ksh 1.56 billion was deposited.

Gambling firms in Kenya have taken legal action, challenging new regulations that drastically increase licensing fees and compliance costs for the industry.

• Licence fees for online bookmakers have surged from Ksh200,000 to Ksh50 million, with casino licence fees rising from Ksh7 million to Ksh120 million.
• The petitioners include various gambling companies, challenging the Gambling Control Regulations, 2026.
• The High Court has previously suspended the regulations, but the Gambling Regulatory Authority (GRA) is seeking to lift the order, arguing it disrupts operations.

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested a former Deputy Director of Audit at the Office of the Auditor General for allegedly using a forged academic certificate to secure employment.

• The suspect is accused of presenting a forged Bachelor of Commerce degree certificate.
• Key entities involved are the EACC and the Office of the Auditor General.
• Charges approved by the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) include forgery and unlawfully obtaining public property, with the certificate purportedly issued by Mount Kenya University.