KRA officer arrested over alleged Sh100,000 bribe

A Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) officer has been arrested in Kisumu over allegations of soliciting a bribe to clear tax arrears. The officer was apprehended during an undercover operation by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC).

UN Appoints Kenyan Diplomat to Senior Leadership Position

Kenyan diplomat Martin Kimani has been appointed the new United Nations Assistant Secretary-General for Africa. The appointment was announced by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday, September 14.

CBK moves to ban shell banks in fresh money laundering crackdown

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) is proposing a ban on shell banks, which are paper-only entities suspected of facilitating money laundering and terrorism financing.

Armed motorbike gangs terrorise Parklands residents

2.7mn Kenyans Face Crisis-Level Food Insecurity in ASALs, IPC Report Finds

A new Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) analysis reveals that approximately 2.7 million Kenyans in arid and semi-arid lands (ASALs) are facing crisis-level food insecurity or worse. This figure represents a significant deterioration in conditions.

Ruto Commissions New Otonglo Police Station in Kisumu West

President William Ruto has commissioned the new Otonglo Police Station in Kisumu West Constituency, enhancing security infrastructure in the rapidly growing area.