Tag: Corruption
Shun ethnic rivalry and corruption, Pope Francis tells African youth
Reuters
Pope Francis on Thursday urged young people in Democratic Republic of Congo to forge a new future without the ethnic rivalry, corruption and distrust that have fuelled so many bloody conflicts in Africa.Addressing more than 65,000 young peo
DPP Noordin Haji to appeal ruling on ex-Nairobi Gov. Mike Sonko's graft case
Alex Waithaka
The Director of Public Prosecutions Noordin Haji will appeal against a ruling that set free ex-Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko in a KSh20 million graft case. Sonko was facing 13 charges relating to alleged loss of the money during his tenure a
Soccer Brazil's Neymar arrives at Barcelona court to face trial on fraud and corruption charges
Reuters
Brazil forward Neymar arrived at a Barcelona court on Monday to face a trial on fraud and corruption charges over his transfer to Barcelona from Santos in 2013, a Reuters witness said. The complainant, Brazilian investment firm DIS, said o
Confusion over future of ex-Governor Waititu's KSh588M graft case
Gachambi Nderitu
Reports indicate that former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu's graft case has been dropped citing lack of sufficient evidence.Waititu had been charged alongside 12 others of conspiring t
Top Congo Presidential Adviser resigns after being caught on tape requesting bribe
Reuters
A top adviser to the Democratic Republic of Congo's president Felix Tshisekedi has resigned after he was allegedly caught on tape negotiating a corrupt mineral deal, an allegation he denies.Tshisekedi took office in 2019 promising an end to
MPs Barasa, Waluke cleared by IEBC in spite of their court cases
Wanje Sostine
Sirisia Member of Parliament John Waluke and his Kimilili counterpart Didmus Barasa have been cleared by Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to defend their respective seats in the upcoming general election.The
Ex-KEMRI boss Davy Koech slapped with 6-year jail term or pay fine of KSh20 million
Michael Majanga
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South Africa's former President Jacob Zuma hands himself over to police
Reuters
South African former President Jacob Zuma turned himself into police on Wednesday to begin 15 months in jail for contempt of court, the culmination of a long legal drama seen as a test of the post-apartheid state's ability to enforce the rule o
EACC wants Kidero to refund KSH58 million or seize his luxury apartments
Michael Majanga
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has filed a fresh petition at the High Court seeking the seizure of Evans Kidero's apartments in a bid to recover KSh58 million.
Sonko in court for hearing of Ksh10m corruption case
Tv47
Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko is appearing at the Milimani Law court for the hearing a corruption case against him.The Tuesday hearing was held outside the chambers in line with the COVID-19 protocols.Earlier, S
Firm secured Ksh1.3 billion KEMSA tender in 24 hours
Tv47
Members of the Public Investments Committee (PIC) members were taken aback by details of a company that won a Ksh1.3 billion tender from the Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (
Outcry from traders over questionable allocation of stalls in new Gikomba complex
Rose Gicheru
As the Phase One of the new Gikomba market complex construction progresses, wrangles are loud and far from the over 30,000 traders about the allocation of the new stores. Reports from a local station claimed that traders at the Na
Anglo Leasing ghosts: Ministry official earned KSh53,000 monthly, couldn't explain source of KSh80M property
Michael Majanga
In 1997, Kenya wanted to replace her passport printing system. The tender was not publicly advertised as required under the law.A French firm originally quoted 6 million euros (an equivalent of KSh786.6 million today). But the t
Barcelona roars back against 10-man Sevilla to qualify for Copa del Rey final
Michael Majanga
Lionel Messi's FC Barcelona produced a stunning comeback in second leg of Copa del Rey to overturn a two-goal deficit against Sevilla last evening. The team now advances to the final on a 3-2 aggregate. Barcelona hea