County Officer to Forfeit House Worth 80 Million and 6 Million in Equity Bank Over Corruption
Incidents of corruption in the country that have led to the government losing billions of shillings have been on the rise in the recent past with the Ethics and Anti Corruption Commission doing its best to bring the culprits to book. Picture courtesy. Machakos CEC and the 80 million shilling house he built.
Ruto Camp's New Law Proposal That Seeks to Bar Gachagua From Office if This Happens
DP Rigathi Gachagua is among the top state officials who will be barred from accessing their offices once charged for graft should a new law being developed by President William Ruto's handlers succeed. At the moment, Section 62 (6) of the Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes Act, 2003, protects elected leaders and independent officeholders from stepping aside when charged with graft.
Simba Arati Hosts a Delegation from Manchester University Over Construction of a Thousand-bed Capacity Hospital
Kisii County Governor Hon Simba Arati today held a fruitful engagement with a delegation from the UK on the construction of a thousand-bed capacity hospital at Nyosia. The deliberation with the vice president of Manchester University and Dean of the Medical Shool also sought to reaffirm the County government of Kisii commitment to cooperation between the UK and the Lake Region Economic Bloc.
"EACC is Waiting for Instructions from Ruto" SC Ahmednasir Abdulahi Now Alleges, Kenyans React
Photo Courtesy; Ahmednasir Abdulahi. Senior Counsel Ahmednasir Abdulahi has alleged that Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission is now waiting for instructions from President William Ruto to prosecute cases of corruption as he calls for Kenya to think on its corruption strategy. The senior Counsel who is also a strong supporter of the current administration led by President William Ruto has casted doubts on the working of the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission, EACC led by Archbishop (Rtd) Eliud Wabukala.
" Wacheni Mungu Aitwe Mungu" Former Nairobi Governor Reacts After Court Acquits Him Of Corruption.
Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has joined a list of Kenya Kwanza politicians whose cases have been withdrawn. This is after the Anti Corruption Chief Magistrate Douglas Ogoti acquited Sonko of a corruption case he was being accused of committing during his reign as the Nairobi County Chief. The flamboyant politician took to Twitter to celebrate his acquittal saying it has taken the hand of God for him to skip this huddle.
MP John Waluke Surrenders To Police as 67 Yr Jail Term Begins As Left Kenyans Pondering On Media
John Waluke, a Sirisia Member of Parliament turned himself in to the police after the court affirmed his 67-year sentence. In connection with the National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB) affair Waluke was found guilty of embezzling money. On Thursday, October 6, the Anti-Corruption court issued an order requiring him to pay Ksh1 billion or serve 67 years in prison.
PHOTOS: Kawira Mwangaza and Murega Baichu Host Senior Government Administrators in Meru
The Governor of Meru County, Kawira Mwangaza has been in the news for the past few months over her choice of having her husband with her everywhere she goes. Picture courtesy. Image from the meeting. The husband, who is the First Gentleman of Meru County, Murega Baichu was even nominated to a post in the County of Meru albeit with no pay. Murega Baichu is a musician whom the Governor describes as one who stuck by her side through all adversities in the campaign period. The two have been cautioned by the Ethics
"EACC Is A Lame Duck Just Waiting For Instructions From President Ruto To Revenge" Allege Ahmednasir
The Ethics And Anti Corruption Commission is an institution in the Republic of Kenya to fight against corruption in the country. But it seems as if the EACC has failed to deliver as it goes after only those people who have been singled out by the ruling regime. According to Senior Counsel Ahmednasir Abdullahi, he termed the commission as a lame duck that just waits for instructions from the president for it to act.
Kenyans Express Mixed Reactions After Malawi Vice-President Was Arrested Over Corruption Case
Malawi's Vice-President Saulos Chilima has found himselfbon the wrong side of the law after he was arrested over corruption allegations. Chilima was arrested by Malawi's Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) following accussations that he had received $280,000 (Ksh34,224,400) from a British businessman "and other items", identified as Zuneth Sattar.
Change Of Tune As UDA Leader Reveals Why It Is Not The Work Of President Ruto To Fight Corruption
Despite the fact that majority of Kenyans were eagerly waiting to see how the newly elected president honourable William Ruto will fight corruption in the country and develop policies that will safeguard public resources from being embezzled or misappropriated by government officials, Nandi county senator honourable Samson Cherargei through TUKO news verified facebook page has maintained that it is not the responsibility of the president to fight corruption.
Governor Kawira Now Calls For A Consultative Meeting With MCA's Amidst Her Impeachment Motion
She's been termed as an iron lady, from her speeches she appeared never to be pushed around by the political waves in her county that was directed in pushing her in a direction that she wasn't comfortable to assume. Defeating UDA's candidate now Agricultural Cabinet secretary Mithika Linturi and former Governor Kiraitu Murungi, governor Kawira Mwangaza was deemed to be one of the governors that would have a smooth ride in her tenure especially after agreeing to work with the Kenya Kwanza government.
Sirisia MP In Danger After The Court Rulling On The Graft Case
John Waluke, a member of parliament for Sirisia, will now serve a 67-year prison sentence after the High Court declined to overturn his conviction. The penalty given to Waluke and his business partner Grace Wakhungu by the lower court was not severe, according to Justice Esther Maina of the Anti-Corruption, High Court Division in Nairobi, who also dismissed the appeal for lack of merit.
Just In: Court Grants MP John Waluke Cash Bail of Ksh10 Million, Set to Be Released
Kenya is a sovereign state that is guided by the new constitution that has fundamental human rights and freedoms protecting citizens. This morning, Sirisia member of parliament Hon John Waluke, who was convicted and jailed by the Anti-Corruption Court for graft case, has been granted Sh10 million bail or Ksh20 million bond with surety pending the hearing of his appeal against the 67-year jail sentence.
Orengo Cites Abuse Of Criminal Justice System After Court Withdrew DP Gachagua's Ksh7.3 B Graft Case
Photo courtesy of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. James Orengo reacts after the Anti-Corruption Court granted the application of the Director of the Public Prosecution (DPP) to withdraw a graft case of Ksh 7.3 billion placed against Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. The Siaya Governor reacts a few days after former Prime Minister Raila Odinga faulted the Judiciary and the Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) Noordin Haji for withdrawing graft cases in quick succession including the Deputy President's graft case.
Hope For Sirisia MP John Waluke
John Waluke, a Sirisia MP, is once more unchained. Waluke, who was found guilty of fraud and perjury by the Anti-Corruption Court and sentenced to prison, was given Sh10 million bail on Friday. The MP was also given the option of posting a Sh20 million bond with surety while his appeal against the 67-year prison term was heard and decided.
Country's Vice-President Arrested for Taking 34 Million In Exchange for Country's Tender
Corruption has been a major crisis that many nations have been experiencing in daily basis, this inevitable act is progressive where many countries have failed to find solution. However, this act has been reported in Malawi where Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has arrested the country’s Vice-President Saulos Klaus Chilima for allegedly receiving Sh34 million from British tycoon Zuneth Sattar in exchange of government tenders.
Activist and anti graft crusader, John Githongo declared the winner of International Anti corruption
An image of anti corruption crusader John Githongo Activist and anti graft crusader John Githongo was on Friday, December 9,2022 declared the winner of the international Anti Corruption Excellence Award 2022. John Githongo, an activist is a famous for whistle blowing the Anglo leasing scandal the rocked the late President Mwai Kibaki's 2004 government.
Sonko relieved in Sh20 million corruption case
Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko can now breathe with ease after the Anti-Corruption Court acquitted him of all corruption charges relating to the loss of funds in tender procurement at City Hall over three years ago. In a ruling delivered by Anti-Corruption Chief Magistrate Douglas Ogoti on Wednesday, December 21, 2022, Sonko and his co-accused businessman Antony Ombok Jamal were freed for lack of evidence in the KES 20 million graft case.
Breaking: Court Rules On John Waluke's 67-Year Jail Term
Waluke, who was found guilty of fraud and perjury by the Anti-Corruption Court and sentenced to prison, was given Sh10 million bail on Friday. The MP was also given the option of posting a Sh20 million bond with surety while his appeal against the 67-year prison term was heard and decided.
Justin Muturi Proposes the Inclusion of an Anti-Corruption to be Sang with the National Anthem
The Attorney General Justin Muturi has proposed the inclusion of an Anti-Corruption anthem to be sang with the National Anthem, EAC Anthem. "A.G Justin Muturi proposes the inclusion of an Anti-Corruption anthem to be sang with the National Anthem, EAC Anthem", Kenyans.co.ke reported. "Attorney General Justin Muturi proposes an Anti-Corruption anthem to be sang everyday alongside the National Anthem and the EAC Anthem", Uzalendo News noted.