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A bogus university operating from White Sands Hotel in Mombasa has been shut down after authorities arrested four individuals, including two foreign nationals, in connection with an elaborate academic fraud scheme. The…
BIC East Africa recently announced the conclusion of the fifth edition of its Buy Me and BIC Will Donate a Pen initiative in partnership with CFK Africa. The initiative which aims to empower students through education p…
Britam General Insurance has settled a KES 71,143,016 compensation claim for Limuru Country Club following the fire that razed its clubhouse on January 4, 2025. The fire, which was suspected to have originated from embe…
They line up by the hundreds to meet recruiters at schools in provincial towns and convention halls in large cities, some carrying advanced diplomas, others with only a primary education to their name. Each is hoping to…
A man with a long history of criminal activity has been sentenced to 35 years in prison for his role in a violent robbery that claimed the life of a foreign national. Peter Waithaka Macharia was found guilty of robbery…
The number of confirmed Ebola cases in Uganda has risen to nine from three, the country's health ministry said. The East African country declared an outbreak of the severe, often-fatal viral infection late last month. T…
President William Ruto has called on African leaders to take decisive steps toward implementing Agenda 2063, emphasizing that Africa’s development hinges on strategic choices, commitment, and collective action. Speaking…
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order cutting off U.S. foreign aid to South Africa, citing racial land expropriation, diplomatic disputes, and ties between Pretoria and adversarial nations. The order also…
Paul Pogba is back in the spotlight after his doping ban was lifted, fueling speculation about his next move. With his name once again linked to Manchester United, the football world is watching closely to see where the…
Former U.S. President Barack Obama has condemned President Donald Trump’s plan to shut down the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), calling it a dangerous foreign policy mistake that could put mi…
Chelsea Confident of Marc Guehi Return Chelsea are pushing to bring Marc Guehi back to Stamford Bridge in the summer, believing they have an edge over Tottenham Hotspur in securing the Crystal Palace defender’s signatur…
The Hub Karen has announced the winner of the grand prize from its Shop and Win Campaign, which ran from November 30, 2024, to January 19, 2025. Lucy Chege emerged as the grand prize winner and will be treated to a luxu…
Transnational Organized Crime Unit (TOCU) and Kitengela Police Station successfully rescued 58 Ethiopian nationals, who were victims of human trafficking. The group had been held captive in a house near the House of Del…
The struggle to acquire national identity cards in Northern Kenya has finally ended after President William Ruto signed a historic proclamation abolishing the controversial vetting process. This move eliminates years of…
Gold Scammers Busted: Five Arrested in $120,000 Fake Business Deal
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has dropped a political bombshell, alleging that President William Ruto personally offered him Ksh 2 billion to resign from his position. In a recent interview with vernacular ra…
A notorious land fraudster who has been terrorizing property owners in Eldoret is finally behind bars. William Kimei Tanui, known for masterminding fraudulent land takeovers, was arrested on Friday, January 31, 2025, an…
Gor Mahia treasurer Dolfina Odhiambo has declared she will run for chairman in the upcoming club elections. Addressing a press conference in Nairobi on Monday morning, Dolfina said it’s time for the Kenya Premier League…
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has arrested five suspects linked to the brutal murder of Richard Haga Otieno, whose body was discovered on the night of January 18, 2025, in Nairobi’s Umoja Estate. The…
Kenya Airways (KQ) has spoken out after a viral video captured a dramatic confrontation at the Nairobi Airport transfer desk. What started as a visa-related boarding denial quickly spiraled into chaos—ending in a distur…
