Benjamin Imende

Ruto picks KRA boss to lead UDA poll board, quell wrangles

By Benjamin Imende   2024-04-02 22:42:11

President Ruto surprised the team by picking Kenya Revenue Authority chairman Antony Mwaura, as each faction was pushing for its own people.

Horror, abduction and killing of Indian poll experts

By Benjamin Imende   2024-04-06 20:25:43

The prosecution gave the court a chronology of how the murders were allegedly committed. Those in court are a KWS officer, a NIS officer, and 13 members of the SSU.

Rashid Echesa: The controversy and the drama of a political gun

By Benjamin Imende   2024-04-06 20:25:13

Born into a financially disadvantaged family, his early years were defined by hardship. But his dreams and aspirations stretched far beyond the confines of his circumstances.

Nakhumicha: CS in eye of a storm as Cabinet faces stinging criticism

By Benjamin Imende   2024-04-08 19:11:17

Nakhumicha was appointed to head the Health docket in 2022. She has since been accused of negligence and other gross constitutional violations.

Puzzle of 5 helicopter crashes in 12 months

By Benjamin Imende   2024-04-19 20:54:34

The accident that happened after the aircraft took off from Cheptulel Boys Secondary School has raised concerns over the status of Kenya's military hardware.

Love, hate business: The captivating web that entangled Kitany and Linturi

By Benjamin Imende   2024-04-19 12:55:18

What began as a torrid affair between a high-profile political aide and a senator evolved into a saga of opulent gestures, disputed marriages, and courtroom theatrics...

Controversy at Bomas and how SMS saved CDF Ogolla's career

By Benjamin Imende   2024-04-20 20:27:26

CDF Ogolla was among NSAC members who went to Bomas to meet Chebukati on eve of results announcement. In his SMS to Gen Kibochi, he informed him visit was about politics, not security.

Ogolla's wedding ring handed over to family

By Benjamin Imende   2024-04-22 09:09:00

The wedding ring was handed over to General Ogolla's widow Aileen Ogolla, as funeral arrangements  were set in motion ahead of his burial.

Married sex workers are now keeping official working hours

By Benjamin Imende   2024-04-26 17:09:06

The women report to 'work' at 8am and leave at 5pm for their motherly and wifely duties. This trend raises concerns about its implications for public health and social welfare.

Maai Mahiu's neglected tunnel that exploded, killing over 50

By Benjamin Imende   2024-05-07 00:05:04

MCA reveals he alerted officials that the tunnel had filled up but no one took action.

Inside the battle within Kenya Kwanza as new blocs spring up

By Benjamin Imende   2024-05-12 20:06:51

Critics say Ruto is organising politically for the 2027 elections since the hustler movement has collapsed with Gachagua consolidating support to remain formidable in future contests.

Rich Kanyari: Fly and flashy pastor chasing love on TikTok

By Benjamin Imende   2024-05-13 09:46:47

The divorced ‘310’ pastor says he must find love on TikTok.

Inside Ruto-doctors' agreement to rescue an ailing healthcare sector

By Benjamin Imende   2024-05-16 19:01:03

The Current Basic Agreement repayment term will be scaled down from five years to just two. Govt committed to reducing the payment period for salary arrears owed to healthcare workers

Fresh plan to privatise 200 state agencies

By Benjamin Imende   2024-05-23 20:53:11

If a new Bill is passed the government entities will become limited private companies. Last year, President Ruto said the government would privatise 35 state companies.

Former US envoy and Kenyans in Sh471 billion Usahihi expressway deal

By Benjamin Imende   2024-05-26 00:00:26

Former US ambassador to Kenya Kyle McCarter and four Kenyans are the men and women behind Everstrong Capital, which signed a Sh471 billion agreement to build Usahihi expressway.

Ruto secures 16 helicopters from US amid aging fleet concerns

By Benjamin Imende   2024-05-27 15:28:33

Delivery of these helicopters is expected to begin later this year.

Duale bans politicians from using KDF choppers

By Benjamin Imende   2024-06-01 00:03:23

Duale said that only him and Interior CS Kindiki, will be exempt from the new policy when conducting operations in the North Rift region or other areas that are not secure.

Officer arrested after club drama left US Embassy employee shot dead

By Benjamin Imende   2024-05-31 11:21:24

According to CCTV footage and eyewitness accounts, the main suspect, a police officer now in custody, forcefully displaced a patron, Alex Miringu,

Assault on a policeman sparks debate on conduct, safety

By Benjamin Imende   2024-06-04 16:56:08

Police officers are usually assigned in teams of three depending on the duty, and there is no way the officer in question should have been sent on the road alone.

War on graft take hit as senate amends Conflict of Interest Bill

By Benjamin Imende   2024-06-11 20:11:19

The amendments now allow state officials to do business with the government and at the same time, shield individuals and their families from taxpayer accountability.