Inability to tackle corruption and high taxes affecting Kenya’s growth

The inability to tackle corruption, high taxes, bribery, and the complexity of tax administration and regulation are among the factors pulling down Kenya’s ranking in global competitiveness. Speaking in Mombasa during the seventh edition of the Senate Liaison Committee roundtable with the Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA), KEPSA Chair Flora Mutahi also mentioned weak access […]

Joseph Siror appointed new Kenya Power MD and CEO

Engineer Joseph Siror is the new Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer. Dr. Siror was appointed the new KPLC MD and CEO by the Kenya Power Board of Directors on Tuesday. He will be taking over from Eng. Geoffery Muli who had served in the same position since May […]

Pastor Ezekiel to spend two more nights in custody

New Life Prayer Center and Church Pastor Ezekiel Odero is set to spend two more nights in jail. The pastor who was arraigned at Shanzu law courts on Tuesday, will spend two more nights at Port Police to allow detectives to finalize investigations linking him to the Shakahola killings. Pastor Ezekiel Ombok Odero was arrested […]

President William Ruto appoints Bishop David Oginde as EACC Chair

President William Ruto has appointed Bishop David Oginde as the new Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission Chairperson. The former Presiding Bishop at the Christ is the Answer Ministry (CITAM) will serve as Chair of EACC for the next three years. “IN EXERCISE of the powers by section 10 (5) of the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission Act, […]

Pastor Mackenzie re-arrested after being freed by Malindi Court

Police on Tuesday re-arrested Shakahola cult leader Pastor Paul Mackenzie after he was freed by a Malindi court. Mackenzie was re-arrested outside the court and moved to Shanzu Law Courts in Mombasa where he will face fresh terror charges. Malindi Principle Magistrate Ivy Wasike said her court had no jurisdiction to hear terrorism charges that […]