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Shady gold export trade that rivals Goldenberg scam
In what reads like a sequel to the 1990s Goldenberg scandal, another high-level conspiracy between senior Customs officials, local and international wheeler-dealers are scheming to defraud the Government.
By Ben Agina 12 years ago
Shady gold export trade that rivals Goldenberg scam
How two laws made biggest financial rip off possible
The Goldenberg scandal saw the Government have subsidised exports of gold far beyond standard arrangements during the 1990s, by paying the company, Goldenberg International, 35 per cent more (in Kenya shillings) for their foreign currency earnings.
By Ben Agina 12 years ago
How two laws made biggest financial rip off possible
Confusion as lawyers in UK Mau Mau case wrangle
Scramble for compensation of 8,000 Mau Mau war veterans has taken a new twist following a major disagreement between two partners of a firm that had exclusive rights to sign up.
By Ben Agina 12 years ago
Confusion as lawyers in UK Mau Mau case wrangle
Injectable PrEP: New relief in preventing HIV infections
Health & Science
By Mercy Kahenda
6 hrs ago
Faith Odhiambo: Two years of bold leadership at LSK
National
By Nancy Gitonga
6 hrs ago
No one seems to know Salah but his shadow looms large in ODM
Politics
By David Odongo
6 hrs ago
A 'good' dictator is appealing but cost is too high
Opinion
By Wanja Maina
6 hrs ago
The IEBC hot seat: The turbulent position where no CEO survives
Politics
By Ndung’u Gachane
6 hrs ago