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The family of a 17-year-old Indian long-distance runner is deeply troubled after their son was handed a three-year jail sentence in Kenya following a high-profile doping scandal. Aman Malik, originally from Haryana’s Sonipat district, had travelled to Iten in 2023 with big dreams of improving his skills and becoming a top marathon runner. However, instead of progressing in his career, his life took an unexpected and painful turn. A Nairobi court found him guilty after investigations revealed that he was linked to a group suspected of trafficking illegal drugs and supplying banned performance-enhancing substances to athletes. According to court documents,…

Court of Appeal Gives BBC Temporary Relief in Case Against Speaker Wetang’ula The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) has secured temporary relief after the Court of Appeal paused High Court proceedings in the defamation case filed by National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula. The pause will remain in place as the appellate judges review BBC’s appeal, marking a significant setback for Wetang’ula in the ongoing legal battle. The BBC turned to the Court of Appeal after the High Court rejected its bid to obtain a Letter of Request to the High Court of Justice in England. The broadcaster wanted witnesses in the…

Ruto Attends Wedding of NIS Boss Noordin Haji’s Son in Garissa President William Ruto on Saturday, November 29, took a break from his tight schedule to attend the colourful wedding ceremony of Mohammed Noordin Mohamed Y. Haji, the son of National Intelligence Service (NIS) Director-General Noordin Haji. The joyous event was held in Masalani town, located in Ijara Constituency, Garissa County, and photos obtained by Newshub.co.ke showed the President in a cheerful mood as he interacted warmly with guests throughout the ceremony. The wedding, which was an all-white Nikkah celebration, carried deep cultural and religious significance. A Nikkah, highly respected…

High Court Gives Green Light for Ruto’s Controversial Appointment The High Court has ruled that former Murang’a Governor Mwangi Wa Iria is fit to serve as the Chairman of the Public Procurement and Assets Disposal Regulatory Authority (PPADRA) board, clearing the way for his appointment despite heavy criticism and ongoing court matters. The petition challenging his appointment was filed by Kiroko Ndegwa, who argued that Wa Iria should not hold any public position because of his past impeachment and the corruption and asset forfeiture cases still linked to his name. According to the petitioner, the former governor’s record — including…

Government Issues Dissolution Notice to More Than 700 Companies More than 700 companies across Kenya are facing possible closure after the government issued an official notice indicating plans to dissolve them. The announcement has created concern among thousands of workers whose jobs may be affected if the companies fail to prove they are still active. In a Gazette Notice published on November 28, Registrar of Companies Damris Lukwo stated that the listed companies will be removed from the official register within three months. This action follows Section 894 (2) of the Companies Act, which allows the registrar to strike off…

KRA to Auction Cars and Other Goods The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has issued a 30-day warning to individuals and businesses to collect their goods stored at various Container Freight Stations (CFSs) in Mombasa, including luxury and high-end vehicles. In a government gazette notice dated November 28, KRA’s Customs Enforcement Manager, Gakii Ruthiaren, emphasized that any goods not collected within 30 days will be considered abandoned. Once deemed abandoned, the items will be disposed of, primarily through public auctions. The authority confirmed that the auctions will take place online between January 5 and January 9, 2025. Interested buyers are invited…

Chinese Man Arrested with Ksh50 Million Worth of Fake Socks in Gikomba A Chinese national has been arrested in Gikomba Market after the Anti-Counterfeit Authority (ACA) intercepted a shipment of counterfeit socks and apparel valued at around Ksh50 million. The authorities seized a total of 65,000 items, all suspected to be fake. According to ACA, the arrest came after several well-known international brands lodged complaints against the suspect, accusing him of illegally using their trademarks. This prompted the authority to carry out investigations into the individual and his operations. ACA Nairobi Regional Manager, Abdi Abikar, who led the operation, explained…

How the Kenyan Government Secretly Paid Millions to the Family of a British Woman Allegedly Killed by a President’s Son The Kenyan government secretly paid £700,000, which is roughly Ksh120 million at current exchange rates, to the father of Julie Ward, a British tourist who was reportedly murdered in the Maasai Mara National Reserve in 1988. According to reporting by The Telegraph, the payment was made in 1997 with the assistance of the British intelligence agency MI6. The money was intended to cover expenses incurred by Julie Ward’s father, John Ward, as he pursued justice for his daughter’s death. The…

Ruto and Cabinet Secretaries Make New Government Appointments President William Ruto, working together with several Cabinet Secretaries — Julius Ogamba, Davis Chirchir, Alice Wahome, and William Kabogo — has announced a new round of senior government appointments. These changes affect key national boards, major road agencies, and multiple university councils across the country. The appointments are part of ongoing efforts to strengthen leadership in public institutions and improve service delivery. In a gazette notice released on Friday, President Ruto reappointed Winfrida Ngumi as the Non-Executive Chairperson of the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) for a one-year term. Her new term…

The Kenya Meteorological Department has announced that, although a large part of the country will continue to experience hot, sunny, and dry weather, several regions should prepare for rainfall over the next five days. The latest forecast shows that a number of counties, including Nairobi, Nyandarua, Kiambu, Mombasa, and Machakos, may receive scattered showers from now until Tuesday, December 2. According to the weatherman, residents in counties such as Nyandarua, Laikipia, Nyeri, Kirinyaga, Murang’a, Kiambu, Meru, Embu, Tharaka, and Nairobi should expect bright and sunny intervals every morning from Saturday through Tuesday. However, despite the pleasant mornings, these same counties…