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UK pursues fraudster in Sh219m scandal believed to be in Kenya

British authorities have issued an arrest warrant for convicted fraudster Pritesh Ashok Shah, believed to be living in Nairobi, after a court in the United Kingdom found he orchestrated a $1.7 million (Sh219.3 million) deception spanning London’s elite finance. Court records show Mr Shah, a former banker, was convicted at Southwark Crown Court in November […]

Adidas shares rise after ‘supershoe’ helps seal sub-two hour marathon win

German sportswear maker Adidas’ shares rose on Monday after Kenya’s Sabastian Sawe became the first person to run a marathon in under two hours in an official race, accomplishing his feat wearing the brand’s Adizero Adios Pro Evo 3 trainers. Sawe shattered one of athletics’ most elusive barriers on Sunday as he stormed to victory at the London […]

Mali in turmoil after insurgents seize towns and kill defence minister

Military intelligence chief reportedly also killed in sweeping attacks by jihadists and separatist rebels Mali’s militant attacks expose limits of Putin’s power in Africa Mali has been left reeling from sweeping attacks by jihadists and separatist rebels who seized several towns and military bases and killed the defence minister and military intelligence chief. The weekend assault on the west African state’s security architecture was coordinated by al-Qaida-affiliated Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM) and the separatist Tuareg-led movement Azawad Liberation Front (FLA) – former foes with distinct agendas. Continue reading…

Ruto Blames Cartels for Attempts to Derail SHA Rollout

NAIROBI, Kenya Apr 27 – President William Ruto said Kenya is taking decisive steps to secure universal health coverage (UHC) through legislation designed to outlast political cycles. Ruto emphasized that healthcare should be viewed as an investment rather than a cost, noting that the government has enacted “transformative legislation” to institutionalize reforms. The President highlighted […]

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