Author: Halima Muhamud

It is in the public domain within the Republic of Kenya that among 4 suspects accused of defrauding a foreigner, 100,000 dollars is Elvis Muga Ouma. Muga is not new to gold fraud, and we can categorically brand him as a dangerous dealer to work with. If the Kenyan Directorate of Criminal Investigations is something to go by, Muga, alongside Susan Wanjeri Kori, Nazlin Karim, and Hubbard Kanyago, are notorious gold fraudsters. According to the court papers presented in court on December 11, 2024, they were jointly charged with multiple counts of conspiracy to defraud contrary to the penal code.…

Among four African startups making waves on the global stage, Apexloads, a Kenyan logistics innovator founded by Charles Thuo, has emerged as a standout participant in the Techstars Washington DC Accelerator, powered by J.P. Morgan. This program, launched in 2022, is designed to foster innovation by empowering startups from underrepresented communities and helping them integrate emerging technologies into legacy industries. Hailing from Kenya, Apexloads is redefining Africa’s logistics landscape with a unified platform tailored for transporters and freight forwarders. The platform incorporates cutting-edge features such as load boards, transportation management systems, real-time shipment tracking, and invoice factoring, all aimed at…

A pilot in Kenya Eric Agolla Lugalia Fraud-linked Captain Eric Agolla Lugalia has raised eyebrows after he launched a spirited campaign to defraud a city bank Sh722M. This is after he attempted to use a press conference to influence the court to dismiss a plea by Stanbic Bank bank bosses to stop police investigations. Preliminary investigations show that Captain Eric Lugalia of Air Afrik Aviation Ltd alledgly attempted to defraud the bank of Sh 722M and when the DCI began investigating him he rushed and made a counter-offensive complaint to the DCI claiming bank the bank owed him Sh722M. To…

As Kenya continues to rebound from the economic challenges of recent years, the construction sector stands out as a key driver of growth. With a GDP increase of 14% in 2023, amounting to $107.44 billion, the industry has significantly contributed to this economic uplift, accounting for 6.6% of the nation’s GDP. This robust performance underscores the sector’s pivotal role as the country moves towards its ambitious Vision 2030 goals. A Platform for Innovation and Collaboration Scheduled for November 6-8, 2024, at the Sarit Expo Centre in Nairobi, Big 5 Construct Kenya will serve as a crucial meeting point for over…

Silas Kinoti In Summary; We shall inform you who got what and how the DG oversaw a serious multi-bill it n Ng’ong road scandal. Key senior officials within Kura and Outside have shared disturbing details on the rot and are calling in President William Ruto to act. Our next episode will come alongside some of Kenya’s mainstream Media that are still processing the available data. Several attempts in Kenya to remove KURA boss Silas Kinoti have failed amid massive corruption allegations. For instance, the EACC and the DCI are investigating him in connection to the over Sh 1 billion scandal…

The Magical Kenya Travel Expo (MKTE) 2024, Africa’s premier travel trade show, opened its doors today at Uhuru Gardens, at a colourful ceremony graced by His Excellency President William Ruto. This marks a significant milestone in Kenya’s tourism industry. This year’s expo is set to revolutionize the sector, showcasing innovation, sustainability, and a diverse array of tourism offerings that promise to propel Kenya towards its ambitious goal of welcoming 5.5 million visitors by 2027. MKTE 2024, organised by the Kenyan Tourism Board (KTB), stands as a global networking platform, bringing together international buyers, local exhibitors, and industry leaders from across…

The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has said Kenya is on course to realise its decarbonisation commitment by going 100 percent green by 2030. The energy transition aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by decommissioning thermal plants and investing in renewable energy, promoting clean energy cooking, energy efficiency, electric mobility, and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). Speaking in his capacity as Chair of the Global Energy Regulatory Energy Transition Accelerator (RETA) at the Clean Energy Ministerial (CEM) meeting in Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil, Mr Daniel Kiptoo said that the installed capacity of renewable energy sources as of June 2024…

constable Peter Ojwang Kenyan Mpesa fraudsters have changed their tricks and are now luring diplomats and foreigners into their traps with a view of defrauding them with cash. For instance, police constable Peter Ojwang narrated to a Kibera court how a British diplomat lost Sh300,000 to fraudsters who checked on him through a phone call. Ojwang told senior principal Derrick Kuto that Andrew John Starkey, a British diplomat received a call from an organized individual through mobile number 0115298905 purporting to be Safaricom customa care desk representatives. “The individual called him and informed him that his line had been double…