A Kenyan citizen has lost Ksh687,000 after a police recruit falsely promised a guaranteed job in the Kenya Defense Forces (KDF). The suspect, a constable in training, allegedly vanished after receiving the money, leaving the victim empty-handed and desperate. The arrest of the recruit from Embakasi’s National Police College has exposed yet another layer of scams targeting desperate job seekers. This case highlights a growing trend of fake KDF and police recruitment schemes, prompting authorities to warn the public that all government job processes are free and officially communicated. The arrest highlights rising fake KDF job scams in Kenya. Authorities warn the public to verify recruitment processes, avoid paying fees, and report anyone promising guaranteed government jobs. How the Fake KDF Job Scam Unfolded Investigators from Kayole Police Station say the suspect approached the victim on November 12, 2025, offering what he described as a “guaranteed” KDF recruitment opportunity. The victim, hoping to secure a career in the military, paid Ksh687,000 for an official appointment letter. Investigators allege that immediately after receiving the money, the recruit switched off his phone and disappeared, cutting all communication. With no documentation or proof of employment, the victim reported the matter to the police. Detectives quickly launched a manhunt, eventually tracing the suspect to the National Police College, Embakasi A Campus, where he was arrested and taken into custody. The suspect is currently undergoing processing and awaits arraignment in court once investigations are complete. Rising Trend of Security Recruitment Scams This incident is far from isolated. In December 2025, a nephew of Deputy Inspector General Gilbert Masengeli was charged with defrauding Kenyans of Ksh2 million in a fake police recruitment scam. In the same month, detective s arrested two women in Nairobi Central Business District for selling counterfeit National Police Service recruitment letters to job seekers. These cases indicate an alarming trend of fraudulent schemes preying on unemployed Kenyans’ desperation to secure government jobs. Authorities Warn Against Paying for Jobs The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has reiterated that all government recruitment processes are free and conducted exclusively through official channels. They warned Kenyans to be vigilant and avoid individuals claiming to guarantee jobs in the KDF or other security agencies in exchange for money. Fraudsters often exploit the public’s trust in uniformed officers and the allure of secure employment. Police stress that genuine recruitment involves only official applications and transparent procedures, with no fees charged for letters, training, or appointments. The arrest of the police recruit involved in the Ksh687,000 scam serves as a stern warning to Kenyans seeking jobs in the security sector. With multiple cases emerging, authorities urge vigilance and verification of recruitment processes. Paying for a job in the KDF, NPS, or any government agency can cost more than money—it can ruin trust, hope, and lives. Always use official channels, report suspicious activities, and never fall for promises that seem too good to be true.

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has arrested a 26-year-old university dropout who allegedly hacked into a major betting company and stole Ksh11.4 million. The suspect, a second-year IT student who abandoned his studies at the University of Meru, was tracked down and arrested in his two-bedroom apartment in Tatu City. Investigators say the young man bypassed advanced digital security systems before making away with the millions. His case has once again exposed the rising threat of cybercrime in Kenya’s financial and betting sectors. Hacking Betting Firm Case Exposes Rising Digital Crime The DCI says it started investigating the case in July, after the betting company reported a loss of Ksh11.4 million. Detectives established that the suspect had infiltrated the company’s payment systems and manipulated its security protocols.

Regional Criminal Investigations Officer, Central Region, Abraham Mugambi, confirmed that the suspect was not new to such crimes. He revealed that the dropout had attempted several similar hacks targeting high-profile brands.

“This year in July, a report was made that a payment service provider had lost Ksh11.4 million through fraudulent means. Investigations commenced, and DCI experts discovered that the fraud was committed after the suspect bypassed the security systems of the company,” Mugambi explained.

When confronted, the suspect told officers that he was not a thief but a cybersecurity engineer conducting independent consultancy. “This is what I do,” he reportedly told detectives. How the Operation Unfolded Detectives trailed the suspect for weeks before finally arresting him in his Tatu City residence on Saturday, August 30. Inside the apartment, officers found laptops, desktop computers, a safe, a money-counting machine, and other digital tools believed to have been used in the crime.

The arrest, according to Mugambi, was a warning shot to tech-savvy criminals attempting to exploit Kenya’s fast-growing digital economy. He stressed that the police are determined to stay ahead of cybercriminals.

“We are grappling with white-collar crime, particularly computer crimes, but I want to assure the public that the National Police Service is up to the task. Criminals can run, but they cannot hide from us,” Mugambi said.

The DCI is now analyzing the seized gadgets to establish whether the suspect was working alone or had a larger network of accomplices. Pattern of Cybercrime in Kenya This is not the first time Kenya has been shaken by a hacking scandal. In May this year, detectives arrested five suspects accused of siphoning Ksh3.2 million from bank accounts. That operation was triggered by an unrelated mobile phone theft in Nairobi, which later led police to uncover the hacking scheme.

“Authorities have arraigned five savvy fraudsters who orchestrated a sophisticated hacking scheme, draining over Ksh3.2 million from a victim's bank accounts,” the DCI said in a statement then.

With the betting industry handling billions every year, experts warn that weak digital infrastructure leaves companies vulnerable to criminals. The latest arrest is now putting more pressure on betting firms and financial institutions to invest in stronger cybersecurity systems.

Cybersecurity experts say the problem is only going to grow. Many young Kenyans, often with IT training but without formal employment, are being lured into digital fraud. The promise of quick wealth is pushing some to abandon legitimate careers for high-stakes crime.

The DCI maintains that its digital crime unit is expanding its expertise and resources to keep pace with the evolving tactics of hackers. But the question remains whether law enforcement can move fast enough to stop a new wave of cybercriminals, often more advanced than the companies they target.

New York, June 2, 2025 – The 2nd Annual Gotham TV Awards dazzled television enthusiasts. On Monday evening, industry leaders, rising stars, and legends gathered at Cipriani Wall Street to celebrate the best in serialized storytelling. Hosted by the Gotham Film & Media Institute , the ceremony marked a significant expansion from last year. Thus, it introduces more competitive categories and shines a spotlight on excellence in television drama, comedy, and limited series. Highlights from the 2025 Gotham TV Awards – A visual recap of the year’s most celebrated television achievements, showcasing big wins, standout performances, and rising stars who stole the spotlight. Major Wins of the Night The event's biggest winner was Netflix's critically acclaimed limited series Adolescence. Which led with four nominations and walked away with three prestigious awards, including Breakthrough Limited Series . Praised for its innovative storytelling and raw depiction of teenage radicalization in the digital age, the series solidified its standing as a must-watch in 2025. Another standout was the dark family drama The Pitt , which took home the award for Breakthrough Drama Series , while the quirky workplace comedy The Studio earned the nod for Breakthrough Comedy Series . Outstanding Performances Outstanding Supporting Performance in a Limited Series : 🏆 Owen Cooper – Adolescence At just 15 years old, Owen Cooper captivated audiences and critics alike with his powerful portrayal of Jack, a troubled teen navigating a world of isolation and online manipulation. Honoring Legends and Visionaries This year’s Gotham TV Awards also featured a slate of honorary tributes that underscored the institution's commitment to celebrating not only present success but also legacy and innovation: Legend Tribute Parker Posey – Honored for her brilliant performance as Victoria Ratliff in The White Lotus Season 3 , Posey delivered a heartfelt speech, thanking creator Mike White for entrusting her with a complex, leading role in the hit HBO series. Creator Tribute 🎬 Amy Sherman-Palladino & Daniel Palladino – Acclaimed for their vibrant contributions to TV storytelling. 🎬 Hwang Dong-hyuk – Celebrated director of Squid Game , recognized for his visionary impact. Ensemble Tribute : 👥 The Handmaid’s Tale cast – Honored for their collective, award-winning performances across multiple seasons. Performer Tribute : 🎭 Brian Tyree Henry – Recognized for his riveting role in the crime drama Dope Thief . Sidney Poitier Icon Tribute : 🕊 Sheryl Lee Ralph – Celebrated for her decades-long dedication to television and social justice. Visionary Tribute : 🧠 David E. Kelley – Commended for transforming legal and mystery dramas with hits like Big Little Lies and The Lincoln Lawyer . Expanded Categories Reflect Industry Growth The 2025 edition saw the number of competitive categories increase from seven to twelve. New award categories included: Outstanding Supporting Performances in Comedy, Drama, and Limited Series Outstanding Original Film for Broadcast or Streaming This shift reflects the Gotham Awards’ growing emphasis on inclusivity and the ever-evolving landscape of television entertainment. Full List of Competitive Award Winners Category Winner Breakthrough Comedy Series The Studio Breakthrough Drama Series The Pitt Breakthrough Limited Series Adolescence Outstanding Supporting Performance (Limited) Owen Cooper – Adolescence Outstanding Supporting Performance (Drama) To be confirmed Outstanding Supporting Performance (Comedy) To be confirmed Outstanding Original Film (Broadcast/Streaming) To be confirmed Event Details Date : Monday, June 2, 2025 Venue : Cipriani Wall Street, New York City Host : The Gotham Film & Media Institute Broadcast : Streamed live on YouTube and official Gotham platforms Final Thoughts The 2025 Gotham TV Awards showcased the dynamic evolution of television as an art form. Highlighting fresh voices, elevating diverse narratives, and celebrating those who push creative boundaries. As audiences continue to shift toward streaming and serialized storytelling, the Gotham Awards serve as a timely barometer for what’s shaping the future of entertainment. With shows like Adolescence setting new standards and legends like Parker Posey being honored for their longevity and influence, the Gotham TV Awards are now more relevant than ever. ALSO READ: Kenya’s 2025/26 Budget Date Announced – Can Mbadi Fix the Economy?

In a daring breakthrough, detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have exposed a well-organized group of hackers who stole over Ksh3.2 million from unsuspecting victims. The five suspects, described by police as “savvy fraudsters,” were arrested following intense investigations that started with a simple street crime in Nairobi. What began as a phone theft on a busy city road spiraled into the uncovering of a sophisticated cybercrime operation targeting bank accounts. The DCI has promised that more arrests are expected as investigations continue. DCI Expose How Hackers Began Operation After Victim’s Phone Theft The chain of events started on Race Course Road when a motorist got stuck in traffic. Suddenly, two strangers approached his car, knocked on the window, and pretended his vehicle had been involved in a minor accident. When the driver rolled down his window to check for damage, one of the strangers snatched his phone and disappeared into the crowd. At first, the victim thought it was a random theft. But soon, his worst fears were confirmed. Large sums of money began disappearing from his bank accounts within hours of the incident. According to the DCI , the victim lost Ksh1,892,625 from his first account. Another Ksh1,311,615 vanished from his second account. The money had been swiftly transferred to multiple accounts, making it harder to trace. Detectives from the Starehe Sub-County launched a full-scale investigation. The trail led them to a suspect who admitted to playing a key role in the scheme. The man confessed he had been hired to open 11 bank accounts , receiving Ksh1,000 per account . These accounts were used to move stolen money without raising suspicion. The first suspect’s arrest opened the floodgates. He provided leads that allowed the DCI to track down his accomplices. Police found the suspects traveling in a Toyota Voxy, carrying multiple SIM cards, a SIM card registration device, fake US dollars, and several ATM cards. DCI Expose Hackers Behind Ksh3 Million Bank Heist as Mastermind Nabbed After Years on the Run Among those arrested was a notorious hacker, identified by detectives as the mastermind of the operation. He had been on the run since 2019 , wanted for hacking into bank systems and defrauding customers. When police caught up with him, they found him in possession of phones, laptops, SIM cards, national IDs, account documents, and ATM cards —tools commonly used in high-level banking fraud. The suspects were arraigned at the Makadara Law Courts. The first three appeared in court on April 28, 2025 , where police were given 21 days to complete investigations. The remaining suspects were arraigned on May 5, 2025 , with police granted 10 more days to expand the probe and capture more people involved. The DCI announced that the investigation is far from over. Detectives believe the syndicate may be part of a larger criminal network targeting bank customers across the country . What This Means for Public Safety and Bank Security The revelation of this hacking ring has sparked fresh concerns about public safety and digital banking security . Experts warn that as more Kenyans embrace online banking, cybercriminals are becoming more creative in their methods. Police noted that the syndicate combined street-level theft with advanced cyber fraud techniques , allowing them to quickly gain access to victims' sensitive financial data. Once they obtained the stolen phone, hackers bypassed security measures to empty accounts within hours. The DCI urged the public to be cautious when using their phones in public places, especially in traffic. They advised bank customers to activate extra security features such as two-factor authentication, biometric locks, and instant alerts for transactions . Financial analysts also called on banks to strengthen their digital defenses. “This incident shows that criminals are no longer relying solely on phishing emails or fake websites. They are using real-world tactics like phone theft to gain access,” a cybersecurity expert told reporters. As detectives continue to unravel the network, Kenyans are watching closely to see if more insiders or high-level collaborators will be exposed. The DCI assured the public that they are committed to dismantling the entire syndicate and recovering stolen funds. Meanwhile, the suspects remain in custody as police piece together evidence linking them to other cybercrimes reported in recent months. The DCI’s bold action in exposing the hackers sends a clear message: cybercrime will not go unchecked. Authorities say they are working with banks, telecom companies, and international agencies to track similar cases and protect customer data. As more people shift to mobile and online banking, security experts warn that vigilance is key. The shocking details from this case serve as a wake-up call to both individuals and institutions to stay ahead of cybercriminals who are growing bolder by the day.

Parminder Singh Manku A Nairobi-based businessman was Tuesday charged with three offences of alleged theft, forgery and fraud in a company where he was a co-director.

Parminder Singh Manku was presented before Milimani senior principal magistrate Robinson Ondiek and denied the three charges levelled against him.

One of the counts stated that on the diverse dates between August 5, 2021, and October 23, 2023, in Westlands, Nairobi being a director of Elite Earth Movers Limited stole Sh71.5 million the property of the company which came into his possession by virtue of being the director in the company.

He was released on a bond of Sh3 million or alternatively pay a cash bail of Sh1 million.

The court ordered the accused to be supplied with the necessary documents pending trial and set the hearing for May 11, 2023.

The pre-trial was set for March 23 as the accused was ordered to deposit his passport and proved two contact persons in case he goes missing. View document

Prof Stephen Gitahi Kiama, Vice Chancellor, University of Nairobi (UoN)

A section of students of the University of Nairobi have written to Vice Chancellor Prof Stephen Kiama to help them solve some of the long-running issues bedevilling module 2 courses (Parallel).

Despite promptly paying their school fees, the students allege that the services rendered are below par.

"Lecturers not teaching, missing marks. It appears to us that there is a deliberate attempt to frustrate learning of evening students and generally do away with faculty of arts courses (module 2, 3 evening) as well as the satellite campuses of Mombasa and Kisumu," the letter stated in parts.

Universities in Kenya are struggling with huge wage bill and loans that threaten to shut some down, yet UoN lecturers are joking with students’ money.

As per the reports, Universities owe statutory bodies over Sh61 billion (PAYE, Pension etc).

The government has failed to remit over Sh165 billion to the universities.

The situation is dire; Egerton and Moi Universities are in deep financial woes with no light at the end of the tunnel.

UoN might look okay but the situation is almost the same and might get worse if more students fail to register in the Module 2 programme.

Bellow is the letter the class representatives wrote to VC Kiama

RE: ACADEMIC INJUSTICES AGAINST FACULTY OF ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES EVENING STUDENTS The above subject matter refers. We are deeply concerned and disappointed with the way the faculty of arts and social sciences is treating Module 2 Nairobi evening students, Module 3 students, Mombasa campus students and Kisumu campus students. Despite several previous meetings and attempts to resolve these issues with the offices of the dean, faculty of arts chairmen, departments of history and political science the associate deans, Mombasa, and Kisumu campuses we have failed to get assistance. It appears to us that there is a deliberate attempt to frustrate learning of evening students and generally do away with faculty of arts courses (module 2, 3 evening) as well as the satellite campuses of Mombasa and Kisumu. These transgressions are predominantly evident in the following departments. Political science and public administration Forcing evening students to join day classes this is interfering with their jobs and daily activities which is the major source of their school fees. Untimely release of the evening teaching timetable and allocations of units in a timelybasisand hiding behind quorum to deny students learning Forcing students to register for units they are not privy to Failure to post marks on the students’ portal on time Failure to take measures in improving their presence in Mombasa and Kisumu campus A few lecturers and extremely rude and derogatory to students and we shall mention names the day we shall meet with you History and archaeology Missing marks Lecturers not teaching evening students forcing evening students and forcing them to integrate with day classes Mombasa and Kisumu campuses Faculty of arts and social sciences in these two campuses is severely neglected There are no linkages between dean faculty of arts and associate deans of these two campuses There are no concerted efforts in sustaining and growing the faculty in these two campuses Taken back and forth from Mombasa to Nairobi and back whereas we are using Nairobi timetable to register for unit therefore some units do not appear on the Mombasa evening portal Department of sociology A few lecturers and extremely rude and derogatory to students and we shall mention names the day we shall meet with you Missing marks We are aware that the university is in financial problem and austerity measures are being undertaken but it’s quite illogical in our view for this austerity measures to compromise the quality of learning, to discriminate evening student against their day counterparts, to threaten peoples’ jobs and their source of livelihoods in these hard economic times. We wish to bring it to your attention that forcing evening students to join day classes is an abuse of the students’ rights, it contravenes the agreement which students had with the university at the point of admission, and it amounts to an act of impunity. We know you may not be aware of what happens in this faculty and departments mentioned but we challenge you to give you attention to these faculties and the mentioned departments. This is therefore to request for your intervention in resolving this matter in the best interest of your students. We look forward to having an online meeting with you specifically to discuss the issues raised. Yours sincerely, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences students Module 2 Nairobi evening students, Module 3 students, Mombasa campus students, Kisumu campus students, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. These issues and the continued deterioration of services at the great UoN can make the erstwhile VC the late Prof George Magoha turn in his grave.

A hacker stole the entire data of the residents of the country of Austria.

The 25-year old Dutchman who was arrested in Amsterdam had presented the 9 million data sets that included full names, genders, addresses and date of births.

Authorities believe the information has mostly likely fallen into the hands of shady entities. The revelations come 3 months after the arrest in a bid to control fears that it might evoke.

The same hacker had also stolen and tried to sell data for Italy, the Netherlands and Colombia.

He presented them for sale in May 2020.

Fortunately, the information posted online did not include financial information.

"Since this data was freely available on the Internet, it must absolutely be assumed that these registration data are, in full or in part, irrevocably in the hands of criminals," the police said, adding that unknown people were believed to have paid for the data.

The hacker was already known to the international police (Interpol).

Austria has a population of 9 million.

The police did not elaborate on the consequences for Austrians' data security.

Syokimau Blessed Assurance Academy A teacher at a popular school in Syokimau, Machakos County, is on the spot over allegations of preying on female pupils.

Writing to this blog on Wednesday, January 4, 2022, a concerned parent at Blessed Assurance Academy claimed that the new school head has brought with him a host of paedophile tendencies which he manifests in broad daylight.

The source informed us that, for instance, he has developed a despicable habit of inviting girls to his office, giving them a tight hug, and proceeding to offer some tea.

There are also claims of the school’s support staff repeatedly molesting female pupils as young as 6 years.

The parent has faulted the current administration for failing to act upon numerous complaints raised about the disturbing issue.

All grievances submitted to the school secretary fall on deaf ears.

Below is what the frustrated parent had to say. “Greetings Nyakundi. Mimi naomba unipostie hii. Kuna shule inaitwa Blessed Assurance Academy Syokimau. Now, the school has a new head teacher whom they hired after the previous one left, either for greener pastures or just for something else. My problem is that since then, there has been insecurity among our children, especially girls. My daughter reported to me that the head will always call her in the morning into the office to hug her tightly and give her tea, not once, not twice. I have also happened to hear that a parent complained of her daughter, who is only 6 years old, being molested by a support staff, who is old enough to be her great grandfather. The school receptionist, or rather the secretary who has stayed there, I believe since the school was started, is rude enough to approach and channel our grievances so that it reaches the owners of the school. So who in the school should really be at the forefront to show a good example? Doesn't it seem that every section of the school is rotten? Please post this and advise on the best school around Syokimau/Katani,” the source wrote.

Ecobank has been bursted over its role in the Sh4 billion fraud case involving an online payment firm that is associated with an international credit card scam syndicate.

The lender is facing two charges where it is accused of conspiring with Kiwipay, and some crooked Kenyan corporate moguls to illegally withdraw money belonging to two clients, who are also associated with the foreign firm.

Eco bank authorized the fraudulent withdrawal of more than Sh2.8 billion held in three bank accounts belonging to a woman from the Southeast Asian nation of Laos.

The case filed by Ms Monthida Rashi is accusing the bank of releasing a sum of $23,452,493 (Sh2,878,793,515) to Kiwipay Ltd, a New Zealand-based online payment firm.

Ms Rashi filed the case days after another company, Avistia S.R.O Ltd, took Eco Bank for allowing Kiwipay to withdraw $13,473,110 (Sh1,653,824,252) from its three bank accounts.

Ms Rashi who is the director of Paygram Company Ltd claimed that the money held in her company’s accounts were debited into accounts of other entities including Kiwipay PTE and Kiwipay Kenya Ltd without her consent and knowledge.

But court documents also revealed that she is a former director and shareholder of Kiwipay Kenya Ltd.

Kiwipay PTE ltd which is registered in Singapore, offers digital payment solutions including QR Code solutions for retail shops, hotels and restaurants by enabling foreign e-wallet solutions like Alipay, SamsungPay, ApplePay, WeChatPay and many more.

The disputed amount is part of funds that had been frozen by High Court in March 2021 over allegations of money laundering and credit card fraud.

Investigations by Asset Recovery Agency (ARA) cleared Kiwipay of any wrong doings, prompting the withdrawal of forfeiture case on October 26, 2022.

The move was made after Laos based investigators claimed that KiwiPTE was not part of money laundering or tax evasion syndicates.

But Ms Rashi argues that following unfreezing of the accounts, Eco Bank allowed transactions of Kiwipay accounts leading to the release of the funds.

She is demanding a refund of $11,134,831 from Eco Bank on behalf of Kiwipay Kenya Ltd, which was withdrawn from her dollar account without her consent.

She also wants $8,804,831 from Kiwipay PTE Ltd and its director Mr. Gregory Schimdt who is her former business partner.

She is further pushing for the recovery of the money on behalf of Paygram Company Ltd.

The company is also seeking a refund a refund of $3,512,831 from Kiwipay Kenya Ltd as Ms Rashi further argued that she lost the money through eight transactions done between October 28 and November 22, 2022.

She told the court that on October 28, a sum of $1.8 million was debited as a recovery of chargeback fees and penalties due to Eco bank. “I am not aware of any sum due to Ecobank from the Kiwipay Kenya Ltd. Despite the request, the bank has failed to provide any reasons to explain or justify such a large amount of money which they debited to the company’s account without any notice,” Ms Rashi said.

Rashi was also surprised to learn that on November 16, 2022, some $930,000 was wired from Kiwipay Kenya limited to another internal account, IFO Kiwipay Kenya limited, as legal fees. “I am not aware of any legal fees to be paid to Kiwipay Kenya Limited. There is no credible innocent explanation for this transfer. A demand to Ecobank for an explanation has been ignored,” Ms Rashi said.

The newly appointed EcoBank’s CEO, Mr. Jeremy Awori now risks serving a jail term after the bank defied complying with court orders emanating from similar allegations.

Commercial Court judge Dola Chepkwony gave Avistia S.R.O Ltd green light to pursue Mr Awori and two other senior bank managers- Samuel Odhiambo and Eva Schumatez Anyango over the heated court battle pitting Avistia S.R.O Ltd against KiwiPay PTE Ltd and KiwiPay Kenya Limited.

Safaricom Killer Director: Sylvia Mulinge - CEO, MTN

Sylvia Mulinge has exported Safaricom's thieving ways to MTN Uganda.

Ms Mulinge is the former Chief Customer Officer at Safaricom, a powerful position at the rogue Kenyan Telco. "Dear @mtnug for some time I have been observing how you deduct 2 minutes of my talk minutes yet I use less than 1 minute. See the evidence: 58secs but 2 minutes deducted. Can you please explain why?", a Twitter user William F. Blick (@ WilliamFBlick ) tweeted accompanying it with the screenshot below. CAPTION: William F Blick's screenshot The simple revelations of outright theft immediately lit Uganda Twitter as a barrage of similar complaints followed.

MTN Uganda struggled to explain the discrepancy in cost as it flip-flopped on the replies.

" We appreciate having the opportunity to fully investigate this, Blick. The call was correctly charged for one minute(9:40PM) after a thorough assessment by our technical team; however, the notification contained an error which the appropriate team is currently working to fix. Please always use the MyMTN app to regularly check your call history. Your minutes are utilized correctly," MTN replied to Wiliam F Blick. In subsequent replies, the telco was at pains to explain if a minute is 40 or 60 seconds.

It was soon clear that MTN had devised a way to sign up more Ugandans to the MyMTN app.

The tragedy of deceptive marketing, borne out of the fleecing pockets of millions. In Kenya In Kenya, a similar thing happened.

After the launch of the MySafaricom App, Kenyans who had smartphones but didn't want that APP, noticed that the search function that was available in all MPESA, to prevent sending money to the wrong number, was removed to force everyone into a highly glitchy app. The App was accused of not updating sent money quickly enough leading to double sending.

Also, some users complained about being being forced to turn back to bundles when using MySafaricom app over a Wi-Fi, failure to which the MPESA payment stalled.

Back to airtime, Safaricom fraudulent staff forcefully subscribe people to premium services through carefully crafted popups that abruptly show up on one’s phone screen.

In 2020, a Twitter user MrMcCall (@MrMcCall7) revealed how Safaricom nearly forcefully subscribed him to its premium service.

Others, especially in the rural area/illiterate cadre, were not so lucky.

Safaricom sends a pop-up for a subscription to a premium service often costing the user between Sh10 and Sh30.

In the case of the Twitter user, according to his post, he was asleep when he woke up to find the below screen pop up telling him he is about to be subscribed to a service that charges Ksh10 per day. CAPTION: MrMcCall7's screenshot

“I had been asleep away from the phone. At what point did I click on or select options leading to such a pop up on my phone?,” he wondered.

READ: "No love in the connection' as Safaricom's con is exposed over revamped Home Fibre - Cyprian Is Nyakundi Cartel Networks: Safaricom Deteriorating Since Bob Collymore Died - Cyprian Is Nyakundi Once a thief, always a thief.

This is a mantra that Safaricom staff and former staff live by anywhere they go.

We warned Ethiopia Youth and we shared the article with Ugandans too. READ: About Safaricom, a warning to Ethiopian Youths - Cyprian Is Nyakundi The truth is now open for all to see.

Andy Halsall - founder Poa! Internet This is how a Kenyan internet service provider, spies on, robs residents A criminal syndicate within Eastlands Nairobi is busy spying on residents for burglary.

Residents are accusing Poa! Internet, which provides cheap internet connection, of engaging in the theft of their receivers for reselling.

“I bought their internet receiver but after a few weeks, I noticed that my internet wasn’t working. I called them, they came and checked and sure enough someone had stolen the receiver. I followed up and found out that such cases are becoming rampant. Someone had lost their receiver in a way that shows it is only a technician from the company that can access it”, said a Umoja Innercore resident.

A spot check on the complaints on social media over Poa! Internet shows that that theory could not be further from the truth.

The African Development Bank (AfDB) might be involved. CAPTION: Customer complaint as sen on Facebook. This habit is blamed for loss of receivers in Eastlands Nairoi with the latest complaint being from Umoja Estate. Financing and poor pay Early this year, the Kenyan Internet Service Provider (ISP) startup, received $28 million (Sh3.4 billion) from Africa50 , an infrastructure financier backed by the AfDB Group and a good number of African governments.

The company said the cash would be used to fund its reach, first across Kenya, then progressively to other countries in the continent.

“We are focused on Kenya at the moment, but the problem we’re solving is continent-wide. And for us, it’s not just about getting people some connectivity. Our aim is to get a lot of people online and to give them a meaningful internet experience like the ability to stream videos, without worrying about how much data they’re consuming,” Poa Internet’s co-founder and CEO, Andy Halsall, told TechCrunch.

Question is, with the growing incidents of receiver thefts, for resell, are the technicians well remunerated?

The much-touted reforms at the Kenya Tea Development Agency Holdings Limited (KTDA) is dead. Tea farmers and factories are crying over the mistreatment and runaway corruption by the new directors.

Kenya leads the world in black tea exports and the KTDA is at the centre of it all.

When reforms in the sector started in earnest by the Uhuru Kenyatta regime, it sought to rid farmers of middlemen and comment that had saddled them in debt and poverty. CAPTION: Wilson Muthaura, CEO, KTDA KTDA was a rot.

However, the more things change, the more they remain the same.

It is now emerging that the new directors that took office to spearhead the reforms are no better.

The looting game has begun and some factories managed by the agency are on the brink of collapse.

Meanwhile, directors are getting rich in the melee.

'KTDA itself is being looted through numerous unnecessary meetings where directors pocket huge allowances instead of working for the farmers,' a source wrote.

The above mismanagement means that farmers and factories get nothing as they sink deeper into debt, deprivation and poverty.

As directors enjoy easy money, employees and creditors suffer.

Employees are made to work overtime without any additional pay. Threats and intimidation are the order of the day.

The new looting has meant that staff and farmers in the know don't want anything to do with the new directors.

The belief in a new revamped and working KTDA has waned and the corruption and mismanagement of the past is even more brazen. Subversion of changes A powerful and ruthless cartel controls the tea sector. Tea farmers across Kenya are beginning to suffer under the newly appointed KTDA directors, through crooked pricing and open exploitation. Like in the past as shown below, farmers are getting the short end of the stick. Of the 200 million kilograms of tea that KTDA processed annually, 60% is sold at Mombasa Tea Auction on Tuesdays all year round. The other 40% was handled through private arrangements where certain well-placed players were given wealth on a silver platter. One of those cartels that cons farmers through a crooked, opaque and corrupt price discovery is KTDA’s marketing department through Chai Trading Limited, and Lipton. The two entities buys over 100 million Kilogrammes of tea from KTDA annually. CAPTION: John Ngatia, Acting MD Ketepa Treatment of Chai Trading Limited as a non-entity of KTDA was the fraud in itself. Big multinationals and Chai Trading suppress the auction prices by bidding rock bottom prices. So brokers are unable to sell them the tea below reserve prices. Therefore, when the multinationals and Chai Trading fail to get tea at rock-bottom extortion prices, they go to Marketing Department on Wednesdays where they are offered the tea at rock-bottom prices. Chai Trading Limited deals mainly in premium tea grown in the region known as east of Rift Valley: Kiambu, Muranga, Nyeri, Kirinyaga, Embu and Meru. The tactics used by the ousted KTDA cartel directors, of reaping where they do not sow, is back in full swing.

If the situation continues, farmers across the country will uproot their tea plantations in protests over KTDA and there will be no boasting, by the govt, about how Kenya tea is international.

This must change.

Arrest and charge the new directors, and appoint a caretaker committee which should serve for 3 years to oversee true reforms.

The new and the old directors belong to Kamiti Maximum Prison. CARTEL: KTDA CEO , Mr Wilson Muthaura,KTDA chairman , Mr David Ichoho and KETEPA marketing manager , Ms Ascah Ogara at the Mombasa Agricultural show exhibiting various teas The same rot that is now past in the tea sector is still alive in the coffee sector.

Early this year, Coffee cartels raised Sh15 million to bribe various govt officials and judges to scuttle reforms.

Through a law firm Manyonge Wanyama & Associates LLP, coffee farmers continue to toil for nought.

The tea sector must not degenerate into this. Arrest and charge the new directors, and appoint a caretaker committee which should serve for 3 years to oversee true reforms. The new and the old directors belong to Kamiti Maximum Prison.

CAPTION: A woman picking tea On Monday 26th September 2022, ousted directors of the Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) stormed some offices countrywide in an attempt to take back functions. Their efforts were thwarted hours later, but employees and other staff at the building they invaded were left shocked with some needing counselling services due to threats and intimidation. “Their mere presence was disruptive to the operations of KTDA as they repeatedly and unlawfully summoned employees from their daily routines to harangue and threaten them, and even attempted to requisition for various services such as processing of their alleged board sitting allowance,” KTDA’s statement condemning the act stated in part. The plan which was hatched after the change of govt from Uhuru Kenyatta to William Ruto passed under the nose of the National Intelligence Services undisturbed, but it shouldn’t have. In a quick rebuttal, Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua warned them that their action reeks of impunity and won’t be entertained anymore. “Invading the KTDA headquarters was the height of impunity, and the government will not allow impunity. They must allow the directors who are in office to continue executing their mandate and continue instituting reforms in the tea subsector and looking for market to make sure that our tea farmers get value for money,” Gachagua said while at the Agricultural Society of Kenya (ASK) Nairobi International Trade Fair at the Jamhuri Park in Nairobi. The current KTDA chairman David Ichoho further dismissed the move to reoccupy office as “political intrigues which are going to destroy the sector”. President William Ruto, through his deputy Gachagua, has emphatically and openly condemned the attack on the rule of law. The much-needed reforms in the previously rotten and exploitative-to-farmers’ tea sector must be let to continue. Gachagua’s words showcase that the govt supports farmers and that the full force of the law is behind the reforms. Rotten sector For years, tea farmers across Kenya suffered under the former KTDA managers, through crooked pricing and open exploitation. Of the 200 million kilograms of tea that KTDA processed annually, 60% is sold at Mombasa Tea Auction on Tuesdays all year round. The other 40% was handled through private arrangements where certain well-placed players were given wealth on a silver platter. One of those cartels that conned farmers through a crooked, opaque and corrupt price discovery is KTDA’s marketing department through Chai Trading Limited, and Lipton. The two entities bought about 100 million Kilogrammes of tea from KTDA annually. Treatment of Chai Trading Limited as a non-entity of KTDA was the fraud in itself. Big multinationals and Chai Trading suppressed the auction prices by bidding rock bottom prices. So brokers are unable to sell them the tea below reserve prices. Therefore, when the multinationals and Chai Trading fail to get tea at rock-bottom extortion prices, they go to Marketing Department on Wednesdays where they are offered the tea at rock-bottom prices. Chai Trading Limited deals mostly in premium tea grown in the region known as east of Rift Valley which is Kiambu, Muranga, Nyeri, Kirinyaga, Embu and Meru. The ousted KTDA cartel led by Kennedy Omanga who unsuccessfully tried to run for Kisii County Senator and failed has been reaping where they did not sow.

Another one is Albert Otochi; he and Omanga should be dealt with firmly as they are disruptors of good work in tea reforms initiated by the govt.

Farmers across the country uprooted their tea plantations in protests over KTDA slave-driving ways, but the two ingrates, who would not hesitate to sell their mothers for a mess of European soup didn't care a dint. They belong to Kamiti Maximum Prison.

The same rot that is now past in the tea sector is still alive in the coffee sector.

Early this year, Coffee cartels raised Sh15 million to bribe various govt officials and judges to scuttle reforms.

Through a law firm Manyonge Wanyama & Associates LLP, coffee farmers continue to toil for nought. READ MORE: Coffee Cartels raise Ksh15 million bribery kitty to fight coffee reforms Reformers Irungu Nyakera and others petitioned the govt to help sort out the mess and they became successful. The govt installed a committee headed by him. Mr Nyakera, a former Principal Secretary (PS) and Murang’a gubernatorial candidate made proposals rooting strongly for the establishment of a Tea Fund to cushion farmers from fluctuations in the international market. The committee had a stinging indictment on some of KTDA’s subsidiaries, especially Chai Trading Company, KTDA Management Services (KTDA-MS), Greenland Fedha, and the Sales and Marketing Department. “Chai Trading had no coherent market plan for its products, merely conveyancing and waiting for government assistance,” it said of the marketing department. The committee accused the management services wing of enjoying skewed management agreements that don’t hold them accountable and allowing the introduction of new products such as orthodox, purple, and Chencha tea without a clear market plan. The reforms bore fruits: Tea factories signed fresh management contracts with KTDA which saw earnings from their produce improve tremendously. But the former conmen led by Kennedy Omanga and Otochi, were always plotting the downfall and waited till a new govt was in place to cause drama and chaos. They have met resistance from President William Ruto. In the Cabinet meeting held on 27th September 2022, DP Ruto's regime took note of the attempts by the former Board Members of KTDA to reverse the reforms that had been made in the tea sector sub-sector and the new leadership they heralded. The Cabinet reaffirmed that the Administration would not turn back on the reforms made by the previous administration aimed at strengthening the good governance of the tea sub-sector . Now they are in panic.

LEFT: Kenyan actor Paul Ogola RIGHT: Filmwriter Oprah Oyugi Celebrated actor Paul Ogola has sent shockwaves across the Kenyan film industry after he publicly blasted renowned film writer Oprah Oyugi for allegedly lifting ideas from one of his old scripts and passing them off as her own.

Speaking out on Monday via Facebook, Paul narrated how the ordeal began in 2017 as he embarked on a random political thriller script, before slowly losing interest in the project after hitting some sort of writer's block.

Since his raw imagination could not heighten the story any further, he felt that instead of completely tossing away the project, it would be better to share it with Oprah Oyugi, someone he considered a close friend and great associate in the filmmaking business.

At the time, he was out of the country for acting classes in Hollywood and trusted she could bolster the story with some of her own ideas.

After all, maybe a little touch of her style was all it needed to turn it into a masterpiece, or so he hoped.

He sent it to her e-mail, and her views were positive.

She immediately offered collaboration and insisted they advance the project.

In his narration, Paul, however, explains that this never happened, and he ended up working on it all alone.

He kept on pitching the story to producers and friends, yearning for a chance and budget to commence shooting.

This never came to fruition.

On the other hand, Ms Oyugi kept making strides in her career and she joined Good Karma Fiction, the production company that produced the now popular "Country Queen" - Kenya’s first homegrown Netflix series that marked the beginning of a significant investment in African film by the American streaming company. PHOTO CAPTION: Country Queen by Netflix Shot in English, Swahili and a mix of other local languages, the series features a female lead character and chronicles the lives of ordinary Kenyans fighting against corporate power and land grabs. It explores urban and rural Kenya through characters intertwined by love, betrayal and conflict.

Ms Oyugi was one of the show's writers and was tasked with delivering designated scenes in various episodes.

According to Paul, when the news of the release broke out, he was so genuinely happy for his friend to the extent he personally created a fan-art poster for the series because, at the time, Netflix had not officially commissioned any.

Little did he know the shock that awaited him once the show eventually premiered.

He notes that by the end of the second episode, pictures appeared very similar to his earlier imaginations, nuances, characters and technical set-ups which were still very fresh in his vision.

For instance, he claims that in the "Country Queen" scene where "Mwalimu’s" corpse is ‘kidnapped’ in return for some land deal from his widow was pulled from his script where the protagonist’s son (a whistleblower) was murdered, the convoy to his burial intercepted by the antagonist and the corpse taken until the father gave back the dossier that was to be released at the burial ceremony.

In his post embedded in full below, he attached screenshots of his conversation with Ms Oyugi.

He further points out that all efforts to reach out to her have proven futile, hence his decision to speak out. Paul Ogola has featured in many films and TV shows, and his big break came in 2012 when he starred in the Kenyan drama film Nairobi Half Life.

He earned significant recognition when he bagged the role of Jela in the Netflix series Sense8 by the Wachowski sisters: Lana and Lilly Wachowski.

The "Crime and Justice" star once worked for Protel Studios as an editor.

Based in Eldoret, Oprah Oyugi is a talented writer, director, and editor who has had the privilege of working in multiple roles in the Kenyan film industry such as a Production Assistant on Netflix' SENSE 8 Season 2 and a Unit Manager on the critically acclaimed, award-winning feature film, SUPA MODO.

At the publishing of this post, Ms Oyugi was yet to issue a statement regarding the scathing allegations facing her.

This blog shall cover her response as soon as she puts one out.

PHOTO CAPTION: East African Data Handlers. Group MD and CEO, George Njoroge A day ago, this blog reported how East African Data Handlers, Group Managing Director George Kariuki Njoroge, is embroiled in a debt case at the Chief Magistrate’s Court in Nairobi for falsely obtaining Sh2m from Aworky General Supplies Limited with a promise to pay back the soft loan only to back down on his commitment.

The complainant has further accused the East African Data Handlers of ordering office furniture and other goods worth the sum of Sh205k but later not paying for the delivered goods. In case you missed out on that juicy story, you can read more by clicking on this link. As it turns out, this is not the first time the self-proclaimed IT guru is hitting the headlines for the wrong reasons.

Similarly, Safaricom once sued him for defrauding them millions of shillings through his dubious data firm. The giant telecommunications company took Mr Kariuki to the corridors of justice following the controversial loss of clients’ money amounting to Sh20 million.

In a case mentioned in February 2020, Safaricom said it had contracted East African Data Handlers for its data management and recovery in March 2016.

The job included managing its mobile money payment platforms; Lipa na M-Pesa and Buy Goods.

In the agreement, the data company was to recruit merchants to the Buy Goods platform and it received various amounts from transactions conducted through the service.

However, in breach of the terms, the data company allegedly did not remit the money collected from merchants and some users wrote to Safaricom, demanding payment of the various transacted amounts.

Safaricom accused Mr Kariuki’s company of not reconciling all payments received on the M-Pesa platform and failing to settle the merchants’ accounts directly after receiving a withdrawal request instruction.

This led to major losses, with the telco claiming Sh20.3 million from the data firm.

They terminated the data firm’s contract in the wake of the row.

In Azimio, they picked George Njoroge as the ICT chief and he handles all matters dealing with technology.

Njoroge has served at East Africa Data Handlers as Managing Director of the company since its establishment 15 years ago.

Since 2016, he has also served as CEO of a newer venture — Alternative Pulse Plc, trading as Go Pesa.

The firm describes itself as a ‘mobile merchant platform powering over 10,000 merchants in Kenya.

Njoroge holds a Bachelor of Science in I.T from the Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT).

His professional career has seen him hold several key IT roles in the private sector.

In 2004, he spent 10 months at Microsoft before moving on to Sahara Computers as IT Manager for Kenya and Uganda.

PHOTO CAPTION: Billionaire James Kamwere's Son “Gato Gitonga” A contractor employed by the second wife of billionaire Mr James Kamwere Muriuki has uncovered the thieving ways of the couple's son, Gato Gitonga Kamwere, who has allegedly been milking hundreds of thousands from his mother's construction sites.

In a leaked audio conversation between the informant and Mrs Kamwere, her son is accused of doubling orders for building materials and pocketing half of the cash.

Workers also claim he often shows up to work when drunk and disorderly.

This is the same Gato Gitonga, whose estranged wife exposed him for running away from home to put up with a known old woman by the name of Fatma Wandia. "He realised I couldn’t mother him anymore as my source of money ran dry. He was born with a silver spoon and thus his parent spoilt their brats meaning to date. All his four siblings still rely on them for maintenance and upkeep. His mother is a multi-millionaire on her own right and is the second wife to the tycoon. " she said at the time. READ MORE: Mookh Co-Founder George “Porgie” Gachui Accused Of Wrecking Home Of Best Friend Gato Kamwere Gato Kamwere is most notable for being born of former City Council surveyor James Kamwere now in private practice.

He is also an old hand in the business of land grabbing from widows and the weak.

Gato went to all the high-end schools in Kenya, beginning with Brookhouse, St. Mary’s and Braeside High.

For university, he studied in Coventry in the United Kingdom. “Hi, Nyakundi, Listen to the audio clip below. The “Komù” being mentioned is the contractor. “Mithaamo” is the site caretaker. The guy calling is the mason. They came together with the caretaker to tell on the “Gitonga” guy. The caretaker felt he was going to get caught and the guy will flip on him and end up losing his job yet he’s been working with the family for over 10 years. The guy is an alcoholic and even as you can hear; he goes to the site while drunk. He stole from his mum’s coffee shops in town and got fired, so it's not news to herons that get upgraded to big money. Kwa site kuna pesa. He doubles the orders. His best friends are kina Muhoho and Joe Nyaga's sons. He would hate for anyone to find out, but the clip is already in our girls’ WhatsApp group,” the source writes.

Listen to the audio clip below.

After realizing that the ODM Party has settled on a former Tout as its Nominee for the Umoja 2Ward MCA position, a desperate Joseph Ndonji has now teamed up with UDA's Embakasi West MP George Theuri to frustrate Shadrach Machanje's bid.

Ndonji and Theuri have now joined hands to frustrate Machanje where the former has vowed to ensure that ODM will not field a candidate in the upcoming August elections. Embakasi West MP George Theuri In a desperate attempt to force himself on the people of Umoja 2, Ndonji has gone to Court for the fifth time seeking to have the Political parties Dispute Tribunal compel the ODM party to give him a Certificate.

Residents of Umoja 2 Ward are aggrieved by the Tribunal which has consistently ruled in favour of Ndonji despite the Party putting up a spirited fight in the protracted Court battle that has dragged on for months.

In a move that has angered many, Ndonji who emerged sixth in the party primaries says he deserves the nomination because he is the Party's Chairperson in the area.

In his Court papers, Ndonji wants ODM Top brass John Mbadi and Catherine Mumma jailed for six months for contempt of Court after the party went a head and handed Machanje a direct nomination.

After realizing that the Party has settled on Machanje Ndonji has been holding night meetings with Theuri who is keen on ensuring that Felician Obilo alias Hajji who is the head of a Militia gang christened "Kingston" that has been terrorizing residents of Umoja 2 is elected as the MCA on a UDA ticket.

UDA's Hajji was reportedly heard lamenting the ODM's Machanje is his biggest threat. Joseph Ndonji Theuri has been colluding with Ndonji as he tries to exert his influence in Umoja 2 after realizing that Machanje who is hugely popular will trounce Hajji in the August elections.

Residents are terrified that if Machanje will not be on the ballot box, Hajji will unleash a reign of terror in Umoja 2 by operating like the dreaded Mungiki gang that would collect money forcefully from business people.

"To think that Theuri and Ndonji are backing a former gangster so that he can terrorize the people of Umoja 2 is very worrying. We are appealing to the ODM top brass to ensure that Machanje will be on the ballot come August 9th", the residents urged.

Ndonji has reportedly spent huge amounts of money in a bid to dislodge Machanje and is seeking to have the name of Shadrack Machanje removed as the ODM party nominee from the IEBC list.

The Incumbent MCA has been on the warpath with the Party to an extent of demanding that Top party officials should be committed to civil jail.

In the application filed under urgency, Ndonji wants the Tribunal to issue an order directing IEBC to revoke Machanje’s name.

He also wants the Tribunal to cite ODM’s Chairman John Mbadi, the Chairperson of its National Elections Board Catherine

Mumma and Machanje for contempt of court orders and they be committed to civil jail for a period of 6 months and/or be fined appropriately.

"The Tribunal to issue an order directing IEBC to revoke, cancel and nullify the nomination, clearance and/or gazettement of Machanje as the duly elected or nominated member of the ODM party for Member of County County Assembly seat for the Umoja 2 Ward, "Ndonji states.

However, In an affidavit sworn by Mumma, the party has accused Ndonji of trying to arm-twist the party into giving him a direct nomination.

Mumma accused Ndonji of using the tribunal to nominate as the party's candidate for MCA Umoja 2 Ward a move which she says amounts to the PPDT usurping the party's autonomy.

"The application before this Court is not merited and is only meant to compel the tribunal to nominate the applicant as the 2nd respondent's candidate. The Court should not accept such an invitation that will result in the usurpation of the Party's autonomy," she stated.

In his application before the Tribunal, Ndonji argues that a judgement delivered on May 14 and subsequent decree barred the ODM party from forwarding the name of Machanje as its nominee for the seat of MCA to IEBC in respect of the coming general elections in August 2022.

He states that the judgement and decree were thereafter duly served upon the party who acknowledged service.

"The gist of the said Judgement was to refer the dispute in question back to ODM, restraining the latter not to nominate and/or forward Machanje’s name to IEBC for gazettement and further directed the ODM National Chairman to oversee the the process concerning the resolution of the subject dispute", Ndonji argues

CAPTION: The Vihiga County Referral Hospital Entrance Barely one week after a shocking investigation exposed how a sophisticated cartel based at the Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) plotted to steal cancer drugs and other expensive medications for personal sale , a similar case scenario has been raised at the Vihiga County Referral Hospital where cancer patients are reportedly struggling to access drugs.

Speaking to us on Tuesday 31st May, one of the many affected victims exclusively narrated how corrupt pharmacists at the county facility declined to grant medication to his sickly father who is battling prostate cancer with the lame excuse of depleted stock.

The patient who was recently transferred from Nairobi due to his deteriorating condition was previously receiving free cancer drugs at the KNH counter through a smooth process fully covered by the National Hospital Health Insurance Fund (NHIF).

This seamlessly continued at the Vihiga Referral Hospital but after one month, everything changed.

The pharmacists began sending the old man away to buy drugs from nearby chemists and only provided him with ordinary painkillers.

To make matters worse, the hospital billed him exorbitant amounts which they deducted from his NHIF cover.

Interestingly, when the victim's family curiously enquired further on whether everyone within their circles was being subjected to the same treatment, one patient close to his father reliably informed them that the chronicle of inadequate drugs was just a fake ploy by the greedy practitioners.

He was apparently advised that as a newbie at the facility, there is no way he could access drugs without special links to an insider at the Vihiga County Referral Hospital pharmacy. "Hello, Cyprian. I'm not a proud Kenyan, I'm not happy at all with Vihiga County Referral Hospital. My dad has been battling prostate cancer for a while. Since it is not easy to buy drugs every day and we're not well up financially, we opted to use NHIF since it was the only thing that was of help. Due to unavoidable circumstances, we defaulted on paying for his NHIF but later I was advised by one of the staff that for him to use the card I must pay for two years (that is this year 2022/2023) which I struggled and paid in full until it got worse and dad decided to go back to the village, where we had to transfer his outpatient centre to Vihiga Referral Hospital. While he was attending clinics at the Kenyatta National Hospital in Nairobi, we used the NHIF cover to get cancer drugs from the counter. But the moment he was transferred to Vihiga, he was only given the cancer drugs for one month only, and yet NHIF can cater for everything since it's paid in full up to 2023. The problem is with the Pharmacists at the counter who will decline to give us drugs in the pretence that there are no cancer drugs only to give him painkillers. Once he provides the NHIF card they deduct or claim to have given him high-cost drugs but in essence, he's given only painkillers. A friend he met while attending clinics, uses the same NHIF to get drugs free of charge. He informed my dad that he has a relative at the hospital but my dad is sent away to buy from chemists since he doesn't have a relative at the hospital. It's been hard for me to get money for the drugs and my dad is painfully suffering. My dad will die not because we didn't try but because the pharmacists at Vihiga County Referral Hospital are selling cancer drugs in the pretence of giving them to patients. I was promised by NHIF staff that the cover will cater for everything if I paid for two years in full, which I did. Kindly highlight this. Thank you and kind regards," the source writes.

On Wednesday, May 25, 2022, six suspects of the KNH drug heist were charged in court. According to court papers seen by nyakundireport.com, Emily Nyambura, Phillip Owino, Mary Mumo, Yvonne Muthoni, Rose Jepkogei and Maureen Adongo conspired to steal the cancer medication from the Kenyatta Prime Care Centre pharmacy valued at more than Ksh.9 million.

They all pleaded not guilty while appearing before Chief Magistrate Wendy Michemi and were released on a cash bail of Sh500,000 or a bond of Sh1m.

Toph Cassandra Beifong: AuDHD Electrical Engineer aka @W_Asherah A Twitter user W_AsheraH wrote a long thread on the hypocrisy of the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) that saw Kenyans talk about the corruption in the sector and how things should be done.

She lamented that her mother was facing a surgery that was costed at Sh500,000 and yet the health insurer had only approved Sh15k with Minet expected to pay only Ksh. 200,000.

After a great social media commotion, Minet finally agreed to sort out the ailing teacher in what many social media users interpreted as a way of cooling her down or avoding further queries on the controversial medical scheme they provide to teachers.

"Minet has reached out in DM - Waiting to hear what they say about covering the rest. This is pre-approvals - people seem to be missing that part of the tweet. But remember not every Kenyan can go to Twitter, scream about it and garner attention. Kenya should work for everyone" Posted the user on Twitter wondering why she only got help after screaming on social media. In November 2020, The Senate said it was investigating AON Minet insurance company over claims of humiliating teachers covered under its medical insurance scheme.

A statement sought in the Senate by nominated Senator Rose Nyamunga highlighted the difficulties teachers under the insurance provider scheme have to undergo while seeking medical treatment even as she urged the Teachers Service Commission (TSC), the teachers’ employer, to rise up and give the teachers hope.

The cover cost TSC is Sh9 billion in 2019, Sh12 billion in 2020 and Sh14 billion in 2021.

Senate had sought to interrogate several individuals from TSC, KNUT and Minet CEO Sammy Muthui. Minet CEO Sammy Muthui. Ms Nyamunga while raising the matter in the Senate on September 30, 2020, claimed that there was very low capitation on outpatient services with some teachers capped at as low as Sh900, which is inclusive of doctors’ consultations, tests and drugs.

“The teachers of this country are a frustrated lot and they feel their lives are potentially endangered by the poor services being offered under the AON Minet Kenya medical insurance cover,” Ms Nyamunga lamented.

The nominated Senator had then noted that concerns of substandard services offered by AON Minet are serious and that there is a need for the TSC to ensure that teachers’ need for quality healthcare is treated with the importance it deserves.

“The decision to introduce a medical cover for teachers was very good because it was a step in the right direction. However, there appears to be glaring gaps and challenges that must be addressed by the employer immediately,” she said

Despite having to undergo double significant deductions on their payslips both for National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) and AON MINET, there are no commensurate services, she said. May  2022  27th Complaint by a teacher about Minet's failures Article 43 (1) (a) of the Constitution provides that every person has a right to the highest attainable standard of health, which includes the right to healthcare services.

But according to Ms Nyamunga, the Kenyan teachers are reporting that the services offered by AON Minet are, not only poor in terms of quality but also too restrictive to benefit them.

“There are restrictions on the hospitals they are allowed to visit for treatment, some of which are ill-equipped and lack qualified personnel,” the nominated Senators had revealed.

There are always delays in approval, which sometimes can take up to one month putting the life of a teacher at risk a matter confirmed by a spot check on social media where complaints about poor services by Minet are very many. This is really absurd, considering that at times the life of a teacher might be at stake. It beats logic why they cannot get the best of health services available considering the role they play in shaping the future generation of this country,

Teachers also face challenges while lodging claims with AON Minet and there is limited access due to rigid operating hours in some health facilities.

On dental services, only tooth extraction is catered for by AON Minet while other essential services like cleaning, refilling, root canal treatment and tooth replacement or dentures are not covered.

There have also been instances where hospitals have turned away teachers insured by AON Minet because of the challenges they face while lodging claims with the company.

TSC has always evaded responding to these issues.

Parents of Nyali School located along Links Road in the county of Mombasa County recorded their first major win in the war against Corruption and barbaric regime in the school after the giant, arrogant and very corrupt head teacher (Mr. John Kombo aka JK) reluctantly agreed to bow out. In a letter signed by the club Secretary, the board of Management has now confirmed that the contract between the club and the Nyali corrupt head teacher will stand terminated come 31st May, 2022. However, JK will be ONLY be on call for the next three months just in case he is needed to clarify things and ensure smooth transition. This circular follows a previous one from the Club Trustees who advised club members that JK was set to leave the school immediately after the KCPE of March 2022. However, even after the KCPE was concluded, JK refused to vacate the school and instead kept chest-thumbing that he is not going anywhere. The situation remained a puzzle to many till a parent rushed to court to seek assistance. The parent challenged many aspects of the school management including financial misappropriation, attempt to Rig club election and the huge white elephant Mavueni Secondary Project. Already the Mavueni case has attracted the attention of some key government enforcement institutions as a lot of financial misappropriation was involved in a 50 Million stalled project. Immediately again the parent through his advocate questioned the school management as to why JK hasn’t vacated the school despite a letter from Trustees confirming his exit. This created more tension in the board of management and it is here that one board member who is a critic to the corrupt practices of JK confronted JK in his office and blasted him for still keeping in office and further dividing the school fraternity. It is said that JK was blasted so much till he kneeled down seeking forgiveness from the board member. The next day, a meeting between the executive board member and JK was quickly convened. It is here where the club secretary correctly guided the executive board that JK has to quit immediately. JK and his corrupt buddies did not agree with the club secretary but after a heated debate, the club secretary stood firm that JK has to quit. JK and club treasurer pushed for at least 3 months to allow transition but the secretary of the club declined to come into consensus with the idea. Many believe, JK wants to remain for the next three months to await the Junior High School construction and get his kickbacks amounting to millions of shillings. Mzee anataka kula hata yeye. Many others believe that JK might use the three months to still convince the board to keep him. On Monday 16th May 2022, a full board meeting was convened to discuss the issue of JK and construction of the Junior High School. It is said that a lady who headed the procurement docket in the current board before resigning pushed for JK to be awarded three extra months to allow for transition. While another gentleman who was tasked with the Junior High school project and promised huge Kickbacks in the deal pushed for six months for JK to finish the year. Ironically, both the persons were once very critical of JK and even assisted parents with ideas on how to tackle JK. Despite their push the club secretary stood firm and correctly guided the board that JK has to vacate immediately. He even reminded the board that JK continuance stay will jeopardize the court case by a parent. The idea of the club secretary was for JK to quit and thereafter the board invites the parents who went to court for an internal dispute resolution. To the Junior high School where the combined two phases of the construction will cost the school 37 Million, the man bestowed with the project has gotten all required approvals and was set to get a go-ahead from the board to start phase I which was to cost the school 19.8 Million for 9 classes (an average of 2.2Million per class). The man bestowed with the project is very passionate and determined to start the project. The project was divided into two phases to allow the board of Management approve the phase I of the project as it is just below 20 Million mark that the mutilated club constitution allows. Again, the club secretary reminded the board that because the matter formed part of the agenda for the AGM which was stopped, it would be contempt of court if the board approves the project. The treasurer was very mad and vowed to ensure the 35 Million currently in the Nyali accounts will only have to be eaten by the current board at any cost. In the end, the board agreed to wait for the outcome of the court case hearing on 26th May, 2022 before making any decision on the project. With all these development, parents were keenly following what was being discussed and had already strategized to counter any attempt to construct the Junior high school through the back door. Any movement to start the project will be faced with dare consequences including physically stopping the project and use of other legal channels. After the board meeting on Monday, Teaching and non-teaching staff were called for a meeting on Wednesday 18th May 2022, where they were informed of the departure of JK and his duties being taken over by his deputy. But because, the move was not what most board members wanted to see, they hinted of JK coming to school after 31st May, 2022 on half day basis for the next three months to allow transition. Despite the move of JK departure was warmly welcomed, many staff did want to see JK after 31st May 2022. Parents on their side promised to push for JK to vanish from school immediately after 31st May, 2022 and will never accept him to be seen in the school as kids will get confused on who the principal is. Parents on their side got their confirmation of JK departure on Friday 20th May 2022 after the club secretary confirmed that JK’s contract will stand terminated come 31st May, 2022. He also stopped any attempt to allow JK coming to school on half day by saying that JK will only be on call for the next three months. Jubilations, cheers, excitement and relief-at-last ensued among parents with many thanking God for removing the corrupt head teacher in their school. With all those developments, JK is still working to see how will extend his stay beyond 31st May 2022. He first attempted to use some board members but failed. He even tried to use class 8 parents but faced some stiff resistance and now he has started to use some of grade 6 parents to push for his reinstatement inciting fear of change in them. Already, some stiff resistance is building. The man has not given up and rumors are that he still wants to use some few parents and add with outsiders to stage protest of his departure. At one point, parents heard that JK is planning to bring women from outside and pretend to be parents to protest and even strip naked while calling for his reinstated. The parents planned for DCI to be ready to arrest the ladies and find out who they are before arresting them for being imposters and causing mayhem in a learning institution. JK immediately stopped the plan. In reality, JK finds it extremely difficult to vacate a premises that he has been using for over many years to extract money easily. For over a decade, JK has used the school as his ATM machine eating millions of shillings and conning parents with sweet words. Many believe, JK was always ready to use all legal and illegal means to post good results and use the results to instill hopes and fear among parents with candidates. Already he is preaching to some class 8 and Grade 6 parents that his exit will jeopardize their kid’s performance. But this time, his mischiefs have hit a dead end and many parents believe that their abled teachers will work extra hard to prove the corrupt guy wrong. As parents are celebrating the exit of JK, they have now started directing their energies towards removing the board of management. Already secret meetings are ongoing on how this corrupt board of management will be disbanded and an interim committee takes over. Many parents want the board to resign and allow a fresh beginning in School. At last, Nyali parents are seeing light of Ethics and Integrity at the end of a corrupt tunnel. May God bless all those who fought in liberating the school from the hands of corrupt persons not missing to recognize the good works of our blogger Cyprian Nyakundi. Our blogger takes big credit for exposing the dirt that was in the school. TRUSTEE-LETTER-TO-MEMBERS Download NYALI SCHOOL-PRINCIPAL KOMBO Download

Mutahi Kagwe, the Cabinet Secretary For Health According to its website, the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board (KMLTTB) is mandated by CAP 253A, Laws of Kenya to provide general supervision and control over the training, business, employment and practice of the medical laboratory profession. It is therefore supposed to offer exams for renewal of licences, however, according to a whistleblower, the registrar has decided to issue the license for free, as long as Laboratory Technicians and Technologists part with a bribe. Hello Cyprian, The corruption at the KMLTTB LABORATORY board of Kenya has exceeded the Police department. The admin is demanding Sh120k from students to upgrade from certificate to diploma. If one doesn’t pay, their licences will never be renewed. It's so heartless to ask hustlers for Sh120k in cash at this time of economic crisis, please investigate how Abdulahi Latif (ADMIN) is robbing innocent poor Kenyans just because he is fearing the next government he won’t be in office. They pretend that there is an examination being done for Sh120k but when desperate Kenyans pay Sh120k they're allowed to renew licenses free, (without doing any exams). It's a corrupt system where the Chairman and Registrar have collaborated to frustrate professionals and threaten them that if they won't pay that money, they will be removed from the system of Laboratories. Impunity This is not the first time the board is accused of laxity, mismanagement and corruption. At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, a section of laboratory technicians and technologists wrote to the Ministry of Health through their Union, to have the board disbanded. Abel Onyango - Chairman, Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board (KMLTTB) They accused the board of failing to perform its duty at a time the country is busy fighting the pandemic. Through their union, the Kenya National Union of Medical Laboratory Officers, the lab professionals accused the 11-member board of lacking “the ability to regulate, formulate guidance and policies regarding laboratory officers and laboratory-related utilities”. “Among others, the announcement by the government through Health Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe seemed to point out that the Pharmacy and Poisons Board has taken over regulatory decisions for approving Covid-19 test kits,” says the lab professionals in an online petition “KMLTTB has repeatedly failed in many ways to show direction and leadership in matters laboratory profession...the board’s leadership has failed to demonstrate the will to defend interests of its mandate,” states the petition. Dr Abdullatif Ali is KMLTTB’s CEO cum registrar whereas the chairman is Abel Onyango. This impunity is why shady labs, such as Pathcare, operate in Kenya.

READ: COVID-19 Cons: Pathcare Kenya Laboratories punished staff instead of improving Extended tenure In 2021, a lobby group petitioned the health ministry to dissolve the KMLTTB board for illegally extending their terms in office despite the expiry of their tenure and retirement respectively. Magnam Environmental Network, through their chairman Michael Nyanguti, urged Health CS Mutahi Kagwe to constitute a new board, and appoint a new chairman and registrar within 21 days to restore order in the board. Nyaguti said Ali retired in June 2021 and has declined to vacate the office. Both Ali and Onyango, he said, have continued to work with the executive officer Patrick Kisabei and the finance officer Koech Kipkemoi. (Extreme Right) Dr. Abdulatif Ali, CEO/ Registrar and Director Diagnostics Services at Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board (KMLTTB) “The officers have continued to spend taxpayers’ money without an approved budget by the board while they are illegally in office,” Nyaguti said in his petition. These are not the only petitions that have ever been filed to have the board reconstituted. In 2016, the Medical laboratory technicians issued a 14-day notice to Health Cabinet Secretary Cleopa Mailu to reconstitute the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board. Association of Kenya medical laboratory Scientific Officers (AKMLSO) Secretary-General Harun Anunda said the board has been operating illegally. Despite all these, the govt has stayed put and the illegal chair and registrar are indeed milking lab technicians and technologists one last time.

CAPTION: Betika Head of Technology Fred Gitonga A senior staff member of popular betting firm "Betika" was on Thursday charged with stealing over Sh11 million from his employer.

Appearing before Milimani Senior Principal Magistrate Esther Kimilu, a gentleman identified as Mr Fred Gitonga Njagi (and others not before the court) were accused of having gained possession of the money by virtue of their employment at the company.

According to trial documents, Mr Gitonga, who is the Head of Technology at the firm, is alleged to have committed the offence on diverse dates between January 13 and February 3, 2022.

The court ordered him to post a bond of 5,000,000 or alternative cash bail of Sh2 million to secure his release.

The accused had earlier asked the court to defer plea taking for seven days but the Magistrate directed that the issues had been raised before another court and that taking plea would not prevent the accused from seeking redress elsewhere.

Betika is a sports betting platform with main operations in Nairobi.

The platform is licensed and regulated by the BCLB (Betting Control and Licensing Board)

From available records, Betika is owned by Shop and Deliver Limited - which is a company with Kenyan shareholders.

Hi Cyprian,

Your post has resulted in a conversation among parents and other class 8 leaver parents seeking to identify a safe space for their teenage children.

When we trust our children with an adult, we expect the teachers and principals to behave in a fair and appropriate manner in the interest of the students as our agent. We expect them to be the first trusted point of call when our children are struggling with any problem or issue.

The school has reverted back to parents with the below letter asking us to phone the numbers below separately if concerned:

1. Why is the school afraid to meet all parents in one meeting?

1. They have an open door policy which they are careful to put in quotes as indicated in their own letter. Is this truly an open door policy?

1. The school seems more concerned about the reputation from social media negative publicity instead of constructively engaging parents.

1. Why does the letter fail to address the issue of emotional bullying of our daughters? What does the school mean by "misleading"? Yet they are not coming out to deny that no girls were falsely accused of attempting to burn the school, no student was warned not to speak with their parents and to further confirm that they provided class 3V/4V parents sufficient information following the complaints students made on harassment? Since these are all false claims why is the school not openly stating that no child was threatened in an attempt to have them not inform parents about the happenings in school? Has the school confirmed that there was no physical canning and beating of the teenage field in front of their schoolmates and teachers and the principal by the parents in the presence of ms mulinge who misled the parents courtesy of trumped-up accusations?

1. Has the school met the affected class parents together or do they want each person to phone separately to allow them to single out the "problem children".

1. To the directors who believe genuine concerns are best addressed through recommended channels, this statement alone is very telling to how very far removed you are from the goings-on in the school that Cucu and Guka started many years ago. Investigate your management team and deal with the high handed ways of the principal. How about polling former students if you truly believe the concerns are not genuine?

1. Finally, the parents are not concerned about an isolated incident. They are concerned about the repeated incidents and not "an incidence" as stated in the letter.

John Kombo Nyali Principal (centre in grey shirt)

It now not a secret that a looming confrontation between Nyali Parents and the corrupt principal of Nyali Primary School located along Links Road in Mombasa County is on the horizon. This is after the board of Management refused to relieve the corrupt principal off his duties despite the expiry of his contract. Parents have now decided that they shall forcefully evict the corrupt man whom they feel is responsible for extracting millions of Shillings from their school accounts in shady deals, inflation of cost of purchases, demanding bribes from parents, kickbacks from suppliers and even paying of Ghost workers (staff belonging to his own paramount school). Parents who had initially plan to invade the school in the upcoming weeks, have now plan to use the PP2 graduation day to stage a peaceful protest and forcefully evict the corrupt man. As it stands, all is set for the day and all Nyali parents with Kids in PP2 or not, are encouraged to come to school and stage the peaceful protest.  Placards to be used during the protest day are getting prepared. Letters are getting ready by Parents advocates to the relevant government agencies informing them of their plans. Notices of the protest shall be circulated on WhatsApp walls when all plans are completed.

Mr. John Kombo who was recently accused by a section of Male workers for sexually exploiting their female counterparts has gone unperturbed despite the raised alarm. The board of Management      which has protected the corrupt man for so long in return to financial favors that are always given to them by Kombo in terms of shady projects. In fact just recently the suspended groundman called the chairman to complain about his case but the chairman told him - Hii Shule inaendeshwa na Kombo. Sisi ni ku sign documents only, Meaning Kombo is free to do whatever he wants and the board will just  endorse it. But parents are not carried away with this, they have always known the chairman as a Zombie who has messed Mombasa Sports Club when he was the chairman there with a lot of scandals. These sexual allegations should have at least triggered his board of management to undertake its own investigation considering its gross weight. It is also believed that these sexual atrocities have been going on for so many years that many female workers now fear to speak about them for fear of getting sacked, stigmatized and even breaking up of their families. Mr. Kombo who has acquired so much powers that recently unprocedurally suspended the groundman and replaced him with his own person has warned of similar consequences should the female workers speak out on the sexual atrocities.

In 2012, Mr. Kombo was caught pants down with a female teacher inside the school by his own daughter (a student then) during evening hours when class 8 tuition classes were ongoing. The daughter was so traumatized that she ran crying telling all female teachers and ending up narrating the whole story to her mother. The mother (wife to Kombo) immediately called the then chairperson of the board of management to complain about the incident. Kombo failed to turn up to his house that night and spent the whole night in a club drinking.  The Chairperson forced the female teacher to resign and reprimanded Kombo warning him of dare consequences should he be found again repeating that atrocities.  Nyali parents who now fear for their own daughters are calling for Education CS Magoha, County Education office, TSC, FIDA-Kenya and human rights bodies to quickly intervene and rescue these female workers.  They want an independent investigation be done while Mr. Kombo is away from the school (allowing free speaking environment) and appropriate action be taken if these atrocities are proven. Cases of sexual exploitation aren't new in Nyali school. in 2019, Parents raised alarm when a male teacher was found to have had a sexual affair with a class Eight girl. The teacher who was even believed to be living with HIV/Aids was rescued from the wrath of the girl's parents after Mr. Kombo provided a safe escape route for the teacher and even found a job for the teacher in Nairobi. The matter was NOT even reported to Police or county Education office. To the looming confrontation between Parents and the principal, it has now emerged that Mr. Kombo recently met the Nyali Police Station OCS Mr. Albert Chebii and even presented a goat and unknown amount of Cash. It is still unknown what was the secret motive of Mr. Kombo presenting the "gift" to the Nyali OCS but according to his own personal assistant (Come in-law) who took Mr. Kombo to the OCS, Mzee is getting ready for any physical confrontation with Parents. His personal assistant even boasted before other workers in the school that hao wazazi wataona Cha mcha makuni and that Mzee is prepared and he has the backing of the Nyali Police. His assistant also hinted that Mzee atawaonesha hao wazazi wanaopiga fujo without elaborating is in plan for those parents. Mr. Albert Chebii had organized for an end-year party for the Nyali police station and he invited all stakeholders within Nyali Area.  It is here where Mr. Kombo used the function to pass his agenda of using the police station to shield him against the protesting parents calling for his ouster.  Nyali area has so many schools and business, but it is only Mr. Kombo who presented a "gift" to the OCS - Why is this the case? Was the gift declared by the OCS as required under the Leadership and Integrity Act, 2012? The parents are now calling for CS Matiangi and Inspector General Mr. Mutyambai to look into the matter. In any way, such functions must have been financed by the police service budget. Why should the OCS then accept "gift" from a man accused of corruption?

It is however, not a new phenomenon for Mr. Kombo to misuse law enforcers to suppress and intimidate parents. In 2019 Mr. Kombo used Nyali Police Station to stop parents from undertaking a peaceful meeting in their own school and discuss matters of corruption that are affecting the school. Mr. Kombo hired police from Nyali who manned the school gate and refused access to the parents. In the end, parents were chased and workers who were awaiting to get into school to work arrested and wrongfully charged. Parents had to raise money to have the workers released on Cash bail. Up to today the fate of their case is unknown. The then OCPD of Nyali Police got annoyed when he learnt that Mr. Kombo had actually lied to him when he told him that parents wanted to set the school ablaze and that is when he provided the security. The OCPD was later immediately transferred to another county.

Again in 2019, Mr. Kombo reported a parent to DCI attached to the dog's section of Kisauni Sub-county accusing the parent of reaching to the social media. Mr. Kombo alleged that the parent was reaching to the bloggers with wrong & malice information. The parent was summoned and after hours of grilling released without any charges preferred against him. Kombo receiving a goat

In 2019 again, Mr. Kombo reported the former accountant who exposed the School bus scandal (that almost led to the school loosing 600,000, in a case of inflating purchase figures for the buses) to the cybercrime unit for giving school information to the parents. The phones of the former accountant were confiscated and held by the cybercrime police for more than three (3) months.  The phones were later returned to the former accountant who was cleared of any wrongdoing.  However, Mr. Kombo will later wrongfully sack the accountant. The former accountant has since taken the school to court for wrongful dismissal.  The matter is still in court.

Mr. Kombo is a master in lying and conning people with his sweet words and pleading his innocence. Mr. Kombo (who possess 4 different National Identity cards with different years of birth) has perfected this conning act for so long that many who do not know him well agree with him that he is being wrongfully targeted. However, Nyali parents who have known him for so long do not buy his innocence pleads. They want him to get out of their school and allow the school to return back to its golden old day.  The sooner this happens, the better.

Whatever happens between now and the PP2 graduation day, Parents will be waiting to physically remove Mr. Kombo from the school on the PP2 Graduation day. They are also hoping that Nyali Police will not interfere with their efforts. They are now even calling for all the government agencies to intervene and rescue the school from the hands of corrupt school management and the principal. Many parents wonder where are the government agencies relevant to the ongoing matters and who should have long come to rescue the school? Where is Governor Joho whose County Education Office lies? Where is FIDA-Kenya to come in and rescue the female workers from sexual exploitation? Where is EACC to investigate allegation of corruption? Is the Ministry of Education aware what is going at Nyali School? Sadly, Nyali Parents are only left to be exploited by a not-caring school board of Management and a corrupt Principal who has over a decade destroyed the Nyali School to enrich himself.  Enough is enough, relevant Government agencies must now quickly come in and rescue the school.

John Kombo Nyali Principal (centre in grey shirt)

Dear Nyakundi,

Kindly highlight below as most likely there shall be chaos next week at Nyali School as this corrupt headteacher refuses to get out. Please keep us anonymous as we appreciate your efforts.

Physical confrontation between Nyali Parents and the school most corrupt head teacher Mr. John Kombo is looming after the corrupt head teacher vowed not to quit the school despite running out of contract at the end of December 2021.

Nyali Primary School located along Links road in Mombasa County has been on spotlight since 2019 when the School bus scandal was exposed that almost saw the school loose 600,000 in a fishy deal that was spearheaded by Mr. Kombo. Since then, several other scandals have hit the headlines with the latest being the Ghost workers exposed by the Auditor, the shady PP2 trip and the petty cash scandal that has yet to be exposed.

In the petty cash scandal, it is understood that the Auditor was recalled end of November 2021  to finalize with the financial reports of 2021 but only to come and expose another scandal involving the petty cash in school. In the scandal, it is believed that the Bursar (a close associate of Kombo and who comes from the same Village) ran away with 1.2M of petty cash that saw him build his house in Utange in record time. The Bursar who eats together with Mr. Kombo could not explain the loss of 1.2M that was under his custody. Additionally, another 900,000 petty cash is also believed to have gotten lost through the office of the secretary of Mr. Kombo. All these losses have been captured by the Auditor who is yet to release his report for the 2021. Parents are eagerly awaiting for the report before making any move.

Amid all these scandals, it has now come to the attention of parents that Mr. Kombo has vowed not to exit the school despite running out of contract at the end of  December 2021. Mr. Kombo whose last contract was signed in January 2019 and illegally extended last year to accommodate for the COVID-19 Pandemic, would have seen his contract ending in Dec 2021. Himself in a highly charged Special General Meeting confirmed to parents that he was to quit the school at the end of 2020. Later parents learnt that a committee comprising of the Chairperson, Treasurer and Secretary handed Mr. Kombo a one year extension illegally and against the wish of parents and without the knowledge of other board members.

https://nyakundireport.com/sex-scandal-hits-nyali-primary-school/

To add salt to the wounds of many parents, they are now hearing news of the Secretary of the club spreading false rumors that Mr. Kombo’s contract is ending in 2022. Apparently, there is even news of a fake contract having been drafted by the club secretary to lure parents in believing that Mr. Kombo’s contract is ending in 2022, something that is not true. Whatever the case, parents know for sure that the contract of the corrupt head teacher is ending in December 2021. In fact the Vice Chairman (who eyes the chairmanship position) assured parents that the contract of Mr. Kombo is ending in December 2021 and that he would make sure that no further extension is awarded. In fact, the vice chairman even assured parents that he has a replacement readily available.  Further, Mr. Kombo was last week paid his gratitude of 540K in a clear sign that his contract has finished. Many parents are really disappointed by the club secretary (a renown lawyer in town) for fabricating rumors that will help Kombo continue to stay and steal from the School resources. Already parents are contemplating writing to LSK to officially complain about his professional conduct. Many cant understand why the renown lawyer is protecting the corrupt head teacher. Himself, he is serving a third term in the capacity as a club secretary - against the club constitution.

This rumors by the club secretary have now caused parents to panic and start fuming with many promising to physically eject the corrupt head teacher from their school when school reopen next week. It must be noted that the school belongs to parents who are the owners of the school and the parents have the final say on whom they want to be the head teacher. However, Mr. Kombo has acquired so much powers that he now even boasts that he shall remain in school even without a contract and nothing shall happen to him. Parents on their side have also promised to show Mr. Kombo that he is just an employee and he shall leave the school as they have decided on the matter. Already, parents have drafted a letter to be submitted to Nyali Police requesting the police to intervene and stop any fracas that might be caused by the defiant corrupt Mr. Kombo. What saddens many parents is that, Mr. Kombo is causing all this fracas when candidates are about to sit for their final exams. He seems not interested at all on the peace environment for the innocent candidates. His main focus is to remain in school and continue stealing.

It is disheartening that Mr. Kombo finds it very difficult to quit a school that he has used as his ATM machine for last 15 years to enrich himself and even had an audacity to open a parallel school nearby (Paramount Education Centre) in conjunction with the club treasurer (a brother to Bungoma County Governor). It must be noted that Mr. Kombo hand picked the treasurer in an initial plan that included removal of the former accountant and using of the free environment to fleece the school to the maximum. However, their plans were destroyed when several scandals came to limelight that made parents become more vigilant. Many parents wonder why Mr. Kombo is insisting in not quitting the school despite parents totally having no faith with him. sadly everyone including teachers, some board members, trustee of the school and even suppliers are against him remaining in school.

With all this coming next week, every parent is awaiting to see what shall happens. The Board of Management is still mute on the contract of Mr. Kombo. The executive who runs the school as their own have left the school to manipulated by Mr. Kombo. The other board members are little interested in the school as their voices are not listened. For sure, Kombo has destroyed the school and cares less now as he knows his exit is imminent.

Many Parents pray this year 2022 may be the year that God relieves them from the pain of the corrupt man who has seen the school go down to the lowest levels.

Nyali Parents