Frankline Oduor

Nairobi

Digital Journalist at Kenyans

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CBK Lifts 9-Year Ban on Licensing New Banks, Sets Ksh 10B Core Capital as Requirement

1 week ago | kenyans.co.ke | Frankline Oduor

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has lifted the temporary suspension that the government had put in place on the licensing of new banks in the country. In a press statement released on Wednesday, CBK confirmed that the moratorium that had been in place since November 17, 2015, will be lifted effective July 1 this year. The temporary suspension was imposed against a backdrop of governance, management, and operational challenges in the banking sector.
EACC Arrests Two Kakamega Civil Registration Officials Over Bribery Allegations

1 week ago | kenyans.co.ke | Frankline Oduor

The EACC detectives on Tuesday apprehended two officials from the Kakamega Civil Registration Department for allegedly soliciting and receiving bribes from applicants seeking civil registration documents. The duo, a Civil Registrar stationed at the Kakamega Huduma Centre and a Civil Registration Officer, are alleged to have solicited bribes to speed up service delivery.
Ruto Defends CDF Kahariri, Warns Kenyans to Keep Off KDF Affairs

1 week ago | kenyans.co.ke | Frankline Oduor

As public scrutiny grows over the state of Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) operations and reports of outdated and broken equipment, President William Ruto has broken his silence, warning the public to steer clear of military affairs.
DCI Arrests International Airbnb Swindler After Failing to Pay Ksh370,000

1 week ago | kenyans.co.ke | Frankline Oduor

Department of Criminal Investigations detectives on Wednesday apprehended an international con artist and swindler with three other partners who have been targeting Airbnb owners across the country. The suspect in the syndicate was apprehended after pulling off a daring swindling syndicate where they checked into an expensive Airbnb in Mombasa and checked out without paying a bill of Ksh370,000. ''The suspect has been apprehended for pulling off a daring scam at a resort in Mombasa.
2 Drivers for Long Distance Trucks & Buses Among Rules NTSA, KeNHA Will Enforce During Easter

1 week ago | kenyans.co.ke | Frankline Oduor

Road carnage in Kenya has been on a worrying upward trend over the past two months, with enforcement agencies scrambling to implement measures that could stem the tide of deaths and injuries. Despite these efforts, the battle for safer roads continues to be undermined—not just by limited enforcement capacity but also by the among some road users.
Public Beaches in Mombasa, Lamu & Kilifi to Close at 6pm During Easter

1 week ago | kenyans.co.ke | Frankline Oduor

The government has directed that all public beaches will be closed at 6pm, throughout the Easter holiday as part of efforts to tame violence in the coastal region. Speaking in Mombasa while accompanied by senior officials from multiple security agencies, Coast Regional Police Commander Ali Nuno announced the directive, stressing the importance of increased vigilance and proactive planning as thousands of travellers are expected in the region for Easter celebrations.
NPS Dismisses Reports of Strain on Kenyan Officers in Haiti, Defends MSS Equipment

1 week ago | kenyans.co.ke | Frankline Oduor

The National Police Service (NPS) on Tuesday dismissed reports suggesting that Kenyan police officers deployed under the Multinational Security Support (MSS) Mission in Haiti are facing challenges that might likely jeopardise the mission.
Chaos & Panic After Gunman Fires Three Bullets in Eastleigh Yare Towers

1 week ago | kenyans.co.ke | Frankline Oduor

There was tension and confusion on Tuesday evening in Nairobi's populous business district of Eastleigh when a lone gunman opened fire at Yare Towers. In videos seen by Kenyans.co.ke, the man can be seen drawing his gun and firing at least three bullets before getting into a waiting car and driving away. Chaos and panic followed as people scampered for safety. Businesses operating in the area were forced to close as fear gripped the air.
State Directed to Continue Registering Elderly Persons for Inua Jamii

1 week ago | kenyans.co.ke | Frankline Oduor

The government has been put under pressure to continue with the registration of elderly persons under the Older Persons Cash Transfer Programme despite the government having raised earlier concerns about the availability of funds to support the Inua Jamii programme.
Former CS Muturi Slams NG-CDF, Says it is Illegal

1 week ago | kenyans.co.ke | Frankline Oduor

Former Public Service Cabinet Secretary and Attorney General Justin Muturi has launched yet another scathing attack on the government over the constitutionality of the National Government Constituency Development Fund (NG-CDF). In a thin-lined statement released by the former government insider, he asserted that it was unlawful for the government to continue the programme despite the courts declaring it unlawful.