Justus Kiprono

Eldoret, Kenya

Business Journalist, Freelance at Business Today (Kenya)

Justus Kiprono is a news journalist based in Kenya. He writes for Business Today, focusing on markets, macro, current affairs & more.🗞Eye: @nytimes @WSJ @FT

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Kenya Railways Suspends Nairobi Commuter Train Service Due to Flooding

11 hours ago | businesstoday.co.ke | Justus Kiprono

Share Kenya Railways has suspended the Nairobi commuter train service between Lukenya and Syokimau stations due to severe flooding that has damaged critical infrastructure. The disruption, announced early on April 24, follows heavy rains that have battered parts of the city, rendering sections of the railway impassable.
Sudi Blasts Malala: 'He Is a Very Bad Thief!'

16 hours ago | businesstoday.co.ke | Justus Kiprono

Share In a fiery outburst, Honourable Oscar Sudi has publicly accused Cleophas Malala, the former Kakamega Senator, of gross misconduct and misappropriation during his time as UDA Secretary General. Speaking for the first time since murmurs of discord within the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) resurfaced in Echoes of War, the Kapseret MP spared no words. According to Sudi, Malala’s troubles didn’t begin recently. They’ve been long in the making.
Senator Orwoba Demands Probe into Alleged Drugging and Robbery on Mash Poa Bus

2 days ago | businesstoday.co.ke | Justus Kiprono

Share Senator Gloria Orwoba is pressing for an urgent investigation after Adelle Omondi, a Nairobi woman, alleged she was drugged and robbed while travelling on a Mash Poa bus on April 14, 2025. In a letter dated April 21 to Mash East Africa Ltd, the operator of Mash Poa, the nominated senator, known to be a vocal advocate for women’s rights, demanded accountability following Adelle’s disturbing social media post.
Two Killed in Tragic Electrocution at Easter Disco in Oyugis

4 days ago | businesstoday.co.ke | Justus Kiprono

A festive Easter disco in Oyugis, Homa Bay County, ended in tragedy on Friday night when two revellers were electrocuted, police have confirmed. The incident occurred at a popular entertainment venue in Ragama Estate in Oyugis Town, where hundreds, mostly young revellers, had gathered to celebrate the holiday weekend.
Open University of Kenya Appoints Professor Elijah Omwenga as Vice-Chancellor

4 days ago | businesstoday.co.ke | Justus Kiprono

Share The Open University of Kenya (OUK) has named Professor Elijah Omwenga as its new Vice-Chancellor, marking a significant leadership transition for the institution dedicated to expanding access to higher education through distance learning. The appointment, announced last week, underscores the university’s commitment to advancing academic excellence and innovation in the country’s ever evolving educational landscape.
NTSA New Rules for Boda Bodas

4 days ago | businesstoday.co.ke | Justus Kiprono

The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has introduced sweeping reforms to regulate the boda boda industry, slashing motorcycle licensing fees by over 50% and imposing stricter speed limits to enhance road safety. In a statement issued on Saturday, NTSA announced that the cost of obtaining a motorcycle riding license would drop from Ksh10,000 to approximately Ksh3,000 “under very favourable conditions”.
Kenya Space Agency Says Another Debris Is Coming

4 days ago | businesstoday.co.ke | Justus Kiprono

Share The Kenya Space Agency (KSA) has issued a warning about the potential re-entry of space debris over south-eastern Kenya, urging residents to remain vigilant. The agency cited data from international space monitoring systems, indicating that the object, identified as Norad ID 61909/2024-205R, could descend between Saturday and Sunday.
From Deputy Governor to Firewood Vendor: The Story of Caleb Amaswache

6 days ago | businesstoday.co.ke | Justus Kiprono

Share In a striking turn of supposedly daily doings, Caleb Amaswache, once the Deputy Governor of Vihiga County in Western, has been spotted selling firewood in Luanda town.
TUK: Technical University Declared Insolvent Amid Ksh12 Billion Debt Crisis

1 week ago | businesstoday.co.ke | Justus Kiprono

The Parliament has declared the Technical University of Kenya (TUK) insolvent, citing an overwhelming debt of Ksh12 billion that has crippled the institution’s operations. To declare something insolvent means to formally recognise that an entity, such as a business, organisation, or individual, cannot pay its debts as they come due.
National Drama Festival Results 2025 – Secondary - Business Today Kenya

1 week ago | businesstoday.co.ke | Justus Kiprono

The 63rd Kenya Schools and Colleges National Drama and Film Festival, held this month in Nakuru County, crowned its secondary school winners, celebrating a vibrant display of theatrical talent while navigating a storm of controversy that recently underscored the power of student voices in Kenya’s cultural landscape – as far as Butere Girls High School is concerned.