Author: Sema Yote

The Arrest of Prominent Lawyer Joel Kyatha Mbaluka In a harrowing turn of events that has sent shockwaves through the legal community and the city at large, prominent city lawyer Joel Kyatha Mbaluka has been arrested on allegations of defiling his children and house help. Mbaluka, who is also the head of the esteemed law firm Mbaluka and CO. Advocates, has long been regarded as a reputable figure in the legal world. However, the disturbing revelations that have come to light paint a chilling picture of betrayal and deceit that has left a community in disbelief. The Arrest and Initial…

The Kenyan financial landscape has been rocked by allegations of missing funds in the construction of two major dams, leading to a web of investigations and controversies. At the center of this scandal is Guy Spencer Elms, a British lawyer based in Kenya’s capital Nairobi, whose involvement has raised eyebrows and sparked intense scrutiny. Background of the Dam Construction In April 2017, the Kenyan government entered into a contract with Italian company CMC di Ravenna to build two dams in Kenya’s Rift Valley region at the cost of Sh65 billion. However, despite the disbursement of Sh21 billion to CMC di…

Wajir Governor Mohamed Abdi’s Nephew Osman Abdi Jimale Allegations have emerged implicating Wajir Governor Mohamed Abdi’s nephew in a significant car fraud case amounting to KShs 26 million. According to reports, the governor’s nephew’s wife was allegedly the recipient of Ks12 million diverted from the purchase of a second-hand vehicle. This revelation has sparked investigations by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), shedding light on a graft ring involving family members colluding to defraud the county. Formation of the Graft Ring The investigation has uncovered collusion between the governor’s nephew, identified as Jimale, and two directors of a construction company.…

Shem Grant Agyei Samuel Oduor Asarai Ghanaian businessman Shem Grant Agyei has been charged in Nairobi, Kenya, with obtaining money by pretence, alongside Samuel Oduor Asarai, a Kenyan national. The two are also accused of conspiring to commit a misdemeanour, a serious allegation under Section 393 of the Kenyan Penal Code. According to court documents, the duo allegedly misled individuals to part with large sums of money through false promises. The details suggest the pair was involved in orchestrating deceptive business deals, leading to their arrest and arraignment. Though the exact amount involved hasn’t been made public, the offence points…

Peter Mangiti and Nelson Githinji Former Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Planning and Devolution, Peter Mangiti, and Director-General of the NYS, Nelson Githinji, have faced a setback in their attempt to restart the NYS scandal case, which involves the embezzlement of public funds. Attempt to Restart the Case Mangiti and Githinji sought to have the case start afresh, expressing their desire to recall a witness who had already testified. However, the lawyers representing the accused individuals in the scandal opposed this move, opting to proceed with the case as it stood. Ruling by Milimani Chief Magistrate Milimani Chief Magistrate…

Eric Agolla Lugalia Mrs Sabina Makamu The news came as a harrowing shock to Mrs Sabina Makamu on Friday night: a Kenya Airways plane had disappeared from the radar shortly after taking off in Douala. Her immediate fear was for the worst possible outcome, especially since her son, Eric Agolla Lugalia, was among the pilots operating the flight. Her son, Eric Agolla Lugalia, just 25 years old, had been newly employed by the airline as a pilot on the Southern and Western African routes. This was a promising opportunity for Eric, who had recently started his career with Kenya Airways.…