The National Intelligence Service (NIS) of Kenya is a state agency that protects the country’s national security interests and citizens. The NIS’s mission is to safeguard Kenya from threats both internal and external. Its functions include: Threat Detection – Spotting and reporting possible threats to Kenya’s national security. Advisory – Informing the president and government about security threats. – Suggesting security measures for other state agencies. Vetting Offering confidential security assessments for applicants to state positions requiring security clearance. Counter Intelligence – Conducting counterintelligence operations to disrupt non-state actors and prevent terrorist successes. The NIS to date remains one of…
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The long arm of the law has finally caught up with Yagnesh Mohanlal Devani as the director of Triton Petroleum Co. Ltd finally takes plea in court after over 16 years of cat and mouse. Mr. Devani, whose company stole over Sh7.6 billion of taxpayers’ money in the irregular sale of petroleum products belonging to Kenya Pipeline Company Ltd, was arrested on Tuesday by EACC. He was charged on Wednesday and pleaded not guilty to all 11 counts before Chief Magistrate Hon. Thomas Nzyoki at Milimani Law Courts, where he was arraigned on two counts of fraudulent disposition of mortgaged…
Lawyers tasked with representing Kenyan families of victims of the 2019 Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 737 Max plane crash are seeking up to $58 billion (Sh7.5 trillion) in compensation. The new compensation demands are more than double the initial request for the crash victim’s families. In the past month, the US Department of Justice finalised a deal with Boeing, the American plane manufacturer,where Boeing plead guilty to a criminal fraud conspiracy charge and was to pay fines between $243.6 million (Sh31.6 billion) and $487 million (Sh63.1 billion), which is only a fraction of $24.8 billion (Sh3.2 trillion) in compensation that families…
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has announced updates to banknote denominations, including new features and signatures to enhance design and security. The changes affect the fifty shillings (KES 50), one hundred shillings (KES 100), two hundred shillings (KES 200), five hundred shillings (KES 500) and one thousand shillings (KES 1,000) currency banknotes. The bank which is mandated to issue currency as conferred by Article 231 (2) of the Constitution of Kenya and Section 22 (2) of the Central Bank of Kenya Act has said that in fulfillment of the mandate the bank notes will now bear, the signature of…
Former world javelin champion Julius Yego is looking forward to an exciting outing at the Paris Olympic Games on Thursday after qualifying for the final with a season best of 85.97m on Tuesday. Mr YouTube was in a great form finishing second in Group ‘A’ of the qualifiers, behind German Webber Julian, who threw 87.76m at the Stade de France. Based on the challenges he has encountered this year, Yego who has hinted to retire after the Paris Olympics, said he is already proud of his final qualification. “Let’s hope I will have a good throw on Thursday. I had…
Police are seeking authorisation to hold suspect Joel Kakuli Mwangangi at the Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) to retrieve a memory card he is alleged to have swallowed to destroy evidence in a fake title deed syndicate. The suspect was arrested on 1 August and allegedly swallowed the memory card, which led to him being taken to the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport anti-narcotics unit for assistance in retrieving the card, an attempt which was unsuccessful. On Monday, prosecutor James Gachoka requested Milimani Chief Magistrate Bernard Ochoi to order that the suspect be taken to KNH for his bowels to be examined…
Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, 76, has resigned and fled the country following anti-government protests that have resulted in hundreds of deaths. Reports indicate that she and her sister were evacuated by army helicopter. Hasina’s current location is unclear, but she is believed to be heading to India. Huge crowds of protesters stormed her official residence in Dhaka despite a curfew and internet blackout. At least 90 people were killed in clashes between police and protesters on Sunday, raising the recent death toll to over 300. This violence marks some of the worst the South Asian country has experienced since…
The Amani National Congress Party has unanimously voted to merge with the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) to strengthen the Kenya Kwanza coalition’s political position ahead of the 2027 general election. Speaking during the party’s top brass delegates meeting held in Mokowe, Lamu County, on Saturday, ANC Party Secretary General Omboko Milemba revealed that the decision to merge with UDA was reached following a meeting of 160 party officials, delegates, and elected leaders. He explained that the move will help strengthen the coalition’s position as political realignments occur. Milemba also said that all party organs have adopted the merger process, adding…
Companies that provide services such as telecommunications and security have been ordered to register their web addresses on Kenyan internet domains as part of efforts to safeguard cybersecurity. The companies have been given six months to comply with a directive from the Communications Authority to register their web addresses, as announced during a meeting of the National Computer and Cybercrimes Coordination Committee (NC4) on March 14, 2024. NC4, a multi-agency entity established by the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act of 2018, coordinates national cybersecurity matters and facilitates international cooperation in addressing computer and cyber crimes in Kenya. “During the meeting,…
A majority of Kenyans support Generation Z’s efforts to hold the government accountable and prioritize national interests, a recent poll by Intel Research Solutions has revealed. Dismissed by some as digital wankers, the poll now reveals that 91 per cent of respondents support the Gen Z movement, which speaks volumes about this new wave of activism. This overwhelming support highlights a collective frustration among Kenyans and a desire for immediate change. The minimal opposition to the Gen Z movement, with only 9 per cent of respondents expressing disapproval, underscores the widespread acceptance of its ideals. Support for the Gen Z…