REAL CRIMES

Stay informed with in-depth coverage of economic and general crimes in Kenya, including fraud, corruption, cybercrime, and gender-based violence.

How a Syndicate Stole Sh500 Million from Safaricom’s Fuliza Service

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How Fuliza Lost Close To Sh 500 Million To Scammers

Safaricom’s Fuliza overdraft service, which allows M-PESA users to complete transactions even with insufficient funds, has become a lifeline for many Kenyans. However, detectives have uncovered a sophisticated fraud scheme where scammers exploited the platform, stealing nearly Sh500 million in a well-coordinated operation. The Fuliza Fraud Scheme A high-level syndicate of eight young men based in Nakuru and Trans-Nzoia counties orchestrated the scam. The suspects—Isaack … Read more

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Uhuru Kenyatta’s NCBA Deal Scandal: Tax Exemption Controversy Explained

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Uhuru Kenyatta’s NCBA Deal Scandal: Tax Exemption Controversy Explained

The 2019 merger between NIC Bank and Commercial Bank of Africa (CBA) to form NCBA Group was a landmark deal in Kenya’s banking sector. However, the exemption from stamp duty granted by then-Treasury CS Henry Rotich has returned to haunt former President Uhuru Kenyatta, with Kenya Kwanza leaders now accusing him of tax evasion and … Read more

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