The NYS scandal remains one of Kenya’s most shocking tales of theft, collusion, and abuse of public office. From mysterious additions of zeros inside IFMIS to fresh 2025 probes, the story keeps twisting. Nearly a decade later, the scandal still dominates conversations about corruption, accountability, and justice in Kenya. What Sparked the NYS Scandal? The National Youth … Read more
Kenya’s stance on matrimonial property is clear: only legally recognized spouses—monogamous or polygamous—have rights to marital assets, not informal partners often referred to colloquially as “concubines” or “side chicks.” These relationships, while socially present, hold no legal weight in matters of matrimonial property division. Lawyer Danstan Omari recently explained this firmly, stating: “Concubines, those who come to … Read more
Uchumi Supermarket was once a Kenyan retail giant—a symbol of national pride and economic promise. Founded in 1975 as a government-backed retailer, it aimed to serve Kenyans with fair pricing and quality products. For decades, it thrived, pioneering innovations in retail and expanding across East Africa. Yet, mismanagement, weak controls, internal fraud, and reckless expansion … Read more