2020: a litre cost about Ksh 21 to produce and co-ops paid about Ksh 33.
2026: it costs Ksh 30-37, and co-ops pay about Ksh 51.
Costs are up roughly 60% and prices roughly 55%. After about 48% inflation, the real margin per litre is flat. That's not earning more.
Kenya education is producing people who can’t read or comprehend simple instructions. Going through the quote you will see we have a huge issue.
𝗪𝗔𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗧𝗨, 𝗖𝗢-𝗔𝗖𝗖𝗨𝗦𝗘𝗗 𝗙𝗜𝗡𝗘𝗗 𝗞𝗘𝗦 𝟭𝟭𝟳 𝗠𝗜𝗟𝗟𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗠𝗢𝗡𝗘𝗬 𝗟𝗔𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗚
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) welcomes the sentencing of former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Ndung’u Waititu Babayao, his wife and two other individuals and corporate entities following their conviction for money laundering.
The Milimani Anti-Corruption Court imposed fines of up to Kes36 million on the accused persons and companies, with default prison terms ranging from two to 13 years.
The sentences followed a High Court decision delivered on October 14, 2026, which reinstated money laundering charges against Waititu, his wife Susan Wangari Ndung’u, and Charles Chege Mbuthia and his wife Beth Wangechi Mburu who are directors of Testimony Enterprises Limited.
The court imposed the following penalties:
1.Ferdinand Ndung’u Waititu Babayao: A fine of Kes21 million or 13 years’ imprisonment in default.
2.Charles Chege Mbuthia: A fine of Kes28 million or 13 years’ imprisonment in default.
3.Beth Wangechi Mburu: A fine of Kes6 million or six years’ imprisonment in default.
4.Susan Wangari Ndung’u: A fine of Kes2 million or two years’ imprisonment in default.
5.Testimony Enterprises Limited: A fine of Kes36 million.
6.Saika Two Estate (A company owned by Waititu and his wife Susan): A fine of Kes24 million.
The case originated from investigations launched by the Commission in 2019 following allegations that the County Government of Kiambu had irregularly awarded Testimony Enterprises Limited a contract worth Kes588 million for the upgrading of gravel roads to bitumen standards in Thika, Limuru, Gatundu North, Juja and Ruiru sub-counties during the 2017/2018 financial year.
On February 12, 2025, Waititu and his co-accused were convicted of various offences, including conflict of interest, dealing with suspected property, abuse of office, fraudulent procurement practices and wilful failure to comply with procurement laws and regulations.
For these offences, the court imposed the following penalties:
1.Ferdinand Ndung’u Waititu Babayao: 12 years’ imprisonment or a fine of Kes52,749,000.
2.Susan Wangari Ndung’u: One year’s imprisonment or a fine of Kes500,000.
3.Luka Mwangi Wahinya: Seven years’ imprisonment or a fine of Kesmillion.
4.Charles Chege Mbuthia: 11 years’ imprisonment or a fine of Kes297,048,110.
5.Beth Wangechi Mburu: Three years’ imprisonment or a fine of Kes1.4 million.
With the additional penalties imposed for money laundering, the cumulative fines and default custodial sentences for the four individuals are as follows, taking into account the concurrent running of custodial sentences as ordered by the High Court:
1.Ferdinand Ndung’u Waititu Babayao: Kes73,749,000 or 13 years’ imprisonment in default.
2.Susan Wangari Ndung’u: Kes2.5 million or two years’ imprisonment in default.
3.Charles Chege Mbuthia: Kes325,048,110 or 13 years’ imprisonment in default.
4.Beth Wangechi Mburu: Kes7.4 million or six years’ imprisonment in default.
The court further ordered Testimony Enterprises Limited and Saika Two Estate to pay their respective fines within 14 days, failure to which the amounts shall be recovered in accordance with Section 334 of the Criminal Procedure Code.
The case marks a significant milestone in Kenya’s efforts to combat money laundering, strengthen accountability for proceeds of corruption and advance the country’s commitment to addressing deficiencies identified by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) as it works towards exiting the grey list.
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Janet Mbugua is not a credible source on that topic juu at one time she was a deep believer in marriage.
She believe deeply enough to get married and talk about submission.
Yes, Janet used to talk about being open to submission in marriage. SIJASAHAU.
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Senator Edwin Sifuna: How can you re-elect Ruto to spite and punish the ‘mama mbogas’? Ruto is supporting Raila because he knows Kenyans love him. I will not vote for Ruto in 2027 even if Raila tells us to do so #CitizenDayBreak @TrevorOmbija
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Kenyans deserve to see how their votes become election results and not simply be told whom to trust. On 22 October 2026, the National Assembly passed the Elections (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill, 2024. Parliament must now publish the approved text and account for its implications for electoral transparency.
In the published Bill, Clause 22 replaces section 39 without expressly requiring livestreaming of results announced at polling stations, while retaining electronic transmission and online publication of results forms. That is not a ban on livestreaming. But sending results to election officials and allowing citizens to watch their announcement serve different purposes. Parliament must clarify whether this omission survived the amendments MPs approved.
The court history cannot be ignored. On 6 April 2018, in Katiba Institute v Attorney General, the High Court invalidated section 39(1G), which required livestreaming but confined streamed results to public information and excluded them as a basis for declaration. The Court rejected that restriction for undermining electoral transparency and accountability. It did not prohibit livestreaming. The Court of Appeal upheld the invalidation on 6 October 2023 in National Assembly v Katiba Institute. The legislative task is therefore to enact a constitutionally sound obligation and not present an already-invalidated provision as an effective safeguard.
Article 86 requires a transparent, verifiable and accountable electoral system, prompt polling-station announcements, and open, accurate collation. Ahead of 2027, Parliament should expressly secure public access to live results announcements, and the IEBC must explain how citizens will follow and scrutinise the process. Electoral reform should make every vote easier to verify, not leave transparency dependent on institutional discretion. The ballot is secret but the count must be open.
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Gosh,this is shocking.
Totally untrue.
How does it have a go.ke domain name?
Department of Defence ; Tharaka Nithi and Kitengela Govt hospitals - all have it.
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On Qadi, businesses can build wallet and payment experiences around infrastructure where users retain control of their funds, with programmable controls for how money moves. Less time building the underlying stack, more room to build the product.
many people still don’t understand how powerful non-custodial wallets are for fintechs. they're the foundation of the first truly global fintechs.
a few years ago, launching a product often meant taking custody of user funds, which came with a massive country-by-country regulatory burden.
non-custodial wallets flip that structure. the user owns and controls the funds, while the fintech can build the user experience around the wallet without necessarily taking custody of user funds.
this doesn’t eliminate regulation, but it significantly reduces the burden, which is why crypto infrastructure has become the go-to stack for fintech builders.
Mugendi retweeted
Protect the ballot before it is printed, protect the vote before it is cast, and protect the people’s sovereign will.
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Power is temporary, positions are borrowed, and titles fade. Use your power to uplift others, not to oppress them. One day, the position will be gone, and all that will remain is how you treated people and the lives you touched. @teshmbaabu
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do yall know any very good data center engineers who are willing to relocate to Norway?
Kuna kazi imetokea hapa
That team is being paid millions for this? Incompetent from birth.
Kenya’s National Infrastructure Fund has begun deploying its KES 340B seed capital into government bonds, with the full amount expected to be invested by June 2027:
— The portfolio is expected to generate ~KES 42B annually.
— KES 340B is equivalent to ~1/3 of FY2026/27 domestic borrowing.
— The fund is targeting KES 3.6T in capital over 10 years through co-investments and debt.
— It plans to invest in energy, transport, ICT, water and agriculture, including a stake in Dangote’s planned Lamu refinery.
reuters.com/world/africa/ken…
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Brazil’s presidential election is heading to a runoff after a surprise first-round victory for right-wing Senator Flávio Bolsonaro who will face leftist incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva after neither secured more than 50% of the vote, the threshold required to win outright. cnn.it/4rJNc2e
