Truckers pay millions as Kenya roadblocks turn into cash cows
Musa Radoli @PeopleDailyKe Rampant police corruption on the Kenya-Uganda road has seen truck drivers pay upwards of Sh200,000 in bribes to transport goods from border crossings of the two countries to Mombasa port. Participants at the Kenya Trade Week 2019 Conference in Nairobi heard that the money is paid to rogue policemen and customs officers manning border posts, weigh bridges […]
Africa hopes stars can shine in Egypt after officials’ shame
Top African football officials hope the history-making Cup of Nations in Egypt from June 21 can deflect attention away from a string of embarrassing incidents involving them. In recent weeks, CAF president Ahmad Ahmad and senior vice-president Amaju Pinnick and VAR have been dominating the headline space usually reserved for stars like Mohamed Salah and […]
AMISI: Banknotes change will help tame graft dragon
Caleb Amisi Kenya is faced with unprecedent hard time following the recent demonetarisation of banknotes. This is by far the most unique situation we find ourselves in, yet the most progressive step the government has taken in an effort to add impetus to the fight against graft. While some may be wondering whether the move […]