Eastleigh on the spot as political leaders, businessmen in Migori fingered in illicit gold smuggling
Kenya is now a notable regional hub for smuggling of illicit gold, reveals a new study. Criminal and corrupt actors now use corruption and violence, as well as financial levers to profit from and control the trade, mainly because of its high-returns and, low-risk nature. Now, there is a global push to have the crime […]
GUDKA: Illicit trade a threat to national security
Sachen Gudka The recent move by Central Bank to withdraw the Sh1,000 from circulation by October 1 has once again shone a spotlight on the grave subject of the illicit economy and the various avenues in which it thrives to support criminal activities. Even as we debate the short-and long-term implications of this change, industry […]