MP Calls for Investigation into ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ Companies Amid Borrower Exploitation Claims

“Buy Now, Pay Later” (BNPL) companies are facing scrutiny for allegedly exploiting Kenyan borrowers. Kigumo MP Kamau Munyoro recently submitted a petition to Parliament, urging an investigation into BNPL schemes. As a member of the National Assembly’s Finance and National Planning Committee, he raised concerns after a constituent lost a motorcycle despite paying Kes. 250,000…

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Gachagua’s Remarks Against Ruto Spark NCIC Warning Over Hate Speech Concerns

The National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) has cautioned former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua against making statements that could ignite ethnic tensions or incite violence in his ongoing political attacks against President William Ruto. The commission criticized Gachagua for his recent remarks regarding an alleged plot to remove Chief Justice Martha Koome, accusing him of…

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Court Delays Hearing of Masengeli’s Appeal Despite Acting IG’s Urgent Plea

The Court of Appeal has postponed the hearing of Gilbert Masengeli’s appeal, despite urgent requests from the acting Inspector-General of Police for an expedited resolution. Masengeli’s lawyer, Cecil Miller, explained that the appeal was filed under urgent conditions because High Court Judge Lawrence Mugambi had granted Masengeli a grace period until September 20. Without resolution…

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