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Bribery and betrayal allegations emerge at PSV crisis talks

The News

Bribery claims, betrayal and greed marred high-level talks chaired by President William Ruto to end transport chaos caused by high fuel costs, with a plot to exclude some matatu association officials from the Mombasa meeting emerging on Monday night.

Why it matters

Bribery and betrayal allegations during transport crisis talks reveal dysfunction in government negotiations and potential corruption during a critical national problem-solving effort.

3 hours ago · The Standard →

Politics

  1. Bribery and betrayal allegations emerge at PSV crisis talks

    Bribery claims, betrayal and greed marred high-level talks chaired by President William Ruto to end transport chaos caused by high fuel costs, with a plot to exclude some matatu association officials from the Mombasa meeting emerging on Monday night.

    3 hours ago · The Standard →

  2. Gachagua tells court accuser Mutuse lacked impeachment evidence

    Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua told the High Court that the Attorney General and Senate sought to avoid reopening October 17, 2024 events to prevent judges from finding his accuser, Kibwezi West MP Mwengi Mutuse, had no evidence against him. Gachagua's lawyer argued that scrutiny of the Hansard would show Mutuse relied on unsubstantiated claims for the impeachment motion.

    3 hours ago · The Standard →

  3. Opposition calls for open fuel tendering system

    Opposition leaders have challenged President William Ruto over his refusal to lower Value Added Tax on fuel as a measure to cushion Kenyans from high cost of living pressures.

    3 hours ago · The Standard →

  4. Ruto's fuel address disappoints as prices remain unchanged

    President William Ruto's address on soaring fuel prices left Kenyans disappointed after he left current pump prices untouched, offering no immediate relief from the spiralling cost of living that families, traders and transport operators face.

    3 hours ago · The Standard →

Business

  1. Macron announces €1.55 billion for quantum computing, microelectronics

    French President Emmanuel Macron announced €1 billion in additional government investment for quantum strategy and €550 million to support the microelectronics sector, as global powers compete for leadership in emerging technology.

    6 hours ago · Citizen Digital →

Society

  1. Antenatal care crucial for early detection of preeclampsia

    Preeclampsia is a life-threatening pregnancy complication that can force emergency intervention, as illustrated by a mother who underwent an emergency C-section at 32 weeks. Antenatal care plays a key role in the early detection and prevention of the condition.

    3 hours ago · The Standard →

World & Region

  1. Spain launches job-matching plan for newly legalized migrants

    Spain will introduce a job-matching programme for migrants granted legal status under a plan to regularize around half a million undocumented workers. The government argues the initiative will support economic growth by creating a younger workforce as Spain's population ages, though the programme has drawn criticism from far-right leaders.

    4 hours ago · Citizen Digital →

  2. Trump says he will call Taiwan's president, concerns China

    U.S. President Donald Trump said he would speak with Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te, a move he reiterated twice and that could strain U.S.-China relations and prompt Chinese military exercises around Taiwan. China's foreign ministry urged the U.S. to handle the Taiwan issue carefully and stop sending signals to Taiwan independence forces.

    5 hours ago · Citizen Digital →

Opinion

  1. Fuel crisis shows government failed to protect Kenyans

    An opinion piece argues that the fuel crisis was foreseeable, pointing to dramatic arrests of energy officials without charges, false statements by Cabinet Secretaries, and ineffective meetings as evidence that there was no deliberate government plan to cushion Kenyans from the shortage.

    3 hours ago · The Standard →

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