A-G In Anglo Leasing Shocker
East African Standard - October 19, 2006
The Attorney General has ruthlessly punched holes into what Justice
Aaron Ringera a fortnight ago described as evidence “watertight”
enough to prosecute the Anglo Leasing cases. [Full Story…]
Anglo Leasing - Wako, Ringera At Loggerheads
Nation TV - October 20, 2006
Reaction to the latest developments in the Anglo Leasing affair
continues to be mixed, as the main protagonists skip the Kenyatta
Day celebrations. [Full Story…]
AG Yet To Get Anglo Leasing Files Back
Nation TV - November 17, 2006
Attorney-General Amos Wako is yet to receive the Anglo Leasing
files he sent back to the KACC for further investigation. [Full
Story…]
Kibaki Reappoints Kiraitu, Saitoti To Cabinet
KTN - November 15, 2006
President Kibaki re-appoints George Saitoti and Kiraitu Murungi to
the Cabinet. [Full Story…]
Kibaki Reinstates Kiraitu, Saitoti As Ministers
Nation TV - November 15, 2006
President Kibaki reinstates Prof. George Saitoti and Kiraitu Murungi
as Cabinet ministers. [Full Story…]
Mutahi Ngunyi Analyses Cabinet Reshuffle
KTN - November 15, 2006
Political scientist Mutahi Ngunyi analyses the Cabinet reshuffle,
which saw the return of Kiraitu Murungi and Prof. George Saitoti. [Full Story…]
The Tribulations Of Kiraitu Murungi
KTN - November 15, 2006
A feature on the recent political tribulations of Kiraitu Murungi, as
he returns to the Cabinet. [Full Story…]
Kenya Reinstates Ministers After Corruption Scandal
Guardian Unlimited - November 16, 2006
The Kenyan president, Mwai Kibaki, has reinstated two of his top
cabinet ministers who resigned after being to linked to major
corruption scandals in February. [Full Story…]
Saitoti And Kiraitu Back In Cabinet After Shuffle
Daily Nation - November 16, 2006
President Kibaki yesterday reinstated Prof George Saitoti and Mr
Kiraitu Murungi to the Cabinet and made a number of other
appointments, clearly indicating that he has his eyes firmly set on
next year’s General Election. [Full Story…]
They Are Back
Kenya Times - November 16, 2006
Kajiado North MP, Prof George Saitoti, and his Imenti North
counterpart Kiraitu Murungi yesterday made a come-back to the
Cabinet nine months after corruption scandals forced them out. [Full Story…]
They Are Back!
The People Daily - November 16, 2006
George Saitoti and Kiraitu Murungi are finally back in the Cabinet
after 10 months on the backbenches. [Full Story…]
Anglo Leasing - KACC Clears Awori, Kiraitu, Mwiraria, Murungaru
KTN - January 19, 2007
The KACC clears Kiraitu Murungi, David Mwiraria, Moody Awori and
Christopher of involvement in the Aglo Leasing and Finance Ltd
scandal. [Full Story…]
Anglo Leasing - Kiraitu, Mwiraria Cleared By KACC
Nation TV - January 19, 2007
Kiraitu Murungi and David Mwiraria are cleared of any involvement in
the Anglo Leasing scandal by the KACC. [Full Story…]
Anti-Graft Body Clears Murungi
Daily Nation - January 20, 2007
The Kenya Anti-Corruption Commission has formally cleared Energy
minister Kiraitu Murungi of any wrong-doing in the multi-billionshilling
Anglo Leasing scandal. [Full Story…]
Kacc Clears Mwiraria, Kiraitu, Awori
East African Standard - January 20, 2007
Vice-President Moody Awori, Energy minister Mr Kiraitu Murungi and
ex-Finance minister Mr David Mwiraria can now sleep blissfully
following their clearance from any Anglo Leasing-related crimes. [Full
Story…]
All-Out War
East African Standard - January 21, 2007
I am hot on your heels and Kenyans will soon know the truth on
Anglo Leasing contracts, self-exiled former Ethics and Governance
PS John Githongo has warned President Kibaki and his ministers. [Full Story…]
Anglo Leasing - Clearance Kicks Up Storm
KTN - January 21, 2007
The decision by the KACC to clear leaders implicated in the Anglo
Leasing scandal kicks up a storm among Opposition leaders. [Full
Story…]
Anglo Leasing - Govt To Issue Statement On Clearance
Nation TV - January 21, 2007
The Government is set to issue a statement tomorrow on the
exoneration of Energy minister Kiraitu Murungi and ex-Finance
minister David Mwiraria. [Full Story…]
AG To Issue Statement On Anglo Leasing Clearance
KBC - January 21, 2007
AG Amos Wako is to issue a comprehensive statement tomorrow on
the clearance of three prominent individuals allegedly involved in the
Anglo Leasing scandal. [Full Story…]
Pressure Mounts On Govt Over Anglo Leasing Clearance
Citizen TV - January 21, 2007
Peressure is mounting on the Government barely two days after the
clearance of prominent personalities in the Anglo Leasing scandal. [Full Story…]
For Kibaki, Fighting Graft Would Be Political Suicide
Daily Nation - January 21, 2007
The Sunday Nation interviewed exiled former Ethics permanent
secretary John Githongo who blew the whistle on Anglo Leasing.
Excerpts . . . [Full Story…]
Githongo - It Is Time Kenyans Held Their Government To Account
Daily Nation - January 21, 2007
Exiled former permanent secretary for Governance and Ethics Mr
John Githongo yesterday dismissed the Kibaki government as
incapable of fighting high-level corruption. [Full Story…]
AG - Kiraitu, Mwiraria Not Off The Hook
Nation TV - January 22, 2007
Attorney-General Amos Wako says that Kiraitu Murungi and David
Mwiraria have not been absolved of all responsibility in the Anglo
Leasing scandal. [Full Story…]
AG - Officials Still Under Probe Over Anglo Leasing
KTN - 22 January 2007
AG Amos Wako says that top officials implicated in the Anglo
Leasing scandal are still under investigation, contrary to reports
stating otherwise. [Full Story…]
Anger Over Clearance By Ringera
Daily Nation - January 22, 2007
The clean bill of health given to Energy minister Kiraitu Murungi by
the anti-corruption agency in the Anglo Leasing scandal came under
heavy criticism by the Opposition yesterday. [Full Story…]
Anglo Leasing - No One Cleared, Says AG
KBC - 22 January 2007
The Attorney-General maintains that no one has been cleared of
involvement in the Anglo Leasing scandal. [Full Story…]
Corruption - Is KACC Up To The Task?
East African Standard - January 22, 2007
. . .That something is out of tune in the Anglo Leasing saga has been
long evident. That that something stems from human pride is
increasingly becoming apparent. For why would a regime facing a
re-election bid demonstrate deep contempt for the people it expects to
vote it back? [Full Story…]
Government Silent Over Fresh Githongo Claims
East African Standard - January 22, 2007
President Kibaki’s Government appeared stung and wrong-footed by
former Ethics and Governance Permanent Secretary John
Githongo’s thundering statement that he was now on the warpath. [Full Story…]
ODM Slams Anglo Leasing Circus
KBC - January 22, 2007
ODM-Kenya slams the Government and the KACC for turning the
probe into the Anglo Leasing scandal into a circus. [Full Story…]
Wako - Anglo Leasing Probe Still Active
Citizen TV - January 22, 2007
Attorney-General Amos Wako issues a Press statement to the efect
that investigations into the Anglo Leasing scandal are still ongoing. [Full Story…]
Wako To Respond As Anger Meets Ringera Action
East African Standard - January 22, 2007
The Government will on Monday clear the air over the controversial
Gazette notice that absolved Energy minister, Mr Kiraitu Murungi,
and former Finance minister, Mr David Mwiraria, from the Anglo
Leasing scandal. [Full Story…]
Githongo Releases Another Tape
Citizen TV - January 23, 2007
John Githongo releases a tape bearing the voice of former finance
minister David Mwiraria, a day after the Attorney General
announced that those stated in the scandal have been cleared,
though investigations were still on. [Full Story…]
Githongo Releases New Tape
Nation TV - January 23, 2007
John Githongo releases a new audio recording that allegedly shows
ex-Finance minister David Mwiraria asking him to drop his probe
into the Anglo Leasing passport affair. [Full Story…]
Githongo Unleashes Mwiraria Recording
KTN - January 23, 2007
An audio recording of former Finance minister David Mwiraria
apparently pleading with ex-Ethics and Governance PS John
Githongo to drop his Anglo Leasing investigation is released. [Full
Story…]
UK Envoy Wants Answers On Anglo Leasing
KTN - January 23, 2007
UK High Commissioner Adam Wood says the Government is yet to
provide answers on the Anglo Leasing scandal. [Full Story…]
Wako - Mwiraria And Awori Not Cleared
Daily Nation - January 23, 2007
Vice President Moody Awori and MP David Mwiraria have not been
cleared over the Anglo Leasing scandal, Attorney-General Amos
Wako said yesterday. [Full Story…]
Government Silent On Githongo Tape
Nation TV - January 24, 2007
The Government has remained silent on the latest tapes released.
This comes a day after the government has started advanced
ivestigations on the alleged ministers. [Full Story…]
Kibaki In New Githongo Tape
East African Standard - January 24, 2007
President Kibaki has been named in a sensational new recording of
an alleged conversation between Mr John Githongo, Mr David
Mwiraria and Mr Kiraitu Murungi. [Full Story…]
Kiraitu Urged PS ‘To Go Easy’
Daily Nation - January 24, 2007
In February last year, Mr. Githongo released a tape detailing what
appeared to be attempts by Justice minister Kiraitu Murungi to cover
up Anglo Leasing type scandals. [Full Story…]
Mwiraria Remains Silent
KTN - January 24, 2007
Former finance minister David Mwiraria declines to talk to
journalists concerning the release of the tape bearing his voice by
John Githongo. [Full Story…]
New Githongo Tape
Daily Nation - January 24, 2007
A new tape appearing to capture a conversation with former Finance
minister David Mwiraria about the Anglo Leasing scandal was
dramatically put on the Internet last night for the world to hear. [Full Story…]
Githongo Was Not An Investigator
Nation TV - January 25, 2007
The Government is putting in the spotlight the job description of
John Githongo while he was in office. [Full Story…]
KACC Gives Verdict On Githongo Tapes
Daily Nation - January 25, 2007
Kenya’s anti-corruption chiefs yesterday stood their ground and
insisted that tapes released by former Ethics PS John Githongo
lacked sufficient evidence to prosecute the President’s key allies for
attempting to cover up the Anglo Leasing scandal. [Full Story…]
Karua Challenges Githongo
KTN - January 25, 2007
Justice and Constitutional Affairs minister Martha Karua challenges
the credibility of former PS John Githongo. [Full Story…]
Karua Dismisses Tape As Inadmissible
KBC - January 25, 2007
An audiotape released by John Githongo comes under sharp criticism
from Justice and Constitutional Affairs minister Martha Karua. [Full
Story…]
Ministers Refuse To Comment
East African Standard - January 25, 2007
The sensational recording that appears to capture Mr David Mwiraria
telling Mr John Githongo to drop the Anglo Leasing investigations
sparked off fury from nearly all quarters, but there was not a word
from the key actors in the drama. [Full Story…]
Who Is Next On Githongo Tape Three?
East African Standard - January 28, 2007
Evidence is not good enough is the refrain the public has heard every
time exiled anti-corruption crusader Mr. John Githongo hits. But
after taking a minister and a former member of the Cabinet on air,
the next question is, who is next? [Full Story…]
Graft Thrives In The Face Of 24 Agencies Set Up To Stamp It Out
Daily Nation - February 7, 2007
Numerous institutions set up to fight corruption have failed to stamp
out the vice. The institutions are uncoordinated, without a guiding
centre. [Full Story…]
Githongo Sets Three Conditions For Return
Daily Nation - February 10, 2007
Former Ethics permanent secretary John Githongo has expressed
willingness to return home from his self-imposed exile in London —
but only if the Government meets certain conditions. [Full Story…]
Githongo Sets Off For Canada
East African Standard - February 15, 2007
Former anti-corruption czar Mr John Githongo has moved from
exile in the UK to Canada, where he will work with an international
organisation. [Full Story…]