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Kizza Besigye in prison. Please pray for him.

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Who is fooling who?

26/07/2026

JAMBOJET FLIGHT ABORTS TAKEOFF IN KISUMU AFTER FAULTY SYSTEM

By KeNews Team
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Passengers aboard a Jambojet flight from Nairobi to Kisumu experienced an unexpected delay on Sunday morning after the aircraft aborted takeoff following a system caution alert.

In a statement, Jambojet said Flight JM 8650, operated by aircraft 5Y-JXL, was preparing for departure at approximately 6:00 a.m. when the cockpit crew received a system caution alert before takeoff. As a safety precaution, the takeoff was immediately aborted.

The airline confirmed that all passengers and crew safely disembarked from the aircraft and were assisted by ground staff. The aircraft was then moved back to the bay, where it underwent technical evaluation by Jambojet’s maintenance team.

Jambojet apologised to affected passengers for the inconvenience caused, reiterating that the safety and well-being of its guests and crew remain its highest priority.

No injuries were reported, and the airline did not immediately disclose the nature of the system alert or when the affected aircraft would return to service.

26/07/2026

Mr. Haircut

21/07/2026

FINLAND SCANDAL: A TIMELINE OF THE CASE THAT SHOOK UASIN GISHU COUNTY

By KeNews Team

Nairobi, 21st July, 2026
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The Finland Education Programme scandal remains one of Kenya’s most high-profile alleged education fraud cases, leaving hundreds of families counting heavy financial and emotional losses after hopes of securing overseas education for their children were dashed.

The programme was initiated by the Uasin Gishu County Government with the promise of facilitating university education opportunities in Finland and later Canada. Parents were required to pay substantial amounts of money to cover tuition, accommodation and other related expenses, believing their children would be admitted to foreign universities.

However, many students were unable to travel after the programme ran into difficulties. Some who had already travelled reportedly faced financial challenges abroad after universities complained of unpaid tuition fees, while others were forced to defer or abandon their studies.

Following complaints from parents and the public, investigations were launched into the management of the programme and the handling of the funds collected.

The case was subsequently taken to court, where Uasin Gishu Senator Jackson Mandago, former County Executive Committee Member for Education Margaret Kamar and former Chief Officer for Education Meshack Kiprop have been charged with offences related to the programme. The three have denied the charges.

The prosecution presented its witnesses before closing its case and asked the court to find that the accused have a case to answer. The defence, on the other hand, argued that the prosecution had not established a prima facie case and sought to have the matter dismissed at that stage.

Today, the trial court is expected to rule on whether the prosecution has presented sufficient evidence to require the accused to enter their defence. If the court finds that there is a case to answer, the trial will proceed to the defence hearing before a final judgment is delivered.

The accused remain presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty by a court of law.

The Finland Education Programme case continues to attract national attention as affected families await justice and hope for accountability over one of the country’s most controversial education initiatives.

21/07/2026

FINLAND SCANDAL - COURT TO DELIVER RULING TODAY ON WHETHER ACCUSED HAVE A CASE TO ANSWER

By KeNews Team
Eldoret, July 20 2027
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Today marks a significant milestone in the Finland Scholarship Programme case as the trial court is expected to deliver its ruling on whether the three accused persons have a case to answer.

Among those facing trial is Uasin Gishu Senator Jackson Mandago. The three accused had asked the court to find that the prosecution had failed to establish a case requiring them to defend themselves. However, after closing its case, the prosecution urged the court to rule that sufficient evidence had been presented for the accused to be placed on their defence.

Should the court determine that there is a case to answer, the trial will proceed to the defence stage, where the accused will have an opportunity to respond to the allegations before the court reaches a final verdict.

If, after the full trial and due process, the court ultimately finds the accused guilty, they could face custodial sentences in accordance with the law.

As the country awaits today’s ruling, many of the victims of the Finland Scholarship Programme are hopeful that the judicial process will bring clarity and accountability.

Above all, justice should prevail, whatever the court decides.

21/07/2026

Who is disturbing Gachagua?