Alex

Biostatistician, philanthropist, God fearing

[Alex @GovernoAlex]

Do you remember when you joined X? I do! #MyXAnniversary

[Alex @GovernoAlex]

@Nthiwa congratulations bro,

[Alex @GovernoAlex]

Do you remember when you joined X? I do! #MyXAnniversary

[DCI KENYA @DCI_Kenya]

SUSPECTS IN NTSA VEHICLE REGISTRATION FRAUD ARRESTED

11 suspects have been arrested by detectives in connection to a high-level motor vehicle registration fraud, at the National Transport and Safety Authority.

This is after detectives conducted a comprehensive system audit of the NTSA Transport Integrated Management System (TIMS) after suspecting that crooked NTSA officials were operating back office accounts to register motor vehicles fraudulently.

In the ongoing probe conducted by Cybercrime sleuths based at the National Forensic Laboratory, the main suspect identified as Jimmy Kibet Wayans, was arrested at a house in Lavington where he operated a suspicious account that had infiltrated the TIMS system to illegally introduce vehicles. For instance, in the months of March and April alone, 47 vehicles had their chassis changed while 54 were fraudulently added into the system, laying bare the extent of the fraud perpetuated by the criminals. Further investigations reveal that the suspect who is not an employee of NTSA had major back office roles and was in control of several other fictitious user accounts in the NTSA system.

Detectives are also investigating how a deactivated account belonging to a former ICT officer at NTSA was reactivated and was being used for back office transactions, several months after he had tendered his resignation in July 2022.

Following the revelation, three NTSA employees Anthony Waithaka, David Migwi and David Kimaren were also arrested, in the elaborate criminal enterprise that also involves officials from the Kenya Revenue Authority. So far, one suspect from KRA identified as Boniface Njoroge has been arrested as detectives burn the midnight candle to bring all the suspects involved in this high level fraud denying the government the much needed revenue to book. Also arrested were Denis Wafula, Anthony Kariuki and Marvin Renisi. Others are Julius Kiprop, Amos Muthaki and Caleb Odiambo.

Previously, a comprehensive expose by #FichuakwaDCI, had unmasked how crooked officials at the motor vehicle registration body colluding with rogue staff working in Microfinance institutions and street brokers had made the lives of vehicles owners unbearable.

This is after detectives uncovered an elaborate scheme where one motor vehicle registration number and its logbook would be registered to more than one vehicle and the fraudulent logbook used to secure loans from banks and microfinances. Before the bona fide owner of the logbook realized that his/her logbook had secured a loan, auctioneers from the microfinances involved would be rudely knocking on their doors, to impound and sell the vehicles for not ‘servicing’ loans that they did not take.

This was followed by the arrest of two men who were busted at a cyber cafe located in Ngara, along Desai road, with 450 genuine motor vehicle logbooks. At the cyber, an application for a logbook would take a few hours before it was delivered from an insider at NTSA while other Kenyans waited for their documents for months.

The mastermind of the syndicate would also illegally develop affidavits and commission them, before sending them to their contacts at NTSA for forced transfer of motor vehicles. In a matter of minutes, the transfer of a motor vehicle would be finalized exposing the possibility of one’s vehicle being transferred without their knowledge.

This among other complains from frustrated Kenyans cast the National Transport and Safety Authority on the spot, prompting the ongoing probe sanctioned by the DCI Director, Mr Mohamed Amin.
Recently the Roads and Transport Cabinet Secretary visited NTSA headquarters where he assured Kenyans that sanity would be restored at the agency.

Meanwhile, members of the public are cautioned to be wary of brokers who obtain money from them in the pretext of expediting the processing of motor vehicle logbooks, reflective plates and driving licenses. Instead, they are advised to make use of the TIM portal.

[Alex @GovernoAlex]

@sam_skmuchina @IDeAL_KEMRI_WT @SSACABDeltas @KEMRI_Wellcome @paulmwaniki7 congratulations @paulmwaniki7

[Alex @GovernoAlex]

@osurikevin @gladyswanga congratulations Dr @osurikevin

[Petra Nahmias @PetraNahmias]

Excited to announce that together with @UNStats and @NYUAbuDhabi we are launching a community of practice on measuring adult mortality.
Covid-19 showed how dangerous this blind spot can be - & it's the most vulnerable who are left out.
Email [email protected] for more info!

[Alex @GovernoAlex]

@KenyaPower Hallo, we haven't had power since last evening till now. Kasarani Cedar Groove estate.

[Gerald Bitok @geraldbitok]

I dare you to try not shading a tear!

[Alex @GovernoAlex]

@kkmutai Happy new year bro

[Alex @GovernoAlex]

@IDeAL_KEMRI_WT @MaryBitta @crjnewton @BLennox4 @Difu_Simo @EpilepsyPathway @KEMRI_Wellcome congratulations dr @MaryBitta

[Posit PBC @posit_pbc]

We are excited to announce that RStudio, PBC will become Posit, PBC in October!

More information here: https://t.co/9UL4RAkoJC

[Alex @GovernoAlex]

@kkmutai @omwambaKE hahaaaa

[Alex @GovernoAlex]

@thomas_jaki Any in English?

[Francis Kiroro @FrancisKiroro]

Sad day for Kenya!
Fare thee well President Mwai Kibaki, the 3rd President of the Republic of Kenya and so far the best among the presidents we've had!!
We celebrate you! We will forever remember you! A great leader you were! Your legacy lives on! Rest in Power! Rest in Peace!

[Alex @GovernoAlex]

@CKK_Kenya @kenniajin Congratulations Dr. @kenniajin

[UNFPA Data and Analytics @PopDevUNFPA]

There are more than 500 million adolescent girls living in developing countries, and 1 in 3 of them is married before she is 18. Girls who marry early are more likely to have no access to #SRH services & are at higher risk of being subjected to violence or exploitation.

[UNFPA Data and Analytics @PopDevUNFPA]

Strong #CRVS systems play an essential role for women & girls’ rights & their access to services. When women have access to #SRH services & education, % of infant mortality & maternal deaths significantly drop.

[Alex @GovernoAlex]

@ntsa_kenya, having a problem accessing the my TIMS account since last week thursday

[UN Volunteers @UNVolunteers]

More than 1⃣ billion people #VolunteerNow to create a more peaceful, just and sustainable world, holding the key to our planet's future.

On #IVD2021, remember that none of us are ever too small to make a difference. 🙏🏾 #volunteers