The Cabinet convened on Thursday at State House Nairobi, chaired by President William Ruto, to address the country’s security situation in the aftermath of recent riots. President William Ruto, presiding over a meeting at State House Nairobi, was informed that the riots, which initially began as protests against proposed tax measures in the Finance Bill…
By REUTERS Militia fighters have attacked a Chinese-linked mining site in northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo, killing six Chinese nationals and at least two Congolese soldiers, local officials said on Thursday. China condemned the attack, which took place on Wednesday in Djugu territory in the gold-rich Ituri province. Djugu administrator Ruphin Mapela said it was…
Kenya has intensified its pursuit of ending the HIV/AIDS epidemic which is relying heavily on integrating stand-alone HIV programming with primary health-care platforms to improve population-level health and ensure sustainability. This follows the move by the Government through the Ministry of Health to establish a team tasked with responsibility of strategising on the interventions needed…
Nakuru Deputy Governor David Kones (in red tie) visits a stand at the Nakuru ASK show ground when he officially opened the agricultural show on Friday July 5, 2024. With him is ASK Chairman Perminus Migwi (in blue tie) and Agriculture CEC Leonard Bor. Photo by Anne Sabuni….
France captain Kylian Mbappe during a training session. [AFP] Hosts Germany take on Spain in the first of two blockbuster quarter-final ties at Euro 2024 on Friday, with Kylian Mbappe’s France up against Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal in the late match. Germany and Spain clash in Stuttgart at 7pm EAT with the host nation putting their…
President William Ruto has appointed Nancy Onyango to chair an independent task force for auditing Kenya’s public debt, aiming to provide clarity on its nature and management. In a gazette notice dated July 5, Ruto announced that Onyango will lead the audit of public debt. She will be deputised by Prof Luis Franceschi, with support…
Joe Biden’s extremely weak performance at the CNN TV debate last week, has prompted senior figures in the Democrat party to question whether he is fit enough to stand for the upcoming presidential election. Former speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi said it was reasonable to ask: “Is this an episode or is this a…
Jade Lally is among athletes who have criticizes British Athletics’ stringent selection policy urging athletes to switch countries. UK Athletics confirmed its team on Friday afternoon and it contains few surprises yet sparks major controversy. The British selection policy which is designed to prioritize athletes with podium potential has left numerous qualified athletes sidelined igniting…
Police in Nyeri and Laikipia counties are making significant progress in their investigation into the recent break-ins and arson attacks at Chieni supermarkets. They have recovered a substantial amount of stolen goods and apprehended multiple suspects found in possession of these items. The recovered items include washing machines, refrigerators, water dispensers, bicycles, kitchenware, food items,…
By REUTERS Kenyan President William Ruto on Friday proposed spending cuts and additional borrowing in roughly equal measure to fill a nearly $2.7 billion budget hole caused by his withdrawal of planned tax hikes in the face of nationwide protests. Ruto scrapped the finance bill containing the tax increases in response to mass, youth-led demonstrations that have created the…
Azimio la Umoja – One Kenya coalition co-principal Kalonzo Musyoka, has delivered a message to President William Ruto, urging him to cease the spread of falsehoods and endless pledges. Sharing on his X account on July 5, 2024, Kalonzo expressed bewilderment at Ruto’s claim of initiating conversations years prior, highlighting the need for accountability in…
Nancy Onyango Former Director of the Office of Internal Audit and Inspection (OIA) at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Nancy Onyango will head the newly appointed presidential task force on forensic audit of public debt. The President made the appointment of the team through a Kenya Gazette Notice on July 5, 2024 moments after addressing…
ADAK Head of Anti-Doping Education and Research Dr. Martin Sisa during the SJAK Anti-Doping workshop in Naivasha. [Stafford Ondego,Standard] The Anti-Doping Agency of Kenya (ADAK) is determined to deliver a clean team to the forthcoming 2024 Olympic Games. ADAK Head of Anti-Doping Education and Research Dr. Martin Sisa noted that the Agency has already done…
President William Ruto chairs a special Cabinet Meeting at State House, Nairobi. The Cabinet was briefed on the security situation in the country following days’ riots. [PCS] President William Ruto Thursday held a Cabinet meeting at State House that could turn out to be the ‘last supper’ for seven Cabinet secretaries, whose ministries are to be…
Good Morning my strong man from Tanzania July 5, 2024, I invite you to look at what is written in the front and back pages of Kenyan Newspapers. The post Big news in Kenyan newspapers today July 5, 2024 first appeared on Millard Ayo.