President William Ruto, Deputy President Kithure Kindiki and Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi arrive for a cabinet meeting at Kakamega State Lodge on January 21, 2025. [PSC, Standard] The political tiff between President William Ruto and his former Deputy Rigathi Gachagua has deepened as the president launched scathing attacks and criticisms against his former deputy. Although…
President William Ruto reassured Kenyans that his government is fully committed to fulfilling every promise made during his campaign. Speaking at the launch of the Last Mile Connectivity project in Shinyalu, Kakamega County, Ruto emphasized that his administration would not rest until all pledges are delivered. “My transformation agenda must succeed,” Ruto declared, reiterating his…
President William Ruto launched a scathing attack on his former deputy, Rigathi Gachagua, accusing him of tribalism, incompetence, and corruption. Speaking during the launch of a modern market in Luanda, Vihiga County, on Wednesday, January 22, Ruto blamed Gachagua’s alleged failures for his removal from office. Ruto claimed that Gachagua’s leadership style, characterized by dishonesty…
Mugirango West Member of Parliament (MP) Stephen Mogaka Gusii leaders are calling for a larger share of government appointments in President William Ruto’s inclusive government amid growing concerns that the Gusii community is being overlooked. On Wednesday, January 22, 2025, a group of Nyamira leaders, led by Mugirango West Member of Parliament (MP) Stephen Mogaka,…
President William Ruto. [Standard, File] President William Ruto has condemned former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua for allegedly trying to divide Kenyans along ethnic lines. He said such efforts will not succeed. Speaking in Luanda, Vihiga County, on Wednesday, January 22, Ruto accused some of his former political allies of incompetence, in an apparent reference to…
In a sweeping decision aimed at improving efficiency and cutting costs, the Cabinet, chaired by President William Ruto, approved the merger, dissolution, and privatization of numerous State Corporations. The reforms, discussed during the first Cabinet meeting of the year at the State Lodge in Kakamega on January 21, 2025, form part of the government’s strategy…
Businesswoman-cum politician Millicent Omanga has called out those criticising President William Ruto after initiating bonus pay to sugarcane farmers who have supplied cane to Kakamega’s Mumias Sugar Factory. In a statement on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, Omanga stated that sugarcane farmers deserve bonuses just like their counterparts in the tea and coffee sector terming critics…
Senior Advisor in Council of Economic Advisors Moses Kuria on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, flagged a Facebook account impersonating him. In a statement, the former Trade Cabinet Secretary denounced association with said account insisting that whatever was posted on the page did not associate with political stand. While flagging the page which bore his official…
The Cabinet, chaired by President William Ruto at the State Lodge in Kakamega on January 21, 2025, in a groundbreaking start to the year, passed a series of transformative resolutions aimed at fostering development, regional integration, and efficiency in governance. Below are the 10 major highlights of the resolutions: 1. Lifting ETA requirements Kenya will…
In a significant restructuring move, the Kenyan government has dissolved the Kenya Films and Classification Board (KFCB), transferring its mandate to the Ministry of Youth Affairs, the Arts, and Sports. The move aims to enhance efficiency, cut costs, and address fiscal pressures in the public sector. The reforms, approved during the year’s first Cabinet meeting…
Former Roots Party presidential running mate Justina Wamae has come to the defence of police officers handling of gender-based violence (GBV) cases, highlighting challenges they face in dealing with such matters. In a statement shared on her X account on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, Wamae pointed out that law enforcement officers are often unfairly criticized…
The Kenya Police Service has transferred control of its third Forward Operating Base (FOB) in Haiti to Guatemalan forces. This handover marks another milestone in the Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission’s efforts to restore security in the troubled Caribbean nation. The base, housed at the Regional Office of the Far North for the General Inspectorate…
Kenya is introducing new regulations that require cryptocurrency firms to establish local offices as the government moves to regulate crypto trade in the country. The National Treasury’s Virtual Asset Service Providers Bill, 2025 mandates that cryptocurrency firms maintain a registered office in Kenya. The bill is part of the government’s push to license crypto trade…
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has called out former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua for his relentless attacks on the government, urging him to move on following his impeachment. Speaking during President William Ruto’s development tour in Kakamega County on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, Mudavadi emphasized that Gachagua is legally barred from holding any public office,…
President William Ruto chairs a cabinet meeting at Kakamega State Lodge on January 21, 2025. [PSC, Standard] The Kenya Kwanza government on Tuesday announced mega plans to dissolve nine state corporations and merge 42 others as part of a sweeping reform program aimed at improving efficiency and reducing the government’s wage bill. The landmark decision, the most consequential…