Political activist Morara Kebaso has extended an olive branch to beleaguered Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, offering him a spot in his ‘Vampire Diaries’ exposés that highlight the government’s stalled projects. In a statement shared on his X account on Thursday, October 10, 2024, a day after he said he was taking a social media break,…
The First Lady, Mama Rachel Ruto, Thursday awarded winners of the first edition of the First Lady Mazingira Awards (FLAMA) that gave learners opportunities to contribute to Kenya’s climate action through creative expression: art, essays, and spoken word. The First Lady noted that climate change is the single greatest challenge facing humanity and demands urgent…
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi on Thursday welcomed his Haiti counterpart Dr. Garry Conille to Nairobi for his four-day State visit. Dr. Garry was received at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and is scheduled to engage in high-level bilateral talks with President William Ruto. Discussions will focus on strengthening the longstanding ties between the two…
Egypt is rallying Somalia and Eritrea to a new loose security alliance that may further widen tensions in the Horn of Africa. On Thursday, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi landed in Asmara, where Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud had travelled on Wednesday, to hold trilateral talks with host Isaias Afwerki. On the invitation of President…
Kasmuel McOure has fiercely defended his actions after coming under fire for failing to condemn the attack on fellow activist Morara Kebaso during a public event at Bomas of Kenya. Kasmuel, who has been criticized for not addressing the violent assault, has turned the tables by directly blaming Kebaso for what happened. The controversy erupted…
Indian tycoon Ratan Tata has died aged 86, says the Tata Group, the conglomerate he led for more than two decades. Tata was one of India’s most internationally recognised business leaders. The Tata Group is one of India’s largest companies, with annual revenues in excess of $100bn (£76.5bn). In a statement announcing Tata’s death, the…
Mumias East Member of Parliament( MP) Peter Salasya has yet again opened up about his humble beginnings but this time around as a politician. In an encouraging post on his Instagram account on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, Salasya reflected on his first attempt at vying for a national political seat in the 2017 general elections….
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki. [File, Standard] The Senate has begun the trial of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua following his impeachment by the National Assembly. Should the Senate uphold the vote, all eyes will shift on who will occupy the coveted seat as the son of Mathira retires from public…
A coalition of civil society organisations has voiced opposition to Kenya’s candidacy for a seat at the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), arguing Nairobi has not sorted its respect for civil liberties. Kenya is bidding for a seat for the 2025-2027 term, at the UN body that assesses respect for rights and civil liberties…
Former Machakos Town MP Victor Munyaka has declined a job offer from President William Ruto. He received an appointment as chairperson of the Kenya Animal Genetic Resource Centre but opted not to accept the position. In a statement on Sunday, October 6, 2024, Munyaka cited the current political climate as the reason for his decision….
The National Basketball Association of the United States NBA will build 100 basketball courts in schools and communities across the country. This was revealed today by the NBA Deputy Commissioner and Chief Operating officer Mark Tatum when he met President William Ruto at State house Nairobi where he was accompanied by five times NBA…
On Thursday, October 10, 2024, Kenyans will observe Mazingira Day, following President William Ruto’s signing of the Statute Law (Miscellaneous Amendments Bill) 2024 into law. This new public holiday is designed to highlight the importance of environmental conservation in the fight against the climate crisis. Cabinet Secretary for Environment, Climate Change, and Forestry, Aden Duale,…
President William Ruto has appointed Munyori Buku to head the presidential press service following a vacancy in the position occasioned by the appointment of former State House communications boss David Mugonyi to Communications Authority. Munyori Buku was appointed to head the critical communications department after serving as the Public Communications Secretary at the State House…
Cooperative societies hold big potential to enhance the livelihoods of people across various sectors, including agriculture, education, the environment, and small and medium-sized enterprises, by effectively mobilizing resources. Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, noted that for governments and institutions seeking to access concessional funding, cooperatives must be recognized as vital partners due to their remarkable…
National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah has criticized Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s Monday night press briefing on his impeachment, dismissing it as a futile attempt to gain public sympathy. Gachagua, who is facing impeachment charges brought forward by Kibwezi West MP Mwengi Mutuse, held the two-hour briefing at his official residence in Karen, Nairobi. The…