The United Nations secretary general has condemned Iranian strikes on Israel, after earlier being banned from the country for his initial response. Speaking to the UN Security Council, António Guterres said it was high time to stop what he called the “deadly cycle of tit-for-tat violence” in the Middle East. In an earlier statement, Israel’s…
Digital nomad professionals and long-connection travellers will now be able to explore Kenya’s unique tourism offerings more conveniently following President William Ruto’s announcement of a Digital Nomad Work Permit and an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) for transit and long-connection travellers. In a first for Kenya’s tourism industry, the President said these new initiatives aim to…
By REUTERS Israel’s foreign minister said on Wednesday that he was barring United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres from entering the country because he had not “unequivocally” condemned Iran’s missile attack on Israel. Iran fired more than 180 ballistic missiles at Israel on Tuesday amid an escalation in fighting between its proxy in Lebanon, Hezbollah, and Israel. Many were intercepted mid-air…
By REUTERS Mozambicans will vote next week in presidential and legislative elections that are almost certain to extend the ruling Frelimo party’s half century in power, as it battles a long-running Islamist insurgency in one of Africa’s largest gas fields. Ruling party candidate Daniel Chapo, a former radio announcer and law lecturer, is widely expected…
When Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua invited President William Ruto to make his remarks in a previous function. [File, Standard] The current political situation in Kenya has brought into the limelight the conduct of public officers and the mechanisms that exist to deal with them. With parliament facing a proposed Censure Motion against President William Ruto…
French Prime Minister Michel Barnier delivered a comprehensive 1.5-hour speech Tuesday in the National Assembly, detailing his government’s key priorities including public deficit reduction, immigration reform and retirement policies. Barnier set ambitious target for France’s public deficit, aiming to bring it down to 5 percent of its gross domestic product (GDP) in 2025 from this…
Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita held a bilateral meeting with U.S Secretary of State Antony Blinken yesterday in Washington and discussed about the strong U.S.-Morocco strategic partnership and ways of achieving shared security objectives in the region. The meeting took place in the context of the celebrating the 20th anniversary of two milestones of their…
Nyali MP Mohammed Ali has publicly distanced himself from the impeachment process against Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. The MP took to X to express his opposition to the motion, describing it as “ill-intentioned” and aimed at demonizing a public servant who has made significant contributions to the country. “I have carefully read the charges in…
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is accused of gross misconduct in the manner of insubordination, insubordinating the presidency and the Kenyan state. [DPCS] The fate of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is now in the hands of Parliament, whose 80 per cent members want him impeached. There was significant police presence around Parliament Buildings yesterday as…
Iran has launched hundreds of missiles towards Israel, with at least some striking Israeli territory. It is the second attack by Iran this year, after it fired hundreds of missiles and drones at Israel in April. Israeli army officials said the attacks appear to be over and that there is no more threat from Iran…
National Assembly Deputy Speaker Gladys Shollei, Majority leader Kimani Ichungwah and Suna East MP Junet Mohamed are in support of DP Gachagua impeachment motion. [File, Standard] A total of 291 lawmakers have signed in support of a motion to impeach Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. The motion, moved by Kibwezi West MP Mwengi Mutuse, cites 11…
Kenya Tourism Board CEO, June Chepkemei //PHOTO: Courtesy The Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) is gearing up to host the Magical Kenya Travel Expo (MKTE) 2024 at Uhuru Gardens in Nairobi from Wednesday, October 2, to Friday, October 4. The event will bring together key travel agents from Kenya’s major tourism source markets (Buyers) to network…
President William Ruto. [File, Standard] Makueni Senator Daniel Maanzo has filed a censure motion against President William Ruto in the Senate, accusing him of failing to protect Kenyans and address critical national issues. In the motion, Maanzo lists several concerns, including what he describes as Ruto’s failure, in his role as Chairperson of the National…
President William Ruto is set to deliver the first units in his controversial Affordable Housing Plan before the end of the year. The State Department of Housing and Urban Development has announced that the first phase of the Mukuru affordable housing project is on track to receive its inaugural tenants by December 2024, a crucial…
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has issued a call to action for the Luo community, urging a careful reevaluation of their political alliances as they chart their course in Kenya’s political landscape. Speaking at an event in Nyatike, Mbadi emphasized the need for strategic thinking about the community’s political future and potential partnerships. Mbadi drew…