Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua addresses a past rally. [File, Standard] The impeachment motion against Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua could be tabled in Parliament anytime now, with reports suggesting it is ready and had attained necessary support from Members of Parliament. Sources said signatures were coming in “fast and furious”, saying more than 116 lawmakers have…
By PETER DUBE Pravin Gordhan was a prominent South African politician and former Minister for Finance. When he died two weeks ago, many would say he left his mark on the nation. But that depends on who sees the mark. Gordhan died on Friday, September 13. He was 75, and his family said he had…
President William Ruto has changed his position regarding the Ford Foundation, a U.S.-based non-governmental organization (NGO) that he previously accused of funding Gen Z protests in Kenya. In a statement made on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, Ruto praised the Ford Foundation for its commitment to protecting Kenya’s democracy. This shift in tone follows Ruto’s meeting…
President William Ruto said that the Kenyan government is enhancing its laws and policies to attract international investors. Speaking during the US-Kenya Business and Investment Roundtable organized by the Corporate Council on Africa, President Ruto emphasized that Kenya’s improved business environment, skilled workforce, and abundant renewable energy resources position the country as an ideal trade…
Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa has declared that Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua will be impeached before the end of the year. Barasa suggested that Gachagua’s actions over the past year have paved the way for his removal, claiming that an impeachment motion is already being prepared. “Rigathi Gachagua impeached himself one year ago. The National Assembly…
Angolan President João Lourenço has called for additional resources which include equipment and air support, for the Multinational Security Support Mission in Haiti to realize their objective. This was revealed by President William Ruto through his official X Account after holding discussions with his Angolan Counterpart on strengthening of the African Union. Kenya’s Head of…
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s woes are piling following a censure motion tabled in the Senate in what pundits say is a litmus test before an impeachment motion is tabled in the National Assembly. Gachagua finds himself in a situation like that of former Vice President Josephat Karanja and former Finance Minister Amos Kimunya, both of…
Taskforce Chair Rtd Chief Justice David Maraga during the launch of National Taskforce on improvement of the terms and conditions of service and other reforms for members of the National Police service and Kenya Prisons at the Supreme Court,Nairobi. January 10th,2023 [Elvis Ogina,Standard] The National Police Service (NPS) suffers a malignant cancer of corruption that begins at…
President William Ruto has called on the United Nations Security Council to adopt bold reforms to address the rapidly evolving global challenges. Speaking at the Summit of the Future plenary in New York, he criticized the current multilateral system for its failure to adequately address pressing issues like climate change, inequality, and debt. Ruto warned…
By REUTERS Somalia accused Ethiopia of smuggling weapons on Tuesday amid fears that arms going into the conflict-riven Horn of Africa nation could end up in the hands of Islamist militants. The neighbours traded barbs a day after an Egyptian warship unloaded heavy weaponry in Somalia’s capital Mogadishu, the second shipment since a security pact in August. Landlocked…
By REUTERS Sudanese former leader Omar al-Bashir has been transferred from Sudan’s war-ravaged capital to the northern town of Merowe for medical treatment, his lawyer said on Tuesday. The 80-year-old, jailed along with allies after being overthrown in a popular uprising in 2019, had been taken to a detention centre in Merowe ahead of treatment at a…
Githunguri MP Gathoni Wamuchomba discussed the origins of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s political challenges, which she believes began when William Ruto selected him as his running mate on May 15, 2022. During an appearance on Citizen TV on Monday, Wamuchomba explained that many MPs from the Mt Kenya region opposed Gachagua’s selection, preferring Kithure Kindiki,…
By REUTERS Ethiopia’s foreign minister has warned that ammunition supplied to Somalia could exacerbate conflict and be diverted to terrorists, Ethiopia’s state news agency reported on Tuesday. His statement came a day after an Egyptian warship unloaded heavy weaponry in the capital Mogadishu, the second arms shipment in the space of a month following the inking of…
By THE CONVERSATION Africa’s desire to be fully represented in all decision-making organs of the United Nations (UN), particularly in the security council, is informed by three factors. First, repairing the historical injustice of its underrepresentation in global governance. Second, recognising African contributions in shaping the contemporary world order. Third, the urgency of securing the legitimacy of the…
Embakasi East Member of Parliament Babu Owino has called out the national government for the ongoing demolition of houses in the Mradi area in his constituency. In a statement published on his social media pages on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, the vocal lawmaker said that the demolition has left many of his constituents homeless. Additionally,…