Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi. [File, Standard] National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi faced difficulty convincing a Senate committee investigating a deal made by the Ruto administration and Indian contractor Adani when Mbadi was in the opposition. Facing former colleagues on the minority side at the Senate, Mbadi tried to explain why President William Ruto…
Five Kenyans—President William Ruto, Mithika Mwenda, Wanjira Maathai, Charlot Magayi, and Wawa Gatheru—have been recognized among the world’s top 100 environmentalists by The Independent. The ‘Climate 100 List,’ launched on Sunday, showcases a diverse array of activists, scientists, academics, philanthropists, political leaders, business innovators, and fashion entrepreneurs committed to environmental change. The British newspaper noted…
Controller of Budget Margaret Nyakang’o when she appeared before the National Assembly’s Finance Committee at Parliament Nairobi earlier this year. [Elvis Ogina, Standard] When President William Ruto issued a directive banning non-essential foreign travel for all state officials in October last year, it was expected that this would significantly reduce the amount the country spends…
The midfielder has explained why Junior Starlets facing Portugal and Valencia during their training camp in Spain will help them ready for their U-17 FIFA Women’s World Cup escapade. Junior Starlets midfielder Pearl Olesi has expressed the team’s excitement and optimism ahead of their scheduled friendly matches in Spain. The Kenyan side, currently camped in…
The daggers are drawn following reports of an impeachment motion being prepared against Deputy President, Rigathi Gachagua with the DP yesterday exciting the ground with his own epithets. Against the backdrop of his own admission of severed ties with President William Ruto, Gachagua has now cautioned against return of politics of betrayal at the expense…
President Ruto and his deputy Rigathi Gachagua. [File, Standard] The conflict between President Ruto and his deputy Rigathi Gachagua has continued to generate intense heat, causing a meltdown on the mountain, which was UDA’s political bastion in the last general election. Following revelations in the last few days of a planned impeachment of Gachagua, political…
Tana River Senator Danson Mungatana. [Boniface Okendo, Standard] Tana River Senator Danson Mungatana has filed a censure motion against Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, set for debate in the Senate. The motion, presented on Tuesday, September 23, raises concerns about Gachagua’s statements on employment opportunities and resource allocation, as well as calls for Kenyans to disobey…
By REUTERS An Egyptian warship has delivered a second major cache of weaponry to Somalia including anti-aircraft guns and artillery, port and military officials said on Monday, in a move likely to stoke further friction between the two countries and Ethiopia. Ties between Egypt and Somalia have grown this year over their shared mistrust of…
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is facing mounting speculation that his impeachment is imminent, as the political landscape in Kenya shifts following President William Ruto’s growing collaboration with opposition leader Raila Odinga. Githunguri MP Gathoni Wamuchomba, a vocal member of parliament, has warned that an effort to oust Gachagua could soon materialize. In a TV interview…
Queens of the track, Faith Kipyegon and Beatrice Chebet, awarded the Golden Plate by the Academy of Achievement at the Lincoln Centre Plaza, New York.[Courtesy] Kenya’s queens of the track, Faith Kipyegon and Beatrice Chebet have been awarded the prestigious Golden Plate by the Academy of Achievers of the United States of America. The three-time…
During his impromptu visit to Haiti on Saturday, September 21, President William Ruto expressed his willingness to convert Kenya’s anti-gang mission into a full U.N. peacekeeping operation. This trip aimed to assess the progress of the Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission, where Kenya plays a crucial role in combating rampant gang violence that has caused…
PHOTO | BBC Australia’s consumer watchdog is suing the country’s two biggest supermarket chains, alleging they falsely claimed to have permanently dropped the prices of hundreds of items. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) claims Coles and Woolworths broke consumer law by temporarily raising prices before lowering them to a value either the same…
By ANGELA OKETCH Kenya’s President William Ruto has renewed his criticism of developed countries for failing to address the global climate crisis, inequalities, and debt crisis. During his first presentation at the United Nations General Assembly’s Summit of the Future in New York, Dr Ruto on Sunday night said the United Nations had not sufficiently…
Two Members of Parliament have urged President William Ruto and his Deputy, Rigathi Gachagua, to resolve their internal disputes, arguing that the ongoing wrangles between the two leaders are detrimental to the country’s progress. Suba South MP Caroli Omondi and Gem MP Elisha Odhiambo expressed concerns during a gospel music competition at the Homa Bay…
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and his allies have escalated their criticism of President William Ruto’s camp as tensions within the Kenya Kwanza administration deepen. Speaking at a church service in Thika on Sunday, Gachagua warned that if Ruto fails to restore order within the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA), he risks losing the trust of…