President William Ruto during in Ugunja during a thanksgiving ceremony for Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi President William Ruto has reiterated that the recent appointment of Cabinet Secretaries from Raila Odinga’s ODM party is a strategic move aimed at promoting national unity, peace, and prosperity. Speaking during a thanksgiving ceremony for Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo…
Former Health Cabinet Secretary Susan Nakhumicha reflected on her brief tenure in President William Ruto’s cabinet, admitting that the doctors’ strike was the lowest point of her time at the ministry. As she handed over the office to her successor, Health CS Debra Mlongo Barasa, Nakhumicha expressed regret over the nationwide industrial action. “It was…
By APOLINARI TAIRO The High Court in Tanzania will decide who, between government administrators and the electoral commission, will conduct local elections, in a application filed by three activists. The court is due to sit on Monday next week to hear the petition challenging the supervision of the November 27 civic polls by regional and…
The National Assembly parliamentary committee on Sports has threatened to sanction Sports Principal Secretary Eng. Peter Tum for skipping the committee’s summons. The committee threatened to impose a Kshs.500,000 fine on the PS over his unavailability in committee meetings whenever he’s invited to shed light on a number of arising issues including the setting…
By KITSEPILE NYATHI A war of words has erupted between South African and Zimbabwean government officials after Pretoria complained that its neighbours are overwhelming its health care system. South Africa’s Home Affairs Minister Aaron Motsoaledi set the cat among the pigeons earlier this month when he singled out Zimbabwe for allegedly sending its citizens across…
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has promised to improve Kenya’s economy in the next one year. Speaking during President William Ruto’s visit to Homa Bay County on Thursday, CS Mbadi expressed confidence in his ability to revive the economy within this timeframe. “Ninakuhakikishia hii uchumi ya Kenya mtupatie one year; the second year itafufuka,” he said. (I assure you…
President William Ruto has appointed four selection panels to recruit new commissioners for Constitutional Commissions and Independent Offices. The commissions and independent offices include the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC), the Commission on Administrative Justice (CAJ) also known as the Office of the Ombudsman, the National Gender and Equality Commission (NGEC), and the Independent Policing…
President William Ruto during a townhall meeting in Kisumu County. President William Ruto has urged teachers to reconsider their decision to strike stating that the government has provided the necessary resources to fulfill their demands. Speaking during a Presidential town hall meeting in Kisumu, the President assured that funds have been allocated to meet the…
President William Ruto has praised Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi as a talented and hardworking leader, emphasizing his potential to enhance Kenya’s public financial management. According to Ruto, Mbadi’s determination and focus will ensure the efficient delivery of government services, contributing to a stronger economy and sustainable development. The President remarked as he joined the…
President William Ruto stated that the panels were appointed based on nominations from professional bodies. [PCS] President William Ruto has established selection panels to recruit new chairpersons and members for four independent commissions. They include the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC), the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA), the Commission on Administrative Justice (CAJ) and Office…
Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga stands to receive a substantial salary and a range of benefits if elected Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC). Kenya, through President William Ruto, officially launched Odinga’s campaign at State House in Nairobi on Tuesday. The event was attended by various presidents and former heads of state. If Odinga…
By NELSON NATURINDA Joy Ruth Acheng, Uganda’s High Commissioner to Canada, was flamboyant. On August 7, 2024, she appeared in a video clip wearing a yellow dress and dark glasses, interacting with some protesters in Toronto, Canada. The video, which was shared by the National Unity Platform (NUP) party leader Robert Kyagulanyi, went viral. Within…
President William Ruto has complained about being pressured and even sometimes threatened over allocating development projects. Speaking on Thursday, August 29, 2024, during the launch of various development projects in Homa Bay County, Ruto told the residents that Kabondo Kasipul Member of Parliament Eva Obara has been on his neck demanding key development projects. On…
State House spokesperson Hussein Mohamed and his government counterpart Isaac Mwaura have come out gun blazing to dismiss claims that President William Ruto called lawyer c*m activist Morara Kebaso and offered him a job. Speaking to a local TV station on the phone on Wednesday night August 28, 2024, Hussein Mohamed strongly refuted the claims…
The Kenya Motorsports Federation has been thrown into turmoil following the recent leadership standoff. Leadership wrangles have caused an uproar in Kenya Motorsports Federation between incoming interim chairman Jim Kahumbura and the outgoing interim chairman Maina Muturi. Mr Kahumbura was announced as the head of the KMSF after a Board of Directors meeting held on…