President William Ruto has crafted a secretariat mandated to support Raila Odinga’s campaign to be the next African Union Chairperson. In his speech Tuesday at State House Nairobi, President Ruto named Kenya’s Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary (PS) Korir Sing’oei as the lead to ensure Odinga clinches the seat. The President has also nominated former Kenyan…
By JUSTUS OCHIENG Kenya on Tuesday unveiled the candidature of its former Prime Minister Raila Odinga for chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC) at a colourful ceremony graced by several East African Community (EAC) heads of State. President William Ruto led the launch at State House, Nairobi, where he hosted East African Community (EAC)…
Raila Odinga has launched a dedicated website to bolster his campaign for the chairmanship of the African Union Commission (AUC). The website debuted shortly after a high-profile event at State House in Nairobi on August 27, 2024, where Raila formally announced his bid for the AUC chairmanship. The site is titled ‘Candidate of the Republic…
Migori Governor Ochilo Ayacko has welcomed the move by President William Ruto to visit various parts of the county to launch developmental projects. Speaking to the media at his official residence, Ayako outlined a wish list of areas where he hoped the President would assist, such as the…
Dadaab Member of Parliament Farah Maalim has defended President William Ruto’s administration, asserting that Ruto has outperformed his predecessors. Maalim argued that since Ruto assumed office in September 2022, he has made significant progress across nearly every sector of the economy, surpassing the achievements of the previous four Kenyan presidents. Maalim emphasized that the economy…
Uganda President Yoweri Museveni Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi. [Foreign Office, X] Uganda President Yoweri Museveni has hit out at Embakasi East MP Babu Owino over his alleged involvement in the country’s politics. Museveni on Tuesday at Nairobi’s State House claimed he receives intelligent reports that harbor Babu’s names almost always. According to Museveni, Babu…
During a high-profile event at State House, Nairobi, on August 27, 2024, President William Ruto and former Nigerian leader Olusegun Obasanjo openly reflected on the significant personal costs they endured due to their association with Raila Odinga. The State House occasion marked the launch of Raila’s bid for the African Union Commission (AUC) chairmanship. AUC…
Looks like Azimio One Kenya Coalition Party leader Raila Odinga has decided to revamp his social media pages, dropping Narc Kenya Party leader Martha Karua from his profile photo on all his social media pages. This follows Narc Kenya’s decision to announce its exit from the Azimio coalition, citing concerns over the volatile political landscape….
President William Ruto. President William Ruto, through a speech delivered by Aden Bare Duale, Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for Environment, Climate Change, and Forestry, called for a unified African approach to address the intertwined challenges of climate change, peace, and security. Speaking during the African Union (AU) Member State Consultation on the Development of a Common…
Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga during the launch of his bid for the African Union Commission chairmanship at State House, Nairobi. [PCS] At least four sitting Heads of State and two former presidents from the East African Community have fully endorsed Raila Odinga’s bid for the African Union Commission (AUC) chairmanship. President William Ruto announced…
Raila Odinga has outlined his priorities and strategies for transforming Africa if elected as the chairman of the African Union Commission (AUC). The former Prime Minister aims to focus on economic transformation, boosting intra-Africa trade, achieving financial independence, and promoting gender equity and equality. President William Ruto will officially announce Raila as Kenya’s candidate for…
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has asked State agencies in the Ministries of Agriculture and Cooperatives to hasten reforms in the agricultural sector especially on tea, coffee and dairy. The Deputy President also urged Cabinet Secretaries Wycliffe Oparanya and Andrew Karanja to ensure the reforms are farmer-centric and focused on increasing income. Speaking during an inter-ministerial…
South Sudan President Salva Kiir Mayardit was received at JKIA by Trade CS Salim Mvurya. [MFA, X] At least five Heads of State are expected in Nairobi for the official announcement of Raila Odinga’s candidacy for chairmanship of the African Union Commission (AUC). The event is being led by President William Ruto at State House,…
By The EastAfrican The East Africa Community (EAC) leaders have gathered at State House, Nairobi, for the formal unveiling of former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga as the candidate for the chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), in a significant indication of regional backing. President William Ruto had invited the regional heads of State…
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has asked State agencies in the Ministries of Agriculture and Cooperatives to hasten reforms in the agricultural sector especially on tea, coffee and dairy. The Deputy President also urged Cabinet Secretaries Wycliffe Oparanya and Andrew Karanja to ensure the reforms are farmer-centric and focused on increasing income. Speaking during an inter-ministerial…