The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has announced the appointed of Jamaica’s finance minister Nigel Clarke as its deputy managing director. Clarke whose appointment is effective October 31, 2024 takes over from Liberian economist Antoinette Sayeh who is scheduled to step down beginning September 1, 2024. IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva made the announcement to the…
President William Ruto is today set to officially unveil former Prime Minister Raila Odinga as the country’s candidate for the chairmanship of the African Union Commission (AUC). At least five heads of state, particularly from the East African Community (EAC), are expected to attend. The former Prime Minister will face off against Djibouti’s Mohamoud Youssouf,…
Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo speaks during the launch of FESTAC. He endorsed Raila Odinga (right ) for AUC chair post. [Michael Mute, Standard] Today marks a significant juncture for African Union Commission (AUC) chairperson contender Raila Odinga as President William Ruto formally unveils his candidature. Presidents from the East Africa region are expected to…
President William Ruto during a previous event. [File, Standard] President William Ruto’s administration is now facing a fresh headache in the form of higher borrowing costs after a third global rating agency downgraded Kenya’s credit rating in as many months, further limiting the country’s options for financing its growing debt obligations. The latest downgrade by…
Acting Inspector General of Police Gilbert Masengeli has assured the Kenyan police officers in Haiti of payments after their relatives raised concerns that they were yet to receive salary adjustments two months into the mission. In a statement on Monday, August 26, 2024, Masengeli said that the Kenya Police Service had disbursed the Kenyan salaries…
President William Ruto has directed the Ministry of Public Service and Human Capital Development to ensure recruitment of at least 20,000 young people into the National Youth Service (NYS) next year. Speaking during the 88th NYS Passing-out Parade at the NYS College in Gilgil, Nakuru County, President Ruto also directed the institution to ensure recruits…
By JUSTUS OCHIENG Kenya is set to unveil of its former Prime Minister Raila Odinga as the country’s candidate for the chairmanship of the African Union Commission (AUC) on Tuesday. Speaking on the sidelines of the ongoing Tokyo International Conference on Africa Development (TICAD-9) Ministerial Meeting that ended Sunday, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi said…
Thika Cloths Mills CEO Tejal Dodhia with Francis Kilango, Chairman Uvouni Cotton farmers Cooperative Society Ltd. Yatta cotton farmers have called on the government to protect local textile industries as part of the “Buy Kenya, Build Kenya” initiative, emphasizing that this would significantly boost youth employment. They expressed gratitude for the recent increase in cotton…
The National Youth Service (NYS) has been tasked with supervising youths recruited under the Climate Works Mtaani program. Speaking during the 88th NYS Pass-Out Parade in Gilgil, President William Ruto said the initiative is aimed at enhancing the country’s response to climate change and environmental sustainability as Kenya races to achieve a target of 15…
Gen Z businessman-c*m-activist Morara Kebaso has disclosed that the government has sought to bring him on board following his series of videos that have embarrassed the state over stalled projects launched by President William Ruto. The 28-year-old, known for his sharp critiques and satirical takes, rose to prominence by exposing unfinished government projects across the…
President William Ruto during a Press briefing where he nominated new Cabinet Secretaries and Attorney General at State House, Nairobi on July 19, 2024. [PCS] In the wake of nationwide protests led by Gen Z which shook the foundations of President William Ruto’s administration, a new dynamic has emerged within the power matrix of the country’s top leadership….
President William Ruto has directed the Ministry of Public Service and Human Capital Development to ensure recruitment of at least 20,000 young people into the National Youth Service. Speaking during the 88th NYS Passing-out Parade at the NYS College in Gilgil, Nakuru County, and President Ruto also directed the institution to…
The government’s crackdown on illicit brews and drug abuse is showing positive results due to stringent measures and effective coordination by the National Government Administration Officers. Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua announced on Saturday that, despite these successes, the fight against these issues will continue, and the government will not tolerate a resurgence of the vices….
President William Ruto. President William Ruto will today oversee the 88th National Youth Service Pass-out Parade at the NYS College in Gilgil, Nakuru County. The Monday pass-out parade will see 14,602 recruits graduate from the training college with various disciplines focusing on service to the nation. NYS which oversees two pass-out parades annually is responsible…
President William Ruto has clarified why students enrolling in private universities will not receive government scholarships under the new funding model. On Sunday, August 25, 2024, President Ruto explained that students attending private institutions will only have access to loans, not scholarships. He detailed that many private universities receive funding from companies and other sponsors,…