Former Public Service Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria. [Elvis Ogina, Standard] Former Public Service Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria now alleges that the broad-based government emulated by President William Ruto’s administration was originally his idea. Speaking during an interview on Citizen TV on Monday, August 12, Kuria claimed he had urged President Ruto to include the opposition…
Over 5000 households in Khwisero Sub County will benefit from last-mile electricity project being spearheaded by the Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy Corporation (REREC). Area Member of Parliament (MP) Christopher Aseka said increasing access to power in rural areas is a catalyst to transforming the lives and livelihoods of the people. The MP was speaking…
Professionals and religious leaders from the Oromo community are calling on Kenyans to cherish peace and avoid anything that might lead to instability. The leaders who met in Nairobi said Kenya has been a beacon of hope and a shining example of functioning democracy which should not be taken for granted….
President William Ruto in a hearty laugh after he switched on power at Victor Obae Opara’s shop during the commissioning of the Nyang’eni Village Electrification Project, Kisii County on August 12, 2024. [PCS] President William Ruto will fire at least 15 principal secretaries (PSs) as he consolidates some of the State Departments within various ministries….
Haitian Prime Minister Garry Conille has voiced concerns about delays in funding for the Kenyan-led mission aimed at stabilizing Haiti. He warned that these delays could endanger the entire operation and undermine the credibility of the transitional government. “People are living under very difficult conditions. They want to see tangible action and progress,” Conille said….
By REUTERS The death toll from a landslide at a vast garbage dump in Uganda’s capital Kampala has risen to 21, police said on Sunday, as rescue workers continued to dig for survivors. After torrential rain in recent weeks, a huge mound of garbage at the city’s only landfill site collapsed late on Friday, crushing and…
Each year, various events such as concerts, workshops, cultural activities, and meetings involving national and local government officials and youth organizations take place worldwide. The theme for International Youth Day 2024 is “From Clicks to Progress: Youth Digital Pathways for Sustainable Development.” This theme continues a tradition of focusing on pressing issues for young p****e,…
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua acknowledges greetings from residents of Engineer Town in Kinangop, Nyandarua County, after attending Holy Mass at St Stephen Catholic Parish, Karoroha, Nyandarua County on July 28, 2024. [DPCS] Even after it was reported that President William Ruto had stepped in to end the dark cloud of a planned impeachment motion that hovered over…
Anti-Finance bill protestors match along the streets of Nairobi on June 26, 2024. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] The unlikely alliance between President William Ruto and Opposition leader Raila Odinga has brought a surprising calm to the Generation Z (Gen-Z) protests that once shook Kenya to its core. This political partnership, which many thought impossible, appears to have successfully quelled…
Kenyan youths will hold a concert at Green Park terminus in Nairobi dubbed ‘Gen Sisi’ to commemorate the upcoming International Youth Day. According to one of the event organisers, veteran rapper Julius Owino, popularly known as Juliani, the concert, which has no entrance fee, aims to celebrate Kenya’s cultural diversity and youth initiatives. The Utawala…
Former Defence Minister Eugene Wamalwa now says the constituent parties of Azimio la Umoja can no longer work with the Orange Democratic Movement led by Raila Odinga. Wamalwa, who leads the DAP-Kenya party, states that Raila and his team have chosen to collaborate with the ruling party, making their position in the opposition party untenable….
President Paul Kagame was Sunday sworn in for his fourth term, receiving three symbols of power—the Coat of Arms, the Constitution, and the National Flag—from Chief Justice Faustin Ntezilyayo during the ceremony. The event was marked by a 21-gun salute, reflecting the official commencement of his continued leadership. In his inaugural speech, Kagame thanked Rwandans…
Smart Mechanized Agriculture and Climate Action for Humanity and Sustainability (SMACHS) Foundation founder and patron Charlene Ruto says she will partner with Community Based Organizations (CBOs) to conserve mangrove ecosystems. On Saturday Charlene Ruto led youths to cycle from Makupa to Mikindani in a pre-activity for the International Youth Day. The event’s culmination was planting…
President William Ruto is set to travel to Kigali on Sunday at the invitation of Rwandan President Paul Kagame to attend the inauguration ceremony marking Kagame’s fourth term in office. This significant event follows Kagame’s successful re-election in the July 15th election. Under President Kagame’s leadership, Kenya-Rwanda relations have flourished, with both commercial ties and…
President William Ruto on Sunday, August 11, 2024, congratulated Olympic medallist Hellen Obiri after she achieved a podium spot in the women’s marathon race in Paris. In a statement, Ruto lauded the seasoned athlete for forging ahead to the end of the race despite facing a formidable competition. “Congratulations Hellen Obiri for the Bronze medal…