By PATRICK ILUNGA A military court in Kinshasa on Thursday handed down the death penalty to former electoral commission boss Corneille Nangaa and more than two dozen other members of the rebel group, Alliance Fleuve Congo or Congo River Alliance (AFC). The Congolese court adopted a rarely used weapon to tame a group associated with…
Anti-riot police officers rough up one of the youths during the Nane Nane demonstrations against the government in Nairobi on August 8, 2024. [AFP] Operations in Nairobi’s Central Business District were paralysed on Thursday during ‘Nane Nane’ protests. Gunfire and teargas filled the air as heavily armed police clashed with largely peaceful protesters. Despite…
By REUTERS Police fired tear gas to clear pockets of anti-government demonstrators from the centre of Kenya’s capital Nairobi on Thursday, as their protest movement sought to capitalise on earlier concessions and compel President William Ruto to resign. The “Nane Nane” march, meaning “eight eight” in reference to the date, follows weeks of similar pro-reform…
National Treasury and Economic Planning CS John Mbadi meeting with National Treasury PS Dr Chris Kiptoo (R) and Economic Planning PS James Muhati (L) at Treasury Building Nairobi. PHOTO | Courtesy John Mbadi Ng’ongo has assumed his role as Kenya’s new Cabinet Secretary and Economic Planning after being cleared by the National Assembly. Mbadi who…
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has introduced updates to Kenyan currency notes to align with constitutional standards. The changes will affect the Kes.50, Kes.100, Kes.200, Kes.500, and Kes.1,000 notes. CBK clarified that these new notes will circulate alongside the existing ones. Key updates to the banknotes include: a. The signature of CBK Governor Dr….
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi on Thursday, August 8, 2024, took a tour of his new office at the National Treasury moments after he was sworn in at State House. Mbadi, a professional accountant assumed the office of Cabinet Secretary of Treasury following his approval by the Parliamentary Committee on Appointment after serving in the…
Sports Cabinet Secretary nominee Kipchumba Murkomen arrives for his vetting by the Parliamentary Committee on Appointment on Aug 3, 2024. [Elvis Ogina, Standard] Sports Cabinet Secretary nominee Kipchumba Murkomen was today during his vetting put to task over the ‘arrogant’ and ‘opulent’ claims. Murkomen in recent days has faced criticism over his character and…
By PETER DUBE South Africa’s premier beauty pageant has descended into more chaos after the Department of Home Affairs announced on Wednesday night that it had uncovered evidence that the mother of contestant Chidimma Adetshina may have committed identity theft, putting her nationality into question. Chidimma, one of the finalists for Miss SA, was already…
In an emotional farewell speech following his approval by the Parliament Committee on Appointment, Treasury CS nominee John Mbadi revealed a unique friendship with the leader of the Majority party in parliament and Kikuyu MP Kimani Ichung’wah. During the parliament session on August 7, 2024, Mbadi stated that despite their open opposition to one another…
Customers wait to be served at the Consolidated Bank banking hall on August 25, 2015. [File, Standard] Commercial banks have begun closely monitoring customer transactions as directed by the banking regulator to combat financial crimes, banks revealed yesterday. This is after the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) issued new guidelines requiring banks to strengthen…
By AGGREY MUTAMBO No woman is seeking the AU Commission Chairperson’s position, come 2025.The final shortlist to be tabled before a Panel of Experts for vetting is an all-male contest, meaning the next deputy chairperson will be female from Northern Africa.The candidates are Kenya’s former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, Djibouti Foreign Minister Mahmoud Ali Youssou,…
President William Ruto’s new-look Cabinet is set to officially assume office Thursday morning. This is after the National Assembly approved the names of 19 of the 20 nominees named by the head of state to various Ministries. Only Stella Langat failed to meet the MPs’ suitability test and did not get the green light to…
Hundreds of youth took to the streets in protest against the Finance Bill 2024 that sought to increase taxes. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] The High Court has stopped the government from probing civil society organisations over allegations of funding Gen Z protests. Justice Chacha Mwita issued conservatory orders prohibiting the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI)…
Gen Z has issued a set of demands to media houses across the country in anticipation of the Nane Nane March scheduled for August 8, 2024. In an open letter addressed to all media outlets, the youthful protesters underscored the media’s essential role as watchdogs and a voice for the voiceless in society. The letter…
Two more candidates joined the race for the African Union Commission Chairperson position as submissions for nominations to the post came to a close on Tuesday. The late entrants from Madagascar and Mauritius will face off with former Prime Minister of Kenya Raila Odinga and Djibouti Foreign Affairs Minister, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf. The African Union…