A major government crisis is looming after a new case was filed on Monday challenging the law assented to by President William Ruto, which paved the way for the government to draw money from the Treasury. As President Ruto signed the Appropriation Act 2024, Katiba Institute and the Institute for Social Accountability filed their cases…
Kenyans in the United Kingdom have announced a ‘Nane Nane’ protest in solidarity with planned demonstrations in Kenya on August 8, 2024. In posters shared online, they revealed their plan to march to Kenya’s High Commission in London to protest against poor governance. The organizers of the UK protests criticized President William Ruto’s government, accusing…
By REUTERS Bangladesh’s parliament was dissolved on Tuesday, the president’s office said in a statement, a day after Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled the country following violent protests demanding her ouster. The announcement came hours after protesting student leaders set a deadline to dissolve parliament and warned a “strict programme” would be launched…
The Kenya Union of Nurses and Midwives has signed a return-to-work formula with the Ministry of Health, signaling a new beginning in their dealings. Speaking at the signing ceremony officiated by Public Health and Professional Standards Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni and her counterpart in medical services Harry Kimtai said the government…
Leaders from the Azimio la Umoja One Kenya coalition have announced plans to form a new political party. This new entity aims to unite leaders seeking an alternative to the recently established broad-based government. Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka made the announcement on Sunday in Kiambu County and confirmed that former President Uhuru Kenyatta supports the…
By XINHUA Namibia on Saturday paid tribute to its late President Hage Geingob by naming the Hosea Kutako International Airport Road as the Dr. Hage G. Geingob Freeway. The event was attended by Namibian President Nangolo Mbumba, former President Hifikepunye Pohamba, and other Namibian government officials, Chinese Ambassador to Namibia Zhao Weiping, representatives of Chinese…
President William Ruto and opposition leader Raila Odinga have expressed their pride in Beatrice Chebet, Faith Kipyegon and Mary Moraa for their win in the Paris Olympics. Beatrice Chebet clinched the Olympic gold in the women’s 5,000 meters at the Paris 2024 Olympics after a dramatic race that saw her sprint to victory. The race…
Joshua Cheptegei will not defend his 5,000m Olympic title in Paris following a post-race incident after his 10,000m win. Uganda’s 10,000 meters world record holder Joshua Kiprui Cheptegei is set to miss the upcoming 5,000 meters race at the Paris Olympics, a title he brilliantly secured at the Tokyo Games just three years prior. Despite…
President William Ruto and Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua have until August 16 to respond to a petition from activists seeking their removal from office through a referendum. Justice Bahati Mwamuye has directed that Ruto, Gachagua, and other listed respondents be served the application, petition, and necessary suit papers. The lawsuit targets Ruto, Gachagua, and several…
By REUTERS Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned on Monday and fled the country, multiple sources said, as more people were killed in some of the worst violence since the birth of the South Asian nation more than five decades ago. Army chief General Waker-Us-Zaman said in a televised address that Hasina 76, had left the…
President William Ruto during the commissioning of Chemususu Water Supply Project at Muserech in Eldama Ravine on August 2,2024. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard] President William Ruto is expected to visit Mt Kenya region for a three-day tour at a time his Deputy Rigathi Gachagua continues to cry foul over supposed humiliation from the president’s aides. The visit will start…
President William Ruto on Monday, August 5, 2024, hosted US Senator John Cornyn at the State House. In a statement, Ruto noted that Kenya and the United States always find common ground in many areas of mutual benefit because of the shared values of freedom and democracy. “Our two countries are working closely on regional…
By REUTERS Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned on Monday and fled the country, as more people were killed in some of the worst violence since the birth of the South Asian nation more than five decades ago. Army chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman announced Hasina’s resignation in a televised address to the nation and said an interim government…
The Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) has renewed its push for President William Ruto to drop a section of his cabinet after renominating 11 former cabinet secretaries into his government. In a planned public debate on the vetted cabinet nominees on Monday, August 5, 2024, at 7 pm, Kenyans are set to discuss the suitability…
President William Ruto at State House Nairobi where he assented to the Supplementary Appropriations Bill. [PCS] President William Ruto assented to the Supplementary Appropriations Bill on Monday, August 5, 2024. This is after the National Assembly passed it on July 31, 2024. Despite the fiscal constraints, the new law safeguards key critical expenditures, including about…