Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has urged political leaders to tone down the debate on the sharing of positions in 2027 and 2032 elections and focus on the implementation of President William Ruto’s manifesto. Mr Gachagua, who was speaking at a joint media interview with vernacular stations from Mt Kenya region on Sunday night, appealed to…
Public Service CS nominee Justin Muturi has addressed recent media reports, confirming that he voluntarily resigned from his position as Attorney General. Contrary to widespread claims that he was fired, Muturi clarified that his resignation was aimed at allowing President William Ruto to reorganize his government. “It is true that I resigned. There were reasons…
By REUTERS At least 32 civilians were killed and 63 injured in an explosion on a popular beach in the Somali capital Mogadishu late on Friday evening, police said, an attack blamed by Somali state media on the militant Islamist group Al Shabaab. It was the deadliest attack in the Horn of Africa country since…
Co-operatives and MSME Development Cabinet Secretary nominee Wycliffe Oparanya has placed his net worth at Ksh600 million. Speaking during his vetting by the National Assembly Committee on Appointments on Sunday, August 4, 2024, the nominee stated that his wealth is mainly made up of houses and buildings. However, Oparanya did not give a breakdown or…
President William Ruto says the formation of a broad-based Government will help Kenya unlock it’s economic potential. The head of state says the decision to coopt members of the opposition into his administration accords the country an opportunity to only focus on affairs of development. “Tumeunda serikali ya kila mtu na…
A protester is roughed up by anti-riot police officers during the Anti-Finance Bill 2024 demonstrations along Parliament Road on June 25, 2024. [Boniface Okendo, Standard] The Gen Z are gearing up for yet another round of protests this week in their continued push for reforms in the country. Since they began protests in June, the country has…
Dr. Alfred Mutua faced rigorous questioning during his vetting on Sunday, focusing on his public statements and tenure as Machakos County Governor. Nominated by President William Ruto for the Labour and Social Protection role, Dr. Mutua was required to address his association with the owner of a recruitment firm that allegedly defrauded Kenyans from Uasin…
A general view of the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport entrance. [Boniface Okendo, Standard] In the high-stakes world of billion-dollar conglomerates, the Adani Group stands out as a symbol of ambition and controversy. At its helm is Gautam Adani, a man whose dramatic rise from a humble commodities trader to one of Asia’s richest individuals is…
On Thursday, NARC-Kenya Party Leader Martha Karua accused Azimio politicians, led by Raila Odinga, of exploiting the Gen Z movement to further their political agenda and secure top government positions. During an interview on the Obinna Show, Karua stressed that the young protesters’ demand for government accountability was not driven by Azimio or ODM. “I…
By AGGREY MUTAMBO A Kenyan former permanent representative to the UN has criticised a US government over a “lecture” on governance issues, even though Nairobi agreed with it. The matter, concerning the ongoing vetting of nominated Cabinet secretaries, is about those supposedly tainted by integrity issues. The US Embassy on Thursday called on Kenyan MPs…
ODM’s John Mbadiu and Opiyo Wandayi are seeking their way into President William Ruto’s cabinet as CS for National Treasury and Energy respectively. [Elvis Ogina, Standard] Opposition leader Raila Odinga’s men yesterday turned out to be President William Ruto’s defenders as they hastily swallowed their criticism of the government and its policies in a bid…
The Cabinet Secretary nominee for Investments, Trade and Industry Salim Mvurya has undertaken to insulate local manufacturers from unfair trade practices that have seen many of them run out of business in the past. He says the biggest challenge facing the government in providing a neutral business environment for all is a lack of clear…
By OTIENO OTIENO The Kenyan parliament is expected to complete vetting nominees to President William Ruto’s reconstituted Cabinet on Sunday, setting the stage for their swearing into office next week. The parliamentary vetting, which began Thursday, is taking place against the backdrop of public murmurs over integrity of some of the nominees, the retention of…
Eric Mugaa, nominee for Water, Sanitation and Irrigation, before the Committee on Appointments at the Mini Chambers,County Hall,Nairobi . August 2nd,2024 [Elvis Ogina,,Standard] Water, Irrigation and Sanitation Cabinet Secretary nominee Eric Muuga has promised to solve Kenya’s perennial water shortage, even as he admitted that President William Ruto’s dreams of constructing large-scale dams would be…
Wiper Party Leader Kalonzo Musyoka announced that the Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Coalition Party will oppose any impeachment motion against Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua when it reaches the house. Speaking at the African Inland Church Milimani during a requiem mass for Mbaitu FM journalist Mercy Mawia Mwangi, Kalonzo emphasized that Wiper MPs would also…