A task force formed by President William Ruto has put forward recommendations aimed at regulating religious miracles in Kenya. If these suggestions are adopted, religious leaders who falsely perform miracles, healings, or blessings to extort money from unsuspecting Kenyans will be committing an offense. The Review of the Legal and Regulatory Framework Governing Religious Organisations…
President William Ruto has voiced concerns about the misuse of the government’s free internet services, criticizing online users for engaging in unproductive activities. Speaking at the groundbreaking listing of the Linzi Sukuk on the Unquoted Securities Platform of the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) on Wednesday, Ruto explained that the government had provided free Wi-Fi nationwide…
By REUTERS Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated in the early hours of the morning in Iran, the Palestinian militant group said on Wednesday, drawing fears of wider escalation in a region shaken by Israel’s war in Gaza and a worsening conflict in Lebanon. Iran’s Revolutionary Guards confirmed the death of Haniyeh, hours after he attended a swearing in ceremony for…
ODM leader Raila Odinga (second left) with other Azimio coalition leaders during the summit at SKM Command Center in Karen, Nairobi on July 31, 2024. [Emmanuel Wanson, Standard] Members of the Azimio La Umoja coalition summit Wednesday carpeted their boss Raila Odinga over his dalliance with President William Ruto after a secret pact that saw…
The Orange and Democratic Movement (ODM) party has confirmed the resignation of its four top officials following their nominations to cabinet. Through a statement, the opposition party said the four who were nominated by President William Ruto last week: Hassan Joho (Blue Economy), Wycliffe Oparanya (Cooperatives), Opiyo Wandayi (Energy and Petroleum) and John Mbadi (Treasury)…
Construction of the Talanta Sports Stadium in Nairobi is making significant strides, President William Ruto said yesterday. Ruto visited the site on Tuesday afternoon to review the progress and affirmed that the facility will be finished before the end of next year. The stadium is set to host some matches of the Africa Cup of…
The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party is set to convene a National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting on Friday, August 2, 2024, following chaos that rocked its headquarters. In a statement on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, UDA chairperson and Embu Governor Cecily Mbarire said the Friday meeting would be crucial in coming up with decisions that…
Prime Cabinet Secretary and Acting Cabinet Secretary for Education Musalia Mudavadi Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has expressed the Government’s commitment to bolstering Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions countrywide. Mudavadi, who is also the acting Cabinet Secretary for Education said in alignment with the evolving global landscape in science, technology, and innovation, the…
Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka during a past interview. [File, Standard] Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka can not afford to bolt out of the troubled Azimio la Umoja One Kenya even after some acts of betrayal by some co-principals. While the disgruntled Azimio members have announced plans to exit from the coalition over the alleged betrayal by…
On Tuesday, July 30, 2024, President William Ruto received the report from the Presidential Task Force on the Review of the Legal and Regulatory Framework Governing Religious Organizations. The task force, led by former Gachoka MP and former NCCK Secretary-General Mutava Musyimi, delivered its comprehensive report to President Ruto, as announced by State House. The…
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party has officially released four of its leaders who were nominated to be considered for Cabinet Secretary positions in William Ruto’s government. In a statement on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, the party noted that it had received the formal resignations of the leaders from their positions. “The party has officially…
Ugandan singer and National Musicians Federation president Eddy Kenzo has revealed why he will not support anti-government protests, despite growing calls from fellow musicians and youth activists. For weeks, Kampala has been a hotspot for the ‘March 2 Parliament’ protests aimed at combating corruption and the misuse of office within the Ugandan parliament. Several Ugandan…
There are no plans to scrap the expanded free maternal care, Linda Mama Boresha Jamii health programme. Instead, the government intends to make it more efficient under the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF). Prime Cabinet Secretary’s spouse Tessie Mudavadi assured Kenyans and mothers in particular that, under SHIF, efficiency and accountability would be enhanced adding…
Suba North MP Millie Odhiambo. [File, Standard] The battle for the National Assembly Minority Leader position is gaining momentum as ODM lawmakers line up to replace Ugunja MP Opiyo Wandayi. Potential candidates are lobbying to lead the opposition in the National Assembly. Wandayi is expected to vacate the seat after President William Ruto nominated him…
By ABDULKADIR KHALIF Somali authorities are warning the public not to go near a sealed barrel that has washed up on the shores of Puntland, amid suspicions that it may contain hazardous materials. The sealed blue container has a rope attached to it and officials suspect it was left in the water by people dumping…