On Monday, Haitian Prime Minister Garry Conille faced threats as he departed the General Hospital, also known as the Hospital of the State University of Haiti. Conille, who assumed office in April as a transitional prime minister, visited the hospital with a CNN crew led by Larry Madowo. He was accompanied by Haitian National Police…
By ARNALDO VIEIRA Angola says it has secured a new ceasefire deal in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, signalling renewed diplomatic efforts to stop fighting and a long-running war of words between Kinshasa and Kigali. The decision was arrived at on July 30 in Luanda, the Angolan capital, where top diplomats from Rwanda and the…
Treasury Cabinet Secretary nominee John Mbadi. [File, Standard] Incoming National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi finds himself in a catch-22 situation as the country waits to see how he will balance what the Kenya Kwanza administration wants and his stand against huge taxation regimes. He often appeared on live TV shows to speak against the…
By LUKE ANAMI President William Ruto on Tuesday completed the formation of his new Cabinet when he appointed Ms Beatrice Askul Moe as Cabinet Secretary for EAC Affairs and Regional Development. In a statement signed by Chief of Staff and Head of Public Service Felix Koskei, President Ruto also nominated long-serving public prosecutor Dorcas Oduor…
President William Ruto reiterated his commitment to upholding the rule of law and emphasized that the country will not tolerate disruptions aimed at undermining order. During a visit to Tana River County, Ruto addressed the recent surge in anti-government protests, asserting that under his leadership, he will “never allow a few individuals to create chaos,…
On Tuesday, the Serious Crimes Unit of the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) questioned three senior aides of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua over their alleged involvement in sponsoring goons during the anti-government protests. The questioning took place at the deputy president’s residence in Karen. Former Nyeri Town MP Ngunjiri Wambugu, who now serves as a…
The retired British star noted that Kipchoge might win a medal at the Olympics but it will definitely not be a gold medal. Retired British long-distance Mo Farah has predicted the medal Eliud Kipchoge will win at the Paris Olympic Games, and it’s not a gold medal. The four-time Olympic champion disclosed that the quality…
President William Ruto has nominated Dorcas Odour for the position of Attorney General. This following the dismissal of the Attorney General alongside the whole cabinet on 11th of July, in a press briefing leaving out the Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and the Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi. “Upon reflection, listening keenly to what the people…
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua (left). Seven officials at his office were grilled by DCI. [File, Standard] The onslaught against Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has taken a dramatic twist after seven officials at his office were grilled by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) in connection to the protests that have rocked the country. After a…
The Party of National Unity (PNU) has announced its intention to exit the Azimio coalition. This decision comes in response to the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) submitting four of its members for appointment to President William Ruto’s cabinet. PNU leader Peter Munya disclosed that the party’s National Executive Council (NEC) will convene on Thursday to…
By OTIENO OTIENO Former Kenyan prime minister Raila Odinga has come under heavy criticism from civil society groups and some opposition parties, for appearing to prop up President William Ruto’s government amid a youth-led uprising pushing for the latter’s resignation. Mr Odinga, who is a candidate for the African Union Commission (AUC) chairmanship in February…
On Monday, President William Ruto officially inaugurated the tuition block at Pwani School for the Mentally Challenged and laid the foundation stone for the Nyali Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Centre in Nyali, Mombasa County. These events reflect the government’s dedication to promoting inclusive education and tackling youth unemployment through skill development. During…
By NDI EUGENE NDI Opposition and civil society leaders have increased pressure on the Cameroon government to release a young activist who has been advocating more voter registration and participation in the country. Junior Ngombe, 23, a social media influencer with more than 12,000 followers on TikTok, was arrested in the country’s largest city Douala…
President William Ruto on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, completed his list of cabinet nominees with the nomination of Beatrice Askul Moe and Dorcas Oduor. Ruto nominated Moe as the Cabinet Secretary (CS) for East African Community Affairs (EAC) & Regional Development while Oduor is the Attorney General nominee. After the nomination of the two, it became…
By AGGREY MUTAMBO The Multinational Security Support Mission (MSS) in Haiti led by Kenyan police has been reporting partial successes in the past month since they arrived in the Caribbean country. But there has been little time to celebrate. On Monday, for instance, Haitian Prime Minister (PM) Garry Conille came under fire as he left the…