Dorcas Agik Oduor was on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, nominated for the position of Attorney General by President William Ruto. The announcement signals a commitment to fortifying the legal framework of the nation amidst ongoing reforms by Ruto which came after bloody anti-government demonstrations led mostly by Gen Z. Oduor is relatively new to many…
Kisii Senator Richard Onyonka has made new claims regarding the contentious deal between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) and Indian firm Adani Airport Holdings. Onyonka suggested that the public do not fully understand the agreement that has generated significant controversy. He disclosed that the deal not only involves Adani Airport Holdings managing JKIA but also…
By BOB KARASHANI The July 29 departure of Samia Suluhu Hassan’s deputy from the Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM), following the sacking of two party stalwarts from the cabinet, signals sweeping changes in Tanzania’s leadership ranks ahead of the forthcoming elections. Political heavyweight Abdulrahman Kinana resigned as the ruling party’s vice chairperson, citing the need to…
President William Ruto has reiterated that Kenya is a nation that believes in the rule of law, and cannot therefore tolerate instances where some people instigate chaos to disrupt law and order. In an apparent reference to widespread anti-government protests which characterized the last couple of weeks, Ruto who was in Tana River County said…
Wycliffe Oparanya, the nominee for Cabinet Secretary for Enterprise and MSMEs, emphasized that key opposition figures nominated to join Kenya’s Kwanza government have not switched parties from the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM). Oparanya, who also serves as the ODM deputy leader, clarified that party members joining President William Ruto’s government after parliamentary approval will serve…
By HARRY MISIKO Kenya on Monday formally submitted Raila Odinga’s application for the top job at the African Union Commission in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The application was lodged by Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Singo’ei to the Office of the Legal Counsel of the African Union through the Dean of Eastern Region Dharmraj Busgeeth, who is…
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) appointees to the cabinet have been challenged to use their dockets to positively change the lives of Kenyans. Gem Member of Parliament, Elisha Ochieng Odhiambo, who welcomed president William Ruto’s recent appointment of ODM members into his cabinet, said the dockets that the nominees from the opposition party have been…
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua when he inspected the area damaged by the raging waters of Kijabe Dam in Maai Mahiu , Nakuru county on April 29, 2024. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard] A Saturday night meeting at the Nairobi home of a Cabinet Secretary nominee opened the tap of troubles ahead for Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. The attendants at…
President William Ruto announced that Kenyans seeking job opportunities abroad will receive passports within a week. He revealed that the government is actively sourcing employment opportunities abroad for Kenyans, noting that there are currently 400,000 job openings. The President stated that the government will cover the cost of air tickets for those traveling and will…
Former Kakamega Governor Wycliffe Oparanya has been nominated as the Cabinet Secretary Cooperatives. [Benjamin Sakwa, Standard] Former Kakamega Governor Wycliffe Oparanya has said he will resign as ODM deputy party leader after vetting for the Cabinet Secretary position. Oparanya declared that he was ready to serve in the government of national unity after President William…
President William Ruto Monday officially opened the Pwani School for the Mentally Challenged tuition block and laid the foundation stone for the Nyali Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Centre in Nyali, Mombasa County. The dual events underscore the government’s commitment to enhancing inclusive education and addressing youth unemployment through skill development. Speaking at…
President William Ruto addresses Mombasa residents during a town hall meeting on Sunday, July 28. [Omondi Onyango, Standard] President William Ruto has defended the re-appointment of some cabinet secretaries in his government, saying they have returned under new terms. They are; Kipchumba Murkomen (Sports and Youth Affairs), Alfred Mutua (Labour), former AG Justin Mutin (Public…
President William Ruto has responded to numerous petitions in various courts to remove him from office. Speaking during a Town Hall session in Mombasa on Sunday, July 28, 2024, President Ruto indicated that he is aware that 14 Kenyans have filed petitions seeking to eject him from office. However, he noted that 14 are free…
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua says he fully supports President William Ruto’s decision on appointment of new Cabinet Secretaries and is ready to work with the nominees upon approval by Parliament. Gachagua said that his work is to assist the President, and he is okay with the formation of a broad-based Government, under which four members…
President William Ruto has continued to drum up support for his labour export programme by disclosing the number of Kenyans flying to work in other foreign countries weekly. Speaking in Taita Taveta County on Sunday, July 28, 2024, after a church service, the Head of State announced that 1,000 Kenyans fly out to work in…