Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has expressed condolences to Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza following the death of her brother, Eric Kimanthi. Mwangaza’s brother passed away on Friday, January 10, 2025, after a prolonged illness, prompting an outpouring of tributes from leaders. Gachagua is the latest politician to offer his support to the governor and her…
Newly sworn-in Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe was on Friday, January 17, 2025, thrown into the deep end immediately after taking over the docket from his predecessor Andrew Karanja. After subscribing to the oath of office and pledging his willingness to support Kenya Kwanza’s development agenda, President William Ruto informed CS Kagwe that his first…
President William Ruto at State House, Nairobi. [Ruto, X] William Kabogo, Mutahi Kagwe, and Lee Kinyanjui have been sworn in as Cabinet Secretaries for Information, Communication, and Digital Economy; Agriculture and Livestock Development; and Investments, Trade, and Industry ministries, respectively. The swearing-in ceremony, presided over by President William Ruto, took place at State House, Nairobi….
Cabinet secretary nominees Lee Kinyanjui (Trade and Industry), William Kabogo (ICT) and Mutahi Kagwe (Agriculture and Livestock). [Elvis Ogina, Standard] The National Assembly has given a clean bill of health to three Cabinet secretary nominees named by President William Ruto in December 2024. In its report tabled Thursday, the Committee on Appointments said Mutahi Kagwe…
Starting February 2025, consumers in Kenya are likely to experience higher sugar prices due to the implementation of a new tax on both domestic and imported sugar. Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has officially gazetted the Sugar Development Levy Order, 2025, imposing a 4% levy on sugar. This move follows the enactment of the Sugar…
Cabinet secretary nominees Lee Kinyanjui (Trade and Industry), William Kabogo (ICT) and Mutahi Kagwe (Agriculture and Livestock). [Elvis Ogina, Standard] The National Assembly has given a clean bill of health to three Cabinet secretary nominees named by President William Ruto in December 2024. In its report tabled Thursday, the Committee on Appointments said Mutahi Kagwe…
Mogotio MP Reuben Kiborek has passionately defended his support for President William Ruto’s re-election, urging Kenyans to exercise patience with the Kenya Kwanza administration. During a TV interview on Thursday, January 16, 2025, Kiborek emphasized that the government needs more time to deliver its promises and responsibilities. The outspoken lawmaker confidently predicted a landslide victory…
National Assembly Departmental Committee on Defence, Intelligence and Foreign Relations Chairman Nelson Koech The National Assembly Departmental Committee on Defence, Intelligence, and Foreign Relations has stepped in to address the recent trend of nominees declining presidential appointments. In its latest report on the vetting process for diplomatic nominees, the committee revealed that two individuals, former…
Chief Justice Martha Koome. The Judicial Service Commission has received four petitions seeking the removal of nine judges. [File, Standard] The Judicial Service Commission is considering petitions to remove its chair, Chief Justice Martha Koome and eight other judges. JSC Vice Chairperson Isaac Rutto said they have received four petitions this year seeking the removal…
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi. Treasury is banking on tax reforms and an expanded tax base to grow tax revenues. [File, Standard] Kenyans should brace themselves for higher taxes in the next financial year with the government seeking to increase the revenue collection target, which is expected to finance an expanded budget. The National Treasury,…
Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Musalia Mudavadi has disclosed that China is committed to financing the extension of the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) from Naivasha to the Malaba border and the Belt and Road Initiative a plan that will enhance the Nairobi-Nakuru-Malaba road network. In a statement on Thursday,…
Law professor and Raila Odinga’s long-time advisor Makau Mutua has hailed a meeting held with Botswana President Duma Boko to discuss Raila Odinga’s African union chairmanship bid. In a statement posted on his X account on Thursday, January 16, 2025, Mutua who was in the company of Raila Odinga revealed he was honoured to link…
Raila Odinga has intensified his campaigns for the African Union Commission (AUC) Chairperson seat in the southern Africa region ahead of the February 2025 elections. The former premier was on Thursday, January 16, 2025, hosted by South Africa’s president Cyril Ramaphosa in his Pretoria official residence. “I am grateful for the warm reception I have…
Chief Justice Martha Koome. [Standard, File] The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has received five petitions since January alleging gross misconduct and incompetence against several judges, including the entire Supreme Court bench. A petition filed by former Law Society of Kenya (LSK) President Nelson Havi on January 10, accuses Chief Justice Martha Koome, Deputy Chief Justice…
Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga continues to engage with leaders from the Southern African Development Community (SADC) as he intensifies his campaigns for the chairmanship of the African Union Commission (AUC). On Thursday, the Kenyan candidate visited the neighbouring countries of Botswana and South Africa. Raila was hosted by President Duma Boko of Botswana in…