President William Ruto said Friday that his administration will increase funding to police to help some of the systemic challenges it might be facing. Speaking when he met the newly-appointed Inspector Generals of Police, the head of state indicated that additional investments to the National Police Service will boost police in their day to day…
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken.[David Gichuru,Standard] US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has called for the protection of youth, civil society, and media voices amid ongoing protests in Kenya. In a phone call on Thursday, July 25 with President William Ruto, Blinken asserted the need to uphold freedoms of assembly and expression as outlined…
Mombasa governor Abdullswamad Sherrif Nassir has challenged President William Ruto to walk the talk and free protesters. Speaking in Mombasa on Friday, July 26, 2024, in the presence of Ruto who is on a tour of the coast, Nassir said victims of the recent anti-government protests must be compensated. “Your Excellency, mimi nimekuskia na nimemskia party…
President William Ruto has promised to reward former Gender and Culture Cabinet Secretary Aisha Jumwa days after firing her from his Cabinet. Speaking in Watamu town, Kilifi North Constituency in Kilifi County during his tour of Mombasa and Kilifi counties on Friday, July 26, 2024, President Ruto said he will walk with Jumwa. Ruto on…
One of the world’s most powerful drug lords, Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada, leader of Mexico’s Sinaloa cartel, has been arrested by US federal agents in El Paso, Texas.Zambada, 76, founded the criminal organisation with Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman, who is currently jailed in the US.Arrested with Zambada on Thursday was Guzman’s…
Chief Justice Martha Koome has urged the National Police Service to come up with a policy framework which will ensure arrests are done humanely and the lives of arrested persons are preserved. Speaking on Thursday, July 25, 2024, after swearing in the two deputy inspector generals of police, Koome underscored the need to outline the…
Interior Cabinet Secretary nominee Kithure Kindiki at a press briefing at Harambee House in Nairobi on June 24, 2024. [Edward Kiplimo,Standard] Parliament faces an acid test from next week as it starts vetting President Ruto’s Cabinet nominees. The National Assembly will, from Thursday next week, put the 20 nominees through grilling to determine their suitability…
President William Ruto has pledged to equip and modernise the National Police Service to increase its efficiency in discharging its duties. In a congratulatory message to the just-sworn in newly-appointed Deputy Inspector Generals of Police Eliud Lagat (Kenya Police Service) and Gilbert Masengeli (Administration Police Service), shared on his official social media accounts on Friday,…
The National Gender and Equality Commission (NGEC) has poked holes in the recent cabinet secretary nominations, highlighting non-compliance with the one-third gender rule and insufficient representation of persons with disabilities. In a statement, NGEC said it conducted a preliminary review and made key observations. Out of the 21 nominees, 15 are male and 6 are…
A group of Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party legislators has rejected the nomination of four ODM members to President William Ruto’s Cabinet. Led by Saboti Member of Parliament Caleb Hamisi, these MPs claimed the appointments resulted from individualistic actions rather than party consensus. Hamisi criticized the nominees, saying, “What happened yesterday was individuals clamoring to…
US Vice-President Kamala Harris – who’s expected to be the Democratic nominee for November’s presidential election – has held what she called “frank and constructive” talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Striking a tougher tone than President Joe Biden, Ms Harris said she made clear her “serious concerns” about casualties in Gaza, telling Mr…
Narc-Kenya has announced its decision to exit the Azimio la Umoja One Kenya coalition. The Martha Karua-led party communicated its decision in a letter addressed to Azimio Secretary-General Junet Mohammed. Bashir stated that the exit notice takes effect immediately, in accordance with the coalition agreement. “Kindly take note that our stay in Azimio la Umoja…
The National Assembly has set the schedule for vetting Cabinet Secretaries nominated by President William Ruto. In a notice issued on Thursday, July 25, 2024, the Assembly announced that the vetting process will begin on Thursday, August 1, 2024, and continue for four days, concluding on Sunday, August 4, 2024. The vetting sessions will occur…
Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka and Kitui Senator Enoch Wambua react to ODM’s appointments into Cabinet on July 25, 2024. [Denish Ochieng, Standard] The turbulent waters of politics have hit again and seemingly swamped the opposition leaving Azimio leaders fighting for political survival. Although the coalition leaders still insist they are together, the unfolding development has…
Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) participated in a tree planting initiative in Kaptabuk, West Pokot in a bid to boost conservation efforts by the State Department for Public Health and Professional Standards. At least 16,000 trees were planted in Kaptabuk and Kamonges, contributing to the national drive for reforestation and environmental sustainability, in line with…