The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party has denied allegations that it is negotiating with the Kenya Kwanza administration to form a coalition government. The party stated that any member who agrees to be appointed as a Cabinet Secretary or to any government position will do so at their own discretion. “As a party, we wish…
President William Ruto has made additional changes to his Cabinet picks, appointing Soipan Tuya as the Cabinet Secretary for Defence and relocating Aden Duale to the Ministry of Environment. The changes were communicated to Parliament on Tuesday afternoon by Speaker Moses Wetangula. President Ruto nominated the first batch of 11 Cabinet Secretaries last week. The…
An anti-riot police officer takes on a youthful protester blowing his trumpet along Kenyatta Avenue during the Anti-government protest on July 23, 2024. [Boniface Okendo, Standard] One person was shot dead while most businesses remained closed as Generation Z protesters returned to the streets across the country Tuesday. Police had a difficult time dealing with…
Nominated Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale Bare has been reassigned and moved from the Ministry of Defence to the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change, and Forestry. Soipan Tuya who served in the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change, and Forestry has been nominated as Cabinet Secretary in the Ministry of Defence. The swap of roles was revealed…
By NATION AFRICA Kenya’s anti-government protesters on Tuesday defied President William Ruto’s warning of dire consequences and staged street demos in various parts of the country to demand his resignation. By noon, protests had been recorded in various parts of Mombasa, Kisumu, Nairobi and Kajiado counties. But unlike previous demos, pro-government groups emerged to counter…
A multi-agency team has been deployed at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) ahead of the planned #OccupyJKIA demos. As early as 6 am, the team comprised of officers from the General Service Unit (GSU) and anti-riot officers from the administration police service had pitched camp at the national airport’s premises. Heavy traffic was witnessed…
As Kenya braces for another round of anti-government protests this week, Kenyans on Twitter(X) have been sharing hilarious memes about leaving the country, particularly focusing on the planned demonstration at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) under the hashtag #OccupyJKIA. The protesters are particularly angered by the reappointment of politicians previously dismissed from the Cabinet and…
The Kenya Livestock Producers Association (KLPA) has lauded President William Ruto’s decision to nominate Dr. Andrew Mwihia Karanja as the next Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture and Livestock Development. The association through its Chief Executive Officer Patrick Kimani says having perused Karanja’s resume and track record, they concluded that he was the right man for the job….
President William Ruto and First Lady Rachel Ruto arrive at the Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, Washington, D.C for a recent State Visit on May 22, 2024. [PCS] Once a globe-trotting president, William Ruto is now held back in the country as the youth holds their twice-weekly nationwide protests. Ruto has so far skipped or rescheduled six trips abroad….
By REUTERS Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan has fired two senior members of government including the foreign minister in a mini-cabinet reshuffle, her office said. The changes came as Hassan seeks to regain trust from foreign powers over a programme of economic and political reforms, including easing restrictions on opposition parties and media, that some…
Kenya Railways has acquired premium coaches for Nairobi-Mombasa Standard-Gauge Railway (SGR) luxury travel. Receiving the coaches at Mombasa Port Reitz freight station, Transport Principal Secretary Mohamed Daghar said the newly introduced premium coaches will be in service soon. “Inspected the newly acquired Madaraka Express Passenger Service Coaches. The new coaches include four premium, three first-class,…
President William Ruto during a Press briefing where he nominated new Cabinet Secretaries and Attorney General at State House, Nairobi. [PCS] President William Ruto has warned alleged sponsors of anti-government protests, challenging them to come forward and give him alternatives to his leadership. Ruto said he would be firm in protecting Kenyans against what he termed as a…
By PATRICK ILUNGA On July 12, during a Cabinet meeting chaired by President Félix Tshisekedi, Deputy Prime Minister in charge of Defence Guy Kabongo reported that while a humanitarian truce was being put in place, the M23 rebels were “forcibly recruiting young people” while receiving “continuous reinforcements of personnel and equipment” from Rwanda and Uganda….
Siaya Governor James Orengo has strongly criticized President William Ruto’s plan to form a broad-based government of national unity. Orengo argued that Ruto has reached a dead end and that his ruling Kenya Kwanza Alliance is a sinking ship bound for disaster. He warned his party leader Raila Odinga against associating with Ruto “Joining President…
Ugandan protesters planning to move forward with a banned anti-corruption march on Tuesday are “playing with fire,” President Yoweri Museveni warned. “Some elements have been planning illegal demonstrations and riots,” President Museveni said in a televised address late Saturday. Museveni, who has ruled the East African country with an iron fist since 1986, accused the…