The Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) has sharply criticized President William Ruto’s nomination of Julius Ogamba as the Education Cabinet Secretary (CS). The union argues that the nomination overlooks the need for an education specialist in this critical role. KNUT’s second national vice chairman, Aggrey Namisi, expressed concern that Ogamba, a professional lawyer, lacks…
Azimio leader Raila Odinga has set new conditions for engaging in talks with the government. In a statement on Twitter(X), Odinga emphasized that issues like police brutality, healthcare, and education grievances must be addressed before discussions can proceed. “Justice must come first before any talks,” he stated on Sunday, July 21. Odinga demands compensation for…
The office of First Lady Rachel Ruto has been listed as a beneficiary of the Ford Foundation, according to information revealed on the foundation’s website. This revelation comes amid controversy, as the American NGO has been making headlines in Kenya following accusations from President William Ruto that it has been funding anti-government protests. Despite the…
Members of Parliament will resume House sittings on Tuesday, July 23, following a short break, coinciding with planned anti-government protests. Lawmakers will return to a Parliament building that has suffered significant damage after protesters stormed and desecrated the premises. The damage occurred after MPs approved the now-withdrawn Finance Bill 2024, with reports indicating that properties…
President William Ruto leaves after speaking during a press conference at State House in Nairobi on July 11, 2024. [AFP] Despite President William Ruto’s decision to accede to the demands of Gen Z, they have remained resolute on anti-government protests. The president had hoped to calm the youth by declining to assent to the controversial…
President William Ruto has declared that the government will no longer tolerate violent protests, which have caused significant suffering across the country. The President emphasized that stringent measures will be implemented to protect the lives and property of all Kenyans, assuring the nation that robust security measures are in place to maintain peace. Speaking at…
President William Ruto has claimed that the Kenyan youth ran away when he took to X to engage them through the X Spaces. President Ruto who was speaking on Sunday, July 21, 2024, after attending a church service at Chebango in Bomet County, said that despite giving in to most demands made by Gen Zs,…
The newly appointed Cabinet has sparked mixed reactions, with Bishop Cleophas Osese of the Nakuru Catholic Diocese criticizing the move as superficial. The outspoken cleric accused President William Ruto of recycling individuals previously rejected by the public, warning that this could incite a new wave of demonstrations. Speaking two days after the President appointed 11…
Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni has warned protesters that they will be “playing with fire” if they press ahead with plans to stage an anti-corruption march to parliament on Tuesday. Young Ugandans have been organising the march on social media to demand an end to corruption in government. They have been partly inspired by their counterparts…
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has called on Kenyans to have confidence in the Ruto Administration as it tackles the challenges facing the nation. Gachagua also appealed to the youth, particularly Generation Z, to be patriotic and call off the peaceful protests they are advocating. He reiterated that the protests have been infiltrated by individuals with…
President William Ruto has vowed to continue contributing to the building of churches nationwide despite mounting pressure to ban political leaders-led harambees in places of worship. Speaking on Sunday, July 21, 2024, in Chebango, Bomet County, the Head of State argued the country has a long-standing tradition where people come together and contribute to building…
Bishop Cleophas Oseso Tuka of the Catholic Diocese of Nakuru addressed the press during Palm Sunday on March 24, 2024. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard] Catholic Diocese of Nakuru Bishop Cleophas Oseso has dismissed President William Ruto’s recent Cabinet changes as cosmetic and likely to embolden Generation Z protesters. The outspoken cleric accused Ruto of recycling people rejected by the public instead…
Kileleshwa Member of County Assembly (MCA) Robert Alai has urged President William Ruto to save the country from the current crisis. Taking to his X account on Sunday, July 21, 2024, Alai said that Ruto must not allow Kenya to face further chaos and anarchy. Alai further questioned why the chaos was allowed in the…
Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti has advised President William Ruto to take his time while selecting individuals for his Cabinet. Speaking at a Sunday Mass at St. Jude Catholic Church in Athiriver, Wavinya emphasized that Kenyans are looking to the President to appoint the right individuals to his Cabinet. “For sure, the President did a good…
Azimio leader Raila Odinga. [Standard, File] Azimio leader Raila Odinga has outlined new conditions for engaging in talks with the government. In a statement on X, Odinga highlighted that issues such as police brutality, healthcare and education grievances must be addressed before discussions can proceed. “Justice must come first before any talks,” he said on…