Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma. [Elvis Ogina, Standard] Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma has waged a war with senators over a proposal to scrap the National Government Constituency Development Fund (NGCDF). Kaluma said Senators were duped by the State to demand the abolition of NG-CDF. In his statement to journalists, Kaluma said the…
Nominated Senator Karen Nyamu expressed bewilderment over Law Society of Kenya (LSK) President Faith Odhiambo’s decision to decline President William Ruto’s appointment to a task force tasked with auditing the country’s public debt. Nyamu, known for courting controversy, criticized Odhiambo for rejecting an opportunity to serve the interests of Kenyans. “I’m not sure the rationale…
President William Ruto and Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua during a special cabinet meeting at State House Nairobi on July 4, 2024. [PCS] President William Ruto is currently on the spot with citizens waiting to see whether he will reorganise his government and reshuffle his Cabinet as promised on Friday he announced new austerity measures. The President…
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has issued a stern warning to those undermining the ongoing war against illicit brew in Central Kenya, stating that their actions are setting President William Ruto against the people. Gachagua also urged the president not to allow members at Harambee House which hosts the Ministry of Interior and National Administration to…
David Lammy (R) held talks with Poland’s Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorsky David Lammy’s whirlwind first trip as foreign secretary, organised at very short notice, is not about instant results or even brave new horizons. It is all about perception – the appearance of a new, vigorous administration, determined to hit the ground running, brimming with…
Kenyans from all walks of life have celebrated Faith Kipyegon’s record-breaking 1500m performance at the Paris Diamond League. Leaders have congratulated Kenyan track queen Faith Kipyegon who broke the women’s 1,500m world record at the Paris Diamond League on Sunday. Kipyegon etched her name into the record books with a stellar performance winning the race in…
A section of Uhuru Park in Nairobi has been filled with white crosses wrapped up in Kenyan flags bearing the names of some of the people who lost their lives during the anti-government protests. The white crosses were strategically mounted a distance from where the memorial concert is being held in honour of protest victims….
President William Ruto is expected to preside over a livestock auction at this year’s Agricultural Society of Kenya (ASK) Kisumu Regional Show, slated for July 24-28 at Mamboleo Showground. The auction, which is being held for the first time in Kisumu County, will be a key attraction at the regional show, which has attracted over…
Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga made a case for his African Union Commission chairmanship bid Sunday at the East African Community (EAC) Ministerial Retreat on Peace and Security in Zanzibar, United Republic of Tanzania. Raila took time to explain to the EAC Ministers why he wanted to be the next AU Commission chairperson. “I am…
Gen Z members gathered at Uhuru Park Nairobi to honor comrades killed during anti-tax protests on July 7, 2024. [Samson Wire, Standard] Amidst a sea of vibrant T-shirts, fluttering Kenyan flags, and crosses bearing the names of fallen comrades, the young men and women known as Gen Z flocked Uhuru Park yesterday for a concert….
Omanyala crossed the finish line first in a time of 10.01 seconds despite slowing down towards the end to keep his Olympic preparations on course. Africa’ fastest man Ferdinand Omanyala’s preparations for the upcoming Paris Olympic games are well on course after he managed to secure a at the FBK games in Hengelo, Netherlands on…
Olympic and World 1500m Champion Kenya’s Faith Kipyegon has broken her own 1500m at the paris Diamond League. Kipyefgon,a double Olympic 1500m champion shaved off 0.07 seconds from her record she set in Florence Italy last year after winning her race in 3 minutes 49.04 seconds. Previous record which stood at 3.50.07 was held…
Members of Generation Z during special Saba Saba day prayers at Holy Family Basilica in Nairobi to commemorate the lost lives in the struggle to make Kenya a better country. [Denish Ochieng, Standard] Religious leaders have lauded youth for standing out and making sure their voice is heard as Gen Z converged in places of…
President William Ruto has defended the move by his administration to transition from the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) to the new Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF). The head of state disclosed that the main reason for the shift from NHIF to SHIF is because NHIF is limited. He explained that NHIF captures only a…
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua on Saturday evening praised President William Ruto for engaging and fielding questions from young Kenyans, Generation Z, through audio conversation on X-Spaces. Speaking in Nyeri town, the Deputy President lauded the young people for seeking to have a conversation with the President virtually, adding that this marked a turning point in…