The generation of Kenyans born between 1997 and 2012 – the Gen-Zs – have borne the brunt of the country’s slow economic growth. If a country has slow economic growth, it typically experiences higher unemployment rates, reduced income levels and decreased investments. It leads to an overall lower living standard. Over the last 10 years,…
President William Ruto vowed to implement austerity measures in order to reduce government expenditure. Speaking during a media roundtable on Sunday, June 30, 2024, President William Ruto that his administration is also keen to ensure unconstitutional offices are removed from the equation to save on government expenditure. “Offices such as that of the First Lady…
President William Ruto and First Lady Rachel Ruto arrive at the Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, USA. [PCS] President William Ruto’s claim that the United Arab Emirates government facilitated his luxurious trip to the United States has raised fresh questions over foreigners’ interest in the US visit. On Thursday evening, State House spokesperson Hussein Mohamed…
President William Ruto during a roundtable at State House on Sunday, June 30. [The Standard] President William Ruto now claims he has no blood on his hands following extra-judicial killings witnessed during the recent protests. According to Ruto who was speaking during a roundtable with journalists at State House on Sunday, June 30, police officers…
President William Ruto during a roundtable at State House on Sunday, June 30. [The Standard] President William Ruto says he has no blood in his hands following extra-judicial killings witnessed during protests. According to the president, who was speaking during a round table with journalists at State House on Sunday, June 30, police officers acted…
President William Ruto has come out of state that he has no blood on his hands following the deadly protests Speaking on Sunday, June 30, 2024, President Ruto insisted that he was blameless despite 19 people losing their lives in the anti-Finance Bill 2024 protests. Ruto told journalists that it was unfortunate that lives had…
President William Ruto. [File, Standard] President William Ruto says he will be departing for a second trip to South Korea on Sunday, June 2 evening. This comes a week after jetting back to the country from a four-day state visit to the United States of America, a trip that was highly criticized on social media…
President William Ruto has categorically labelled those who invaded and set fire to part of Parliament as criminals, not protesters. Speaking during a round table interview with local media on Sunday night June 30, 2024, Ruto asserted that the attackers targeted specific sensitive areas within the parliamentary complex. “There is a situation in Parliament. How…
The Kenya men’s rugby sevens team finished sixth at the first leg of Rugby Africa Cup after losing 19-28 to Zimbabwe in the fifth place play off final of the championship at Labourdonnais Sports Grounds, Mapou,Mauritius. Enroute to the play off final Kenya had beaten Ivory Coast 22-5 in the…
President William Ruto. He must sit down to think, listen, read, and govern. [File, Standard] Kenya Kwanza regime has a plateful of worries to set aside before it could be confident that public rage against it will not return. The president should move swiftly to address grievances behind the current unrest since the military might…
Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Abraham Korir Singóei has expressed his frustration with the abduction of former Nandi Hills Member of Parliament Alfred Keter. In a statement on Sunday, June 30, 2024, PS Singóei boldly expressed his discountenance on how the former lawmaker was taken in broad daylight. The Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary pointed out that the…
President William Ruto will this evening host the media for a presidential engagement at State House, Nairobi. The presidential roundtable session will also air live on major TV stations from 7 pm. According to Deputy Government Spokesperson Mwanaisha Chidzuga, the President will address matters of national importance. The engagement comes amid…
Kenya African National Union (KANU) chairman Gideon Moi has criticised the government following the abduction of former Nandi Hills Member of Parliament Alfred Keter. Keter, who is a vocal government critic, confirmed his abduction on Sunday, June 30, 2024, and Moi believes this is an attempt to create public fear as Kenya Kwanza faces intense…
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua plants a tree at Kaharati Primary School in Maragua, Murang’a County. [Boniface Gikandi, Standard] Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has pleaded with Kenyans to stop harassing parliamentarians based on how they voted for the contentious Finance Bill, 2024. The DP said it was unfortunate that the MPs have faced a lot of…
Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah. The Senator has asked the court to suspend the implementation of the Appropriation Act 2024. [File, Standard] A case has been filed in court challenging a decision by the two Speakers of Parliament to disregard senators’ input in the Budget Appropriation Bill 2024. The Bill was assented into law by President…