President William Samoei Ruto Receives credentials from the newly-appointed Chinese Ambassador to Kenya Guo Haiyan, State House, Nairobi. [PCS,Standard] Barely halfway into his presidency, William Ruto appears to be grappling with mounting internal discord, raising questions about the stability of his Cabinet. Cabinet Secretaries have taken the unprecedented step of openly criticizing the…
President William Ruto on Monday welcomed Guo Haiyan, the new Chinese ambassador to Kenya, who presented her credentials during a ceremony at State House in Nairobi. “Your Excellency Dr William Samoei Ruto, the President of the Republic of Kenya, I have the honour to present to you the letter of credence by which His Excellency…
Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has maintained his charm offensive across the continent as he seeks support for his candidacy for the Africa Union Commission chairperson. On Monday, Raila began his tour of Southern Africa with a visit to Zimbabwe, where he met the country’s head of state. He revealed that his candidacy was a…
Raila Odinga speaking at the opening of Piny Luo Festival in Migwena Siaya. [Michael Mute, Standard] If President William Ruto and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga ’s posts on social media are to be believed, the former premier ‘s bid for the African Union Commission chairperson position is getting widespread continental support. On the sidelines of…
Tetu MP Geoffrey Wandeto has urged the government to stop its planned crackdown on youth dissent on social media. In an interview with a local TV station’s breakfast show on Monday, January 13, 2025, Wandeto noted that the AI-generated images circulating online are the youth’s way of silent resistance. “By 2027, let us brace ourselves…
During a church service attended by President William Ruto, Dagoretti North Member of Parliament Beatrice Elachi condemned individuals “disrespecting the Head of State”. Elachi emphasized the importance of respecting the president, calling him “our father” and claiming that people abroad often wonder where Kenyans come from. “We must respect the president; he is our father….
Alego Usonga MP Samuel Atandi has assured President William Ruto of his reelection in the 2027 general elections, expressing confidence in the president’s continued leadership. Speaking during a Sunday church service at United Pentecostal Church of Kenya in Dagoretti North, Nairobi, Atandi reassured the president that his tenure would not be limited to a single…
President William Ruto insists that the country is on a steady recovery path, urging Kenyans to disregard the critics who hope for the nation’s downfall. Speaking on Sunday, Ruto described those who wish ill upon the country as enemies but emphasized that Kenya will not falter. He attributed the country’s improved stability to God’s guidance,…
President William Ruto has acknowledged that God entrusted him with the mission of transforming Kenya by appointing him as the nation’s leader. Speaking after a church service at the United Pentecostal Church of Kenya in Dagoretti North, Nairobi, Ruto reaffirmed his unwavering commitment to fulfilling this divine assignment. He explained that his sense of purpose…
Public Service Cabinet Secretary (CS) Justin Muturi publicly criticized the government he serves, raising alarms about the recent wave of abductions targeting Kenyan youth. Speaking at a press briefing on Sunday at Serena Hotel in Nairobi, Muturi condemned the government, expressing deep concern over the rise in disappearances and the abduction of his son. Muturi,…
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has weighed in on the controversy surrounding President William Ruto’s response to AI-generated images depicting him in a coffin. Speaking at AIPCA in Dandora, Gachagua urged the President to handle criticism more gracefully and avoid overreacting to such depictions. Gachagua dismissed the images as harmless, noting that children sharing them…
Tanzanian independent media editor and human rights defender Maria Sarungi Tsehai. Tanzanian independent media editor and human rights defender Maria Sarungi Tsehai has been reported missing in Nairobi, Kenya. Amnesty International Kenya, in a statement, alleged that Sarungi was abducted on Sunday afternoon. “Maria Tsehai, a Tanzanian independent media editor and human rights defender, was…
President William Ruto, Nairobi Governor Sakaja Johnson, Dagoreti North MP Beatrice Elachi, and Dagoreti South MP John Kiarie attended the United Pentecostal Church of Kenya in Dagoreti North. During the event, Ruto lauded Nairobi County MCAs for their unwavering support for the Governor and pledged his support to transform the city.[Elvis Ogina/Standard] President William Ruto…
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. [Standard, File] Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua criticised President William Ruto over his comments on the upbringing of children. Gachagua, speaking at a church service in Dandora, Embakasi North Constituency, Nairobi, on Sunday, January 12, accused Ruto of overlooking the influence of his allies’ abusive language on children. Gachagua’s statement…
President William Ruto. [Standard, File] President William Ruto has dismissed critics of his administration, asserting that their opposition will not hinder Kenya’s progress. Speaking at the United Pentecostal Church of Kenya in Dagoretti North, Nairobi, on Sunday, January 12, he urged leaders to leverage political unity to transform the country. “Forget about the naysayers, Kenya…