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…
Defence CS Aden Duale. Defense Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has assured Kenyans of their safety following the deployment of the Kenya Defense Forces (KDF) to assist the National Police Service in maintaining law and order. Speaking at a fundraiser in Daba village, Tana River County, Duale said goons to infiltrated peaceful protests against the finance…
President William Ruto is currently at PEFA Church in Lolgorian, Narok County attending a church service. The Head of State was accompanied by Narok Governor Patrick Ole Ntutu and former governor Samuel Tunai among others. Ruto received when he arrived at the church premises. PHOTO/PCS Ruto with Governor Patrick Ntutu and former Governor Samuel…
Protesters climb a police water cannon truck while demonstrating against the Finance Bill 2024 in Nairobi on June 25, 2024. [AFP] Although William Ruto has been president for only 20 months, he has been subjected to a test by young Kenyans and found wanting. The result came out last Wednesday, following violent protests which culminated…
An aerial view of some of the high-rise buildings with Eastleigh. [Courtesy] Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja now says the idea to allow multi-storey buildings within the county was only a proposal and not a directive. Sakaja on Saturday said he only proposed so that more stakeholders would meet at the table for more deliberations. The…
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua with President William Ruto attended the Akurino faithful for their Annual Prayer Conference at Nakuru Boys’ High School, Nakuru County. [PCS] President William Ruto has appealed to his allies not to forget how they got to power and where they are. While speaking at Akurino’s National Prayer Conference at Nakuru…
President William Ruto has vowed to go after all individuals responsible for the fire incident witnessed in parliament during the anti-Finance Bill 2024 protests on Tuesday, June 25, 2024. Addressing a section of church leaders at State House in Nairobi on Saturday, June 29, 2024, Ruto stated that he will ensure that those involved in…
A man being clobbered by ant-riot police during anti-Finance Bill protests along Parliament Road on June 25, 2024. [Boniface Okendo, Standard] As the nation picks up the pieces of two weeks that have seen the best and worst of its democracy, it is the harrowing images of lifeless Kenyans lying on the streets of Nairobi…
PHOTO: Courtesy Kenya remains short of funds in climate financing despite being at the forefront in advocating for adaptation and mitigation measures in the war on climate change. According to the African Development Bank Group, Africa receives just $30 billion per year for climate adaptation, instead of $277 billion. But how can structures and policies be streamlined to…
Kanze Dena addresses the media on challenges facing the office of former President Uhuru Kenyatta. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] Kenyans have expressed mixed reactions over the announcement by former President Uhuru Kenyatta ‘s office that it had been deprived of funds. In a press statement on Monday, the former president’s spokesperson Kanze Dena claimed that constitutional rights of…
The Asian nation faced backlash over ‘ugly and uninspiring’ Olympic kits prompting officials to consider changes after public and athlete feedback. Malaysia has decided to revamp some of its Olympic team outfits following a flood of negative feedback from fans who labeled the designs as “ugly” and “cheap looking.” The controversy first ignited over the…
Leader of the Majority at the National Assembly Kimani Ichung’wah. [File, Standard] As anti-tax protests rage in major parts of the country, a section of Kenya Kwanza leaders find themselves in the spotlight for enraging the critical mass of the young generation driving the protests by saying things they should not have said. Their bullish…
Anti-Finance Bill protestors scramble as they wield Parliament’s mace after breaching the National Assembly on June 25, 2024. [Boniface Okendo, Standard] Recently, I delved into “The Eight Pillars of Trust” by David Horsager, an enlightening read that profoundly resonated with me amidst the protests led by Kenya’s ‘Gen Z’ youth. This book explores the critical…