Nairobi Senator and Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Secretary-General Edwin Sifuna has criticized the recent wave of targeted abductions of young people, reportedly by state agents. Speaking on a local TV station on Thursday, January 9, 2025, Sifuna called for the immediate cessation of these unlawful actions and urged the government to uphold the rule of…
We now have confirmation that the much-anticipated 2024 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examination results will be released today, January 9, 2025, from 10 a.m. by Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos Ogamba. The announcement is set to take place at New Mitihani House in South C, Nairobi. This year’s exam was administered in 10,755…
Officials during the distribution of KCSE examination materials at Nakuru East Examination distribution centre on November 11, 2024. [File, Standard] The Kenya Certificate of Secondary Examination results for 965,501 candidates could be released anytime from today, The Standard has established. The Kenya National Examination Council (Knec) met on Tuesday and later briefed Education Cabinet Secretary Julius…
President William Ruto’s government has unveiled a plan to create 430,000 jobs across various sectors in the next three financial years, starting this July. Among these opportunities, 30,000 police officers are slated for recruitment within the same period—10,000 each year. The government’s budgetary documents indicate that most of these openings will be in the National…
Former Trade Cabinet Secretary, Moses Kuria, who now serves as President William Ruto’s Senior Economic Advisor, has vowed never to forgive Rigathi Gachagua for what he calls the former Deputy President’s betrayal of the Mount Kenya region’s values and identity. Kuria, who was speaking on Jeff Koinange Live, believes Gachagua’s actions tarnished their community’s reputation…
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has singled out three of President William Ruto’s allies, warning that their actions could cost him a second term in office in 2027. Speaking to the media on Wednesday, January 8, Sifuna criticized the three individuals—Kapsaret MP Oscar Sudi, Tiaty MP William Kamket, and COTU Secretary General Francis Atwoli—for boasting and…
The Royal House of the Netherlands has announced that King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima will undertake a state visit to Kenya in March 2025. The visit, scheduled from Tuesday, March 18 to Thursday, March 20, will take place at the invitation of President William Ruto. This marks the first state visit to Kenya by the…
Environment Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya before the Senate Lands and Environment Committee.[Elvis Ogina, Standard] Environment Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya before the Senate Lands and Environment Committee.[Elvis Ogina, Standard] Senate Speaker Amason Kingi has declined a request to convene a special sitting to discuss the increasing cases of abductions in the country, citing procedural shortcomings. Kingi…
National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi at a past function. [File, Standard] Kenyans are bracing for a fresh wave of economic hardship as a raft of new taxes, introduced under the Finance Act, 2024 by National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi come into effect. The legislation, signed into law by President William Ruto, imposes significant taxes on a…
The United States government has announced that its embassy premises in Nairobi will be closed on Thursday, January 9, 2025 In a statement released on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, the U.S. embassy said the closure will be in accordance with the U.S. national day of mourning for the late former President Jimmy Carter. The Embassy,…
A landmark High Court ruling holding former Inspector General of Police Japhet Koome personally accountable for controversial directives has been hailed by the Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) as a victory for justice and accountability. In a post on X on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, KHRC stated that the court decision sends a clear message…
An update over the renovation status of both Nyayo & Kasarani before the January 20th deadline, when Kenya will be required to submit the stadia for final inspection ahead of the 2024 CHAN. With just 23 days to go before the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) kicks off, Kenya is ramping up efforts to complete…
President William Ruto has announced that he has secured Botswana’s support for Raila Odinga’s candidacy for the African Union Chairmanship post. Ruto made the confirmation via a statement on X on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, after meeting with the recently elected President of Botswana, Duma Boko. Apart from the AUC and Raila’s candidacy taking centre…
President William Ruto and World Bank President Ajay Banga The World Bank has predicted a rise in unemployment for Kenya in 2024, highlighting a bleak outlook for the country’s labor market. The bank’s report attributes this to sluggish economic growth, persistently high inflation, and policy uncertainty, compounded by global economic pressures. Further exacerbating the situation…
When President William Ruto and Rigathi Gachagua enjoyed a cup of tea in the house of Mama Mirriam Njeri in Muranga County after launching the last mile electricity connectivity project before Gachagua was impeached as Deputy President. [PCS] He may not have won the infamous Person of the Year award given to him by snoopy scribes, but President William Ruto…