General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the son of Uganda’s long-serving President Yoweri Museveni and Chief of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), has urged Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) leader Joseph Kony to surrender. Muhoozi’s call came in the wake of Museveni’s recent installation as a Luo elder. Museveni was installed as a Luo elder for the third…
President William Ruto hosts Ghana’s President-elect John Mahama at his Kilgoris home, Narok county, on December 29, 2024. [PCS] President William Ruto is known to have four private residences, in Nairobi, Uasin Gishu, Taita Taveta counties. But his newest gem, in Narok, has been thrust into the national limelight in the recent past. Ruto has…
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki takes the oath of office at KICC, Nairobi. [File, Standard] The mystery of Deputy President Kithure Kindiki whereabouts has deepened following a flurry of New Year messages unleashed hours after the world ushered in 2025. Prof Kindiki has been absent from a number of events attended by his boss President William…
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni was installed as a Luo elder for the third time during the 4th Edition of the Piny Luo cultural festival held at Got Ramogi on the afternoon of January 2, 2025. The event took place at the historic Got Ramogi (Ramogi hills), a site where the Luo community first settled in…
Both sides were awarded millions of shillings by both President William Ruto and Raila Odinga after Gor Mahia edged out the Ugandan outfit on penalties during the Luo Piny festival in Siaya. Gor Mahia triumphed over Ugandan side Kitara FC in a dramatic 9-8 penalty shootout to mark the grand opening of the newly constructed…
Senator Okiya Omtatah (centre) and other protestors during anti-abduction demonstrations at Aga Khan Walk, Nairobi on December 30, 2024. [Kanyiri Wahito, Standard] Civil Society groups have asked the High Court to refer abduction cases to the International Criminal Court (ICC). In an escalation of the disputes surrounding the whereabouts of six abductees, a new case…
President William Ruto has announced plans to build a Ksh. 100 million fish landing site in Siaya County during his visit to the Nyanza region. Speaking on the third day of the Piny Luo Cultural Festival at the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Stadium, President Ruto emphasized that the investment would strengthen the region’s fishing economy and…
The sixth leg of AK’s cross country series heads to Kisii county. Athletics Kenya (AK) is gearing up for the much-anticipated 6th leg of the cross country series, set to take place in Kisii County. This thrilling event will unfold on Saturday, January 4, at the Cardinal Otunga Mosocho grounds. Athletics Kenya has intensified efforts…
The President was not impressed by the slow progress of construction work of the stadium which was among those earmarked to host the CHAN 2024 tournament. President William Ruto has given an ultimatum to the contractor at the Bukhungu Stadium to ensure the facility is ready for use by June 2026. Ruto made an impromptu…
Migosi police houses building in Kisumu county which is currently under construction. Over 100 police from Kisumu will benefit from 180 million national government police housing project. [COLLINS ODUOR,Standard] The National Police Service (NPS) and the Kenya Prisons Service (KPS) plan to tap into the government’s affordable housing programme (AHP) to improve the living conditions…
Head of Presidential Special Projects and Creative Economy Dennis Itumbi has dismissed claims of a fallout between President William Ruto and his deputy Kithure Kindiki. In a statement posted late at night on Wednesday, January 1, 2024, Dennis Itumbi debunked claims that Ruto’s aide, Farouk Kibet, was at the centre of the fallout. Dennis Itumbi…
Prof. Kithure Kindiki ,nominee for the position of Interior and National Administration CS for before the Committee on Appointments at the Mini Chambers,County Hall,Nairobi . August 1st,2024 [Elvis Ogina ,Standard] After about 60 days in office, Deputy President, Prof Kithure Kindiki is on the spotlight. Although he has only had two payslips since his elevation, Kindiki…
CSs Salim Mvurya, Aisha Jumwa and former Mombasa Governor Ali Joho during Coast leaders in Nairobi on October 19,2023 after a meeting to discuss development issues among them port operation that they have tasked CS Salim Mvurya to organize their meeting with President William Ruto. [Denish Ochieng, Standard] Former Gender Cabinet Secretary Aisha Jumwa seems…
Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has vowed to continue with his campaign against William Ruto’s Kenya Kwanza government. Kalonzo made the comment when he attended the PK Salasya Classic Cup on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, where he was accompanied by Eugene Wamalwa, among other leaders. The former Mwingi North Member of Parliament has insisted that…
Godfrey Otunge, the Multinational Security Support (MSS) Mission Force Commander, on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, sent a message of hope to Haiti residents. In his New Year’s message, Godfrey Otunge pledged to collaborate with the citizens of that Caribbean nation to restore peace and co-existence. In a statement, Otunge reflected on the vision of Haiti’s…