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…
The world at midnight moved to 2025. However, the tears of Billy Mwangi’s father, Gerald Karicha, in court still linger as the whereabouts of his 24-year-old son abducted on the eve of Christmas remains unknown for 10 days. “Your honor, mtoto wangu alichukuliwa kwa kinyozi ( My son was taken from a barber’s shop),” narrated…
Impeached Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is consoled by his wife Pastor Dorcas after being discharged from Karen hospital where he had been admitted after falling ill during the Senate proceedings on October 20, 2024. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] It is a new year and picking from where 2024 left, it is expected to bring new activities…
Impeached Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is consoled by his wife Pastor Dorcas after being discharged from Karen hospital where he had been admitted after falling ill during the Senate proceedings on October 20, 2024. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua yesterday revisited the abduction of the youth, calling on President William Ruto to honour his word…
President William Ruto hosts Ghana’s President-elect John Mahama where they discussed the expansion of the intra-African trade under the African Continental Free Trade Area. He thanked him for declaring his support for Raila Odinga‘s African Union Commission Chairperson candidature. President Ruto agreed to grace his swearing-in in Accra next month. They were joined by AUC…
President William Ruto during a previous event. [File, Standard] President William Ruto has acknowledged instances of excessive and extrajudicial actions by members of the security services. In his New Year’s message on Tuesday, December 31, Ruto assured the public that due process is underway to ensure accountability. “It cannot be denied that there have been…
The passing of Maayi Annah Nanyama Wetang’ula, mother of National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula, has sparked an overwhelming outpouring of support from friends, family, and the nation at large. In an emotional statement on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, Wetang’ula expressed his deep gratitude for the condolences and assistance that have flooded in since the loss…
From left: Former UDA Secretary General Cleophas Malala, former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and DAP-K leader Eugene Wamalwa,at Lions stadium of Kakamega on December 29, 2024. [Benjamin Sakwa, Standard] Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has challenged President William Ruto to be true to his word and ensure release of abductees. He said many families are…
From left, Former Cabinet Minister Eugene Wamalwa,former Vice President Rigathi Gachagua and former UDA Secretary Cleophas Malala arrive at Malala’s home in Makunga in Mumias East on December 29,2024. Later on Gachugua graced the Cleo Malala football tournament at Lions grounds of Kakamega.[Benjamin Sakwa/ Standard] Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has criticised the recent abductions…
President William Ruto and First Lady Rachel Ruto arrive at the Beijing Capital International Airport in China for the 9th Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC). Summit. The President was received by the Chinese Minister of Industry and Information Technology Mr. Jin Zhuanglong (right )[PCS,Standard] Kenya’s founding father, the late President Jomo Kenyatta, hated the skies….
The President of the Law Society of Kenya Faith Odhiambo on Monday, December 30, 2024, issued a statement regarding the protests staged in different parts of the country calling for an end to abductions. In her statement supported by Medics 4 Kenya and Police Reforms Working Group, Odhiambo noted that LSK together with other relevant…
Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah arrested during during protests in Nairobi. [Courtesy] Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah was on Monday, December 30, arrested along with several human rights activists during protests in Nairobi against alleged state-abductions. The demonstrations aimed to highlight cases of forced disappearances in the country. Despite multiple attempts by police to detain the vocal…
Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka.[File, Standard] Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka has condemned the recent wave of abductions, calling for the immediate release of all 82 abductees taken over the past three months. Speaking during a press conference at the party headquarters in Karen, Nairobi on Monday, December 30, Kalonzo described the abductions as unlawful and…
Raila Odinga has offered a heartfelt tribute to former US President Jimmy Carter, praising his commitment to peace and diplomacy during and after his presidency. His statement came as the world mourned the loss of Carter, who passed away at 100 leaving behind a legacy that spanned three centuries. Raila reflected on Carter’s unique journey,…
Former nominated senator Millicent Omanga has highlighted the challenges and triumphs she faced in 2024 in an end-year message to Kenyans. Omanga, in a statement, revealed that while she had a fair share of triumphs in 2024, the year equally had its instances of challenges. “2024 has been a year of challenges and triumphs, of…