Former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu has declared his intention to run for the Nairobi gubernatorial seat in the 2027 general elections. Waititu made the announcement on Monday, January 27, 2024, during the launch of the Democratic Action Party of Kenya (DAP-K) headquarters in Karen, Nairobi. Speaking at the event, Waititu expressed confidence in his political…
Mumias East MP Peter Salasya has once again set the internet ablaze after sharing a comical photo of him donning a skirt. On Tuesday, January 29, 2025, the youthful lawmaker took to Instagram to share an unusual picture of himself dressed in a long blue skirt, paired with a pink t-shirt and purple flat shoes….
Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secretary (CS) Musalia Mudavadi has condemned the attacks on the embassies and personnel in Kinshasa. In a statement, the Prime CS stated that the rioters protesting attacked the Kenyan and Uganda embassies with planned assaults on the South African, US and Belgian Embassies. He, however, confirmed that he engaged DRC’s Foreign Minister who while…
President William Ruto has conveyed Kenya’s best wishes to Chinese President Xi Jinping and the people of China as they mark the Chinese New Year. This year, China will be marking the Year of the Snake, which falls on Wednesday, January 29, 2025. In a statement shared on his official X account on Tuesday, January…
Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, outlined his vision for transforming Africa’s Energy Sector if elected as the next chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC). In a lengthy post, Raila explained that he was not just fighting to occupy the highest office in the African continent but he was in…
President William Ruto has arrived in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania for the Africa Heads of State Energy Summit. The summit, which ends Wednesday, is hosted by the Tanzanian government, the African Union, the African Development Bank Group, and the World Bank. It brings together governments, private sector leaders, development partners, and civil society to discuss…
Three-time Olympic 100m champion Usain Bolt recorded one of his slowest time at the 2016 Olympics explains why explains why it wasn’t his best performance. Three-time Olympic 100m champion Usain Bolt will remain the greatest sprinter in history until maybe his records get broken someday. The fastest man alive first came into the spotlight at…
President William Ruto on Monday evening held separate phone conversations with French President Emmanuel Macron and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio to discuss the ongoing conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and bilateral matters. President Macron pledged France’s support in addressing the conflict in eastern DRC and expressed backing for Kenya’s involvement…
The Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK) has strongly opposed the appointment of former Gender Cabinet Secretary Aisha Jumwa as chairperson of the Kenya Roads Board (KRB). The engineers have called for the immediate revocation of her appointment, citing non-compliance with the Kenya Roads Board Act. According to the IEK, the appointment fails to align…
Martha Karua has accused the government of plotting to deny Generation Z (Gen Z) identity cards in an attempt to exclude them from the 2027 elections. Speaking on Saturday at her Kimunye village home in Kirinyaga, where she hosted former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, Karua criticized the Ksh1,000 fee for acquiring an ID, arguing that…
Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has told off a group of ODM leaders who have been urging party members in Ruto’s broad-based government to criticize the administration. These leaders have been calling on their Cabinet colleagues to speak out to improve service delivery. But CS Wandayi has clarified that he cannot criticize President…
President William Ruto is received by Mumias East MP Peter Salasya and other leaders in Kakamega on January 20, 2025 Peter Salasya is poised to climb the ladder of Western region politics after openly challenging President William Ruto recently. This is after Democratic Action Party of Kenya (DAP-K) leader Eugene Wamalwa announced plans to promote…
Chief Magistrate Susan Shitumbi has issued a stern warning to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) against torturing Benson Malova Ashiko, who stands accused of posting a photo of President William Ruto in a casket on his X (formerly Twitter) account. The post, which included a condolence message to the President’s family, has led to…
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has accused President William Ruto’s administration of executing the “worst fraud” through the affordable housing programme. Speaking in Nairobi on Monday, January 27, 2025, during the launch of the Democratic Action Party Kenya (DAP-K), Gachagua explained his opposition to the initiative, citing corruption and questionable dealings within the project. Gachagua…
The African Union (AU) has announced how the African Union Commission (AUC) 2025 election will be conducted. In the announcement on Monday, January 27, 2025, AUC stated that there will be two phases to the elections. The first phase will run between February 12-13, 2025, while the second will be between February 15-16, 2025. In…