Head of Public Service Felix Koskei(centre) with Health CS Susan Nakhumicha(left) and Council of Governors Chairperson Anne Waiguru at a past event. [File, Standard] The MES project was signed on February 5, 2015, by the Ministry of Health and respective MES service providers. In June 2023, CoG then chair Anne Waiguru and then Health Cabinet Secretary Susan Nakhumicha…
A section of youths in Embu County on Friday, December 27, 2024, staged protests in solidarity with the family of Billy Mwangi who was reportedly abducted after criticizing President William Ruto. Images seen by K24 Digital show the agitated youth taking to the streets demanding the release of Mwangi who was abducted a week ago. …
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua during a press conference in Eldoret, Uasin Gishu County on January 9, 2022. [Christopher Kipsang, Standard] Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has promised to reveal the identities of individuals behind a covert unit allegedly responsible for abductions in the country. Speaking on Friday, December 27, Gachagua claimed that the unit…
LSK President Faith Odhiambo. [File, Standard] The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has condemned the rising cases of abductions across the country and called for a national dialogue to address the issue. The appeal comes amid growing criticism from clergy, civil society organisations, and human rights groups, who have accused the government of involvement in…
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has called out the government over the rise in the cases of abductions targeting critics. Addressing a press conference at his Mathira home on Friday, December 27, 2024, Gachagua said that there has not been any regime that has abducted its children like that of President William Ruto. The former…
Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja during a press briefing in Nairobi. [File, Standard] The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has called for the resignation of Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja, citing his failure to uphold his core mandate of protecting Kenyans. This demand comes amid a national outcry over the alleged abductions of…
President William Ruto and former President Uhuru Kenyatta during a church event in Embu County. [PCS] President William Ruto and his predecessor Uhuru Kenyatta’s Ichaweri meeting sent a message that the Kenyatta family name remains in the country’s political realm. Although none of the Kenyatta’s today holds a senior government position, the family name refuses…
Catherine Kamau alias Kate Actress has spoken out about the rising cases of enforced disappearances in the country, calling for urgent attention to the plight of affected families. In a statement shared on her Instagram Stories, the celebrated thespian highlighted the anguish and fear gripping families of the disappeared. “Guys, as you celebrate, please note…
Political activist and INJECT Party leader Morara Kebaso has raised concerns about the government’s ability to protect its citizens amid a rise in cases of abduction and extrajudicial violence. In a statement posted on his official X account, Morara accused the government of failing in its duty to ensure the safety of Kenyans. He also…
President William Ruto pays a courtesy call to Former President Uhuru Kenyatta at his Gatundu Home on December 09, 2024. [PCS, Standard] A surprise political thaw took place in September 2024 when President William Ruto and his predecessor Uhuru Kenyatta sat down for an unprecedented meeting in Boston, USA. The secret afternoon meeting, which marked a…
Benson Kipruto aims to defend his Tokyo Marathon title and achieve greater milestones in 2025 after winning bronze at Paris Olympic Games. Olympic marathon bronze medallist Benson Kipruto has disclosed plans to defend his Tokyo Marathon title in 2025. Next year’s edition of the event is scheduled for Sunday, March 2 and Kipruto is working…
Tyla Laura Seethal arrives at the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards held at UBS Arena on September 11, 2024 in Elmont, New York. [AFP] This has been Tyla Laura’s year. The 22-year-old South African singing beauty bagged a Grammy for her hit track Water, a song that has been on top of music charts all…
Archbishop Martin Kivuva of Holy Ghost Cathedral church gives sacrament to catholics during christmas eve prayers in Mombasa. [Omondi Onyango,Standard] High cost of living, alleged grand graft in government and insecurity dampened the spirit of this year’s Christmas celebration as Kenyans joine the rest of the world to mark the festivities. This happened as messages of peace, unity, hope…
Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka accompanied by DAP-K Party leader Eugene Wamalwa, former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu, and other leaders when they attended a church service in Nakuru. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard] The leader of Wiper party should join President William Ruto and Raila Odinga so that Kenyans have an opposition leader they can rely on. Kalonzo Musyoka’s…
Kenyan women and human rights organizations match along the streets of Nairobi to protest against the rising femicide cases in the country on Jan 27, 2024. [Collins oduor, Standard] The year 2024 has been marred by a disturbing rise in attacks on women, with femicide and gender-based violence (GBV) reaching alarming levels. In January alone,…