Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has identified seven critical areas that the Kenya Kwanza administration will prioritize to transform Kenya’s economy under President William Ruto’s leadership. While chairing the 26th Ordinary Session of the Intergovernmental Budget and Economic Council (IBEC) at his Karen office on Monday, January 27, Kindiki emphasized that these focus areas aim to…
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua (center) with DAP- Kenya party Eugene Wamalwa (right) and Wiper party counterpart Kalonzo Musyoka during the launch of new DAP- Kenya party headquarters in Karen, Nairobi on January 27th 2025. [Collins Oduor, Standard] A new coalition, whose name is yet to be revealed, is united against President William Ruto and…
The National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) has summoned two members of parliament over remarks made during separate public events. Webuye West MP Dan Wanyama and Starehe MP Amos Mwago have been directed to appear before the commission’s offices at Britam Towers in Upper Hill, Nairobi, as part of an investigation into their public statements….
Benson Malova Ashiko, a man who was arrested for sharing a doctored photo portraying the funeral of President William Ruto has been detained for four days to allow the police to complete their investigations. Milimani High Court Chief Magistrate Susan Shitubi on Monday, January 27, 2025, directed Ashiko to be detained at the Muthaiga police…
The Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK) has called for the immediate revocation of former Gender Cabinet Secretary Aisha Jumwa’s appointment as the chairperson of the Kenya Roads Board (KRB). In a statement on Monday, January 27, 2025, IEK President Shammah Kiteme argued that Jumwa’s appointment gazetted on January 17, 2025, violates the Kenya Roads…
A side by side photo of newly appointed KRB Chair Aisha Jumwa and IEK President Shammah Kiteme. [File, Standard] The Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK) has urged President William Ruto to revoke the appointment of former Gender Cabinet Secretary Aisha Jumwa as the chairperson of the Kenya Roads Board (KRB). In a statement issued…
A side by side photo of newly appointed KRB Chair Aisha Jumwa and IEK President Shammah Kiteme. [File, Standard] The Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK) has urged President William Ruto to revoke the appointment of former Gender Cabinet Secretary Aisha Jumwa as the chairperson of the Kenya Roads Board (KRB). In a statement issued…
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has lashed out at his former boss President William Ruto over his recent development tour of the Western region. Speaking on Monday, January 27, 2024, during the launch of the Democratic Action Party of Kenya (DAP-K) new headquarters in Karen, Nairobi, Gachagua called out Ruto for corruption and termed his…
Impeached Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has come out guns blazing mocking President William Ruto’s second-place ranking in a global corruption index. Speaking during the launch of the Democratic Action Party of Kenya (DAP-K) headquarters in Karen on Monday, January 27, 2024, Gachagua claimed Ruto lacked the moral authority to speak about corruption. “Anaenda pale Western…
Kisii Senator Richard Onyonka has revealed that former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i plans to return to Kenya after leaving his current role with the World Bank in Latin America. The senator shared this update on Monday, during the launch of new Democratic Action Party of Kenya (DAP-K) offices. “Yesterday Dr Fred Matiang’i called me…
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has announced plans to join forces with Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka and DAP-K leader Eugene Wamalwa in the lead-up to the 2027 General Election. He made the remarks on Monday, January 27, expressing a clear intention to unseat President William Ruto after a single term. Gachagua emphasized that the…
Consumers and businesses importing goods through key ports across the country are likely to face higher prices as the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) mulls an increase in service fees. The move comes at a time when traders are already grappling with rising global costs, potentially adding further strain to inflation and household budgets. KPA announced…
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua paid a courtesy call on Martha Karua, the Party Leader of the People’s Liberation Party (PLP) Party at her home in Kimunye Village, Gichugu Constituency in Kirinyaga County on January 25, 2025. [Courtesy, Standard] An unfazed, combative Rigathi Gachagua is on the road to becoming President William Ruto’s nemesis. Intra house glee…
Regional airline Jambojet has announced the suspension of its flights between Nairobi and Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), citing safety concerns following escalating conflict in the region. In a statement issued on Monday, January 27, 2025, the airline informed its customers that the suspension would take effect immediately. This comes after M23 rebels declared…
Chief Justice Martha Koome with the members of IEBC selection panel during the swearing-in ceremony on January 27, 2025/PCS The 9-member panel tasked with selecting new Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) commissioners has officially commenced its work. President William Ruto appointed the panel, which includes Kiome Lindah Gakii, Prof. Oloo Adams, James Evans Misati,…