The presidents of Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo will meet Sunday in Angola for a fresh round of talks aimed at ending the conflict in the DRC’s troubled east. Since its reemergence in 2021 the Kigali-backed M23 militia, which claims to defend ethnic Tutsis, has seized swathes of DRC territory, displacing thousands and…
The National Treasury building in Nairobi. [File, Standard] The High Court has ordered the government to make public information on foreign debts and sovereign bonds or contracts signed on behalf of Kenyans. Justice Lawrence Mugambi in his judgment on Friday gave the government 45 days to also explain how the money raised was spent. He…
Haitian Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé on Thursday visited the Multinational Security Support (MSS) troops at LSA 2 to commemorate Jamhuri Day. He was warmly received by Senior Assistant Inspector General of Police Godfrey Otunge – the MSS Force Commander; Normil Rameau, Director General of the Haitian National Police (HNP); and Colonel Kevron Henry, the…
The government will modernise the National Police Service at a cost of Ksh28 billlion over the next two years, President William Ruto has said. The ambitious modernisation programme will include new equipment and weapons, digitisation of police operations as well as constructing new housing units for police officers. “I want to commit that I intend…
President Emmanuel Macron has named centrist leader François Bayrou as France’s next prime minister. Bayrou marks the country’s fourth prime minister this year after Barnier resigned in the wake of an historic no-confidence vote, which saw an unlikely alliance between opposition parties on the left and far right. More to follow… – Advertisement –
The race for the African Union Commission (AUC) chairmanship features three candidates; Kenya’s Raila Odinga, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf from Djibouti, and Richard Jandriamandrato from Madagascar. Later today at the AUC debate, Odinga will face off against Youssouf and Jandriamandrato. What Odinga is banking on According to the candidates’ profiles on the commission’s website, Odinga’s platform…
Kenya Water Towers Agency (KWTA) has ceased to exist following last month’s dissolution of its Board through the re-deployment of the Chairperson and Directors to other ministries and government agencies. Cabinet Secretary for the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change, and Forestry, Aden Duale, stated that the dissolution of KWTA was a result of the expiry…
Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote. [File] Africa’s wealthiest individuals are transforming industries, influencing economic, social, and cultural landscapes, and elevating the continent’s global significance. Their stories, built on resilience, innovation, and ambition, inspire future generations of African entrepreneurs. Here’s an in-depth look at Africa’s top 20 billionaires in 2024, their industries, and their paths to success;…
Bob Munro was honoured on Jamhuri Day for his transformative contributions to Kenyan football, youth empowerment, and community development. Sometimes the efforts of a hardworking man take time to be recognized in his adopted home even when the world has long applauded his contributions. For Bob Munro, a Canadian by birth but Kenyan by choice,…
Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa has urged elected leaders to set aside political differences, foster national unity and focus on improving service delivery to Kenyans. Speaking during the 61st Jamhuri Day Celebrations at Kakamega Show Ground, Governor Barasa said leaders should always have the desire to create harmony and cohesion…
Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka. [File, Standard] Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka has dismissed President William Ruto’s Jamhuri Day address as misleading, stating that Ruto’s claims of progress and development are filled with fake facts. In a statement on Thursday, December 12, Kalonzo said, “The speech does not reflect the struggles of our forebearers or the values…
President William Ruto pays a courtesy call to Former President Uhuru Kenyatta at his Gatundu Home on December 09, 2024. The two leaders discussed issues of National interest. [PCS, Standard] The last time I saw Prezzo Bill Ruto in Ichaweri was during the heady days ahead of the 2022 General Election. He stood in the sunroof of…
Some Canadian premiers are urging Ottawa to respond robustly to the threat of tariffs from incoming U.S. President Donald Trump, highlighting critical minerals and metals as products the U.S. relies on, Canada’s Finance Minister said on Wednesday. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and other government ministers met with provincial premiers to discuss Trump’s pledge to…
Kikuyu Member of Parliament Kimani Ichung’wah stated that he has no intention of serving as a Cabinet Secretary. In an interview with a local TV station on Wednesday night, December 11, 2024, Ichung’wah emphasized his commitment to his current role as both the MP for Kikuyu and Leader of the Majority in the National Assembly….
President William Ruto conferred national honors on more than 500 Kenyans in recognition of their outstanding service during a ceremony held at State House, Nairobi, on Thursday. The event followed this year’s Jamhuri Day celebrations at Uhuru Gardens. Ruto acknowledged the honorees for their significant contributions to the nation and their efforts to serve others…