President William Ruto and World Bank President Ajay Banga The World Bank has lowered Kenya’s 2024 economic growth forecast to 4.7%, down from the earlier projection of 5.0%, citing the impact of floods, anti-government protests, and weak fiscal reforms. In its latest Kenya Economic Update, the World Bank on Tuesday, December 10, acknowledged the country’s…
President William Ruto has explained the reason behind his unexpected visit to former President Uhuru Kenyatta at his Gatundu home on Monday. The visit surprised many Kenyans, given the perceived tensions between the two leaders. According to a statement from State House, Ruto and Kenyatta discussed critical national and regional issues during their meeting. However,…
Kenya’s former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has intensified his campaign for the position of Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC) as the elections approach in February 2025. In his latest charm offensive, Raila has visited several countries in North and West Africa, soliciting support to help him secure the seat when it is declared…
President William Ruto’s Economic Advisor, Moses Kuria, has called on President Ruto, former President Uhuru Kenyatta, and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga to initiate a new constitutional review process. Kuria made the remarks on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, emphasizing the urgency of addressing the nation’s political divisions and challenges through the infamous Building Bridges Initiative…
President William Ruto paid 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] A surprise meeting between President William Ruto and his predecessor Uhuru Kenyatta on Monday has sent shockwaves across the political landscape as Kenyans wait with…
The Principal Secretary for the State Department of Broadcasting and Telecommunications, Prof. Edward Kisiang’ani, stated on Tuesday that President William Ruto deserves praise rather than ridicule for his leadership and efforts to guide the country towards prosperity. According to Prof. Kisiang’ani, the head of state has shown a commitment to implementing various development projects and…
President William Ruto has told off leaders opposed to the nationwide livestock vaccination programme against diseases planned for January next year. The President said vaccination with locally produced vaccines will boost animal health and meat export potential. He explained that this programme, which targets 22 million cattle and 50 million goats and sheep, is aimed…
Activist Kasmuel McOure has revealed the reason for his aborted attempt at joining protesters agitating for an end to the increasing cases of femicide. In a statement on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, McOure indicated that while he continues to press for an end to femicide in the country, he bowed out of the protests after…
President William Ruto has vowed to continue modernizing the country’s security apparatus to make it more people centered. While rallying Kenyans to take part in countering insecurity/criminal behavior, Ruto said his administration will set aside resources to equip security agencies to enhance effectiveness of the police to improve security. “Usalama wa nchi ni muhimu sana….
Moses Kuria addressing the media at KICC, Nairobi on April 23, 2024. [Boniface Okendo, Standard] Hours after President William Ruto and his predecessor Uhuru Kenyatta held a closed-door meeting, Former Trade Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria has asked political leaders in the country to re-look the Constitution of Kenya. This was after Kuria, once an opposer of the…
A court in France has found French-Cameroonian author Charles Onana guilty of downplaying the Rwandan genocide. The 60-year-old writer was fined €8,400 ($8,900; £7,000) and Damien Serieyx, his publishing director from Éditions du Toucan, was ordered to pay €5,000. They are also required to pay €11,000 in compensation to human rights organisations that filed the…
President William Ruto has vowed to continue with his plans of vaccinating millions of livestock in the country despite opposition to the initiative by a section of leaders. Speaking during the fourth Pastoralist Leadership Summit in Wajir on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, Ruto charged that the programme was an initiative that would benefit pastoralists and…
Former Nandi Member of Parliament Alfred Keter. Former Nandi Member of Parliament Alfred Keter has accused the Australian embassy of denying him a visa due to his alleged involvement in a gun smuggling case. Keter, speaking on Spice FM on Tuesday, criticised the embassy for collaborating with the Kenyan government to restrict his international movements….
The Recording Academy, the body responsible for the Grammy Awards in the USA, has received a bid from Kenya of KSh. 500 M to host the awards ceremony. President William Ruto revealed this during his town hall meeting at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) to commemorate the Hustler’s second anniversary on Monday. The event…
Kenya and Qatar have celebrated the 53rd National Day Celebration of Qatar’s State, reflecting Qatar’s role as a global partner and its commitment to building bridges across the nations. Speaking during the event, Mining, Blue Economy, and Maritime Affairs, Cabinet Secretary (CS) Ali Hassan Joho, expressed Kenya’s pride to stand with Qatar as a partner in…