Rt Hon. Raila Odinga on Friday took his African Union Commission Chairmanship Campaign to Eritrea where he held discussions with President Isaias Afwerki. [Emmanuel Wanson, Standard] Raila Odinga, whose bid to become Kenya’s president failed five times, may soon have a better alternative and finally bestride the whole of Africa. If he’s lucky this time around and…
Syrians celebrate the taking over of the capital Damascus by Syrian rebel fighters in Beirut’s Triq al Jdideh neighbourhood on December 8, 2024. Islamist-led rebels declared that they have taken Damascus in a lightning offensive on December 8, 2024 sending President Bashar al-Assad fleeing and ending five decades of Baath rule in Syria. [AFP] Syrian…
Wiper Party leader Dr. Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka has accused President William Ruto and his administration of creating a constitutional crisis by failing to reconstitute the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC). Speaking during a Sunday service at PCEA Nguthuru Parish, ELIM Church in Kenol, Murang’a County, Kalonzo said the government’s delays were deliberate and politically…
President William Ruto hands over a signed copy of the Ministerial Performance Contracts for the Financial Year 2024/2025 to CS Mining Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs Hassan Joho, at State House, Nairobi. [PCS] To some, Cabinet Secretary for Mining and Blue Economy Hassan Joho is an unprincipled man who changes like a chameleon to blend and survive…
President William Ruto is welcomed by Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs CS Hassan Joho during the Kilifi County International Investment Conference (KCIIC) at Vipingo Ridge in Kilifi County on November 5, 2024. [Kelvin Karani, Standard] The ongoing loud cawing by ODM leaders in Cabinet speaks to the migration of power in the government. Influence in the…
President William Ruto, Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga and Julius Maada Bio, President of the Republic of Sierra Leone shares light moments on the sidelines of World Without Hunger 2024 Conference, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. [PCS] It is a shift that has tested the foundations of the traditional political establishments and kept the political class at the edge of…
The 14th edition of the East Africa Community Inter-Parliamentary games kicked off in Mombasa Saturday, amid pomp and colour as legislators across the region participated in various sporting activities. President William Ruto officiating the start of the 12-day event, said infrastructure development remains key to opening up the region’s economy. Ruto further revealed that…
President William Ruto has urged the East African Community (EAC) to unite in supporting former Prime Minister Raila Odinga’s bid for the African Union Commission (AUC) chairmanship. President Ruto emphasized that Odinga’s extensive experience, commitment to pan-African ideals, and dedication to fostering regional integration make him the ideal candidate to lead the AUC. He expressed…
A faction of the Njuri Ncheke Meru Council of Elders has distanced itself from their counterparts who are backing the formation of the Gikuyu, Embu, Meru, and Akamba (GEMA) political party. Speaking at the Njuri Ncheke shrine in Ncheru, Tigania West, Meru County, the group led by Chairman Adriano Yaroyaro criticized the opposing faction led…
Former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga has visited President Isaias Afwerki in Asmara seeking Eritrea’s backing for his bid for the position of Chairperson of the African Union Commission. In a statement shared via his X account on Saturday, December 7, 2024, Raila expressed gratitude to President Afwerki for the warm reception and reassurances he…
Notre Dame Cathedral will officially reopen this weekend, marking a significant moment five years after a devastating fire caused widespread damage. The ceremony symbolizes not only the restoration of one of France’s most iconic landmarks but also the resilience and dedication of the craftsmen and donors who made the reconstruction possible. The reopening will include…
President William Ruto. [File, Standard] The tendency for presidents to lose their popularity shortly after winning an election is a well-documented phenomenon in political history. In 1973, John Mueller famously remarked that the best way for a president to leave office as a beloved leader is to resign the day after their inauguration. This…
In October last year, the UN Security Council backed Kenya’s offer to lead a multinational security force to Haiti. [AFP] A number of Kenyan police officers serving in the UN-backed anti-gang force to restore peace in Haiti have resigned. The 20 officers, who are part of a 400-strong team sent to the troubled nation submitted their…
Former Law Society of Kenya (LSK) President Nelson Havi has issued a playful warning to those mocking his distinctive eyes, famously referred to as ‘UFO eyes’. In a humorous post on X (formerly Twitter) on Saturday, December 7, 2024, Havi jokingly threatened anyone who uses a photo of him for memes or makes fun of…
When President William Ruto delivered his State of the Nation Address at the Parliament plenary, Nairobi on Nov 21, 2024. [Elvis Ogina, Standard] Just a day after the National Treasury released Sh5 billion for the National Government Constituencies Development Fund (NG-CDF), a proposal to save the kitty, which has since been declared unconstitutional by the…