President William Ruto during the State of the Nation address at Parliament buildings, Nairobi, where he announced the cancellation of Adani deals. [PCS] The standing ovation President William Ruto received from MPs in Parliament last Thursday, when he cancelled the controversial Adani deals, appeared to be another masterstroke he has pulled while reeling under enormous pressure. It…
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua accompanied by his wife Pastor Dorcas and family members address journalists at Karen hospital after being discharged from the facility where he had been admitted after falling ill during the Senate proceedings on October 20, 2024. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has said he will give…
President William now says he has no apologies to make for donating money to the church. Speaking in Kericho during an interdenominational church service, Ruto said he will continue giving to the church asserting his long-standing dedication to the construction of places of worship. “We have absolutely no apologies to make as we give to…
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has formally tabled Kenya’s candidature for the African Union Commission (AUC) Chairperson for endorsement and support by the Member States of the Great Lakes Region. Mudavadi presented Raila Odinga’s candidature during the 18th Ordinary Session of the Inter-Ministerial Committee of the International Conference of the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR) in…
Richer countries have pledged to give a record $300bn (£238bn) to the developing world to help them prepare for and prevent climate change. The talks at the UN climate summit COP29 in Azerbaijan ran 33 hours late, and came within inches of collapse. The head of the UN climate body, Simon Stiell, said it had…
Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani. [AFP] The cancellation of the unpopular deals with Indian multi-billionaire Gautam Adani’s companies has yet again exposed legislators’ dereliction of duty for failing to oversight the government in executing mega deals. The parliamentarians, who are expected to be stewards and watchdogs for public resources, have recently come out as puppets…
Days after the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) completely shut down and transferred all functions to the Social Health Authority (SHA), the new authority warned Kenyans of a fake job advertisement. In a statement on Sunday, November 24, 2024, SHA flagged a notice advertising various positions. The faked poster had over 100 positions ranging from…
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has urged residents of the Nyanza region to rally behind President William Ruto’s broad-based government. Speaking in Alego Usonga, Siaya County, during the burial of former Cabinet Minister Peter Castro Oloo Aringo, Wetang’ula said the broad-based government has led to the current political stability in the country. Wetang’ula stressed the…
Kenya remains committed towards the realization of sustainable peace, security and development within the Great Lakes Region, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has said. Mudavadi said all Member States of the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR) should continue supporting the peace restoration processes in conflict prone areas including but not limited to…
President William Ruto arrives at Kipsitet Primary School in Sigowet -Soin Subcounty for an Interdenominational prayer service, on November 24,2024. [Nikko Tanui, Standard] President William Ruto has said his church donations are not politically motivated. Ruto vowed to continue supporting churches, despite some clergy rejecting his financial contribution. Speaking Sunday after attending an interdenominational service…
Principal Secretary for Gender Anne Wang’ombe, speaks with Florence Wanjiku, a mother of two, at Optimum Hospital in Nakuru on November 23, 2024. Florence was stabbed 18 times by her lover at Kiamunyi Estate. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard] Florence Wanjiku, lying on her hospital bed, recalls vividly events that led to the man she trusted, the…
President William Ruto, Narok Governor Patrick Ole Ntutu (right) Kilgoris MP Julius Sunkuli, (left) and Narok Women Rep Rebecca Tonkei, kneel for prayers during a service at the Outreach Gospel Church In Kilgolis, Narok County on August 04, 2024. [PCS] President William Ruto’s climbdown on the multibillion-shilling State tenders that were earlier awarded to the scandal-riddled Adani…
The United States reaffirms its support for the Moroccan autonomy initiative as a serious, credible, and realistic solution to the issue of the Moroccan Sahara, said U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs, Barbara Leaf, on Friday in Rabat. Washington D.C. continues to support the UN Secretary-General’s Personal Envoy for the Sahara, Staffan…
President William Ruto and former President Uhuru Kenyatta during the Consecration and Installation of Bishop Peter Kimani Ndung’u, in Embu County. Centre is the deputy president Kithure Kindiki. [PCS] President William Ruto is learning the hard way and very publicly that personnel is policy. From the day he took office, he has repeatedly demonstrated that appointments are not his…
The National Police Service (NPS) has appealed to the public for assistance in tracking down a man accused of brutally attacking his girlfriend in Nakuru county. In a statement issued Saturday, the NPS urged Kenyans with information that could lead to the suspect’s arrest to report to the nearest police station. The suspect, Elias Njeru…