The National Police Service (NPS) has disowned a letter warning the public against gathering around Parliament buildings. In a notice on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, the National Police Service through its official X page termed the document fake and malicious. While warning the public against falling victim, the National Police Service boldly claimed that the…
The Kiambu county departmental heads have launched an ambitious tree planting exercise that will see forest cover increased in the region. The exercise conducted at Ting’ang’a model primary school yesterday saw 400 tree seedlings planted in the area, 100 of which were planted within the school compound. Another…
The government has set out plans, aimed at doubling milk production in the country from 5.2 billion to 10 billion liters annually, an initiative which will boost small-scale farmer’s average monthly incomes to Sh56,000. Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary (CS) Dr. Andrew Karanja said that achieving these ambitious dairy industry targets require focused, collaborative…
President William Ruto has shared a sweet but moving message to First Lady Rachel Ruto who is celebrating her birthday on Wednesday, November 20, 2024. In a statement, Ruto showered his wife with words of love and affirmation for their union. “Happy birthday my love Mama Rachel Ruto,” the message read in part. The Head…
Raila Odinga, Kenya’s African Union Commission (AUC) Chairmanship candidate, convened a pivotal meeting with elected leaders from Western Kenya under the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) banner, aiming to solidify the party’s presence in the region ahead of upcoming grassroots elections. Raila hosted a dinner with ODM Members of Parliament and governors representing the Mulembe nation…
President William Ruto has pledged Ksh 100 million to the Safe Homes, Safe Spaces campaign, a nationwide initiative aimed at addressing the alarming rise in femicide cases in Kenya. Speaking after a meeting with women leaders at State House, the President emphasized the urgent need for collective action to protect women and girls from violence,…
President William Ruto has revealed that women leaders have agreed to spearhead the nationwide awareness campaign against Gender-Based Violence (GBV). Speaking during a live press briefing at State House Nairobi on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, Ruto said that his administration has committed Ksh100 million towards the 16 days of activism against GBV. In addition, Ruto…
President William Ruto has bid farewell to Meg Whitman, the outgoing United States Ambassador to Kenya, following her resignation after Donald Trump’s election as the 47th President of the United States. Whitman, who served as U.S. Ambassador to Kenya for two years, announced her resignation in a statement to the media on November 13, 2024,…
President William Ruto has issued a strong warning to Ministers and public servants, urging them to meet the expectations of Kenyans in service delivery. He emphasized that his administration will not tolerate excuses or delays in achieving results. Ruto made it clear that Cabinet Secretaries must take full responsibility for achieving the targets outlined in…
ArchBishop Philip Anyolo. [File, Standard] He presents himself as a holy member of the clergy — soft-spoken and always flashing an assuring smile that reflects calmness. But beneath this demeanour lies a tough man, a man of the cloth who is not afraid to make difficult decisions to defend what many faithful believe is the sanctity of…
Lamu East MP Ruweida Obo has demonstrated exemplary integrity by officially registering gifts she received from 99 dockers in Lamu County, setting a precedent for compliance with public service ethics. The dockers, who recently secured permanent and pensionable employment following her intervention through President William Ruto, presented the gifts as an expression of gratitude. The…
President William Ruto’s chief advisor in the council of economic advisors Moses Kuria has thrown his weight behind the Catholic bishops who castigated the government for failing Kenyans. In a statement on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, Kuria said that as a practising member who was born and raised in the church, the institution was right….
Resigned United States Ambassador to Kenya Meg Whitman has bid her farewell to President William Ruto. Whitman, accompanied by other officials from the embassy, met with President Ruto at State House Nairobi where she submitted her exit report and made her valediction statement. Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi who doubles up as Foreign Affairs Cabinet…
President William Ruto has bid farewell to the outgoing United States Ambassador to Kenya Meg Whitman. Whitman, who has served since 2022, announced her resignation on November 13. “Today (November 13), I announced to my team at the U.S. Embassy that I submitted my resignation to President Biden. It has been an honour and privilege…
The National Assembly has approved a procedural motion to hold additional sittings for MPs to debate the President’s Address and consideration of priority business ahead of the long December recess. The MPs will now sit on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday next week, as well as three more days during the first week of December….