When Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro handed a rait to President William Ruto during their 2022 campaigns at Maela in Naivasha, Nakuru County. [File, Standard] Where is the charismatic Kiharu MP, Ndindi Nyoro, who not long ago was seen as a promising presidential contender? Once a vibrant and energetic figure frequently in the public eye,…
Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has officially launched his bid to become the next Africa Union Commission chair, in an event held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Raila reiterated that having served as Africa union envoy on infrastructure he is best suited to solve challenges the continent faces should he ascend to the commissions chairmanship. Raila…
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki arrives at the Sir Sereste Khama International Airport, Gaborone, Botswana ahead of the swearing in and inauguration ceremony of Duma Gideon Boko as the 6th President of the Republic of Botswana on Nov 7, 2024. [DPCS] There are only 32 months to make an impression. The world is waiting to see…
The National Police Service (NPS) has issued an update on the readiness for deployment of an additional 600 officers in the Kenyan-led Multinational Security Support Mission (MSS) in Haiti. In a statement on Friday night November 8, 2024, the police service indicated that the officers have been taken through the relevant courses required before their…
East African countries will be waiting for a spinning coin to know how Donald Trump’s return could affect their relations with Washington, knowing that each of the capitals in the region has an issue he could change. Nairobi will be waiting to see the fate of years-long trade deal negotiations; Rwanda could be waiting to…
President William Ruto has disclosed details of his phone conversation with US President-Elect Donald Trump. In a statement shared on the night of Friday, November 8, 2024, the Head of State informed the country that he congratulated Trump on his election victory during the telephone conversation. According to Ruto, their talks also centred around trade…
President William Ruto Friday night congratulated US President-elect Donald Trump on his election victory. Ruto disclosed that he spoke by phone with America’s 47th President on areas of mutual interest beneficial to the citizens of our two countries, including trade and investment, security and good governance. Amongst the issues the two Heads of State discussed…
Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof. Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof on Friday condemned as a “terrible anti-Semitic attack” the previous night’s violence targeting Israeli football fans in Amsterdam, declaring himself “deeply ashamed”. “It’s a terrible anti-Semitic attack. We will not tolerate (it). We will prosecute the perpetrators. And I’m deeply ashamed that this could happen…
Devers has revealed why she kept her fingernails curled during her sprinting days. American track legend Gail Devers has long been recognized not only for her remarkable speed and competitive spirit but also for her signature long, curving fingernails. Recently, she opened up about the story behind her unique nails and the difficult health journey…
Kenya’s President William Ruto is banking on former Prime Minister Raila Odinga’s bid to chair the African Union Commission (AUC) to push through Nairobi’s proposals for reforms at the continental body. On Friday, Kenya formally launched Raila’s candidature for the top job at the African Union, presenting him as the “complete package” Africa needs to…
Baltasar Ebang Engonga has been sacked as Director General of the National Financial Investigation Agency. [Courtesy, Engonga Meta] The authorities in Equatorial Guinea have dismissed Baltasar Ebang Engonga as Director General of the National Financial Investigation Agency (ANIF) following the viral spread of a video showing him with several women. The government had already suspended…
In a significant diplomatic event in Addis Ababa on Friday, November 8, 2024, Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, Musalia Mudavadi, formally introduced former Prime Minister Raila Odinga as Kenya’s candidate for the African Union Commission (AUC) Chairperson position. Addressing an audience of African leaders, diplomats, and stakeholders, Mudavadi underscored…
Mozambique’s largest hospital said on Friday that at least three people were killed and 66 injured during clashes between police and protesters the previous day over a disputed election. The fatalities add to at least 18 people killed in earlier protests since the October 9 poll, which the opposition claims was rigged. Some groups have…
In the wake of a phone call between William Ruto and outgoing US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Democratic Action Party of Kenya (DAP-K) leader Eugene Wamalwa has called on the president to reconsider Kenya’s involvement in Haiti. Wamalwa emphasized that Donald Trump’s recent election victory in the United States should prompt a strategic reassessment,…
Tanzania President Samia Suluhu Hassan postponed her planned official trip to Cuba this week as a safety precaution following early reports that the Caribbean island nation was about to be hit by Hurricane Rafael. President Samia was due to arrive in Havana on Wednesday for a three-day State visit aimed at boosting bilateral ties between…