The Tea Board of Kenya (TBK) has highlighted measures the government has taken to enhance the country’s tea industry. Speaking at Karatina University during the centenary celebrations this week, TBK CEO Willy Mutai announced that the government has invested heavily in the sector to ensure farmers benefit from their input. “The first thing that the…
On Thursday, November 7, 2024, evening, President William Ruto engaged in a phone conversation with the United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken to discuss the fate of the Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission to Haiti led by Kenyan police officers. The two leaders analyzed the option of transitioning the mission into a United Nations…
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki is in Botswana to represent President William Ruto at the inauguration ceremony of newly elected President Duma Boko. Kindiki departed the country Friday morning and arrived at Sir Seretse Khama International Airport where he was welcomed by Botswana government officials. “Kenya salutes and commends the people of Botswana for exercising their…
The United States Secretary of of State Antony Blinken has reaffirmed the close and enduring connection between the peoples of Kenya and US and reiterated support for Kenya’s inclusive and democratic future. This following a phone conversation between President William Ruto and Blinken on Thursday. According to a statement, Blinken in the phone conversation thanked…
Cabinet Secretary (CS) for Investments, Trade, and Industry Salim Mvurya says the government is committed to ensuring that the country’s food systems are more sustainable, inclusive, and resilient in the face of climate change. CS Mvurya says the National Government will work with all the stakeholders to boost food security and nutrition in the country…
Chief Justice Martha Koome says she has never been approached to deliver a favorable court ruling and pledged to publicly expose anyone who attempts to influence her. In an interview with a local radio station on Thursday, November 7, 2024, Koome revealed that in her entire judicial career, no one has ever approached her to…
Following Donald Trump’s election as the 47th President, Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi assured that Kenya’s economic ties with the U.S. will remain stable. In response to questions about how the election outcome might affect Kenya-U.S. relations, Mbadi confirmed that there would be no significant changes in Kenya’s economic and policy connections with the U.S….
Government is confident that construction work on Talanta City Stadium will be completed in time to stage the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations matches. Government remains committed to ensuring that the Talanta Sports City Stadium’s completion is on schedule. President William Ruto paid a visit to the facility on Thursday to check on the progress…
Donald Trump won the US presidency. Some in Africa may wonder what would have been for Joe Biden, the now outgoing US President. When he came to power in 2020, Biden promised to elevate the continent, reviving the US-Africa Summit, which had almost died in Covid-19. His Africa strategy promised to focus on the traditional…
President William Ruto has on Thursday toured and inspected the ongoing construction of the Talanta sports city Stadium. Speaking after touring the ongoing construction, President Ruto noted that the work is progressing well and hopes to be completed in time as Kenya looks forwards to co-hosting the 2027 African Cup of Nations alongside Uganda…
US Ambassador to Kenya Meg Whitman during a radio interview at Spice FM on May 15, 2024. [Collins Oduor, Standard] US Ambassador to Kenya Meg Whitman has vowed to remain in her post despite growing online criticism. In a statement issued on Thursday, Whitman reaffirmed her commitment to advancing America’s shared goals of increased prosperity, security, and respect…
The African Union’s decision to recognise the continent’s financial institutions will spur intra-African trade, President William Ruto has said. This is one of the AU’s ongoing efforts to promote home-grown institutions and push for support for these bodies to thrive, the President said. “We have also made a decision as African Union Heads of State…
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has weighed on the rising cases of abductions, mysterious disappearances and femicides which are currently being witnessed in the country. Speaking during a press briefing on Thursday, November 7, 2024, at Harambee Annex in Nairobi while bidding farewell to the Interior Ministry, Kindiki said that he is exiting the office at…
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has bid farewell to the Ministry of Interior, following his appointment as the deputy president. Speaking on Thursday, November 7, 2024, during his maiden media brief as DP, Kindiki boasted of the war against bandits as part of his legacy at the Ministry of Interior. Kindiki on govt strategy Kindiki highlighted…
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki while addressing the press at his Harambee House Annex office in Nairobi on 7th November 2024. [Collins Oduor, Standard] Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has urged his successor at the Interior Ministry to work on solving the rising murder cases. He made the sentiments on Thursday evening, at Harambee Annex, where he…