Over 1,000 traders at Githurai 45 Market in Ruiru Sub- County, Kiambu County have finally occupied their spaces in the newly constructed Githurai Modern Market. The milestone was celebrated under the leadership of the Kiambu County Government, with County Executive Committee Member for Trade, Susan Gatwiri, and Chief Officer Simon Kiberenge overseeing the allocation process….
US Vice President Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris waves at supporters after delivering her concession speech at Howard University in Washington, DC, on November 6, 2024. [AFP] Donald Trump’s crushing presidential victory heralded a new era of uncertainty in the United States and the world Wednesday, as defeated Kamala Harris gave a defiant concession…
The Southern African Development Community (Sadc) has called for an extraordinary summit to address the deepening post-election crisis in Mozambique, as deadly protests continue to spread across the country. Rights groups say at least 18 people have been killed by security forces since protests erupted after the disputed October 9 election, which was won by…
Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga will present his case for candidacy to key players in Addis Ababa on Friday as he intensifies his campaign for the position of Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC). His campaign secretariat confirmed on Wednesday that a series of events have been scheduled to formally introduce Kenya’s opposition leader…
Wilson Sossion praised President William Ruto’s appointment of Kithure Kindiki as Kenya’s third deputy president, calling it a “big reward” for education. The former secretary-general of the Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) and a former nominated member of parliament highlighted the importance of prioritizing education in politics. Sossion expressed his joy as a teacher,…
South Sudan’s holdout groups, the non-signatories to the 2018 peace agreement, have agreed to resume peace talks in Nairobi after months of expressing security concerns and dissatisfaction with the process. This development follows Kenyan President William Ruto’s visit to Juba on Wednesday, where he held talks with President Salva Kiir, First Vice President Riek Machar…
President William Ruto has joined other World Leaders in sending congratulatory messages to Donald J. Trump who has sealed his return to the White House four years after voters turned him out. In a statement on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, President Ruto expressed his confidence in Trump’s leadership indicating that the historic win against Vice…
President William Ruto. [File, Standard] President William Ruto and Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi have congratulated US President-elect Donald Trump on his continued strong lead in the elections. This comes when media projections indicate that the former president will likely bag more than 270 electoral votes. In a post on his official X page,…
Kenya’s President William Ruto has departed for Juba, South Sudan, for a peacemaking initiative seeking to end the country’s unending perennial conflicts that have disrupted rebuilding efforts. State House Spokesperson Hussein Mohammed on Wednesday said the head of State was expected to meet President Salva Kiir to establish the foundation for long-lasting peace brokered through the…
Following Donald Trump’s unexpected victory in the US presidential election, Saboti MP Caleb Amisi issued a cautionary statement, warning of potential difficulties for President William Ruto’s administration. Amisi, a known critic of Ruto, took to social media platform X (formerly Twitter) on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, expressing concerns that Trump’s return to power could complicate…
President William Ruto has congratulated Donald Trump on his election as the 47th President of the United States. In a congratulatory message on X, Ruto described Trump’s victory as a testament to the American people’s firm resolve and recognition of his visionary, bold, and innovative leadership. Ruto noted Kenya’s readiness to strengthen bilateral ties in…
South Africa has temporarily closed its main border crossing with Mozambique over safety concerns, its border authority said on Wednesday, as protests against last month’s disputed election in Mozambique continued to escalate. At least 18 people have been killed in the protests, according to human rights groups, as opposition supporters demonstrate against what they say is a…
Nairobi Woman Representative Esther Passaris has aired her frustrations on social media over reactions to the US presidential election results, engaging in a spirited exchange that has drawn widespread attention. Passaris swiftly responded after a parody account impersonating journalist Larry Madowo posted a remark targeting US Ambassador to Kenya Meg Whitman for not yet congratulating…
World leaders began sending congratulatory messages to Donald Trump on Wednesday as election results showed he had taken an insurmountable lead to clinch the US presidency. Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, his British counterpart Keir Starmer, French President Emmanuel Macron and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi were among the first to send their congratulations, pledging…
President William Ruto Wednesday departed for Juba, South Sudan, for an official visit aimed at consolidating the South Sudanese political transition through the Tumaini Peace Consensus. The visit follows President Salva Kiir’s recent trip to Nairobi on August 27, 2024, where he attended the launch of Kenya’s African Union Commission candidacy. According to a statement,…