Politics

President William Ruto has directed the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) and all investigative agencies to take decisive action against perpetrators of gender-based violence (GBV) and femicide in the country. Speaking during the swearing-in of Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, Ruto acknowledged the escalating cases of violence against women and girls. “Recently, we have seen incidences…

In his first year in office, US president Joe Biden committed to resetting US-Africa relations based on a doctrine of equal partnership. He sent his secretary of state, Antony Blinken, to Kenya, Côte d’Ivoire and Nigeria. The visit was used to outline the administration’s policy outlook towards Africa. It laid the ground for the official US-Africa policy…

Professor Kithure Kindiki was sworn in as the third deputy president of Kenya under the 2010 Constitution on Friday, November 1, 2024. Kindiki’s assumption of office followed the impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, following his fallout with President William Ruto. In his acceptance speech after being sworn in, Kindiki promised to be a…

President William Ruto and deputy Kithure Kindiki during his (Kindiki’s) swearing- in at KICC, Nairobi. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] President William Ruto has urged his deputy, Professor Kithure Kindiki, to help fulfill the Kenya Kwanza agenda, calling for unity and equal service to all Kenyans. Speaking during Kindiki’s swearing-in at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC)…

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki on Friday, November 1, 2024, shared his first speech as the country’s third DP moments after he took oath of office.  Speaking shortly after being sworn in at the Kenyatta International Conference Centre (KICC), Kindiki expressed gratitude to President William Ruto for appointing him to the position.  He also proclaimed his…

Newly sworn-in Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has pledged unwavering loyalty to President William Ruto as he assumes office as Kenya’s third second in command. In his inaugural speech at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) after taking the oath of office on Friday, Kindiki expressed gratitude to President Ruto, whom he credited as his political…

Kithure Kindiki has been sworn-in as Deputy President to replace Rigathi Gachagua, who was impeached by Parliament in October. Friday morning’s inauguration at Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) was witnessed by President William Ruto, Chief Justice Martha Koome, among a host of distinguished guests. Leaders who witnessed ceremony include Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja, Cabinet Secretaries Hassan Joho,…

Kithure Kindiki has earned a new nickname from President William Ruto after taking the oath of office as the Deputy President. Kindiki took his oath on Friday, November 1, 2024, at KICC in an event that was attended by the Head of State, the Chief Justice, among other top leadership in the country. While welcoming…

Newly sworn-in Deputy President Kithure Kindiki. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has vowed to help President William Ruto fulfill his promises to Kenyans under the Kenya Kwanza administration. In his first address as DP at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) in Nairobi, Kindiki assured the public of his dedication to supporting Ruto….

President William Ruto on Friday, November 1, 2024, shared a moment with his new deputy Kithure Kindiki shortly after he was sworn in as Kenya’s third DP under the new constitution.  Video clips from the event show the president heartily embracing his DP before handing him a copy of the constitution.  The event held at…

Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Langat reported that at least 97 women were killed in the past three months, raising alarm about the escalating femicide in the country. During a media briefing, Langat urged Kenyans to collaborate closely with security agencies to combat gender-based violence. “Murders against women have increased, with 97 cases reported…

Embu County Governor Cecily Mbarire has expressed her joy amid Deputy President designate Kithure Kindiki is set to take the oath of office today. Speaking at the swearing-in venue at KICC on Friday, November 1, 2024, the Chairperson of the UDA party said the Mount Kenya East region has for the first time produced Kenya’s top leadership….

Environment Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has revealed that a coup against President William Ruto was planned for June 25, 2024. However, the former Defense CS refrained from naming the individuals behind the alleged plot, asserting that it was not his responsibility. “June 25th, there was a planned coup. There was a serious plan for regime…