President William Ruto has urged local banks to lower interest rates in order to stimulate economic growth by providing affordable loans to micro, small, and medium scale traders. He noted that after the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) further lowered the Central Bank Rate to 12 per cent early this month from 12.75 per cent…
Prison reforms in Kenya are progressing as the government shifts its focus from punishment to inmate rehabilitation, according to Principal Secretary for Correctional Services Salome Beacco. In a recent interview with Radio Taifa, Beacco emphasized the transformation of Kenya’s prison system into one that prepares inmates for successful reintegration into society. Beacco highlighted the positive…
Political activist Morara Kebaso has revealed plans to hold a parallel Mashujaa Day celebration in Narok town on October 20, 2024. Morara’s plans come after his fellow activist Eric Omondi revealed another plan to host an event at Uhuru Park on the same day. Morara said that his event will be a symbolic one as…
In the heart of Githurai 45, Kiambu County, Mwihoko Dairy Goat Farm stands as a beacon of innovation in the agricultural sector. Robert Macharia, a passionate dairy goat farmer with more than 13 years of experience, has made a significant impact in the competitive dairy production industry. His farm was recognised as the best in…
Bishop Mark Kariuku Standing behind praying for Rachael Ruto, President William Ruto, Deputy president Rigathi Gachagua and his wife Dorcas pray during Ruto’s Inauguration as the 5th President of Kenya at Kasarani Stadium in Nairobi on September 13, 2022. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] After several goofs in oath-taking, Rigathi Gachagua was finally sworn into office as the Deputy President on September 13, 2022….
Political activist and self-styled revolutionary Booker Ngesa Omole has continued to express his disappointment with the current state of affairs in the nation, reiterating his stand that Kenyans must return to the streets and continue pressuring the Kenya Kwanza administration. While speaking to Citizen Digital, Omole, who is the current vice-chair of the Communist Party…
Bishop Mark Kariuku Standing behind praying for Rachael Ruto, President William Ruto, Deputy president Rigathi Gachagua and his wife Dorcas pray during Ruto’s Inauguration as the 5th President of Kenya at Kasarani Stadium in Nairobi on September 13, 2022. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] After several goofs in oath-taking, Rigathi Gachagua was finally sworn into office as the Deputy President on September 13, 2022….
The US policy in East Africa is increasingly becoming a choice of pragmatism versus straitjacket approach to the issues of democracy and human rights. From Kenya to Tanzania, Uganda to Rwanda, Washington has employed carrot and stick throughout President Joe Biden’s tenure, reflecting its intention to rival China’s interests in the region, while seeming to uphold its traditional values of democracy and human rights. In…
Murang’a Governor Irungu Kang’ata has shed light on his recent meeting with former Prime Minister Raila Odinga amid growing speculation that the agenda was linked to a possible replacement for Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. Kang’ata, however, clarified that his meeting with Raila, which took place on the morning of October 16, 2024, focused on other…
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua acknowledges greetings from Homabay Residents during the commissioning of the Rusinga Ring Road, Homa Bay County. [DPCS] Did Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua talk himself into trouble that will sink him into political oblivion, or will he seize what also appears to be a lifetime opportunity to cement his place as a Mt Kenya…
The building that house Senate chambers on October 16, 2024. [Elvis Ogina, Standard] The High Court has for the third time declined to stop Parliament from considering Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s impeachment motion. Justices Eric Ogola, Freda Mugambi, and Anthony Mrima on Wednesday morning ruled that the claims raised were speculative as Gachagua is yet…
Embattled Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has yet again suffered another blow after the three-judge bench declined to stop the trial of his impeachment at the Senate. “It is our view that this is not one such case where intervention is automatic. The issues raised by the parties will be required to be interrogated. We therefore…
If the Senate upholds his impeachment, DP Rigathi Gachagua’s political career is over as he will never hold political office. It is going to be the loneliest 48 hours the Deputy President has ever experienced. The moment senate proceedings start this morning, the beginning of the end will have started. The Swahili have a proverb…
Political activist Morara Kebaso has sent out another urgent appeal to Kenyans, reminding them that the change they desire comes with a price tag. Kebaso is asking Kenyans to contribute funds for the purchase of three computers and two large printers. The equipment, he says, will help a team of volunteer advocates file court cases…
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s office has dismissed reports circulating that he has organised a press conference this evening Tuesday, October 15, 2024. In a statement on Tuesday, the head of the Deputy President’s Communications Service Njeri Rugene flagged the notice as fake. This came after High Court judge Chacha Mwita ruled against Gachagua’s petition seeking…