Politics

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) ‘s decision-making body has approved the appointment of new leaders to guide the party in light of recent developments impacting its senior members. With Party Leader Raila Odinga now campaigning for the position of African Union Commission Chairperson, the party’s National Executive Council has approved the appointment of Kisumu Governor…

ODM leader Raila Odinga. [File, Standard] ODM leader Raila Odinga has defended the government’s Public-Private Partnership (PPP) arrangement with Indian firm Adani Holdings Limited, aimed at upgrading Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA).  During a press conference on Sunday in Mombasa, Odinga argued that such partnerships were better than seeking assistance from the World Bank or…

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua lands in Embu ahead of the 34th ACK Diocesan Anniversary at Kigari Teachers Training College. [Murithi Mugo] Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua cast the image of a man walking on a tight rope as elected leaders shunned the Sunday service he attended in Embu. Only two MPs of the five constituencies of Embu…

Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has defended the operations of the Indian company Adani Group, asserting that its reputation is beyond question. “There has been a bit of innuendo about Adani. This is a reputable company to my knowledge. This company has undertaken many PPP projects,” he said. Raila emphasized that…

President William Ruto has reaffirmed his commitment to transforming Kenya, emphasizing the importance of effective governance for the benefit of the country. While urging citizens to support his transformative agenda, he promised to remain steadfast and undistracted in his mission to improve Kenya. “We should not look back. I will not look back in making…

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has called on Kenyans to stay calm and peaceful, regardless of the outcome of his Senate trial starting on Tuesday. Mr Gachagua also appealed for prayers for himself and the nation amid uncertainty over his fate following last week’s vote by Members of Parliament to impeach him. “Yale yote yanayoendelea Kenya…

  President William Ruto met with architects, engineers, quantity surveyors, bankers, manufacturers, industrialists and Jua Kali representatives at State House ahead of Mashujaa Day whose theme will be housing. [PCS] Mt Kenya region is increasingly growing restive as the backlash against leaders perceived to have spearheaded the impeachment motion against Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua continues…

Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has confirmed that the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) will support President William Ruto’s re-election in the 2027 polls. Wandayi, a political ally of ODM leader Raila Odinga, stated that the Nyanza region, which has traditionally backed the opposition leader, will shift its support to Ruto in the upcoming elections. This…

King Mohammed VI of Morocco has welcomed the French Republic’s stance that upholds Morocco’s sovereignty over the whole Sahara. France recognised the Autonomy Initiative within the framework of Morocco’s territorial integrity as the only viable solution to end this fictitious regional conflict. The King said this when he addressed a joint bicameral parliament adding that…

President William Ruto and his Deputy Rigathi Gachagua. [File, Standard] The political marriage between President William Ruto and his deputy Rigathi Gachagua is irretrievably broken. At the heart of the discordant union where the partners are in a bruising battle are billions of shillings and unrealized campaign pledges. These, insiders say, have broken the friendship…

The Central Organization of Trade Unions (COTU) has given President William Ruto a strong vote of confidence after his administration announced a 6% minimum wage increase, calling it a crucial move to address the challenges facing Kenyan workers in the current economic climate. In a statement issued by COTU (K) Secretary General Francis Atwoli on…