President William Ruto’s administration is under the spotlight for its ambitious anti-graft initiatives in 2024 as the world marks International Anti-Corruption Day. Ruto, who campaigned on a platform of transparency and reform, has made significant strides in addressing corruption, a deep-rooted challenge that has long plagued Kenya since independence. The president’s commitment to combating corruption…
President William Ruto, AIPCA Nyandarua North Diocese Bishop David Kibui (centre) and Leshau West Parish Reverend Joseph Maina during a church service at Ndogino, Ndaragwa, Nyandarua County on July 14, 2024. [PCS, Standard] President William Ruto found himself in faith-related trouble after several religious groups castigated him for below expectation performance and purported ethical failures. Given that…
Gout Gout’s father Bona has revealed his son’s real name as he explained why he wants his name changed. Gout Gout’s father Bona has noted that a misspelling in his son’s name has cost how he will be called for years but noted that they want to change that going forward. In an interview with…
The Multinational Security Support (MSS) has strongly denied allegations that members of its Kenyan contingent are considering resignation over delayed allowances. SS Force Commander Godfrey Otunge labeled the claims as “inaccurate and malicious,” pointing out that the source of the allegations did not approach the agency for clarification. “All MSS personnel have received their salaries,…
Mwanahalima overcame adversity and her passion to play the male-dominated football has made the 27-year-old an example to be emulated. Harambee Starlets forward Mwanahalima Adam has advised young girls looking to make a career from football to do so with passion and exploit every opportunity that comes their way. Mwanalima’s journey to the Harambee Starlets was…
Sports Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen is optimistic that the Kenya Sevens team will reclaim its lost glory in the World Rugby Series. In a statement on Sunday, December 8, 2024, Murkomen expressed confidence that the Shujaas would bounce back to success at the upcoming Perth 7s in 2025. Murkomen’s optimism follows a strong performance from…
Keely Hodgkinson was star struck to have met Sir Alex Ferguson and has for the first time, opened up about the things they talked about. Reigning Olympic 800m champion Keely Hodgkinson has revealed the wise words from former Manchester United coach Sir Alex Ferguson. The Briton 800m star visited Old Trafford last month to watch…
The Cabinet Secretary for Co-operatives and Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Development, Wycliffe Oparanya, has urged Kenyans to repay their Hustler Fund loans. Speaking at the launch of a local foundation in Vihiga, Oparanya stressed the importance of financial responsibility among small business owners. He emphasized that timely repayment would ensure other borrowers can…
The Government has allocated resources to finance construction of new classrooms, laboratories, administration blocks and other amenities across the Country. Through the partnership with the National Government Constituency Development Fund (NG-CDF) and other development partners, Deputy President Kithure Kindiki said that rehabilitation of existing infrastructure in schools and supply of furniture and other learning materials…
Detectives from the Operations Support Unit have arrested Steve Okoth Odek, also known as David Bett, for scamming a foreign national out of a staggering USD 256,000(Ksh33 million) in a fake gold deal. The scam involved over 500kg of counterfeit gold, with investigations revealing crucial details about the fraudulent transactions. According to the police statement,…
The Syrian civil defence group known as the White Helmets says it is investigating reports from survivors of the country’s notorious Saydnaya prison that people are being detained in hidden underground cells. Writing on X, the group says it has deployed five “specialised emergency teams” to the prison, who are being helped by a guide…
The Kenya Bankers Association (KBA) has confirmed that several banks have started reducing loan interest rates, effective this December. This announcement follows a series of recent monetary adjustments by the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) aimed at easing borrowing costs for consumers and businesses. In a statement issued on Sunday, December 8, 2024, KBA noted…
President-elect Donald Trump has said he will look at pardons for those involved in the 2021 US Capitol riot on his first day back in office next month. “These people are living in hell,” he told NBC’s Meet the Press in his first broadcast network interview since winning November’s election. The Republican also vowed to…
Russia Ambassador to Kenya Mr. Vsevolod Tkachenko with President William Ruto Kenyans can now travel to Russia using a single electronic visa, following approval by the Russian government. The Russian Embassy in Kenya confirmed yesterday that Kenya, Eswatini, and Zimbabwe have joined the list of eligible countries for this visa, which facilitates travel to Moscow…
Kenya will on Monday join other member states to the United Nations Convention Against Corruption (UNCAC) in commemorating this year’s International Anti-Corruption Day. The Day is annually marked to take stock of the progress made, challenges encountered, lessons learnt and the reforms required in the fight against corruption and other governance malpractices. The event will…