Ruto-Raila deal: Unity or political survival?

 President William Ruto and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga after signing a political agreement at KICC, Nairobi, on March 7, 2025. [File, Standard] The broad-based government has been in place for over seven months now, with President William Ruto and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga claiming it is progressively steering the country towards a transformative…

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Huddah Monroe applauds Kenyan women for their resilience and role in economic growth

Kenyan beauty entrepreneur Huddah Monroe. PHOTO/@huddah_monroe_stargal/Instagram Kenyan socialite and entrepreneur Huddah Monroe has showered praises on Kenyan women for their resilience and ability to push men toward financial growth and investment. In a series of Instagram stories on Monday, March 17, 2025, Huddah acknowledged the role women play in society, especially in ensuring…

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Forever 21 files for bankruptcy in US

BBC 17th March, 2025 07:33 PM A Forever 21 store. PHOTO/@PopCrave/X Forever 21 could be a step closer to shutting down operations in the US after the brand’s operating company filed for bankruptcy protection. The firm said in a statement that its stores and website in the US will remain open as…

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Kenya risks vaccine shortages as Gavi funding phases out

Donor financing towards health has been dwindling affecting service provision in HIV, TB, Malaria and Immunisation programmes. [Courtesy] Kenya’s progress in preventing childhood diseases like measles and rotavirus is at risk as donor support for vaccines phases out. As donor support dwindles ahead of 2029, Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance has formally reminded the government to…

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Kawira Mwangaza files an appeal challenging her ouster

Impeached Meru governor Kawira Mwangaza during her impeachment hearing on August 20, 2024, at the Senate. PHOTO/@Senate_KE/X Former Meru County Governor Kawira Mwangaza has moved to the Court of Appeal challenging the High Court’s decision to uphold the Senate’s impeachment that removed her from office. In her application, Kawira expressed her dissatisfaction with the…

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