President William Ruto arrives in Meru on May 26, 2025, accompanied by Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, Tourism Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano, Meru Governor Isaac Mutuma, and senior Kenya Wildlife Service officials. President William Ruto has announced that the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has issued licences for the construction of three modern hotels within Meru National…
President William Ruto is welcome by Cabinet Secretary for Roads and Transport Davis Chirchir and CS Interior Kipchumba Murkomen at the final sendoff of the late Amb John Koech at Olbutyo, Bomet County on April 15, 2025. [Courtesy] The fate of President William Ruto’s legal advisor’s job is now in the hands of the Judges after a case…
Prime CS Musalia Mudavadi during the inauguration of the Kenyan Embassy in Morocco. PHOTO/@MusaliaMudavadi/XKenya has opened a new embassy in Rabat, Morocco, marking a significant step in the country’s push to strengthen its diplomatic and strategic engagement with North Africa, Prime Cabinet Secretary (CS) Musalia Mudavadi has confirmed. In a statement shared via his official…
Parliament has rescheduled the 22nd Annual National Prayer Breakfast to Wednesday, May 28, shifting from its traditional date on the last Thursday of May. This year’s event will take place at Safari Park Hotel in Nairobi. National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula made the announcement in an official communication to the House on April 30. The…
Martha Karua in May 2025. PHOTO/@MarthaKarua/X Kenyan lawyer and human rights advocate Martha Karua has publicly criticised the Tanzanian government for its handling of opposition leader Tundu Lissu, who faces politically motivated charges of treason. In a strongly worded post on X on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, Karua accused the Tanzanian parliament of openly violating…
President William Ruto and Deputy President Kithure Kindiki attend the launch of the Human-Wildlife Conflict Compensation Fund in Meru County on May 26, 2025. President William Ruto has expressed pride in working with Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, crediting him for his deep understanding of government operations and unwavering support in implementing national programs. While addressing…
Kisii Senator Richard Onyonka at a past event. PHOTO/@RichardOnyonka_/XKisii Senator Richard Onyonka has stated that the National Government Constituency Fund (NG-CDF) has become a tool President William Ruto uses to entice Members of Parliament (MPs). Speaking at a local TV station on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, Onyonka stated that Kenyans need a government that uses…
Former Education Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu has accused a faction of United Democratic Alliance (UDA) legislators from the Kisii region of orchestrating his sacking and frustrating his efforts in office. Speaking at a funeral in Nyaribari Masaba constituency on May 23, 2025, Machogu claimed the lawmakers pushed for his dismissal after he rejected their demands…
Nepali Sherpa Kami Rita. PHOTO/@ShreyaOpines/XNepali Sherpa guide Kami Rita scaled Mount Everest for the 31st time on Tuesday, breaking the record he set last year. The 55-year-old reached the 8,849-metre (29,032 foot) peak – the highest in the world – by the traditional southeast ridge route while guiding a 22-member Indian army team, officials said,…
Kerio Valley Development Authority (KVDA) has completed and commissioned 14 water projects at an estimated cost of Sh 300 million in Baringo County to mitigate water scarcity. The water projects implemented in the past three years across six subcounties include three dams, four water pans and seven boreholes. According to a status report prepared by…
BBC 27th May, 2025 07:52 AM Winston Churchill. PHOTO/@Ostrov_A/XA Canadian man has been sentenced to almost two years in prison for stealing a famous photograph of Sir Winston Churchill known as “The Roaring Lion”. Jeffrey Wood had pleaded guilty to stealing the original print from Ottawa’s Château Laurier hotel between Christmas 2021 and early…
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua accompanied by Senators Paul Thangwa, John Methue and Naivasha MP Jane Kihara among other leaders, addresses the Press after visiting Juja MP George Koimburi at Karen Hospital, Nairobi, on May 26, 2025. [Benard Orwongo, Standard] Juja MP George Koimburi was abducted and tortured for allegedly criticising President William Ruto, it has…
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has pushed back against the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) for criticizing his recent remarks warning of possible unrest in the 2027 General Election. Gachagua’s legal team issued a statement on Monday defending his comments, arguing that his concerns about potential political chaos if the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission…
Liverpool fans were left shocked as 53-year-old man drive a car into crowd during the Premier League champions’ trophy parade on Monday. A man has been arrested after a car plowed into a crowd of Liverpool fans during the team’s Premier League title parade. Emergency services rushed to Water Street within minutes, with dramatic images…
National Assembly in session. PHOTO/@katibainstitute/XThe National Assembly’s Education Committee has proposed a Ksh35 billion reallocation in the 2025/26 financial year budget to support key education sector priorities, including national examinations, university scholarships, school infrastructure and teacher recruitment. Appearing before the Budget and Appropriations Committee on Monday, May 26, 2025, Education Committee Chairperson and Tinderet MP…