Audio By Vocalize Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna during the press conference. Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has said that he is the duly elected Secretary General of the Orange Democratic Movement party, a day after a section of the National Executive Committee (NEC) resolved to kick him out. “I remain a loyal member and the duly…
Manchester United minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe is facing a backlash from fans over his comments on immigration in the UK and for trying to justify Old Trafford job cuts. Manchester United’s minority owner, Sir Jim Ratcliffe, is facing sharp criticism from fan groups after claiming the UK has been “colonised by immigrants.” The INEOS…
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has credited President William Ruto’s administration with strengthening national security, noting that Kenya has not experienced a major terrorist attack during Ruto’s time in office. Speaking in Garissa during the President’s three-day tour of northern Kenya, Duale noted that the country has remained largely shielded from significant external terror threats….
In a world where food insecurity and child malnutrition continue to challenge communities, a quiet revolution is taking root in Kenya one school garden at a time. This week, the Steering Committee of the Mama Kitchen Gardens Initiative convened a high-level consultative meeting with the the Principal Secretary for State Department for Children Services Carren…
President William Ruto on Wednesday shot down Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale’s proposal for a public debate with former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, declaring that his administration will not be sidetracked by political showdowns. Addressing an energetic crowd in Garissa, Ruto cautioned Duale against escalating the simmering political exchange and made it clear that his…
President William Ruto and Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja have reached a formal agreement on a shared responsibility framework for managing key departments in Nairobi. The arrangement, finalized at State House, Nairobi, assigns the national government oversight of essential services such as garbage collection and disposal, public works, and water supply for city residents. The announcement…
Audio By Vocalize Edwin Sifuna removed as ODM Party Secretary General. [File,Standard] The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) National Executive Committee (NEC) has removed Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna from his position as party Secretary General with immediate effect, citing indiscipline and violations of party protocol. The decision was announced on Wednesday following a high-stakes NEC meeting…
President William Ruto on Wednesday kicked off his North Eastern development tour by inspecting several facilities in the region. The Head of State toured the Garissa Airstrip which he revealed is both ahead of schedule and within budget will unlock the greater economic opportunities across the northern region. The President noted that the modernisation of…
Kenya has announced plans to engage Russia over the recruitment of Kenyan citizens to fight in the war in Ukraine. Speaking to the BBC, Foreign Minister Musalia Mudavadi described the practice as “unacceptable and clandestine,” noting that the government has already shut down illegal recruitment operations. He added that Nairobi will push Moscow to sign…
Lang’ata Member of Parliament Felix Oduor, popularly known as Jalang’o, has declared his intention to run for the Nairobi senatorial seat in the 2027 General Election, saying his first-term record gives him confidence to seek a citywide mandate. Speaking during an interview with Radio 47, the first-time MP said he has the capacity to vie…
President William Ruto at the NYS paramilitary Academy in Gilgil, Nakuru County, on December 8, 2023. [File, Standard] As the residents of the drought-stricken Northern Kenya pluck leaves from wild trees to cook and feed, President William Ruto continues to dish out millions of money and sumptuous lunches to thousands of well-fed UDA party followers…
President William Ruto at the NYS paramilitary Academy in Gilgil, Nakuru County, on December 8, 2023. [File, Standard] As the residents of the drought-stricken Northern Kenya pluck leaves from wild trees to cook and feed, President William Ruto continues to dish out millions of money and sumptuous lunches to thousands of well-fed UDA party followers…
Audio By Vocalize Speaker of the National Assembly, Moses Wetang’ula, has referred the name and credentials of Ida Odinga to the Departmental Committee on Defence, Intelligence and Foreign Relations to consider for approval. This follows President William Ruto’s move to nominate Ida for the position of Permanent Representative of Kenya to the United Nations…
Audio By Vocalize President William Ruto. [File, Standard] Cabinet has approved sweeping payroll reforms following a special audit that uncovered widespread manipulation of 4.7 million records by 720 system editors within the Government Human Resource Information System-Kenya (HRIS-K). The audit of the 2024-2025 financial year disclosed failures in governance, integrity and cybersecurity, with instances of…
In Rabat, preparations for the 2030 FIFA World Cup are already translating into a tripartite economic dynamic between Morocco, Spain, and Portugal, with public and private stakeholders outlining the contours of a legacy set to extend far beyond the sporting arena. At the Mohammed VI Football Complex—now a showcase of Morocco’s sporting and institutional development—the…