Politics

Former CS  Justine Muturi, addressing the media on why he was sacked. He claims it’s because he questioned the abduction of the young. [Jenipher Wachie, Standard] Former Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi has denied President William Ruto’s claims that he was sacked for absconding from duties.  Instead, he linked his dismissal to his remarks on extrajudicial…

Former Public Service Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi addresses the media on Wednesday, April 2, 2025. PHOTO/@HonJBMuturi/X Former Public Service Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi has spoken out about his dismissal days after President William Ruto removed him in a mini-cabinet reshuffle. Speaking at a press conference in Nairobi on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, Muturi emphasized…

Axed KICC Board Chairperson Irungu Nyakera. [File, Standard] President William Ruto has revoked the appointment of Irungu Nyakera as chairperson of the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) Board and replaced him with Samuel Waweru Mwangi. According to a special gazette notice dated April 1, 2025, Mwangi will serve a three-year term. “I, William Samoei Ruto,…

Former Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mihika Linturi. PHOTO/@mithika_Linturi/X President William Ruto has hinted at considering former Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mithika Linturi and his predecessor, Peter Munya, for state appointments. Speaking in Maua, Meru Town, during his ongoing Mt. Kenya tour, the head of state announced that he was in talks with the two leaders and…

KICC Chairman Irungu Nyakera. PHOTO/@wnyakera/X Former Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) board chairperson Irungu Nyakera has reacted to his dismissal from the position just months after his appointment. Nyakera’s removal comes shortly after he announced that he would not be present during President William Ruto’s recent visit to the Mt Kenya region. Nyakera…

President William Ruto. PHOTO/PCS President William Ruto has committed to dealing with cartels in the miraa sector ruthlessly. Speaking in Maua Town, Igembe South, during his Mt. Kenya tour on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, Ruto used his trademarked ‘mambo ni matatu‘ phrase to warn cartels in the miraa sector of the impending purge. Ruto…

First Lady Rachel Ruto speaking on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. PHOTO/@MamaRachelRuto/X On Wednesday, April 2, 2025, World Autism Day is observed, highlighting the need for greater awareness and understanding of autism spectrum disorder. In Kenya, the day is marked by a 5km walkathon in Kasarani, Nairobi County, led by First Lady Rachel Ruto to…

Kenyan beauty entrepreneur Huddah Monroe. PHOTO/@huddah_monroe_stargal/Instagram Kenyan socialite and beauty mogul Huddah Monroe has called on politicians to focus on delivering services to the public instead of prematurely campaigning for the 2027 general elections. Taking to her Instagram stories, Huddah expressed concern over what she perceives as a growing political frenzy that appears…

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has reaffirmed his unwavering commitment to supporting President William Ruto, emphasizing that his primary role as Deputy is to serve and support the Head of State. Speaking in Ngarachi, Laikipia County, Kindiki revealed that some unnamed individuals had urged him to oppose President Ruto. Despite this, he made it clear that…

Nelson Havi. PHOTO/@NelsonHavi/X Lawyer Nelson Havi has said that President William Ruto violated the Constitution of Kenya by moving Cabinet Secretary (CS) Aden Duale from the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change, and Forestry to the Ministry of Health. Havi, while responding to Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale’s reaction to Duale’s remarks explaining why he was…

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has stepped in as Acting Cabinet Secretary for Public Service after the departure of former CS Justin Muturi. Mudavadi expressed his gratitude to Muturi for his leadership, acknowledging the significant strides he made in improving public service delivery and boosting efficiency within the government. “We sincerely thank Justin Muturi for…

Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has once again called for a more inclusive and transparent process in the reconstitution of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC). He warned against allowing President William Ruto’s administration to oversee the process unilaterally, stressing that fairness must guide the selection of the electoral body’s leadership. In a press…

Nelson Havi. PHOTO/@NelsonHavi/X Former Law Society of Kenya (LSK) President Nelson Havi has claimed that President William Ruto is losing public respect by making claims against his former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. In a statement via his official X account on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, Havi criticised Ruto’s recent statements about Gachagua, arguing that…