Senator Tabitha Munene during a meeting with the Council of Governors-CoG at Safari Park Hotel. PHOTO/@MutindaMunene/X Nominated Senator Tabitha Mutinda has praised Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga for his leadership and commitment to development after he joined President William Ruto on his Mt Kenya tour. The senator commended Kahiga’s approach during Ruto’s visit to Nyeri,…
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta. PHOTO/@4thPresidentKE/X Former President Uhuru Kenyatta on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, attended a meeting chaired by President William Ruto. Other facilitators also attended the virtual meeting held late on Tuesday, tasked to lead the peace process in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Apart from Uhuru, former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo…
The government has announced the long-awaited rollout of the Electronic Government Procurement (e-GP) system aimed at improving transparency and efficiency in public procurement processes. Treasury Principal Secretary Chris Kiptoo announced on Tuesday that suppliers, contractors, and consultants must register for the system ahead of its full implementation, scheduled to begin on July 1, 2025. Kiptoo…
Social Health Authority (SHA) headquarters. PHOTO/@_shakenya/X The Ministry of Health has revealed the amounts that the Social Health Authority (SHA) will pay for cancer management and critical care services. In a statement shared by Principal Secretary (PS) for Public Health and Professional Standards Mary Muthoni on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, MoH stated that…
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has defended the government’s decision to prevent the Kenyan shilling from appreciating too much against the US dollar. Speaking before the Parliamentary Budget and Appropriations Committee on Thursday, March 27, Mbadi cautioned that an overly strong shilling could harm the country’s export sector. He warned that if exports decline, Kenya’s…
Health CS Aden Duale. PHOTO/@MOH_Kenya/X Former Environment Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has officially assumed office as the new CS in charge of the Ministry of Health. In a formal handover ceremony on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, Duale officially took office as CS for Health, succeeding Deborah Mulongo Barasa. In a statement, the Ministry of…
Deputy president Kithure Kindiki gestures during a metting at his Karen residence office on January 17, 2025. PHOTO/@kindikiKithure/X Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has opened up on being pressured to start feuding with his boss, President William Ruto. Speaking during the commencement of Ruto’s Mt Kenya region, Kindiki revealed that some people were questioning his…
A graphic representation of a fire incident used for representation in this article. PHOTO/@KenyaRedCross/X A section of traders at Gikomba Market are counting losses after a night fire that destroyed properties of unknown value. Preliminary reports state that the fire which is one of the many witnessed at the market broke out in Kwa…
Musalia Mudavadi and Justin Muturi during the handover. PHOTO/@MusaliaMudavadi Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary (CS) for Foreign & Diaspora Affairs, Musalia Mudavadi, has expressed his gratitude to former CS for Public Service, Justin Muturi, for his steadfast leadership and commitment to advancing public service during his tenure. In a statement posted on his…
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has advised President William Ruto to concentrate on launching fresh projects in the Mount Kenya region rather than claiming credit for initiatives started by former President Uhuru Kenyatta. This statement comes as President Ruto gears up for a five-day tour of the region, kicking off on Tuesday. During this visit,…
Martha Karua. PHOTO/@MarthaKarua/X People’s Liberation Party (PLP), party leader Martha Karua has cautioned President William Ruto against allowing thugs and other criminal elements to take advantage of his weeklong Mt Kenya tour. Addressing the press on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, Karua reprimanded the head of state, stating that thugs invaded his Nairobi development…
On Tuesday night at Sagana State Lodge, President William Ruto opened up about a major demand from former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. During a rocky phase in their political alliance, Gachagua insisted on a Ksh 10 billion payment according to his former boss. Ruto, speaking to local media in the Mt Kenya region, disclosed that…
BBC 01st April, 2025 03:44 PM Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema at a past function. PHOTO/@HHichilema/X Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema has warned ministers against dozing off during meetings, attributing their lack of attentiveness to “indulgence” and an absence of self-control. “In cabinet somebody’s sleeping at 10 hours – the question is where were they……
President William Ruto addresses pupils during the reopening of Ng’arachi Primary in Laikipia West Constituency that had been vandalised by bandits. The head of state visited the school on April 1, 2025, during his tour of Mt Kenya. PHOTO/@PHIAMAX/X President William Ruto began his day-one tour of Mt Kenya on a positive note, drawing…
Makueni Senator Dan Maanzo has slammed President William Ruto’s frequent regional development tours, calling them a wasteful use of public funds. He argued that instead of financing presidential visits, the government should prioritize infrastructure projects that directly benefit citizens. Speaking during a local media interview on Monday, March 31, 2025, Maanzo emphasized that the money…