Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale. [Elvis Ogina, Standard] Newly appointed Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has vowed to collaborate with key stakeholders to enhance healthcare delivery across the country. Expressing his gratitude to President William Ruto for his appointment, Duale took to social media to reaffirm his commitment to improving healthcare services. His reassignment follows…
President William Ruto and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga at Nyayo Stadium on Sunday, March 23, 2025. PHOTO/State House The political landscape has grown more fractious as opposition leaders, led by Kalonzo Musyoka, Martha Karua, and Eugene Wamalwa, accused President William Ruto and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga of engaging in premature electioneering. The…
President William Ruto and Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro during a church service in Murang’a County. [File, Standard] In spite of President William Ruto’s assertions that he is nurturing embattled Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro and that Nyoro is his mentee, it is emerging that the two fell out in October last year over former Deputy President…
Former Kitui Governor Charity Ngilu has has announced her bid to reclaim the seat in the 2027 elections. Speaking over the weekend, Ngilu said she is ready to return to office after receiving overwhelming calls from residents urging her to run. Ngilu, who served as governor from 2018 to 2022, confirmed she would seek re-election…
President William Ruto, African Inland Church Jericho Rev. Josphat Musili (left), Majority Leader National Assembly Kimani Ichungw’a and Rev. Dr. Patrick Musembi during a Sunday Service at the Church in Nairobi County. [PCS] In the realm of power, courage is often associated with the conscious mobilisation of strength to effect change or execute a liberating act. Evil courage, however, is…
Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale has urged President William Ruto and his new political ally, Raila Odinga, to bring former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua into national unity talks. Speaking to residents at Makutano Market in Mautuma Ward, Lugari Constituency, on March 30, Khalwale emphasized that true national cohesion requires inclusivity and open dialogue. The Senate Majority…
Suna East MP Junet Mohamed. PHOTO/@JunetMohamed/X National Assembly leader of the minority party Junet Mohamed is seeking to extend the tenure of the nine-member Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) selection panel by 14 days. In a notice of motion at the National Assembly on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, Junet argues that given the…
New Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale while addressing the press outside the Ministry’s headquarters in Nairobi. PHOTO/@MOH_Kenya/X The new Cabinet Secretary for Health, Aden Duale, has moved to dismiss the criticism directed at him ahead of his tenure at the Afya House. The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) on Saturday, March…
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has issued a stern warning to President William Ruto, urging him not to take credit for projects initiated by former President Uhuru Kenyatta. While addressing residents of Wanginge in Kiambu County ahead of Ruto’s tour of the Mount Kenya region this week, Gachagua stressed the importance of honesty. He challenged…
Mumias East MP Peter Salasya is whisked away by security officers after he was attacked by goons during a football match between Harambee Stars and Gabon at Nyayo Stadium in Nairobi, on March 23, 2025. [File, Standard] A lot played out last week that depicted a country in turmoil and getting consumed by anger. Dagoretti…
President William Ruto is set to embark on a five-day tour of the Mt. Kenya region starting today(Tuesday, April 1) where he will launch and inspect development projects worth billions of shillings. This marks his first visit to the region in nearly six months, with his itinerary kicking off in Laikipia County. During the tour,…
Former Public Service Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi. [File, Standard] Former Public Service Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi today hastily handed over his docket to the Prime Cabinet Secretary even before the vetting and appointment of his successor, Mbeere North MP Geoffrey Ruuku. His handing over came hours after President William Ruto’s stinging remarks about his incompetence…
Stephen Munyakho, a Kenyan man who had been on death row in Saudi Arabia for over a decade, is finally set to return home after an agreement between Nairobi and Riyadh secured his release. The deal, which involved a $1 million (Ksh129 million) settlement, was confirmed by UDA party Secretary-General Hassan Omar. Omar announced that…
When President William Ruto signed into law the Statute Law (Miscellaneous Amendment) Bill 2024, which amends various provisions of 16 Acts of Parliament in the presence of Justine Muturi, then Attorney General. [PCS] Cabinet Secretary for Public Service Justin Muturi has dismissed accusations of incompetence leveled against him by President William Ruto. The President, while hosting an…
President William Ruto (left) and Public Service CS Justin Muturi (right). [Courtesy] Cabinet Secretary for Public Service Justin Muturi has dismissed accusations of incompetence leveled against him by President William Ruto. The President, while hosting an Iftar dinner for the Muslim community on Tuesday, March 26, at State House, Nairobi, blamed the former Attorney General…