Murang’a County Senator Joe Nyutu has taken a bold stand against President William Ruto, demanding answers on why his administration is treating the Mt. Kenya region as a scapegoat. Nyutu accused Ruto’s allies of unfairly blaming the region in the wake of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s removal. He argued that despite Mt. Kenya’s crucial…
Former nominated MP Wilson Sossion has strongly refuted claims that President William Ruto’s support in the Mt. Kenya region is dwindling. With the president set to visit the region in late March or early April for his first development tour since the 2024 impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, speculation has been rife about…
Former nominated Senator Millicent Omanga. PHOTO/@MillicentOmanga/X Former nominated senator Millicent Omanga has showered praises on ODM leader Raila Odinga, hailing his steadfast commitment to rewarding loyalty and standing by those who have supported him throughout his political career. Taking to her official X account on Friday, March 21, 2025, Omanga acknowledged that Odinga has…
The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) can still be deployed to manage protests if necessary, as a previous directive allowing their intervention remains in effect. Defence Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya informed the Senate on Wednesday that the gazette notice issued by former Defence CS Aden Duale on July 24, 2024, is still valid due to an…
Suna East MP Junet Mohamed has declared that the Muslim vote will be a decisive factor in Kenya’s 2027 General Election, emphasizing its growing influence in national politics. Speaking during an iftar dinner in Upper Hill on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, Junet underscored the increasing power of the Muslim community in shaping the country’s leadership. “Sisi kama…
British-American influencer Andrew Tate. PHOTO/@Cobratate/X A prominent women’s justice organization launched a campaign on Thursday to have the accused rapist and human trafficker Andrew Tate extradited from the US. The group, UltraViolet, also attacked the Trump administration for reportedly influencing Romanian officials to allow Tate to fly to Florida last month. Volunteers from the group put up…
President William Ruto has reorganized his administration to accelerate the implementation of his Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA). The changes, announced on Thursday by Chief of Staff and Head of Public Service Felix Koskei, affect Principal Secretaries and foreign service appointments. Koskei explained that the reshuffle aims to tap into emerging economic opportunities while addressing key social challenges. “His Excellency…
ODM leader Raila Odinga after meeting with party leaders serving in the broad-based government and parliamentary leadership in Nairobi, on March 20, 2025. [Emmanuel Wanson, Standard] Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has reiterated that he will not back down on his unity deal with President William Ruto, asserting that it is aimed at improving Kenya…
From left: Principal Secretary nominees former Nyeri Deputy Governor Caroline Karugu, Stephen Isaboke and former Nominated Senator Judith Pareno. [File, Standard] Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has won big in the latest shake-up of Principal Secretaries (PSs) as some of his allies landed nominations as heads of newly created departments. This as former ICT Principal…
President William Ruto. PHOTO/PCS President William Ruto has introduced a new State Department under the Ministry of Education as part of his latest government reshuffle, aiming to enhance the country’s research and innovation sector. In an Executive Order released on March 20, 2025, Ruto announced the creation of the State Department for Science, Research…
Dr.Ouma Oluga PHOTO/https://www.facebook.com/Oluga/ The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists, and Dentists Union (KMPDU) has extended its heartfelt congratulations to Fredrick Oluga on his nomination as the Principal Secretary in the State Department for Medical Services. Oluga’s nomination follows President William Ruto’s latest reshuffle and restructuring of various government departments. In a statement issued by KMPDU…
Public Service CS Justin Muturi. PHOTO/@HonJBMuturi/X Public Service Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi has firmly rejected calls for his resignation, maintaining that he will not bow to pressure from those criticizing his stance on human rights violations. Speaking on Thursday, March 20, 2025, Muturi defended his position on enforced disappearances, extrajudicial killings, and human rights…
Ex-Broadcasting and Telecommunications Principal Secretary Edward Kisiang’ani. PHOTO/@MoICTKenya/X President William Ruto has reassigned Broadcasting and Telecommunications Principal Secretary Edward Kisiang’ani to a new role amidst public outcry over his attempts to suppress press freedom. In a cabinet reshuffle announced on March 20, 2025, through Executive Order No. 1 of 2025, Ruto made changes affecting…
The WRC which kicked off with the flag off at KICC on Thursday is poised to go on till Sunday, March 23. Finnish rally driver Kalle Rovanpera has expressed caution ahead of the Kenyan leg of the 2025 World Rally Championship (WRC), citing the challenging terrain as a major factor. Rovanpera is aiming to secure…
President William Ruto’s latest government reshuffle sees key changes in the Sports Ministry, including the reassignment of PS Peter Tum. President William Ruto has once again reshuffled the government structure in an announcement made by Head of Public Service Felix Koskei. The Ministry of Sports has been a victim of the shuffles and this time…