President William Ruto in a past function. PHOTO/@WilliamsRuto/X President William Ruto has again reshuffled his government by nominating new Principal Secretaries (PSs). In a gazette notice, dated March 20, 2025, the president has nominated new PSs whose names have been sent to the National Assembly for approval. “His Excellency the president has today instituted…
The Apostolic Nuncio to Kenya and South Sudan, His Excellency Hubertus Matheus Maria van Megen. PHOTO/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087366991233 In a veiled but blistering critique of President William Ruto’s policies, the Apostolic Nuncio to Kenya and South Sudan, Herbertus Van Megan, has taken issue with the government’s imposition of social taxes, particularly the controversial housing levy….
Maara MP Kareke Mbiuki. PHOTO/https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087366991233 Maara Member of Parliament Kareke Mbiuki has laid down stern conditions for President William Ruto ahead of his highly anticipated Mount Kenya tour. The MP has warned the Head of State to tread carefully, as they will not tolerate empty rhetoric on development. Speaking at an event in his…
President William Ruto. PHOTO/@WilliamsRuto/X President William Ruto has said that the government has reduced its expenditure on this year’s World Rally Championship (WRC) Safari Rally, slashing the budget from Ksh1.3 billion in 2024 to Ksh980 million. The president made the announcement on Thursday as he officially flagged off the 2025 edition of the rally…
President William Ruto during the flagging-off of the 2025 World Safari rally in Nairobi. PHOTO/Screenbrag by K24 Digital/X President William Ruto on Thursday, March 20, 2025, officially flagged off the 2025 World Safari Rally Championship ahead of the grueling motor racing showdown in the Rift Valley town of Naivasha. The President was accompanied by…
Senate Speaker Amason Kingi shares with Raila during an Iftar dinner on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at Upperhill, Nairobi. PHOTO/@HonAmasonKingi/X Senate Speaker Amason Kingi has credited his political success to former Prime Minister Raila Odinga whom he says picked him from oblivion and made him a political heavyweight. Speaking during an Iftar dinner organized…
President William Ruto sings a hymn during the AIC Fellowship Annex 8th Anniversary thanksgiving service in Kesses Constituency, Uasin Gishu County. [PCS] After shying away from visiting Mt Kenya region since the impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, President William Ruto is expected to test his political influence against that of his former deputy…
Suna East MP Junet Mohamed speaks during a past public function. PHOTO/@JunetMohamed/X Suna East MP Junet Mohamed has revealed that the 2027 General Election will be determined by the Muslim vote. “Sisi kama Waislamu tuko ngangari. Katika nchi hii yetu sasa tuko wengi. Uchaguzi hii inayokuja, muislamu atakuja kusema yote. Kwa sababu kura ya waislamu…
Women study at a domestic-work training center in Kampala, Uganda, in October 2024. PHOTO/The New York Times On any given day in Kenya, dozens, if not hundreds, of women buzz around the Nairobi international airport’s departures area. They huddle for selfies in matching T-shirts, discussing how they’ll spend the money from their new jobs…
Treasury CS John Mbadi when he appeared before the Committee on Appointments on August 3, 2024. PHOTO/@NAssemblyKE/X Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has taken a swipe at Rigathi Gachagua and his brand of politics as an opposition politician. Speaking during a live TV interview on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, Mbadi remarked that unlike the…
Defence CS Soipan Tuya answers questions in the Senate Plenary at Parliament Buildings, Nairobi. on March 19, 2025. [Elvis Ogina,Standard] The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) is at liberty to get back to the streets and deal with protesters if need be. Defence Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya on Wednesday told the Senate that the gazette notice…
Governor George Natembeya has positioned himself as the voice of Kenyans, stepping up to fill what he sees as a leadership vacuum in the opposition following the political truce between President William Ruto and Azimio leader Raila Odinga. The Trans Nzoia County governor declared on Tuesday that he would not sit back while the government…
David Oaga Mokaya, a fourth-year student at Moi University, will face trial for allegedly misusing a computer system and spreading false information on Twitter (X) about President William Ruto’s death. The court confirmed that the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has not issued any directives to withdraw the case, clearing the way for a full…
Cabinet Secretary for National Treasury and Economic Planning John Mbadi. PHOTO/@KeTreasury/X Cabinet Secretary for the National Treasury and Economic Planning, John Mbadi has defended the Kenya Kwanza government’s tax policies, emphasizing that the administration was forced to impose high taxes due to the country’s deep financial crisis. He explained that when President William Ruto’s…
Morara Kebaso is growing increasingly uneasy within the opposition alliance, which includes former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, PLP leader Martha Karua, Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka, and DAP-K leader Eugene Wamalwa. On March 19, 2025, Morara hinted at a possible departure of his Inclusive National Justice, Economic & Civic Transformation (INJECT) Party from the coalition. Taking to his official X account, he voiced disappointment…