Impeached Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza addressing the media on March 19,2025.[Phares Mutembei, Standard] Ousted Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza now says running as an independent candidate put her at a disadvantage and ultimately led to her impeachment. “I had no resources but the people believed in my vision to free them from political servitude, poverty and…
President William Ruto has signed the Supplementary Appropriation Bill 2025 into law, unlocking critical funding for education, healthcare, security, infrastructure, and economic development. The Bill, sponsored by Deputy Speaker and Uasin Gishu County Woman Representative Gladys Boss, was debated and passed by the National Assembly on March 14, 2025. It provides additional resources to address…
Kenya and the Netherlands have strengthened their economic ties by signing three Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) and a Letter of Intent, paving the way for enhanced trade and investment between the two nations. The agreements were formalized at State House Nairobi Tuesday at the start of a three-day State Visit by King Willem-Alexander and Queen…
Gatundu South MP Gabriel Gathuka Kagombe has dismissed former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s claims of political dominance in Central Kenya, accusing him of exaggerating his influence. Speaking during an interview on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, Kagombe argued that Gachagua’s perceived control over the region’s politics is overstated. He claimed that Gachagua has taken on leadership…
Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has broken his silence on his unexpected removal as chairperson of the influential Budget and Appropriations Committee, stating that he has no idea why leaders pushed him out. Nyoro, now in his second term, was ousted last week and replaced by ODM’s Alego Usonga MP Samuel Atandi. Speaking to journalists on…
Kenyan Macharia Margaret Nduta who is facing the death penalty in Vietnam. PHOTO/@FmuliKE/X The family of Margaret Nduta has breathed a sigh of relief after Vietnamese authorities failed to carry out her scheduled execution on Monday evening March 17, 2025. The delay comes amid intensified diplomatic efforts led by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs…
Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro addressing the press at his Nairobi office on March 18th 2025. [Collins Oduor, Standard] After months of loud silence even as a purge on major parliamentary committees was carried out, Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has come out to state his stand in what ended up an underwhelming show. Despite being the…
President William Ruto and Dutch King Willem-Alexander observe as government officials from Kenya and the Netherlands sign a bilateral agreement at State House, Nairobi, on Tuesday, March 18, 2025. PHOTO/@WilliamsRuto/X Kimilili Member of Parliament Didmus Barasa has ridiculed Kenyan protesters who sought to block the state visit of Dutch royals King Willem-Alexander and…
Rest in Peace signage. PHOTO/Internet At least 12 people have been killed after a small plane plunged into the Caribbean Sea. The crash took place minutes the mainland-bound Jetstream aircraft took off from the Honduran island of Roatan on Monday night. The plane, operated by Honduran airline Lanhsa was carrying 14 passengers and three crew members,…
Ousted Budget and Appropriations committee chair Ndindi Nyoro at Bunge towers, Nairobi. [Elvis Ogina, Standard] Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has denied allegations that he used resources from the Budget and Appropriations Committee to fund development projects in his constituency. Speaking on Tuesday, March 18 at KICC, Nyoro dismissed the claims, stating that most projects in…
Rally driver Evans Kavisi explains his desire to do well at this year’s WRC edition after past heartbreaks. After a one-year hiatus, rally driver Evans Kavisi is eager to represent Kenya in the highly awaited WRC Safari Rally scheduled to take place on March 20-23, 2025 in Naivasha, Nakuru County. Navigated by his long-time friend Absalom…
Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro. PHOTO/@NdindiNyoro/X Kiharu Member of Parliament Ndindi Nyoro has, for the first time, addressed his silence regarding his political allegiance following his recent removal as chairman of the influential Budget and Appropriations Committee. Nyoro, who has refrained from openly aligning with either the government or the opposition, was widely expected to…
Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro at a past rally. PHOTO/@NdindiNyoro)/X Kiharu Member of Parliament and Former Budget and Appropriations Committee Chairman Ndindi Nyoro has revealed that he remains in the dark about the reasons behind his recent removal from the influential parliamentary position. Speaking to journalists on Tuesday, March 18 2025, the Kiharu MP…
President William Ruto with Dutch King Willem-Alexander at State House Nairobi during his state visit to Kenya on Tuesday, March 18, 2025. PHOTO/https://www.facebook.com/williamsamoei Dutch King Willem-Alexander has reaffirmed the Netherlands’ commitment to strengthening its relationship with Kenya while addressing recent concerns over human rights, governance, and accountability. Speaking at State House, Nairobi during his…
Tourism Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano display a Tourism MoU between Kenya and Netherlands. PHOTO/@WilliamsRuto/X President William Ruto and King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, witnessed the signing of three key MoUs between the two nations. The MoUs that were signed aimed at strengthening bilateral ties and enhancing tourism, trade, security, agriculture, and…