King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands inspects a guard of honour at State House, Nairobi on Tuesday, March 18, 2025. PHOTO/Screengrab by K24 Digital from a video streamed on X by @WilliamsRuto King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, inspected a guard of honour mounted by the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) at…
The 2025 WRC Safari Rally has received a significant financial boost from Kenya Power as exitement builds up for upcoming Naivasha showdown. Kenya Power has injected Ksh.7.1 million into the 2025 World Rally Championship (WRC) Safari Rally Kenya, reinforcing its dedication to supporting local sports. This investment aligns with the Company’s recently launched Kenya Power…
The Jetstream aircraft operated by Honduran airline Lanhsa was carrying 14 passengers and three crew members. PHOTO/@QNAEnglish/X A plane crashed just off the Caribbean coast of Honduras on Monday night minutes after taking off from Roatan Island, killing seven people, while 10 others were pulled out from the wreckage alive, authorities said. The Jetstream…
The government has pledged to sponsor the country’s female grannies’ football team as they prepare for the second edition of the Grannies International Football Tournament (GIFT), set to take place from April 2-5 in Limpopo, South Africa. The team, based in Eldoret, consists of players aged 52 to 75 from Uasin Gishu and Elgeyo Marakwet…
Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah has fiercely criticized President William Ruto and Raila Odinga, accusing them of orchestrating a civilian coup through their recent political pact. He claims the agreement undermines Kenya’s constitution and threatens democratic governance. Omtatah dismissed the widely publicized memorandum of understanding (MoU), signed on March 7, 2025, as an illegal attempt to…
Kenya and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have agreed to begin formal talks on a new lending program, scrapping the ninth review of the current $3.6 billion loan agreement. The government is seeking continued financial support to stabilize the economy after rising debt-servicing costs strained its finances following years of heavy borrowing. “The Kenyan authorities and IMF staff have…
President William Ruto is finally set to tour the Mt. Kenya region in two weeks, with preparations already in full swing. As part of the preparations, Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki hosted 54 Members of Parliament from the region at his Karen residence on Thursday. During the meeting, he urged them to be ready to…
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has alleged that President William Ruto has agreed to allocate 10 Principal Secretary (PS) positions to former Prime Minister Raila Odinga. Speaking during an interview on Kameme FM on Monday, March 17, Gachagua claimed that Raila initially requested 15 slots, but Ruto settled on granting him 10. He further suggested…
His Majesty King Willem-Alexander and Her Majesty Queen Máxima of the Netherlands arriving at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport on Monday, March 17, 2025. They were received by Deputy President Kithure Kindiki. PHOTO/ https://www.facebook.com/KithureKindiki King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands have arrived in Kenya for a State Visit at the invitation of…
Flag of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Image used for representation purposes only. PHOTO/Pexels Rwanda-backed M23 rebels on Monday pulled out of peace talks with the Democratic Republic of Congo’s government less than 24 hours before the warring parties in eastern Congo’s worst conflict in decades were due to convene in Angola. The rebel alliance, of…
President William Ruto and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga after signing a political agreement at KICC, Nairobi, on March 7, 2025. [File, Standard] The broad-based government has been in place for over seven months now, with President William Ruto and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga claiming it is progressively steering the country towards a transformative…
Homa Bay governor Gladys Wanga. PHOTO/@gladyswanga/X Homa Bay County Governor Gladys Wanga has given an update on the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) event that is now taking place in New York. Wanga, in a statement shared via her official Facebook account on Monday, March 17, said that they were winding up…
King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima. PHOTO/@NLintheUSA/X Kenya’s capital Nairobi will experience several traffic snarl-ups within the week even as several high-profile dignitaries visit the country, including the Kings of Netherlands and Lesotho. On Monday, March 18, 2025, night, the King and Queen of the Netherlands Willem-Alexanderr and Máximawill arrive for a state visit in…
President Ruto highlights the 2025 Safari Rally’s role in boosting tourism, uniting Kenyans, showcasing talent, and cementing Kenya’s motorsport legacy. President William Ruto has explained why the World Rally Championship (WRC) Safari Rally is a significant event for Kenya emphasizing its impact on sports, tourism and national unity. Speaking ahead of the adrenaline-filled competition set…
Outgoing Police Service Commission chairperson Eliud Kinuthia. PHOTO/@NPSC_KE/X The Police Service Commission (PSC) has revealed the major strides they have made in increasing the salaries of police officers during their six-year tenure. Speaking at the State House on Monday, March 17, 2025, during his exit report statement, outgoing Police Service Commission chairperson Eliud…