Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has dismissed claims that he threatened President William Ruto over the potential removal of Chief Justice Martha Koome. While addressing a gathering in Meru County on February 23, 2025, Gachagua alleged that there was a plot to oust CJ Koome and cautioned Ruto against visiting the region if he proceeded…
Chief Justice Martha Koome. PHOTO/@CJMarthaKoome/X The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has issued the way forward regarding the ouster of Chief Justice Martha Koome and other judges regarded as unfit to hold office. In a statement on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, JSC said it is unable to continue with the ouster proceedings following orders…
AP 26th February, 2025 06:49 AM Pope Francis. PHOTO/@_wake_up_USA/X Pope Francis was in critical but stable condition Tuesday as he worked from the hospital while battling double pneumonia, and the Vatican announced some major governing decisions that suggest he is getting essential work done and looking ahead. The Vatican’s evening update said the…
The late Samuel Kaetuai , the police officer who was killed in Haiti. The family is still in denial following the loss of their kin on February 25,2025. [Collins Oduor, Standard] A heap of building stones lying beside Samuel Kaetuai’s house remains the stark reminder of one of the unfulfilled dreams he had of building…
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta. PHOTO/@4thPresidentKE/X The United Kingdom (UK) on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, called on Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame and his Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) counterpart, Felix Tshisekedi to honour African-led peace processes. In a statement, the UK noted the African-led processes were key to addressing the conflict in DRC which has…
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua during an interview with KTN News at his Karen Residence on February 24,2025.[Benard Orwongo,Standard] Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has accused President William Ruto of orchestrating an assault on the judiciary as part of a broader strategy for full state capture. In an interview on KTN, on Monday evening, Gachagua…
President William Ruto addressing locals outside Mkogani Sub-County Hospital, Kwale County. PHOTO/@WilliamsRuto/X President William Ruto has urged Kenyans to continue registering for the Social Health Authority (SHA). The head of state, who is on a development tour of the coastal region, says SHA is committed to ensuring equitable and affordable access to medical…
Winnie Byanyima has been the executive director of UNAIDS, since November 2019. She is known for her dignified and commanding poise. Her skin, a rich deep tone, and often rocking her natural hair, Byanyima commands the room. Winifred Karagwa Byanyima, popularly known as Winnie Byanyima, is a Ugandan diplomat, human rights activist, feminist, and politician….
President William Ruto addressing Kenyans living and working in Cairo, Egypt. PHOTO/@WilliamsRuto/X Barely a day after meeting with Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader Raila Odinga, President William Ruto has revealed that his government has reached an agreement to collaborate with opposition leaders. Speaking in Kwale County on February 25, 2025, Ruto emphasized the need…
Flag of the Republic of Sudan. Image used for representation only. PHOTO/Pexels The Sudanese Foreign Affairs Ministry has called for the intervention of the African Union (AU) and the United Nations (UN) after Rapid Support Forces (RSF) signed a charter in Nairobi. In a statement issued on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, the ministry…
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua plans to trigger by-elections for select lawmakers, aiming to establish a formidable opposition before 2027. During an interview on Monday, February 24, he shared that several Members of Parliament and Senators had already signalled their intention to abandon President William Ruto’s United Democratic Alliance (UDA) in favor of his soon-to-be-unveiled…
BBC 25th February, 2025 12:38 PM Indian Flag. PHOTO/Pexels Authorities in the southern Indian state of Telangana are racing against time to save eight construction workers trapped inside a tunnel for more than 72 hours.Around 50 workers had been working inside the 43km (26.7-mile)-long tunnel, located in Nagarkurnool district when a part of…
Speaker of the National Assembly Moses Wetang’ula. [File, Standard] A fresh case has been filed to kick out the Speaker of the National Assembly for ruling Kenya Kwanza is the majority party despite court orders saying otherwise. The petitioners, led by Kenneth Njagi Njiru, want the High Court to find that Moses Wetang’ula cannot continue…
Rigathi Gachagua during a past engagement. PHOTO/@rigathi/X Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has slammed President William Ruto for allowing Sudan’s rebel group Rapid Support Forces (RSF) to hold a meeting in Nairobi. According to the second deputy president, Ruto’s actions have tarnished Kenya’s reputation on the global stage. Speaking during a live interview on…
Rigathi Gachagua during a past event. PHOTO/@Rigathigachagua/X Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has revealed his intention to seek advice from Raila Odinga on establishing a strong political party as he works on his own. Speaking during an interview on Monday, February 24, 2025, Gachagua disclosed that he admires how Raila has maintained the Orange…