Seb Coe defends his IOC presidential bid, emphasising his experience in sports and politics while dismissing concerns about his age. World Athletics president Seb Coe has explained why his age should not be a worrying factor as he vies for the International Olympic Committee presidency. Outgoing President Thomas Bach revealed that it would be great…
Ambassador Moussa Mohamed Omar, a communication expert at Djibouti’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. [Source: X] Djibouti has criticised President William Ruto’s comments following the loss of his preferred candidate for the African Union Commission (AUC) chairperson. The remarks came hours after Mahmoud Ali Youssouf of Djibouti was announced the winner, securing the…
President William Ruto has called on the African Union (AU) to officially recognize Haiti as part of Africa’s Sixth Region, urging structural reforms to facilitate the country’s inclusion and long-term support. Speaking on Sunday, Ruto proposed the adoption of a Draft Declaration on AU Solidarity with Haiti, emphasizing the need for sustained assistance in stabilizing…
Charlene Ruto, President William Ruto’s daughter, opened up about her mentors, celebrity crush, and the strangest rumor she has heard about herself during a recent online interview. Charlene named her father, Nobel Peace Prize winner Wangari Maathai, and agriculture expert Dr. Bimal Kantaria as the figures she looks up to the most. She also dismissed…
Rigathi Gachagua has launched a scathing attack on President William Ruto’s administration, condemning certain actions as unforgivable. Speaking during a church function in Nyandarua, Gachagua delivered an emotional speech, listing grievances that he believes have deeply wounded the nation and calling for spiritual intervention to be able to forgive. Among his strongest criticisms was the…
Mumias East MP Peter Salasya has once again stirred the political scene, declaring that he will run for president in the 2027 general elections—on one condition. If Raila Odinga throws his hat in the ring, Salasya says he will be on the ballot to ensure the opposition leader receives no votes from the Western region….
Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has explained why Raila Odinga lost the African Union Chairperson election held on Saturday. Odinga lost to Djibouti’s Foreign Minister, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, who secured 33 votes to clinch the seat. Speaking during a church service in Kitui, Kalonzo accused President William Ruto of playing a role in Odinga’s defeat,…
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula is facing renewed pressure after a petition seeking his removal was officially submitted to Parliament. Nakuru-based activist Laban Omusundi filed the petition through the Clerk of the Assembly, urging Members of Parliament (MPs) to initiate a censure motion against Wetang’ula. Omusundi claims that Wetang’ula has engaged in political activities that…
President of Kenya William Ruto (C) exits a closed session meeting ahead of the 38th African Union (AU) Summit, where leaders will elect a new head of the AU Commission, at the AU Headquarters in Addis Ababa on February 14, 2025. [AFP] President William Ruto’s diplomatic missteps have left Kenya bruised and isolated on the…
A crowd below Kondele Overpass follows the proceedings in Addis Ababa as voting went on to decide for the AUC chairman during AUC head of state meeting.[Michael Mute] Standard. Raila Odinga returns home from Addis Ababa empty-handed. He returns to disappointed followers, who have adored him over the years. He needs to convince them that…
Uganda’s veteran opposition figure Kizza Besigye in the dock before the Makindye Martial Court in Kampala, on November 20, 2024. [AFP] Nearly 90 days after the alleged abduction of Ugandan opposition figure Dr Kizza Besigye in Kenya, pressure is mounting on the Ugandan government to release him. Kenyans and Ugandans have taken to X (formerly…
5 diplomatic factors and gaffes that could have played out in Raila’s AUC loss Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga. PHOTO/@RailaOdinga/X Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga on Saturday, February 15, 2025, watched as the African Union Commission (AUC) chairmanship seat slipped away and tilted in favour of Djibouti’s Mahmoud Ali Youssouf. Despite touring various countries,…
1,848 candidates apply for IEBC chairperson and commissioners positions IEBC selection panel chairperson Nelson Makanda takes oath of office on January 27, 2025. PHOTO/https://web.facebook.com/ParliamentKE 1,848 candidates have applied to be considered for the position of Chairperson and members of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC). In a statement on Sunday, February 16, 2025,…
National Assembly’s Speaker Moses Wetangula arrives for parliamentary sitting on January 16, 2025. [Elvis Ogina, Standard] National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula’s woes have deepened after a public petition was filed before the House seeking his ouster. Nakuru activist Laban Omusundi filed the petition through the Clerk of the Assembly, urging Members of Parliament (MPs) to…
Ruto leads Kenyans in mourning Baringo Senator William Cheptumo The late William Cheptumo addressing a crowd. PHOTO/@WilliamsRuto/X President William Ruto has led the nation in mourning Baringo Senator William Cheptumo who passed away on Sunday, February 15, 2025. The senator died aged 57 while undergoing treatment for an undisclosed illness at a Nairobi hospital. …