Former President Uhuru Kenyatta is today expected to issue a press briefing to give an update on the EAC-led Nairobi Peace Process on the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) conflict. The event will be held at Kenyatta’s office at Dennis Pritt Road in Nairobi from 9 am. “The Office of the 4th President of the…
Nairobi County Environment CEC Geoffrey Mosiria has publicly chastised renowned Neno Evangelism Head Minister, Pastor James Ng’ang’a, over his recent harsh treatment of a Mukuru kwa Njenga woman who sought help from his church. In a video posted on his TikTok account on the night of Wednesday, February 5, 2025, Mosiria addressed Ng’ang’a using his…
The “Usahihi” Expressway project, a 440-kilometre four-lane dual carriageway connecting Nairobi and Mombasa, is gaining momentum. Everstrong Capital, a US-based infrastructure investment firm, has announced its intention to secure funding for the $3.5 billion (Sh452 billion) initiative. Today, February 6, Everstrong will host a signing ceremony in Nairobi to formalize the Transaction Advisory and Placement…
Nyeri County Governor Mutahi Kahiga has not taken kindly to Deputy President Kithure Kindiki’s alleged disregard for his office during his recent visit to the county. Speaking on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, Governor Kahiga expressed frustration, criticizing Kindiki for touring Nyeri without notifying the local leadership. He said it was disrespectful, emphasizing that the national…
Efforts to reduce congestion in Nairobi’s city center have been revived, three years after a previous attempt failed. A recent meeting at Chatter Hall in Nairobi brought together key stakeholders, including matatu Sacco representatives, police officials, and county authorities, to discuss the initiative. The discussions focused on critical issues such as the number of designated…
Mumias East MP Peter Salasya has opposed President William Ruto’s recent executive order abolishing the Identification Card (ID) vetting process for North Eastern region residents. In a statement shared on his Instagram account on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, Salasya criticized the move and announced his plans to challenge it in Parliament. The outspoken legislator revealed…
Amid rising abductions, escalating violence, a crumbling justice system, confusion in education and a healthcare crisis, ordinary Kenyans feel abandoned. While President William Ruto defends his Kenya Kwanza administration, little is seen on the ground that points to investigations of crimes, even when members of Cabinet come out in the open to complain about young…
Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga with President Mohamed Ghazouani of Mauritania in the capital Nouakchott on January 24. [Emmanuel Wanson, Standard] If estimates by Raila Odinga’s African Union Commission (AUC) campaign secretariat are to hold, then the former premier has a realistic chance of victory. African heads converge in Addis Ababa on February 15 and…
Kapseret MP Oscar Sudi has strongly criticized the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) over its decision to summon musician Millicent Jerotich Kipkorir, popularly known for her hit song ‘Mali Safi Chito.’ On February 5, 2025, NCIC announced via a social media post that it had summoned Jerotich, also referred to as Marakwet Daughter, due…
Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga made an unannounced visit to the Business Bay Square (BBS) Mall in Eastleigh on February 5, 2025, where he engaged with residents, traders, and local leaders. Raila was accompanied by Kamukunji MP Yusuf Hassan, BBS Mall Chairman Maalim Weli and Eastleigh North MCA Ahmedkadar Dabar among other guests. “We’re delighted…
President William Ruto. President William Ruto has ended additional processes in the vetting of people living in border counties before National Identity card registration. This comes at a time when the president I s currently on a tour of the North-Eastern region. In his communique, the president says the guidelines and processes of registration will…
Kericho Senator Aaron Cheruiyot has strongly criticized the National Cohesion and Integration Commission’s (NCIC) decision to summon musician Millicent Jerotich over her recent song ‘Arap Ruto‘. In a statement posted on his X account on February 5, 2025, Cheruiyot dismissed the NCIC’s actions as part of a broader agenda, arguing that the summons goes beyond…
President William Ruto on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, confronted a section of the security detail at Orahey Grounds, Wajir County after signing an order eliminating vetting during the application of national identity cards. Immediately after signing the order which was read out by Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen in Wajir, Ruto went straight to address…
Kenyan artist Millicent Jerotich, the singer behind the popular song ‘Mali Safi Chito‘ has been summoned by the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) over alleged inciteful lyrics in her latest release targeting President William Ruto. The song ‘Arap Ruto,’ released on January 23, 2025, has drawn regulatory scrutiny for its critical stance on government…
Nairobi City County inspectorate officer on duty hangs at the door of a moving Public Service Vehicle. [File, Standard] Plans to decongest Nairobi City centre have started again, about three years after a similar move flopped. This was part of the agenda during a meeting that brought together matatu sacco representatives, police and county officials…