As the African Union Commission (AUC) elections draw near, political figures have continued to give different opinions on the fate of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga who is looking to replace Moussa Faki Mahamat as the chairperson of the commission. The latest one to add voice to the debate is Wiper Party Leader Kalonzo Musyoka…
President William Ruto on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, gave Ksh1 million to students at Mandera Teachers Training College for lunch. Speaking at the institution, the president issued the money to the school president for lunch for the rest of the school. “Who is the president of this school?” Ruto posed before one of the students…
President William Ruto speaking at Mandera Teachers’ Training College on Tuesday. [PCS] President William Ruto has criticised those seeking to divide Kenyans along tribal and regional lines, saying their efforts will fail. Speaking Tuesday at Mandera Teachers’ Training College, Ruto dismissed his critics, accusing them of lacking vision and leadership. “Those trying to divide us,…
President William Ruto on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, announced plans to revoke the mandatory vetting for IDs for the people in the North Eastern region of the country. Speaking during his development tour in Mandera county, Ruto promised to embark on the process to facilitate an easy access to the vital document by the residents…
Cane farmers are celebrating unprecedented sugar bonuses that have significantly transformed their livelihoods, bringing financial relief and renewed confidence in the sugar industry. Among the biggest beneficiaries is Redempta Makhoha, a resilient woman who has defied cultural barriers to succeed in the traditionally male-dominated sugarcane farming sector. For generations, women in her community have rarely…
Faith Kipyegon, Letsile Tebogo and Algerian boxer Imane Khelif will be honoured at a prestigious event in Algiers in March. Olympic champions Faith Kipyegon, Letsile Tebogo and Imane Khelif are set to be feted at the African Olympic Awards scheduled to take place in Algiers on March 15. The continental event will be held on…
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has made a startling revelation about an alleged offer from President William Ruto to resign from his position in exchange for Ksh2 billion ahead of his impeachment. Speaking on February 4, 2025, in an interview with local radio stations, Gachagua revealed that he was urged to step down with promises…
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua during a previous event. [Collins Oduor, Standard] Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua now claims that President William Ruto offered him Sh2 billion to step down. Speaking during an interview on vernacular radio stations on Tuesday, February 4, Gachagua claimed that the President suggested his resignation would pave the way for…
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has declared that his impeachment does not bar him from contesting in the 2027 elections, claiming that he retains the constitutional right to run for office. Speaking on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, during an interview with local radio stations, Gachagua dismissed claims that his impeachment had ended his political career,…
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has, for the first time, talked about his political ambitions after his impeachment. Speaking during a live interview on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, Gachagua said that he is not interested in vying for any political seat, adding that it is not a must for him to hold any powerful seat in…
Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has thrown his weight behind Raila Odinga’s candidacy for the African Union Commission (AUC) chairmanship, declaring him the most qualified contender for the position. In an interview on a local TV station on February 3, 2025, Wandayi highlighted Raila’s extensive experience in leadership roles as a key factor in his…
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has warned the Western Kenya region to relook at its voting trends. Speaking during an interview with Western Kenya vernacular radio stations on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, Gachagua stated that Western is a vote-rich block, but their votes do not help the Mulembe Nation in any way. According to Gachagua,…
Seb Coe, a candidate for the IOC presidency, has explained how he will work closely with US president Donald Trump to deliver an unforgettable LA 2028 Olympics. World Athletics boss Seb Coe if elected the International Olympic Committee president has assured fans that he will work with US president Donald Trump to deliver an unforgettable…
Mumias East MP Peter Salasya has strongly criticized the government’s labour export program, branding it a national shame that has led to untold suffering, broken homes, and shattered dreams. Speaking on Monday, February 3, Salasya raised concerns over the struggles Kenyan migrant workers face in the diaspora, especially in Gulf countries. He argued that exporting…
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has admitted that Kenyans have yet to fully benefit from the economic reforms introduced by President William Ruto’s administration. During a Bunge la Wananchi engagement on Monday, February 3, Mbadi addressed concerns raised by citizens about their financial struggles, attributing the situation to three primary factors. The first factor highlighted…