President William Ruto has underscored the importance of strong trade ties between Kenya and Egypt during his State Visit to Cairo on Wednesday, January 29, 2025. In a meeting with Egyptian President Abdelfattah Elsisi at the Headquarters of the Presidency in Cairo, Ruto lauded the long-standing diplomatic relationship between the two countries.. “Kenya and Egypt…
Parliament session during a Special Parliamentary Sitting. [Elvis Ogina, Standard] A battle to force Members of Parliament to pay Sh1.04 billion tax waived for their cars has landed in court. Lawyer Roy Mwamba, in his case before the High Court, said that MPs sneaked in a law shielding themselves from paying taxes to beat a judgment…
Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) suffered a setback after a High Court of Kenya sitting at Garissa nullified the census for three counties- Mandera, Wajir and Garissa. In a statement shared by the Judiciary on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, the court established that KNBS failed to uphold fundamental data integrity standards, leading to inaccurate…
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has challenged African leaders to prioritise peaceful endeavours as a means of bettering the lives of civilians. Speaking at the ongoing inaugural East Africa Region Global Health Security summit on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, Kenyatta pointed out the need for Africans and East African region in particular, to devote to measures…
When Fred Matiang’i, then Education CS had a conversation with William Ruto, then Deputy President during the Africa Tech Challenge (ATC) Award ceremony held at Villa Rosa Kempiski on Oct 25, 2026. [File, Standard] Jubilee party has announced a plan to support former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i’s presidential bid in the 2027 General Election….
Retired President Uhuru Kenyatta is expected to deliver a keynote address at the ongoing inaugural East Africa Region Global Health Security Summit which kicked off on Tuesday, January 28, 2025. In a statement on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, Uhuru, who is currently in Mombasa, said the summit provides a learning opportunity to share actionable strategies…
2025 WRC Safari Rally is expected to be a thrilling edition with new stages, a fresh Nairobi start and a strong sustainability focus. The 2025 WRC Safari Rally in Kenya is going to be an unforgettable spectacle, packed with innovations, fresh stages, and a heightened focus on sustainability. As the third round in an expanded…
Former Cabinet Secretary for Gender and Affirmative Action Aisha Jumwa was on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 received at the Kenya Roads Boards offices as she officially started her role as the chairperson of the board. Jumwa, who was graced by Roads and Transport Cabinet Secretary Davies Chirchir, is set to start her three-year tenure amid…
Former nominated Senator Wilson Sossion has dismissed the nonstop verbal attacks by impeached Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua targeting President William Ruto. Speaking on Citizen TV on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, Sossion claimed that individuals aiming to tarnish the government’s reputation and advance their own agendas are driving the criticism against Ruto and his administration. Sossion,…
Former Deputy Chief Justice Nancy Baraza has promised the prudent use of resources after she was appointed to chair a task force to end the rising cases of femicide. Speaking during a live TV show on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, Baraza said that Kenyans’ concerns about the need for accountability in the use of resources…
Former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu has declared his intention to run for the Nairobi gubernatorial seat in the 2027 general elections. Waititu made the announcement on Monday, January 27, 2024, during the launch of the Democratic Action Party of Kenya (DAP-K) headquarters in Karen, Nairobi. Speaking at the event, Waititu expressed confidence in his political…
Mumias East MP Peter Salasya has once again set the internet ablaze after sharing a comical photo of him donning a skirt. On Tuesday, January 29, 2025, the youthful lawmaker took to Instagram to share an unusual picture of himself dressed in a long blue skirt, paired with a pink t-shirt and purple flat shoes….
Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secretary (CS) Musalia Mudavadi has condemned the attacks on the embassies and personnel in Kinshasa. In a statement, the Prime CS stated that the rioters protesting attacked the Kenyan and Uganda embassies with planned assaults on the South African, US and Belgian Embassies. He, however, confirmed that he engaged DRC’s Foreign Minister who while…
President William Ruto has conveyed Kenya’s best wishes to Chinese President Xi Jinping and the people of China as they mark the Chinese New Year. This year, China will be marking the Year of the Snake, which falls on Wednesday, January 29, 2025. In a statement shared on his official X account on Tuesday, January…
Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, outlined his vision for transforming Africa’s Energy Sector if elected as the next chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC). In a lengthy post, Raila explained that he was not just fighting to occupy the highest office in the African continent but he was in…