President William Ruto and 50 -year- old Rose Andove switch on power at her home in Lukkhumbi Village, Shinyalu constituency in Kakamega County, during the commissioning of Lukhumbi Village Electrification project. [PCS] President William Ruto is an angry man. His anger is demonstrated by the tone of his public speeches, the choice of words, and targets to point…
The Zimbabwean has launched a historic bid to lead the IOC, challenging norms with her vision for inclusivity and innovation. Africa’s most celebrated Olympian Kirsty Coventry is making history with her bid to become the first female president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC). The Zimbabwean, who won seven Olympic medals, including two golds, during…
Sports CS Salim Mvurya has provided an update over the renovations of the Bukhungu and Kipchoge Keino stadia. Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya has shed light on the progress of renovations at Eldoret’s Kipchoge Keino Stadium and clarified the status of Bukhungu Stadium in Kakamega, both crucial projects ahead of Kenya’s co-hosting duties for the…
Raila Odinga has shifted his campaigns for the African Union Commission (AUC) Chairperson seat in northern Africa. On Thursday, January 23, 2024, Raila met Tunisia’s Secretary of State Mohamed Ben Ayed to discuss his AUC bid. In a statement, Raila said he discussed his vision for Africa with the Tunisian minister as sought the backing…
Sports CS Salim Mvurya has given an update over the progress of Talanta Sports City, which will host the 2027 AFCON following an imprompt visit to the ground on Tuesday afternoon. Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya has expressed optimism that the construction of the Talanta Sports Complex will be completed by December this year. The…
In a noteworthy return to duties, Public Service Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi made his presence felt at his office following speculation regarding his job security. Muturi’s appearance came after he missed a key Cabinet meeting held at the State Lodge in Kakamega on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, leaving many to question his standing within the…
Senior government economic advisor Moses Kuria has lashed out at a section of Kenyans opposed to the Social Health Authority (SHA), noting that even God could turn them away in the case that they die without being members of the health insurance. Speaking in Mombasa County on Thursday, January 23, 2025, Kuria urged the residents…
President William Ruto has criticised Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka for questioning the source of funds used to pay bonuses to sugarcane farmers. [File, Standard] President William Ruto has criticised Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka for questioning the source of funds used to pay sugarcane farmers at Mumias Sugar Factory. Speaking today to residents of Nambale, Busia…
President William Ruto has slammed Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka for questioning the source of funds used to pay bonuses to farmers supplying cane to Mumias Sugar Factory in Kakamega County. On January 21, 2025, Ruto presided over a ceremony awarding a Ksh150 million bonus to farmers supplying sugarcane to Mumias Sugar Company Limited. Each cane…
Saitabao Ole Kanchory, the former Raila Odinga’s agent in the 2022 general elections has waded into the supremacy battle pitting president William Ruto against his deputy Rigathi Gachagua. The legal practitioner shared his insight on the political discourse that seems to generate an avalanche of debate online. According to Ole Kanchory, President Ruto’s call to…
The government has issued an update following the increased reports of femicide in the country even after President William Ruto formed a task force to address the vice. In a statement on Thursday, January 23, 2025, government spokesperson Isaac Mwaura indicated that security agencies will be working round the clock to bring perpetrators of the…
From fighting corruption with a broken camera to nearly getting deported, here are five interesting facts about Bob Monro. On Sunday, the football fraternity in Kenya mourned the loss of Bob Munro, a trailblazer whose contribution to the growth of the sport remains unparalleled. Munro, who passed away at his home in Westlands after a…
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has disagreed with recent remarks by President William Ruto urging parents to take responsibility for instilling discipline and moral values in their children. Speaking during a TikTok Live session hosted by diaspora-based digital creator Kuira Wa Kabiru on January 23, 2025, Gachagua defended young people, stating that they are fulfilling…
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has called on Gen Zs to ensure they acquire national identity cards in readiness to vote in the next election, as they, alongside millennials, are the ones who will dictate the outcome of those polls. The former second-in-command was speaking after being hosted by a section of youth in a…
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has urged Kenyan youth to continue harnessing social media as a powerful tool for driving societal change. Speaking during a TikTok Live session on January 23, 2025, hosted by Kuira Wa Kabiru, a popular digital content creator based abroad, Gachagua praised young people for their active role in holding leaders…