Former Roots Party presidential running mate Justina Wamae has come to the defence of police officers handling of gender-based violence (GBV) cases, highlighting challenges they face in dealing with such matters. In a statement shared on her X account on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, Wamae pointed out that law enforcement officers are often unfairly criticized…
The Kenya Police Service has transferred control of its third Forward Operating Base (FOB) in Haiti to Guatemalan forces. This handover marks another milestone in the Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission’s efforts to restore security in the troubled Caribbean nation. The base, housed at the Regional Office of the Far North for the General Inspectorate…
Kenya is introducing new regulations that require cryptocurrency firms to establish local offices as the government moves to regulate crypto trade in the country. The National Treasury’s Virtual Asset Service Providers Bill, 2025 mandates that cryptocurrency firms maintain a registered office in Kenya. The bill is part of the government’s push to license crypto trade…
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has called out former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua for his relentless attacks on the government, urging him to move on following his impeachment. Speaking during President William Ruto’s development tour in Kakamega County on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, Mudavadi emphasized that Gachagua is legally barred from holding any public office,…
President William Ruto chairs a cabinet meeting at Kakamega State Lodge on January 21, 2025. [PSC, Standard] The Kenya Kwanza government on Tuesday announced mega plans to dissolve nine state corporations and merge 42 others as part of a sweeping reform program aimed at improving efficiency and reducing the government’s wage bill. The landmark decision, the most consequential…
President William Ruto chairs a cabinet meeting at Kakamega State Lodge on January 21, 2025. [PSC, Standard] The Kenya Kwanza government on Tuesday announced mega plans to dissolve nine state corporations and merge 42 others as part of a sweeping reform program aimed at improving efficiency and reducing the government’s wage bill. The landmark decision, the most consequential…
Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja has promised to attend court sessions to answer abduction queries when ready. Speaking in Kwale County on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, where he opened the annual Administration Police Service Senior Commanders’ conference, IG Kanja told a section of the press that he was committed to giving a full report…
The Kenyan police on a Multinational Security Support (MSS) Mission in Haiti have adopted the drone technology in monitoring gangs. Principal Secretary for State Department for Internal Security and National Administration Raymond Omollo, in a statement shared via his official X account on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, said that the move is part of the…
President William Ruto has praised the Kenya police-led Multinational Security Support (MSS) Mission in Haiti. Taking to his official social media accounts on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, President Ruto stated that National Police Officers who are operating under MSS have intensified patrols in major cities of the gang-troubled Caribbean nation. Ruto on order restoration President…
By Hez Gikang’a As president Dr. William Ruto embarks on an extensive development tour of Western Kenya, Monday’s issuance of a first-ever bonus of Ksh. 150 million to sugarcane farmers contracted to Mumias Sugar Company (2021 )marks a significant milestone in the fulfilment of his pledge to uplift the economic fortunes of farmers across the…
Kenya Prisons Service (KPS) officer Jackson Kuria Kihara, also known as Cop Shakur, faced charges on Monday for allegedly publishing false information on social media. Kihara, who joined Kenyans in anti-finance bill protests in June and was subsequently suspended, has been accused of inciting panic and targeting government officials through his online posts. Prosecutors allege…
As part of his ongoing Nairobi transformation initiative, Governor Johnson Sakaja has ordered the repainting of all buildings within the Nairobi Central Business District (CBD). During a church service on Sunday, January 19, Sakaja announced that all buildings in the CBD must receive a fresh coat of paint within 90 days. “We are releasing the…
President William Ruto’s senior economic advisor, Moses Kuria, has reaffirmed that the Social Health Authority (SHA) provides equal efficiency in both private and public hospitals. “Level 2, 3, 4, and 5 hospitals are not the only ones covered by SHA. You receive the same treatment in private hospitals as you would in public ones. SHA…
The Kenyan Government, in partnership with the World Bank, is finalizing a new initiative aimed at supporting young mothers through a monthly stipend. Moses Kuria, President William Ruto’s Senior Economic Advisor, announced that mothers will receive a monthly income during their pregnancies and until their children turn three. This program is designed to alleviate the…
It’s all systems go for former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua to finally unveil his highly anticipated political direction after his unceremonious ouster from the ruling Kenya Kwanza government. The party launch, scheduled for early February, aims to lay the foundation for the 2027 General Elections. Gachagua’s allies have confirmed that all preparations are complete, with the…