Former Gender and Culture Cabinet Secretary Aisha Jumwa has poured her heart out following her appointment back into government after spending six months outside of a government role. In a statement on Friday, January 17, 2025, Jumwa said she was deeply committed to delivering on President William Ruto’s infrastructure agenda following her appointment to be…
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has been removed from his position as the deputy party leader of the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) after the ruling party officially merged with Musalia Mudavadi’s Amani National Congress (ANC) on Friday, January 17, 2025. Speaking during the official ceremony at the State House, UDA National Chairperson Cecily Mbarire said the…
When a group of youth well known as Gen Z took part in the anti-Finance Bill 2024 protests in Nairobi on July 2, 2024. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has urged the young generation to come out boldly and fight for their rights. Uhuru on Friday said the youth commonly known as Gen…
Senior United States senator from Florida Marco Rubio has commended Kenyan troops in Haiti for restoring stability in the Caribbean country. Rubio, a one-time opponent of Donald Trump for the Republican nomination, has been nominated for Secretary of State in Donald Trump’s cabinet. Speaking when he appeared before the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, Rubio…
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has expressed condolences to Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza following the death of her brother, Eric Kimanthi. Mwangaza’s brother passed away on Friday, January 10, 2025, after a prolonged illness, prompting an outpouring of tributes from leaders. Gachagua is the latest politician to offer his support to the governor and her…
Newly sworn-in Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe was on Friday, January 17, 2025, thrown into the deep end immediately after taking over the docket from his predecessor Andrew Karanja. After subscribing to the oath of office and pledging his willingness to support Kenya Kwanza’s development agenda, President William Ruto informed CS Kagwe that his first…
President William Ruto at State House, Nairobi. [Ruto, X] William Kabogo, Mutahi Kagwe, and Lee Kinyanjui have been sworn in as Cabinet Secretaries for Information, Communication, and Digital Economy; Agriculture and Livestock Development; and Investments, Trade, and Industry ministries, respectively. The swearing-in ceremony, presided over by President William Ruto, took place at State House, Nairobi….
Cabinet secretary nominees Lee Kinyanjui (Trade and Industry), William Kabogo (ICT) and Mutahi Kagwe (Agriculture and Livestock). [Elvis Ogina, Standard] The National Assembly has given a clean bill of health to three Cabinet secretary nominees named by President William Ruto in December 2024. In its report tabled Thursday, the Committee on Appointments said Mutahi Kagwe…
Starting February 2025, consumers in Kenya are likely to experience higher sugar prices due to the implementation of a new tax on both domestic and imported sugar. Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has officially gazetted the Sugar Development Levy Order, 2025, imposing a 4% levy on sugar. This move follows the enactment of the Sugar…
Cabinet secretary nominees Lee Kinyanjui (Trade and Industry), William Kabogo (ICT) and Mutahi Kagwe (Agriculture and Livestock). [Elvis Ogina, Standard] The National Assembly has given a clean bill of health to three Cabinet secretary nominees named by President William Ruto in December 2024. In its report tabled Thursday, the Committee on Appointments said Mutahi Kagwe…
Mogotio MP Reuben Kiborek has passionately defended his support for President William Ruto’s re-election, urging Kenyans to exercise patience with the Kenya Kwanza administration. During a TV interview on Thursday, January 16, 2025, Kiborek emphasized that the government needs more time to deliver its promises and responsibilities. The outspoken lawmaker confidently predicted a landslide victory…
National Assembly Departmental Committee on Defence, Intelligence and Foreign Relations Chairman Nelson Koech The National Assembly Departmental Committee on Defence, Intelligence, and Foreign Relations has stepped in to address the recent trend of nominees declining presidential appointments. In its latest report on the vetting process for diplomatic nominees, the committee revealed that two individuals, former…
Chief Justice Martha Koome. The Judicial Service Commission has received four petitions seeking the removal of nine judges. [File, Standard] The Judicial Service Commission is considering petitions to remove its chair, Chief Justice Martha Koome and eight other judges. JSC Vice Chairperson Isaac Rutto said they have received four petitions this year seeking the removal…
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi. Treasury is banking on tax reforms and an expanded tax base to grow tax revenues. [File, Standard] Kenyans should brace themselves for higher taxes in the next financial year with the government seeking to increase the revenue collection target, which is expected to finance an expanded budget. The National Treasury,…
Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Musalia Mudavadi has disclosed that China is committed to financing the extension of the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) from Naivasha to the Malaba border and the Belt and Road Initiative a plan that will enhance the Nairobi-Nakuru-Malaba road network. In a statement on Thursday,…