Protesters run inside the Kenyan Parliament compound after storming the building during a nationwide strike to protest against tax hikes. [AFP] The Kenya Kwanza administration has faced several major security lapses since taking over the reins of power in September 2022. From jailbreaks to rampant femicides, abductions, and extrajudicial killings, 2024 was a challenging year…
President William Ruto has made key changes in his cabinet ahead of the vetting of three of his cabinet nominees on January 14, 2025. In a statement on Saturday, December 28, 2024, Ruto assigned vacant cabinet dockets to various serving cabinet secretaries pending the assumption of office by the newly nominated CSs. “Following the changes…
Janet Wanja, whose name became synonymous with volleyball excellence in Kenya and across Africa, passed away on December 26, 2024, at the age of 40 after losing the battle to gallbladder cancer. Wanja’s life, marked by unparalleled dedication to the sport and her country, was one of triumph, resilience, and inspiration. Here are five defining…
Kenyan youth protest ounitive taxes in the Finance Bill, 2024 in June. [File, Standard] As 2024 draws to a close, it will be remembered as the year digital activism redefined Kenya’s politics and governance. Social media, once a simple communication tool, emerged as a powerful force for accountability and change. From mobilising the youth for…
Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga chats with Julius Maada Bio, President of the Republic of Sierra Leone as President William Ruto looks on during the World Without Hunger 2024 Conference, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. [PCS] President William Ruto has maintained that former Prime Minister and Azimio la Umoja leader Raila Odinga will be the next African…
Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga chats with Julius Maada Bio, President of the Republic of Sierra Leone as President William Ruto looks on during the World Without Hunger 2024 Conference, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. [PCS] President William Ruto has maintained that former Prime Minister and Azimio la Umoja leader Raila Odinga will be the next African…
As the new year approaches, the National Assembly is set to embark on a critical process concerning the vetting of presidential nominees for various governmental positions. Members of the public are being encouraged to voice their opinions, particularly concerning the suitability of these nominees. In a December 28, 2024, announcement from the Clerk of the…
President William Ruto and Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga at the Raila Odinga Stadium, in Homa Bay County for this year’s Genowa Governor’s Cup on December 27, 2024. [PCS] President William Ruto has challenged parents across the country to take responsibility and take care of their children. While promising to bring to an end the…
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta on Friday, December 27, 2024, graced the lavish wedding of the daughter of former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i in Nairobi. Matiang’is daughter Wendy Bochere married her lover Frankline Kashindi Luseno in a party attended by prominent politicians in the country including opposition leader Kalonzo Musyoka, Nyamira Governor Amos Nyaribo, former…
Wanjiru Karumba, the wife of celebrated gospel DJ Krowbar, joyfully announced her husband’s safe return after raising concerns about his disappearance. Her heartfelt message came late Friday, December 28, 2024, following a period of intense worry and public appeals for assistance. “WE FOUND HIM THANKS ‼️‼️‼️‼️,” Karumba expressed in an Instagram post, conveying her relief…
“Mr. Speaker Sir, I rise on a point of order No.69,” pleaded Josephat Karanja, Kenya’s fifth Vice President, on the afternoon of April 26, 1989. The end was nigh for the bespectacled man who had only warmed the seat of Vice President for thirteen months, during which he pushed the boundaries of sycophancy to new…
Embu town was rocked by protests over the abduction of 24-year-old Billy Mwangi. [Muriithi Mugo] Kenyans expressed outrage at the rampant cases of abductions in the country even as President William Ruto broke his silence about the disturbing trend. Lobby groups warned of a fresh round of countrywide demonstrations to push the State to release…
President William Ruto has broken his silence on the recent surge in the cases of abductions targeting the Kenyan youth. Speaking on Friday, December 27, 2024, at the Raila Odinga Stadium Homa Bay (ROSH) during the Odi Genowa Governor’s Cup 2024, in Homa Bay county, Ruto promised that the government will do its part in…
Head of Public Service Felix Koskei(centre) with Health CS Susan Nakhumicha(left) and Council of Governors Chairperson Anne Waiguru at a past event. [File, Standard] The MES project was signed on February 5, 2015, by the Ministry of Health and respective MES service providers. In June 2023, CoG then chair Anne Waiguru and then Health Cabinet Secretary Susan Nakhumicha…
A section of youths in Embu County on Friday, December 27, 2024, staged protests in solidarity with the family of Billy Mwangi who was reportedly abducted after criticizing President William Ruto. Images seen by K24 Digital show the agitated youth taking to the streets demanding the release of Mwangi who was abducted a week ago. …