National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula engages Mukhweya Catholic Parish Priest Fr Kizito Okuku Mang’eni after attending a Christmas service at the Church in Kabuchai constituency, Bungoma on Dec 25, 2024. [Courtesy, Office of the Speaker NA] National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has said the simmering differences between the political class and the church are…
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has regretted that the growing rift between politicians and the church is detrimental to the peace and prosperity of the country. Speaking during a Christmas Mass service, Wetang’ula said that it was wrong for religious leaders and politicians to portray a conflict between the two groups. He pointed out that…
Azimio co-principal Kalonzo Musyoka. [File, Standard] Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has reaffirmed that the Azimio Coalition will remain a robust opposition, holding the Kenya Kwanza administration accountable. Speaking at a time when several political figures linked to former President Uhuru Kenyatta and Raila Odinga have been appointed to President William Ruto’s Cabinet and key…
Wiper democratic movement party leader Stephen Kalonzo celebrates pre-birthday cutting cake with his son Klein Kalonzo at the SKM command centre. [David Gichuru,Standard] As Kenyans prepare to celebrate Christmas and welcome the New Year, political and religious leaders have shared messages of encouragement, gratitude, and reflection. President Ruto and First Lady Rachel Ruto commended farmers, teachers, and health…
Kenya faces a race against time to get its venues ready ahead of next year’s Africa Nations Championship (CHAN). Kenya is set to co-host the tournament alongside neighbors Uganda and Tanzania, the first time ever it is being hosted by three countries. This will be more of a dress rehearsal, ahead of a similar…
President William Ruto with the (AUC) chairperson Moussa Faki at his Kilgoris home in Narok County. [Ruto, X] President William Ruto on Tuesday hosted African Union Commission (AUC) Chairperson Moussa Faki at his home in Kilgoris, Narok County. The two leaders discussed key issues, including ongoing African Union reforms and the upcoming election of the…
Former DP Rigathi Gachagua and Naivasha MP Jane Kihara join worshipers from PCEA church in Naivasha during a thanks giving service. [Antony Gitonga, Standard] Naivasha MP Jane Kihara has vowed that she will not appear before the UDA disciplinary committee following her latest outburst over the party’s affairs. Kihara said that she had not officially…
President William Ruto and First Lady Rachel Ruto. [Ruto, Facebook] President William Ruto and First Lady Rachel, have shared their Christmas and New Year messages with Kenyans, appreciating key contributors to the nation’s development and urging collective efforts toward economic growth. In a four-minute video message, Ruto commended farmers, teachers, and health workers for…
Kenya’s higher education sector is currently in turmoil as the annulment of President William Ruto’s university funding model jeopardizes the educational future of over 234,000 students admitted in 2023 and 2024. The High Court’s decision, led by Judge Chacha Mwita, has declared the model unconstitutional and discriminatory due to inadequate public input during its formulation….
History has it that in the 1992 general elections, Mt Kenya, due to the selfishness and political ego-centrism of their then kingpins, Mwai Kibaki and Kenneth Matiba, inadvertently helped Daniel arap Moi, their sworn political enemy numero uno, retain his iron grip on power. It must be remembered that Moi won that year’s election with a…
Anti-Finance Bill 2024 protestors demonstrate in Nairobi on July 2, 2024. [File, Standard] The streets of Nairobi and other major cities became arenas of defiance as Kenya’s youngest adults marched in unprecedented numbers. Social media platforms buzzed with hashtags and live streams, amplifying their demands and ensuring their voices reverberated far beyond Kenya’s borders. Hashtags…
Controversy has erupted following the decision of Northwestern Christian University to award ‘honorary degrees’ to Kenyan politicians Oscar Sudi, Didmus Barasa, and John Waluke. Honorary degrees are typically a form of recognition for significant societal contributions, but this instance has provoked criticism regarding academic integrity, misuse of professional titles, and the university’s credibility. The ‘Institution…
Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Director of Communications Philip Etale has hit out at former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua for claiming that the government has been targeting the Mt. Kenya region with illicit brew following his ouster from office. Taking to his official X account on Tuesday, December 24, 2024, Etale stated that Gachagua is trying…
President William Ruto shares light moments with Kasmuel McOure during the opening of a new church sanctuary at A.I.C Kipkorgot in Uasin Gishu County on December 22, 2024. [PCS, Standard] The scramble for Gen Z by Kenya’s top politicos continues unabated, amid a love-hate relationship emerging against the youngsters that have warmed up to Kenya…
A customer shops for goods in a supermarket. [File, Standard] The drop in prices of commodities such as wheat flour, sugar, and cooking oil during this year has failed to offer Kenyans a reprieve in the cost of living, with many surviving on debt. Data from the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS), among other…