German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has lost a vote of confidence in parliament, paving the way for early elections on 23 February. Scholz called Monday’s vote and had expected to lose it, but calculated that triggering an early election was his best chance of reviving his party’s political fortunes. It comes around two months after the…
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua when he attended mass at PEFA Church Kiamariga, Mathira, Nyeri, June 7, 2024. [Mose Sammy, Standard] Former Deputy President, Rigathi Gachagua has criticised President William Ruto’s leadership style, claiming that he runs the government single-handedly, which he termed as a dangerous style of leadership in this era. Gachagua in his…
All public learning institutions will be required to transition to cleaner sources of energy by the year 2028 to boost the use of Liquified Petroleum Gas from 24pc to 70pc. President William Ruto while commissioning the Liquified Petroleum Gas project for learning institutions says the project is part of a broader strategy to promote clean,…
Mombasa County Commissioner Mohammed Noor has announced the mandatory registration of tuk-tuks into SACCOs by January to curb rising thefts linked to the sector. With over 15,000 tuk-tuks in Mombasa providing affordable transport and creating jobs, he emphasised that the move aims to restore discipline and weed out rogue operators tarnishing the industry’s reputation. The…
The transfer of county functions from the National Government has gained momentum following the gazettement of several roles. President William Ruto directed that necessary funds accompany these functions in the next financial year beginning July 2024. Speaking during the 11th National and County Governments Coordinating Summit at State House Nairobi on Friday, President Ruto emphasized…
Kibwezi West MP Mwengi Mutuse has attacked Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka for allegedly meddling politically in the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission’s (IEBC) postponed constituting. “We wanted IEBC yesterday. We want IEBC today. We know the people derailing IEBC for their own political marks and pushing the blame to the government,” he said. “In my…
Former Gender, Culture, the Arts, and Heritage Cabinet Minister Aisha Jumwa in Mombasa on July 26, 2024. [Robert Menza, Standard] Former Gender Cabinet Secretary Aisha Jumwa’s illustrious political career is at a crossroads as she ponders whether to wait for a new government job or plan for the 2027 polls. Jumwa’s close confidants say the former Malindi MP…
KBC have not broadcasted the 2024/2025 FKFPL matches despite supposedly striking a five year deal with FKF, a deal also brokered by former CS Ababu Namwamba. Sports Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has cast doubt on the transparency of the Football Kenya Federation’s (FKF) broadcasting deal with Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC), describing it as “shrouded with…
Eric Omondi has once again come to the aid of Henry Omondi, famously known as the ‘ameuza airport’ protester or simply ‘kijana ya airport’. In an update on Monday, December 16, 2024, Eric revealed that Henry had received a new set of teeth, eliminating his dental gaps and broken teeth. Eric Omondi encourages Henry Omondi…
President William Ruto has hailed the transition from the defunct National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) to the Social Health Authority (SHA) as transformative. In his statement during the 11th National and County Governments Co-ordinating Summit at State House on December 16, 2024, Ruto observed that the programme’s critics were diminishing. “I can already see the…
Raila Odinga has intensified his campaign for the African Union Chairmanship as the race for the top continental position enters its final stages. The former prime minister made a compelling case for Africa’s transformation during the Mjadala Afrika debate held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on Friday, December 13, 2024. Although Raila articulated his agenda to…
President William Ruto.[Standard] In a strategic move to strengthen his political base, President William Ruto has distanced himself from the “hustler versus dynasty” narrative that propelled him to power in the 2022 elections, instead crafting a new one. Following his recent handshake with opposition leader Raila Odinga and retired President Uhuru Kenyatta, Ruto is redefining…
Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has praised the reunion between President William Ruto and his predecessor Uhuru Kenyatta, calling it a positive move toward uniting the country. CS Wandayi emphasized that Raila Odinga’s Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) is part of the broad-based government, backing its initiatives, including efforts to foster national unity. He…
Israel’s government has approved a plan to encourage the expansion of settlements in the occupied Golan Heights. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the move was necessary because a “new front” had opened up on Israel’s border with Syria after the fall of the Assad regime to an Islamist-led rebel alliance. Netanyahu said he wanted to…
The Kenyan government will recruit 5,000 police officers in March 2025, ending a two-year recruitment hiatus. Deputy President Kithure Kindiki made the announcement on Sunday, December 15, during an interdenominational service in Lodwar, Turkana County. Kindiki explained that the recruitment aims to bolster security nationwide, particularly in volatile regions such as northeastern Kenya. “We have…