Some Canadian premiers are urging Ottawa to respond robustly to the threat of tariffs from incoming U.S. President Donald Trump, highlighting critical minerals and metals as products the U.S. relies on, Canada’s Finance Minister said on Wednesday. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and other government ministers met with provincial premiers to discuss Trump’s pledge to…
Kikuyu Member of Parliament Kimani Ichung’wah stated that he has no intention of serving as a Cabinet Secretary. In an interview with a local TV station on Wednesday night, December 11, 2024, Ichung’wah emphasized his commitment to his current role as both the MP for Kikuyu and Leader of the Majority in the National Assembly….
President William Ruto conferred national honors on more than 500 Kenyans in recognition of their outstanding service during a ceremony held at State House, Nairobi, on Thursday. The event followed this year’s Jamhuri Day celebrations at Uhuru Gardens. Ruto acknowledged the honorees for their significant contributions to the nation and their efforts to serve others…
Raila Odinga in Chad where he met President Mahamat Idriss Deby in Ndjamena, Mr Odinga who is on a Campaign for the African Union Chairmanship shared his vision with President. [Emmanuel Wanson, Standard] At exactly 1900 hours, East African time today, the Mjadala Afrika will be held at the African Union (AU) headquarters in Addis Ababa. Among…
President William Ruto has tasked the Kenya Copyright Board with establishing a transparent system for royalty collection to guarantee fair compensation for artists. Speaking at the Jamhuri Day celebrations at Uhuru Gardens, Nairobi, on Thursday, December 12, 2024, Ruto addressed the challenges musicians face despite their significant role in enriching Kenyan society. Ruto praised creatives…
Huldah Momanyi Hiltsley, the first Kenyan-born member of the US House of Representatives, expressed her thoughts on President William Ruto, describing him as a leader with a heart for Kenyans. While attending this year’s Jamhuri Day celebrations at Uhuru Gardens in Nairobi on Thursday, Citizen TV journalist asked Momanyi to rate Ruto’s performance since he…
President William Ruto has called on Kenyans to offer honest and fact-based criticism while challenging the policies of his Kenya Kwanza administration. Speaking at the Jamhuri Day celebrations at Uhuru Gardens on Thursday, Ruto warned that the nation risks stagnation if citizens continue to focus solely on negativity instead of constructive dialogue. The President emphasized…
President William Ruto presides over the 2024 Jamhuri Day Celebrations held at Uhuru Gardens National Monument and Museum in Lang’ata, Nairobi County. [PCS] When President William Ruto presided over his third Jamhuri Day celebrations yesterday as the Head of State, his growing thin political skin was on display. Reeling from the sustained criticism of his…
The power plant “His Majesty King Mohammed VI,” offered by the Kingdom of Morocco to the Republic of Niger upon the High Instructions of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, was inaugurated on Thursday in Niamey. Organized under the High Patronage of Brigadier General Abdourrahmane Tiani, President of the National Council for the Safeguard of the…
It’s all systems go for the Kenyan candidate vying for the position of Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), who is set to face his main opponents in a live TV debate on Friday, December 13, from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga will debate Mahmoud Ali Youssouf (Djibouti) and Richard Randriamandrato…
President Ruto addressing the public during Jamuhuri Day Celebrations on December 12, 2024 at Uhuru Gardens. [Kanyiri Wahito Standard] President William Ruto has acknowledged that Kenyans have been skeptical about the Social health Authority that was rolled out in October. In his Jamhuri Day speech yesterday, the president said, “The discourse around universal healthcare remains lively, with…
When General Charles Kahariri has was sworn in as the Chief of Defence Forces at State House, Nairobi. [PCS] The Chief of Defence Forces Gen Charles Kahariri is among dozens of top security bosses and politicians are conferred with various awards by President William Ruto. During Jamuhuri Day celebrations at Uhuru Gardens as Kenya marked…
President William Ruto conferred over 500 citizens with various state honours and awards during the Jamhuri Day Luncheon, which was hosted at State House Nairobi. Among the awardees are General Charles Kahariri, Deputy Chief Justice Lady Justice Philomena Mwilu and Inspector General Douglas Kanja who received state commendations. The Presidential awards include the Order of…
School children flying the Kenyan flag in jubilation during Jamuhuri Day Celebrations on December 12, 2024 at Uhuru Gardens. [Kanyiri Wahito Standard] It was pomp and colour as the country marked its 60 years since becoming a republic, with President William Ruto hosting the President of the Gambia Adama Barrow. Kenyans started arriving at the Uhuru…
School children flying the Kenyan flag in jubilation during Jamuhuri Day Celebrations on December 12, 2024 at Uhuru Gardens. [Kanyiri Wahito Standard] It was pomp and colour as the country marked its 60 years since becoming a republic, with President William Ruto hosting the President of the Gambia Adama Barrow. Kenyans started arriving at the Uhuru…