Kenya and Qatar have celebrated the 53rd National Day Celebration of Qatar’s State, reflecting Qatar’s role as a global partner and its commitment to building bridges across the nations. Speaking during the event, Mining, Blue Economy, and Maritime Affairs, Cabinet Secretary (CS) Ali Hassan Joho, expressed Kenya’s pride to stand with Qatar as a partner in…
At least 10 activists arrested in Nairobi after police teargassed them during an anti-femicide protest. [Collins Kweyu, Standard] At least 10 activists, including Amnesty International Kenya Executive Director Irungu Houghton, were arrested in Nairobi after police teargassed them during an anti-femicide march. The protest on Tuesday, December 12, marked the end of the 16 Days…
Since the new administration took over in 2022, Kenya’s capital Nairobi has become indistinguishable from impoverished or war-torn African towns. An alliance between an incompetent county government and a clueless/undesired national government has led to a rapid decline in infrastructure and services within the seat of power, and there doesn’t seem to be any coherent…
Police have lobbed tear gas to disperse a small group of protesters in Nairobi who were calling for the end of femicide. The protesters went to the streets on the last day of 16 days of activism, which started on November 25 and is expected to end on December 10, 2024. Teargas thrown to disperse…
The Recording Academy, the body responsible for the Grammy Awards in the USA, has received a bid from Kenya of KSh. 500 M to host the awards ceremony. President William Ruto revealed this during his town hall meeting at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) to commemorate the Hustler’s second anniversary on Monday. The event…
President William Ruto has announced that the United States is helping Kenya identify affordable loan sources to support its economic development. Ruto spoke on Monday, December 9, after his meeting with United States Under Secretary for International Affairs Jay Shambaugh at State House, Nairobi. The discussions focused on partnerships to access concessional financing. The Head…
President William Ruto met with the newly appointed IMF Deputy Managing Director, Nigel Clarke, on Monday, December 9, 2024, at the State House in Nairobi. Following the meeting, Ruto shared a statement on Twitter (X) highlighting the strong and positive partnership between Kenya and the IMF, which he credited for boosting the country’s economy. Ruto…
Kalonzo Musyoka has accused President William Ruto of using proxies to file court cases to delay the reconstitution of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC). Speaking on Monday, December 9, 2024, Kalonzo denied any involvement in the delay of the electoral body’s reconstitution and demanded the withdrawal of the state-sponsored case. “They have wasted…
President William Ruto has signed the Water (Amendment) Bill into law, marking a significant step in enhancing water service delivery in Kenya. Once fully operational, the new law will empower the National Water Harvesting and Storage Authority, along with Water Works Development Agencies, to engage in bulk water purchase agreements with investors under the Public-Private…
Director General National Intelligence Service (NIS) Noordin Haji. [File, Standard] In a move to gauge the nation’s political temperatures, The Standard has learned that the Kenya Kwanza administration has turned to the National Intelligence Service (NIS) to conduct a nationwide public opinion. This strategy is said to be part of efforts to salvage the waning trust…
President William Ruto has announced a major increase in the Hustler Fund loan limit, significantly expanding opportunities for Kenyan borrowers. Speaking during the fund’s second-anniversary celebration on Monday, Ruto revealed that the loan limit has been tripled to benefit 1.5 million borrowers across the country. The President also introduced additional incentives for borrowers who consistently…
The government, through the Office of the Women’s Rights Advisor, is exploring mechanisms to set up a sustainable Gender-Based Violence (GBV) fund to address the growing concerns over skyrocketing cases in the country. Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi announced that the fund would support government programs and campaigns to combat GBV and provide comprehensive care…
Martha Karua on the day of the launch her book “Against the Tide.” [Courtesy] By the time Martha Karua sat for her O-Levels, she had switched schools severally. In all instances, she’d stood up for her rights as a student, and questioned unjust conventions and unfair norms condoned by students. At Kiburia Girls she had been asked to…
President William Ruto and his predecessor, Uhuru Kenyatta, have pledged to engage in regular consultations on important issues affecting Kenya. This commitment was confirmed through communications from both leaders following a meeting at Uhuru’s residence in Ichaweri, Gatundu, Kiambu County, on Monday. Separate statements released by their offices indicated that Ruto and Uhuru have agreed…
President William Ruto announced on Monday evening that significant improvements have been made to the Financial Inclusion Fund, commonly known as the “Hustler Fund,” aimed at better serving Kenyans and increasing access to affordable credit. Speaking at a presidential town hall at the Kenyatta International Convention Center (KICC) in Nairobi ahead of the Jamhuri Day…