Community Champion against Gender Based Violence Nastehe Aftin during a penel discussion on breaking the silence on disability and gender based violence on December 3, 2024 at the British Residence, Muthaiga. [Kanyiri Wahito, Standard] At five years old, her world was forever changed. She was torn from the safety of her childhood and dragged…
In a bold declaration that resonated with confidence and resolve, President William Ruto assured Kenyans that under his leadership, the Social Health Authority (SHA) would remain free from corruption, laying a foundation for a transformative and trustworthy healthcare system. Speaking at the Kilifi International Investment Conference in Vipingo on Thursday, December 5, Ruto reaffirmed the…
There will be no corruption in the Social Health Authority (SHA) as long as I am President, President William Ruto has declared. The President said the government is determined to eliminate corruption in the country to ensure Kenyans get value for their money in all sectors, including health. He pointed out that SHA has been…
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki underscored the importance of quality, affordable healthcare as a key driver of economic and social transformation during his address at the 93rd Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) graduation ceremony on Thursday, December 5, 2024. Speaking before a crowd of 21,261 graduands, their families, and health sector stakeholders at the Kasarani Sports…
President William Ruto has announced a bold strategy to transform the country’s economy through the licensing of 39 Special Economic Zones (SEZs) across the country. Speaking at the Kilifi County Investment Conference on Thursday, December 5, 2024, Ruto unveiled his plan to attract investment, unlock counties’ potential, and create thousands of jobs by establishing these…
The Youth Olympic Games Dakar 2026 will be the first to include the participation of a Youth Refugee Olympic Team. The 2026 Dakar Youth Olympic Games will see African-based refugee athletes participate for the first time ever in the event. The International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach said a team will be selected to shine a light…
Public Service and Human Capital Development Cabinet Secretary (CS), Justin Muturi, has underscored the need to fast-track the commercialisation of the National Youth Service (NYS) to make it self-sustaining. Muturi, who spoke during a tour of the NYS Turbo Field Unit in Lugari Sub County, said it is only through commercialisation that the institution can…
President William Ruto has sent a message of congratulations to Namibia’s President-elect Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah. In his message, Kenya’s Head of State said that Netumbo Nandi’s election victory is a powerful reminder that there is no limit to what one can achieve in politics. Netumbo Nandi is the fourth ever elected woman President .in Africa “Congratulations…
Professor Olive Mugenda resigned as the chair of the Kenyatta University Teaching Referral and Research Hospital (KUTRRH) Board. State House spokesperson Hussein Mohamed confirmed the resignation, stating that President William Ruto accepted Mugenda’s resignation with immediate effect. The President officially revoked her appointment through a Gazette Notice dated December 3, 2024. “The President acknowledges Professor…
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna indicated that the Senate will summon Mining Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho over threats made against Kenyans who criticized the government on social media. Sifuna emphasized that such threats undermine Kenyans’ constitutional right to freedom of speech and cannot force people to accept government policies. Speaking on Radio Citizen, Sifuna criticized the…
The National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK) has intensified its criticism of President William Ruto’s administration, continuing its vocal opposition to government actions. Weeks after the NCCK joined the Catholic Church in highlighting issues such as punitive taxes, impunity, human rights abuses, and underperforming government programs, the church is now calling on Kenyans to…
King Mohammed VI, on Wednesday,Chaired a Council of Ministers at the Royal Palace in Rabat,to receive na update report on the Country’s preparations to the 2030 FIFA World Cup tournament. At the outset of the Council’s session, Mr. Fouzi Lekjaa, Minister Delegate to the Minister of Economy and Finance in charge of the Budget and…
President William Ruto and Narendra Raval the Executive Chairman of the Devki Group of Companies during the commissioning of the KSh11 billion Devki Iron Ore Pelletization Plant at Manga in Taita-Taveta County. [PCS] President William Ruto’s “evil spirit” remarks against his critics and a threat from Mining CS Hassan Joho could be an indication of a new…
South Korea’s opposition lawmakers have begun impeachment proceedings against President Yoon Suk Yeol over his failed attempt to impose martial law. The country woke up to an uncertain reality on Wednesday after a night of unprecedented scenes which saw Yoon unexpectedly impose martial law, 190 lawmakers gather to vote it down, and a sudden reversal…
A Twitter user, David Ooga Mokaya, has asked Magistrate Benmark Ekhubi of the Milimani Law Courts to summon President William Ruto to testify in a case where is accused of “killing” the Head of State on social media. Mokaya, a fourth-year student at Moi University, is charged with computer misuse and spreading false information on…