On Wednesday, President William Ruto signed three significant Bills into law at a ceremony held at State House, Nairobi. The President approved the Division of Revenue (Amendment) Bill, 2024, the National Rating Bill, 2022, and the Water (Amendment) Bill, 2024. The Division of Revenue (Amendment) Act, 2024 allocates KSh387 billion to counties for the 2024/2025…
Public Health’s Mary Muthoni and her Interior counterpart, Raymond Omollo, have been ranked as the most trusted Principal Secretaries in the latest poll conducted by Mizani Africa. According to the polling agency, these two officials, who lead crucial dockets in President William Ruto’s Executive, received favorable perceptions among the public from a survey aimed at…
When the first batch of travelers that used Electronic Travel Authorization system to come to Kenya without Visa queue for scrutiny at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport on January 05,2024. [File, Standard] Kenya has been ranked position 46 out of 56 African countries in the latest Visa openness ranking. The latest report by the African Union in partnership with the African…
President William Ruto has received credentials from newly-appointed ambassadors to Kenya and reaffirmed the country’s commitment to strengthening diplomatic ties with various nations. The head of state noted that Kenya will actively engage with other countries, expanding and solidifying its global diplomatic networks to align with shared aspirations. “Our warm and solid ties with foreign…
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. It will be the first steel factory of its kind in East and Central Africa. [PCS] President William Ruto yesterday described those who opposed…
President William Ruto has praised Dr. Zhou Pingjian, the outgoing Chinese ambassador to Kenya, for his efforts in fostering strong relations between Kenya and China since his posting in September 2020. In a statement after a farewell meeting with the Chinese diplomat at State House Nairobi, Ruto noted that Ambassador Zhou had facilitated numerous development…
Counties will get Ksh387 billion as equitable share of revenue after President William Ruto Wednesday morning assented to the Division of Revenue (Amendment) Bill, 2024. In addition, two other bills—the Rating Bill 2022 and the Water (Amendment) Bill, 2024—have also been signed into law. The Division of Revenue (Amendment) Act, 2024, provides KSh387 billion as…
Nairobi Senator and Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Secretary-General Edwin Sifuna has taken a swipe at Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho for threatening to deal with government’s online critics. Speaking on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, during an interview with a local radio station, Sifuna stated that he was really shocked to…
President William Ruto has called on Kenyan youth to recognize the importance of defending their country and promoting patriotism. Speaking at the passing-out parade of Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) Rangers in Manyani, Taita Taveta, on Tuesday, Ruto stressed that the youth must always stand up for their nation. “We must, as the people of Kenya,…
Kacheliba MP Titus Lotee has called out former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua over his alleged plan to expose President William Ruto. Lotee expressed his disapproval during a recent interview, responding to Gachagua’s remarks suggesting he would reveal the President’s true character to Kenyans. In a TV interview on Sunday night, Gachagua mentioned that he does…
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. It will be the first steel factory of its kind in East and Central Africa. [PCS] President William Ruto yesterday described those who opposed…
Veteran journalist Macharia Gaitho has faulted President William Ruto for denouncing his critics as enemies of state. Taking to his official X account on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, Gaitho likened Ruto to South Korean leader Yoon Suk Yeol who declared Martial Law and sent soldiers into the streets after his budget proposals were rejected, but…
Medical Services Principal Secretary Harry Kimtai has come out to clarify the difference between Taifa Care and the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF). PS Kimtai in an interview with KBC distinguished the two as he committed to Kenyans that the Government was keen on providing affordable and quality healthcare for all. He came out after…
Raila Odinga will participate in a live televised debate next week in Ethiopia against his opponents for the position of Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC). During the debate, the former Prime Minister will face Mohamed Youssouf of Djibouti and Richard Randrianmandrato of Madagascar. The candidate from Mauritius, Anil Gayan, has not confirmed his…
Suna East MP Junet Mohamed has called for the removal of public participation as a mandatory step in implementing development projects, arguing that it impedes progress on critical national initiatives. Speaking in Wundanyi, Taita Taveta County, during a development tour with President William Ruto, Junet criticized the constitutional requirement, saying it often derails multi-billion-shilling projects…