Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has accused security agents of harassment and surveillance, claiming unmarked cars have been trailing his movements. Gachagua, who was impeached in October, took to Twitter (X) to express his fears for his safety and to urge Kenyans to hold the government accountable should anything happen to him. In his posts,…
President William Ruto on Thursday condemned actions by law enforcement agencies that infringe the Constitutional rights of Kenyans. Responding to ongoing concerns regarding police conduct and especially reports of extrajudicial killings and disappearances in the wake of anti-government protests in June this year, the head of state reiterated that there is no room for unlawful…
President William Ruto inspects a guard of honour mounted by Kenya Airforce during the State of the Nation address at Parliament on November 21, 2024. [Boniface Okendo, Standard] As a nation on the edge gathered in different pockets of the country to listen to President William Ruto’s second State of the Nation address, nothing could…
Kenya’s ambitious goal to attract five million tourists annually by 2027 signals an era of transformation for the nation’s tourism industry. At the heart of this vision lies a deepening partnership with China, one of the world’s largest outbound tourism markets. A recent high-level meeting in Nairobi between Lu Yingchuan, the Vice Minister of China’s…
In his State of the Nation address on Thursday, November 21, 2024, President William Ruto repeatedly referred to the newly launched Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) as Taifa Care. SHIF was officially launched on October 1, 2024, to replace the National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF). Throughout his speech, Ruto consistently referred to SHIF as Taifa…
President William Ruto, in his State of the Nation Address to Parliament on Thursday, prioritised the women’s agenda, specifically highlighting the delayed implementation of the two-thirds gender rule, which he described as an act of sabotage. Ruto expressed his dissatisfaction with the resistance and reluctance within the political class, despite his engagement with the leadership…
In his State of the Nation address delivered on November 21, 2024, President William Ruto highlighted at least 10 key issues that reflect the government’s priorities and ongoing challenges. These issues encompass economic policies, social reforms, and governance efforts, and they indicate a concerted attempt to address the pressing concerns of Kenyans. Here are the…
President William Ruto has underscored the government’s commitment to delivering Universal Health Coverage (UHC) despite challenges tied to the shift from National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) to Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF). Speaking during his State of the Nation address in Parliament, Ruto stated that the government has taken steps to stabilize the healthcare system….
President William Ruto has underscored the government’s commitment to delivering Universal Health Coverage (UHC) despite challenges tied to the shift from National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) to Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF). Speaking during his State of the Nation address in Parliament, Ruto stated that the government has taken steps to stabilize the healthcare system….
President William Ruto. [Elvis Ogina, Standard] President William Ruto has cancelled the controversial Adani Group’s deal to take over Kenya’s energy and aviation sectors, directing the Ministries of Transport and Energy to seek alternative partners. Ruto made the announcement during his State of the Nation Address on Thursday, November 21, citing credible evidence from relevant…
President William Ruto has yet again weighed on the increase in cases of femicide ahead of the 16-day activism against Gender-Based Violence (GBV). Speaking during the State of the Nation address in parliament on Thursday, November 21, 2024, Ruto said that many citizens have raised concerns about GBV and the increase of femicide. To deal…
President William Ruto. [Elvis Ogina, Standard] President William Ruto has cancelled the controversial Adani Group’s deal to take over Kenya’s energy and aviation sectors, directing the Ministries of Transport and Energy to seek alternative partners. Ruto made the announcement during his State of the Nation Address on Thursday, November 21, citing credible evidence from relevant…
President William Ruto has ordered the cancellation of the procurement process to expand the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport(JKIAt, which involved a proposal from India’s Adani Group. Ruto also stated that he had directed the cancellation of the controversial KETRACO deal with Adani Energies Solutions signed by the energy ministry to construct power transmission lines. Speaking…
President William Ruto has ordered for immediate cancellation of all deals currently being negotiated with Adani Group. The announcement comes on the backdrop of the indictment of Adani Group founder and chairman Gautam Adani and seven of his associates by the United States over a Ksh 32.3 billion ($250m) alleged bribe…
Narc Kenya party leader Martha Karua has urged Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi to reconsider proceeding with the KETRACO-Adani project deal following corruption charges levelled against the Indian conglomerate in the United States. Speaking on Thursday, November 21, 2024, when he appeared before the Senate Committee, Wandayi insisted the charges against Adani Group executives in…