Raila Odinga, Kenya’s African Union Commission (AUC) Chairmanship candidate, convened a pivotal meeting with elected leaders from Western Kenya under the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) banner, aiming to solidify the party’s presence in the region ahead of upcoming grassroots elections. Raila hosted a dinner with ODM Members of Parliament and governors representing the Mulembe nation…
President William Ruto has pledged Ksh 100 million to the Safe Homes, Safe Spaces campaign, a nationwide initiative aimed at addressing the alarming rise in femicide cases in Kenya. Speaking after a meeting with women leaders at State House, the President emphasized the urgent need for collective action to protect women and girls from violence,…
President William Ruto has revealed that women leaders have agreed to spearhead the nationwide awareness campaign against Gender-Based Violence (GBV). Speaking during a live press briefing at State House Nairobi on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, Ruto said that his administration has committed Ksh100 million towards the 16 days of activism against GBV. In addition, Ruto…
President William Ruto has bid farewell to Meg Whitman, the outgoing United States Ambassador to Kenya, following her resignation after Donald Trump’s election as the 47th President of the United States. Whitman, who served as U.S. Ambassador to Kenya for two years, announced her resignation in a statement to the media on November 13, 2024,…
President William Ruto has issued a strong warning to Ministers and public servants, urging them to meet the expectations of Kenyans in service delivery. He emphasized that his administration will not tolerate excuses or delays in achieving results. Ruto made it clear that Cabinet Secretaries must take full responsibility for achieving the targets outlined in…
ArchBishop Philip Anyolo. [File, Standard] He presents himself as a holy member of the clergy — soft-spoken and always flashing an assuring smile that reflects calmness. But beneath this demeanour lies a tough man, a man of the cloth who is not afraid to make difficult decisions to defend what many faithful believe is the sanctity of…
Lamu East MP Ruweida Obo has demonstrated exemplary integrity by officially registering gifts she received from 99 dockers in Lamu County, setting a precedent for compliance with public service ethics. The dockers, who recently secured permanent and pensionable employment following her intervention through President William Ruto, presented the gifts as an expression of gratitude. The…
President William Ruto’s chief advisor in the council of economic advisors Moses Kuria has thrown his weight behind the Catholic bishops who castigated the government for failing Kenyans. In a statement on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, Kuria said that as a practising member who was born and raised in the church, the institution was right….
Resigned United States Ambassador to Kenya Meg Whitman has bid her farewell to President William Ruto. Whitman, accompanied by other officials from the embassy, met with President Ruto at State House Nairobi where she submitted her exit report and made her valediction statement. Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi who doubles up as Foreign Affairs Cabinet…
President William Ruto has bid farewell to the outgoing United States Ambassador to Kenya Meg Whitman. Whitman, who has served since 2022, announced her resignation on November 13. “Today (November 13), I announced to my team at the U.S. Embassy that I submitted my resignation to President Biden. It has been an honour and privilege…
The National Assembly has approved a procedural motion to hold additional sittings for MPs to debate the President’s Address and consideration of priority business ahead of the long December recess. The MPs will now sit on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday next week, as well as three more days during the first week of December….
Nairobi residents and its surrounding environs have been asked to brace up for moderate rainfall on Wednesday, November 20, 2024. In a weather forecast by the Kenya Meteorological Department (Kenya Met), several parts of the city and other satellite towns will experience downpours starting in the morning. According to the weatherman, the rainfall is likely…
The Kenya ports Authority is projecting to handle 2.2 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) by the end of 2024 which is a 20pc growth compared to last year’s performance. According to the Kenya Ports Authority Managing Director, Captain William Ruto, the port has already handled 1.75 million TEUs with the growth…
President William Ruto has cautioned public servants against failing Kenyans on service delivery. The President said there will be no room for excuses or delayed failure in his administration. He made it clear that he expected each Cabinet Secretary to take personal responsibility for achieving the targets outlined in their ministry’s contracts. “There is no…
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Shippers Council of East Africa Agayo Ogambi (c) flanked by Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) Managing Director (MD) Capt. William Ruto (R) briefs the media at KPA Headquarters, Mombasa The Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) projects handling 2.2 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) by the end of 2024, marking a 20%…