President William Ruto has exuded confidence in government’s ability to deliver on its transformative agenda. Speaking at the Ministerial Performance Contract Signing at State House Nairobi, Ruto said his administration will not be distracted from fulfilling its promises to Kenyans. “I promise you we will confound the naysayers, we will succeed. This country will not…
Former Education Minister Peter Oloo Aringo will be laid to rest at his home is Alego Usonga Saturday this week. The family and funeral planning committee said the funeral requiem mass will take place at the Consolata Shrine, Westlands tomorrow (Wednesday) and he will be interred on November 23rd in Siaya County. The late Education…
Embu Governor Cecily Mbarire condemned her county’s constituents for heckling President William Ruto during a church service on Sunday. The incident occurred at the Anglican Church of Kenya (ACK) Mukangu in Embu, where the crowd interrupted President Ruto’s speech with chants of “Ruto Must Go.” A visibly frustrated Mbarire criticized her constituents, calling the heckling…
Lawyer Nelson Havi has lauded the Catholic and Anglican Churches for standing firm and speaking truth to power. The former Law Society of Kenya (LSK) president, in a statement shared via his official X account, praised the Catholic Church for rejecting funds donated in Soweto by President William Ruto and Nairobi Governor Jonson Sakaja over…
The Archdiocese of Nairobi has vowed to return President William Ruto’s Ksh5 million donation to the Soweto Catholic Church. In a statement dated Monday, November 18, 2024, Archbishop Most Rev Philip A. Anyolo stated that the donation made to Soweto Catholic was unconstitutional and the church would not accept the funds. “Public Fundraising Appeals Bill…
The Anglican Church of Kenya (ACK) has expressed strong support for a statement by Catholic clergy that criticized President Ruto’s government. In a statement signed by Archbishop Jackson Ole Sapit, the ACK rejected media reports suggesting that it held a differing stance from the Catholic clergy on the matter. “The Anglican Church of Kenya takes…
Kenya-based multinational corporations and major listed companies are facing increasing scrutiny for their lack of tax transparency. A recent report by one of the big four consulting firms, PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), reveals that some of these cash-rich entities in Kenya operate behind a veil of secrecy regarding their tax obligations, underscoring the challenges the taxman faces in ensuring compliance…
Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops from left, Philip Anyolo, Maurice Muhatia, Anthony Muheria and Martin Kivuva during a press conference in Nairobi on April 11th 2024. [Collins Oduor, Standard] The Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) has rejected a Sh5.6 million donation made by President William Ruto and Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja during their visit…
Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) took to the podium in Nairobi on Monday to refute accusations of civilian rights abuses, including ethnic cleansing, rape and murder. In a rare press conference since the war started in April last year, the RSF delegation appeared in Nairobi to deny the allegations and defend President William Ruto…
The government has emphasized that Kenya’s Foreign Policy 2024 must uphold diplomatic integrity and adapt to the evolving global geopolitical landscape and pressing diplomatic realities. Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi stated on Monday that the policy will allow no room for inconsistency, asserting it must be a fit-for-purpose document as the nation redefines its approach…
The Karamoja region of north-eastern Uganda has long experienced severe conflict and insecurity, fuelled by poverty and a lack of proper communications infrastructure. And the proliferation of small arms and light weapons didn’t help. Together with neighbouring Turkana in Kenya, and Eastern Equatorial State of South Sudan; they formed a deadly triangle of violent raids….
Gabonese voters approved a new constitution by a landslide 91.8 percent, the interior minister said on Sunday, after a referendum that the ruling junta promised would be a stepping stone to democratic rule. Speaking on state television, Minister Hermann Immongault said turnout was an estimated at 53.5 percent. General Brice Oligui Nguema, the interim president,…
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has dismissed reports on social media claiming that it arrested two suspects for breaking into the State House in Mombasa and sleeping in President William Ruto’s bed. In a statement, the DCI clarified that the two suspects—Julius Muthomi, 20, and Pius Kang’ethe Maina, 29—were apprehended on November 11, 2024,…
Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has lauded President William Ruto for enhancing Kenya’s global reputation and strengthening the country’s position on the international stage. Highlighting Ruto’s achievements since assuming office, Wandayi praised the President’s successful efforts to build robust diplomatic and economic ties with other nations. He noted that these initiatives are yielding positive outcomes…
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has criticized Members of Parliament (MPs) who disparaged Catholic bishops after they raised concerns about President William Ruto’s administration. Speaking on Sunday, November 17, 2024, during the 100-year mission celebration at PCEA Kerarapon Church in Kajiado North, Gachagua emphasized the need for political leaders to respect religious figures, describing the…