Dr James Mwangi, Equity Group CEO. PHOTO | Courtesy Equity Group made Ksh 40.9 billion in net profit during the first nine months of this year driven by an 11PC growth in interest income. However, gross non-performing loans and advances increased by 0.7pc to Ksh 125.3 billion while non-funded income increased…
Former IEBC Chairman Isaack Hassan at County Hall, Nairobi. [Boniface Okendo, Standard] President William Ruto has nominated former IEBC boss Ahmed Issack Hassan as the Chairperson of the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) Board. If confirmed, Hassan will lead the seven-member board, which includes nominated members Ann Wanjiku Mwangi, Micah Onyiego Nyakego, Boniface Kipkemoi Samati,…
President William Ruto on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, nominated various persons to fill vacant positions in the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA), the Commission On Administrative Justice (CAJ), the National Gender and Equality Commission and the Second Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK). For the IPOA chairperson post, the Head of State…
President William Ruto on Tuesday hosted MPs from Nairobi County at State House, Nairobi, to discuss progress of the rehabilitation of Nairobi River. The President urged the lawmakers to shun politics and support the project that he says will change the face of status of the capital city. Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja, Interior Principal Secretary (PS) Raymond…
Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya has stated that former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua was removed from office for appearing to undermine his superior, President William Ruto. Natembeya contends that although Gachagua faced 11 impeachment charges before the National Assembly and the Senate, the underlying reason for his removal was a perception that he was sabotaging…
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has dismissed reports that they blocked former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua from attending a church service at Priesthood Church in Kahawa West, Nairobi. In a statement issued on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, the DCI hit out at one of the local dailies over a report that its detectives in…
Moses Kuria has hinted at the creation of a new political coalition for the 2027 elections. Kuria claimed he had made the right political calculations, predicting that a new movement would emerge to support President Ruto’s reelection. Speaking on Sunday, Kuria urged the country to prepare for a nationalist movement similar to the Rainbow Coalition,…
Former Gender Cabinet Secretary Aisha Jumwa has sparked speculation about her potential return to the ODM party following her appearance at Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga’s Thanksgiving ceremony. Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma shared a photo of Jumwa at the event, hinting at her possible re-entry into ODM. He wrote, “Hon. Aisha Jumwa was…
Cabinet Secretary for the Ministry of Lands, Public Works, Housing and Urban Development, Alice Wahome, has urged Murang’a Senator Joe Nyutu to refrain from involving her in his political disputes. Currently out of the country on national assignment, Wahome stated that she does not have time for unnecessary political discussions and is focused on fulfilling…
Former nominated Senator Millicent Omanga has once again shown off her latest car acquisition, a new Bentley Bentayga. Omanga on Monday, November 11, 2024, shared a video on her official Instagram account test-driving her newest ride at an disclosed location. She accompanied the video with captions that suggested she was the owner of the new…
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki issued a stern warning to state officials involved in corruption, affirming that the Kenya Kwanza administration will ensure the law takes its course against anyone found guilty of misusing public resources. He stressed that diverting public funds intended for infrastructure projects to support struggling Kenyans brings misfortune. “It is a curse…
The International Criminal Court has announced an external investigation into accusations of sexual misconduct against its chief prosecutor. Karim Khan said he would engage in the process and continue in his role while the investigation was ongoing. He denies the allegations. The chief prosecutor had requested an investigation by the court’s watchdog, but on Monday…
Michael Johnson has unveiled plans for a groundbreaking Grand Slam Track competition set for next April, bringing top global athletes to celebrate track and field’s legacy and build excitement in new destinations. American sprint legend Michael Johnson has announced that Kingston, Jamaica, will be one of the hosts for the highly anticipated Grand Slam Track…
Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has pledged to lead street protests if the Kenya Kwanza government moves forward with plans to reintroduce parts of the Finance Bill 2024. Musyoka criticized the government’s proposal, arguing that increased taxes would only burden ordinary Kenyans while benefiting a small, wealthy elite. “We cannot remain silent while Kenyans suffer….
The US government wants President William Ruto to take action on continual unexplained abductions and killings of Kenyans, even as he sought Washington’s hand to adjust the mandate of the Haiti security mission Nairobi is leading. A spate of abductions and disappearances have been witnessed in Kenya, following the unprecedented protests mounted by Gen-Zs, which…