Kenya’s President William Ruto has departed for Juba, South Sudan, for a peacemaking initiative seeking to end the country’s unending perennial conflicts that have disrupted rebuilding efforts. State House Spokesperson Hussein Mohammed on Wednesday said the head of State was expected to meet President Salva Kiir to establish the foundation for long-lasting peace brokered through the…
Following Donald Trump’s unexpected victory in the US presidential election, Saboti MP Caleb Amisi issued a cautionary statement, warning of potential difficulties for President William Ruto’s administration. Amisi, a known critic of Ruto, took to social media platform X (formerly Twitter) on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, expressing concerns that Trump’s return to power could complicate…
President William Ruto has congratulated Donald Trump on his election as the 47th President of the United States. In a congratulatory message on X, Ruto described Trump’s victory as a testament to the American people’s firm resolve and recognition of his visionary, bold, and innovative leadership. Ruto noted Kenya’s readiness to strengthen bilateral ties in…
South Africa has temporarily closed its main border crossing with Mozambique over safety concerns, its border authority said on Wednesday, as protests against last month’s disputed election in Mozambique continued to escalate. At least 18 people have been killed in the protests, according to human rights groups, as opposition supporters demonstrate against what they say is a…
Nairobi Woman Representative Esther Passaris has aired her frustrations on social media over reactions to the US presidential election results, engaging in a spirited exchange that has drawn widespread attention. Passaris swiftly responded after a parody account impersonating journalist Larry Madowo posted a remark targeting US Ambassador to Kenya Meg Whitman for not yet congratulating…
World leaders began sending congratulatory messages to Donald Trump on Wednesday as election results showed he had taken an insurmountable lead to clinch the US presidency. Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, his British counterpart Keir Starmer, French President Emmanuel Macron and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi were among the first to send their congratulations, pledging…
President William Ruto Wednesday departed for Juba, South Sudan, for an official visit aimed at consolidating the South Sudanese political transition through the Tumaini Peace Consensus. The visit follows President Salva Kiir’s recent trip to Nairobi on August 27, 2024, where he attended the launch of Kenya’s African Union Commission candidacy. According to a statement,…
Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan is expected arrive in Cuba on Wednesday for a three-day state visit that officials say will strengthen bilateral ties between the two countries, with a special focus on promoting the international use of the Kiswahili language. During the November 6 to 8 visit, President Hassan will hold talks with her…
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua reflected on his life after impeachment, highlighting the positive aspects that have emerged from his experience. Speaking at the burial of Lucy Wambui Ng’ang’a on Tuesday, Gachagua recognized that every experience in life carries both positive and negative elements, including his impeachment. He shared that he now enjoys more time…
Universities must uphold the highest standards of academic excellence as they are the engine of Kenya’s human capital development, President William Ruto has said. The President said the institutions should also incorporate ethical and moral development to make education a tool for transformation and not merely a means of acquiring certification. Speaking when he awarded…
William J Burns, the director of the US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), made an unannounced visit to Mogadishu on Thursday, October 2, on what was billed as a trip to discuss security challenges in the Horn of Africa region. But officials suggested the CIA chief was in town to lobby for cooperation rather than enmity…
Members of Parliament (MPs) on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, paid glowing tributes to former Cabinet minister Oloo Aringo, who died on Friday, November 1, 2024, at a hospital in Nairobi. Aringo, who is credited with developing the Parliamentary Service Commission in 2001, was eulogized on the floor of the house with members of parliament noting…
St. Lucia’s Olympic champion Julien Alfred is making waves in London engaging in high-profile events and captivating audiences while embodying her nation’s pride and heritage on an international stage. Reigning Olympic 100m champion Julien Alfred is lighting up the United Kingdom with her presence proudly carrying the spirit of St. Lucia across high-profile events in…
Universities must uphold the highest standards of academic excellence as they are the engine of Kenya’s human capital development, President William Ruto has said. The President said the institutions should also incorporate ethical and moral development to make education a tool for transformation and not merely a means of acquiring certification. Speaking when he awarded…
Education Cabinet Secretary addressing the press during the opening ceremony of the 2024 KCSE exam at Kibra, Nairobi County, on November 4, 2024. Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has issued a strong warning to anyone trying to compromise the integrity of the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) exams, which began nationwide on Monday. This…