Nyandarua County Senator John Methu on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, reminisced about the camaraderie President William Ruto initially had with his disgraced former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua, lamenting that the union had come to its conclusive end. Methu, who was among the handful of leaders who backed Gachagua during his impeachment trial at the Senate,…
A book authored by Suba South MP Millie Odhiambo. [Courtesy] There was, for a long time, an unwritten rule that most women getting into politics had to use a bottom-up approach. This was not, and is not necessarily true, though some women think it is easier to use this approach, first on party owners and…
A group of opposition leaders has warned President William Ruto to start fulfilling the promises he made to Kenyans, or risk being removed from office. At an event over the weekend, the leaders, led by DAP-K party leader Eugene Wamalwa, emphasized that the president could face impeachment if he fails to deliver on his campaign…
The Judiciary plans to construct a modern Supreme Court building to replace the nearly century-old structure currently in use. During a forum at the Judiciary compound in Nairobi, attended by President William Ruto, Supreme Court judges reflected on the court’s achievements and challenges as they celebrated the court’s 12th anniversary. Judiciary Chief Registrar Winfridah Mokaya…
The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) of Kenya and the Communist Party of China (CPC) are in the process of collaborating on various areas of shared interest. This collaboration was revealed on Monday during a meeting between officials from Kenya’s ruling party and a delegation from the CPC, led by Li Xi, a member of the…
President William Ruto has urged the Judiciary to exercise restraint on national and public interest matters in an effort to prevent individuals and groups whose goal is to advance their sectarian agenda. The President noted that the line between public interest and populist politics can be blurred, saying we live in a complex and dynamic…
Sudan has cancelled a port deal with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in an apparent protest against Abu Dhabi’s alleged support for the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), the paramilitary group engaged in a deadly conflict with government forces. Finance Minister Jibril Ibrahim said his country had cancelled a memorandum of understanding with the UAE to…
The Tea Board of Kenya (TBK) has lined up a list of activities in November as it celebrates 100 years of its existence and tea production in Kenya. According to revelations from TBK, 100 years since tea growing started in Kenya, the industry supports over 600,000 farmers and impacts approximately 6.5 million Kenyans, contributing 2%…
A book authored by Suba South MP Millie Odhiambo. ‘‘No one ever tells you the part of the costs you have to count when you join politics. When I hit the campaign trail for the late Otieno Kajwang as his manager, the going was tough since he had lost a lot of ground in the…
Chief Justice and President of the Supreme Court Martha Koome Chief Justice and President of the Supreme Court Martha Koome has called on the legal fraternity to remain neutral in delivering justice to retain the public trust on the Jurisprudence of courts in the country. Speaking during the inaugural Supreme Court Conference at the Supreme Court…
A section of opposition leaders has voiced strong dissent against a proposal to extend the term limits of elected leaders, as well as the planned introduction of new tax measures. Wiper Leader Kalonzo Musyoka and his DAP-K counterpart Eugene Wamalwa have cautioned that they will mobilise Kenyans to resist any attempt to extend the tenure…
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has accused cartels of orchestrating the recent resistance to the rollout of the new Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF). Speaking on Sunday, November 3, 2024, Mudavadi explained that much of the opposition stems from graft cartels trying to protect their interests associated with the now-defunct National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF)….
A faction of the opposition continues to express its support for President William Ruto and his administration. In light of recent political developments, which have seen members of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), led by Raila Odinga, appointed to key cabinet positions, ODM leaders have reaffirmed their full backing of the head of state and…
Mathira MP Eric Wamumbi has pushed back against former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s calls to speed up the passage of the 2023 Coffee Bill, which is currently under review in Parliament. Wamumbi argued that several critical issues must be addressed before lawmakers can advance the bill. He criticized Gachagua’s suggestion that local leaders should handle…
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. Iran’s president said Sunday a potential ceasefire between its allies and Israel “could affect the intensity” of Tehran’s response to Israel’s recent strikes on Iranian military sites. “If they (the Israelis) reconsider their behaviour, accept a ceasefire and stop massacring the oppressed and innocent people of the region, it could affect…