Environment Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has revealed that a coup against President William Ruto was planned for June 25, 2024. However, the former Defense CS refrained from naming the individuals behind the alleged plot, asserting that it was not his responsibility. “June 25th, there was a planned coup. There was a serious plan for regime…
The Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos Ogamba has announced that today’s examination papers of the ongoing Kenya Certificate Secondary Education will continue as planned. In a notice, dated October 31, 2024, Ogamba said despite being a public holiday, the exams will not be interrupted. In addition, the CS directed all members of the Multi-Agency Examinations…
Professor Kithure Kindiki is on the cusp of assuming the office of the Deputy President of Kenya following the recent impeachment of Rigathi Gachagua by both Houses of Parliament. This is after the High Court on Thursday lifted the orders it had issued blocking the swearing-in of Prof Kindiki pending hearing and determination of the…
European diplomatic missions in Nairobi have raised concerns over the spiralling wave of abductions, arbitrary arrests and enforced disappearances in Kenya and called on President William Ruto to ensure the rule of law prevails. In a joint statement signed by the ambassadors of Denmark, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland and the British High…
Professor Kithure Kindiki will be sworn in as Kenya’s Deputy President on Friday November 1. The ceremony will be held at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre from 10am, Secretary to Cabinet Mercy Wanjau confirmed on Thursday evening. President William Ruto has appointed Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi as acting Interior Cabinet Secretary, a docket Prof…
All is set for the swearing-in ceremony of Deputy President Designate Kithure Kindiki scheduled for today at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC). The ceremony is set to start at 10:00AM with senior government officials as well as Chairpersons and Heads of State Corporations are expected to attend the event Kindiki becomes Kenya’s third Deputy…
Caption Prof. Kithure Kindiki will be sworn in as Kenya’s third Deputy President tomorrow, becoming the third person to hold the office under the Constitution of Kenya 2010. The announcement was made after President William Ruto gazetted the appointment of a committee to oversee the assumption of the Deputy President’s office. This comes hours after…
Prof. Kithure Kindiki sworn in as the Cabinet Secretary for the Ministry of Interior and National Administration at State House in Nairobi on August 8, 2024. Photo/Courtesy The High Court in Nairobi on Thursday lifted the orders that had prevented Interior Cabinet Secretary Prof. Kithiki Kindure from being sworn in as the next Deputy President….
Environment Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has attributed the impeachment of Rigathi Gachagua as Deputy President to his inability to build positive relationships with most leaders in the ruling party, UDA. Duale asserted that rather than fostering friendships, the impeached Deputy President alienated members of President William Ruto’s party and those from his home region of…
Ministers and other high-level government representatives from Africa, Asia, Europe, and Latin America unveiled priorities to accelerate global collective efforts to ensure all children have access to school meals by 2030. The announcement, focused on pressing financial needs, was made at the second Ministerial Meeting of the School Meals Coalition Task Force, hosted by the…
The Ministry of Health has introduced the National Equipment Support Program, a transformative initiative aimed at enhancing healthcare infrastructure across Kenyan counties. The program, which will replace the Managed Equipment Services (MES) scheme, was unveiled by Principal Secretary for Medical Services, Harry Kimtai, in Kisumu. Counties will retain 15pc of profits generated under the program,…
As Kenya prepares to take its seat on the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in January 2025, diplomats from various international missions have raised serious concerns over recent human rights issues within the country. Representatives from the Royal Danish Embassy, Finland, Germany, Ireland, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, and the British High Commission emphasized…
When the impeached Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua acknowledged greetings from residents of Engineer Town in Kinangop, Nyandarua County, after attending Holy Mass at St Stephen Catholic Parish, Karoroha, Nyandarua County on July 28, 2024. [DPCS, Standard] Impeached Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua now says he has hopes that the courts will deliver a favourable ruling that will give…
President William Ruto has arrived in Bujumbura, Burundi, to participate in the 23rd COMESA (Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa) Summit. Upon his arrival, he inspected a guard of honour from the Burundian military, a ceremonial gesture marking his visit to the country. President William Ruto arrives in Bujumbura, Burundi on October 31, 2024….
A Parliamentary Committee has given a thumbs up to the Open University of Kenya as it clocks a year of operation. Speaking during a familiarization tour of the university administration offices at Konza City in Makueni County, the National Assembly Committee of Education expressed satisfaction with the growth of the institution. Dubbed the University of…