The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has increased its annual solidarity budgetary allocation to the Kenya Olympic Committee of Kenya (NOCK) by 10% to U.S.650 million to strengthen athlete’s programmes. This was announced today by the IOC president Thomas Bach, who is in the country for a three day official visit. “We will strengthen these supports…
President William Ruto says the government is exploring Public Private Partnerships to develop at least 9000 megawatts of geothermal power that remains untapped. Speaking at the groundbreaking of the Ksh 12 billion 35MW geothermal power project by Orpower 22 in Menengai, Nakuru County, President Ruto says by leveraging private sector capital and efficiency, Kenya will…
President William Ruto (right), Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi and Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika arrive for the groundbreaking of the 35MW Orpower Twenty-two power plant at Menengai Geothermal Project in Nakuru on October 24, 2024. [Kipsang Joseph,Standard] President William Ruto has defended the multi-billion-shilling power transmission projects awarded to the Adani Group under the Public-Private…
Ethiopia sees a renovated old building that housed the African Union’s predecessor organisation as a future source of tourism revenue and inspiration for reforming the continent’s politics. This week, after several years of renovation, the UN Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) officially opened the 1960s building to the public in Addis Ababa as a showcase…
The Government recognises the crucial role played by the informal sector in the country’s economy and is committed to improving the social welfare of all workers in the sector, the Cabinet Secretary for Labour and Social Protection, Dr. Alfred Mutua, has said. Dr. Mutua stated that the government has created a comprehensive manifesto for the…
Gachagua’s lawyers want Justice Mrima to step down due to his personal ties to Senate Speaker Amason Kingi. [Collins Kweyu, Standard] Embattled Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has called on Justice Anthony Mrima to recuse himself from his impeachment case, citing his [Mrima’s] close friendship with Senate Speaker Amason Kingi. Through his lawyer, Kibe Mungai, Gachagua…
Stephen Munyakho has been in custody for 13 years. He faces manslaughter charges. [File] The execution of Stephen Munyakho, a Kenyan found guilty of manslaughter in Saudi Arabia, has been postponed by one year following negotiations between the Kenyan government, Saudi authorities, and the victim’s family. Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing’oei confirmed…
President William Ruto’s lawyer Kamotho Njenga has withdrawn from the ongoing impeachment case against former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua at the High Court. Speaking before a three-judge bench on Thursday, October 24, 2024, Njenga informed Justices Eric Ogola, Fridah Mugambi, and Anthony Mrima that he had filed a notice to cease representing the president. He…
Amazing Thailand partners with Eliud Kipchoge and NN Running Team to establish Thailand as Asia’s premier running destination. The Tourism Authority of Thailand, under its Amazing Thailand campaign, has unveiled an exciting new partnership with marathon legend Eliud Kipchoge and the NN Running Team. The collaboration, announced at a press conference in Bangkok, seeks to…
In response to President William Ruto’s call for increased investment in Kenya’s geothermal energy sector, Narok Senator Ledama Olekina has voiced sharp criticism, highlighting inefficiencies in power transmission as the country’s real problem. During the launch of the 35 Mega Watt Orpower 22 Power Plant in Menengai, Nakuru County on Thursday, October 24, 2024, Ruto…
Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale defended Kithure Kindiki on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, after Kindiki failed to appear before the Senate to answer questions regarding the Ministry of Interior. Khalwale emphasized that Kindiki now serves as the deputy president following Rigathi Gachagua’s impeachment. He pointed out that the National Assembly’s approval of Kindiki’s nomination effectively elevated…
Somalia says it no longer trusts Ethiopia to be a part of future peacekeeping missions, stopping short of declaring that cooperation with Addis Ababa over al-Shabaab has ended. In a statement on Wednesday, Somalia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said it would pick which countries would contribute troops to the new mission, the African Union Stabilisation…
President William Ruto will officially open and dedicate the Kes.4.5 billion Cardiothoracic Centre at Tenwek Hospital in Bomet on Thursday. Funded and equipped by donors from the U.S., the Billy Graham Memorial Cardiothoracic Centre honors the late American evangelist. Tenwek Hospital, managed by the Christian Hospitals Association of Kenya, is the first Christian rural-based facility…
Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader Raila Odinga has been named Kenya’s most influential figure in a survey conducted by Infotrak. The survey, released on October 23, 2024, showed that 26 percent of respondents identified Raila as the most influential individual in the country. President William Ruto ranked second with seven percent, despite facing considerable criticism…
Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has visited the family of her area Member of the County Assembly (MCA) whose daughter, Seth Nyakio Njeri, was found dead in Thika. Nyakio was the daughter of a nominated MCA from Kirinyaga Lucy Njeri who was found dead in a rented room in Biafra, Thika. The incident involving the 23-year-old…