Politics

Cameroon’s President Paul Biya is 91 years old. He is Africa’s oldest head of state and only one has served longer: President Teodoro Obiang Nguema of neighbouring Equatorial Guinea, who is 82 years old. Biya has been Cameroon’s president since 1982. Prior to that, he was prime minister from 1975. In recent weeks there has been growing speculation about…

In a striking show of loyalty, activist Kasmuel McOure has voiced his full support for opposition leader Raila Odinga’s bid for the Africa Union Commission (AUC) chairmanship, calling out those who, he says, only value his activism when it involves criticism of Baba. In a post on X on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, Kasmuel described…

Somalia authorities are working to tap into the vast fisheries economy estimated to be worth $2 billion, by marketing the catches to the neighbourhood in the East African Community. Last week, Somalia unveiled a marine welfare project, known locally as Badmaal, funded by the World Bank to the tune of $50 million. Badmaal is meant to improve fishing…

Stand-up comedian and emcee Vincent Muasya, popularly known as Chipukeezy, is breathing fire after a section of social media users threatened to cancel him for working with the current regime. In a video posted on his social media accounts on Tuesday, October 22, 2023, Chipukeezy stated categorically that he has no intention of quitting working…

The number of loan defaulters in Kenya has nearly doubled over the past year, with 3.85 million more borrowers blacklisted by various lenders, primarily digital lending platforms and mobile loan apps. This surge highlights the challenges of President William Ruto’s intervention, which aimed to repair the credit scores of over 4.2 million Kenyans in the…

Kenyans could be treated to more drama even as the courts handle cases related to the impeachment of Rigathi Gachagua as the deputy president, Mbeere MP Geoffery Ruku has stated. Speaking to K24 TV on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, Ruku revisited Gachagua’s days in high school and the university where he played drama. “There are…

Senators loyal to former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua have made bold accusations regarding intense lobbying efforts during the Senate’s recent impeachment process. According to Nyandarua Senator John Methu, a massive behind-the-scenes campaign targeted the removal of Gachagua, involving substantial financial incentives that cast doubt on the integrity of the proceedings. Methu, who labeled the lobbying…

Kenya has bid farewell to the outgoing South Sudan Ambassador to Kenya, Chol M. U. Ajongo, whose tenure in the country has come to an end. During a farewell event at State House, Nairobi, President William Ruto commended the ambassador for his dedication and the strong ties between Kenya and South Sudan during his service….

President William Ruto launched the construction of the more than 220 housing units which will cost Ksh 504 million The High Court has dismissed a petition challenging the constitutionality of the 1.5 per cent Affordable Housing levy on claims it amounted to double taxation and discrimination. In a decision made by a three-judge panel, comprising…

Kibwezi West MP Mwengi Mutuse when he tabled a motion to impeach deputy president Rigathi Gachagua at the National Assembly. [Elvis Ogina, Standard] In the wake of impeachment of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, some MPs, especially from Mt Kenya, have become prisoners of fear who dare not visit their constituencies due to public outrage. Prior…

Somalia President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud is in Nairobi to hold talks with President William Ruto, in what completes his shuttle diplomacy over the future of his country’s security. The trip, which has so far taken him to Burundi Djibouti, Uganda and now Kenya, is part of his efforts to discuss with troop-contributing countries to the African Union Transition Mission in…