First Lady Rachel Ruto has urged schools across the country to establish fruit gardens to boost nutrition and sustainability efforts. Speaking when she has launched the Mama Fruits Garden initiative at Matuga Girls High School in kwale, the First Lady said the initiative aligns with government’s push toward sustainable food production and aims to address…
State Department for broadcasting and Telecommunication PS Edward Kisiang’ani. PHOTO: Selestus Mayira Kenyans have been called upon to support the affordable housing project initiated by the Kenya Kwanza government under the auspices of the bottom-up transformation agenda. As Kenyans prepare for the Mashujaa Day celebrations tomorrow in Kwale County, State Department for broadcasting and Telecommunication…
The African Union’s next Commission may have to carry the can of dealing with conflicts, a result of failure by the continental bloc to end violence in spite of a goal it set itself a decade ago. A new report on the workings of the African Union in solving armed conflict on the continent says…
Sudan’s war is a battle between two protagonists: The Sudan Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). But there are various other groups, mostly civilian-led that could have had an influence on the direction of the conflict. And 18 months since the conflict erupted, why have some of these groups paled in influence or…
His ouster could have significant impact on not just internal Kenyan politics, but possibly also reshape the country’s East African and global approach Kenya’s Deputy President (DP) Rigathi Gachagua was swiftly removed from office in the first hour of daylight- working day Friday after he was impeached in a midnight vote in the Senate on…
Harambee House Annex building that houses the office of the Deputy President. [Wilberforce Okwiri, Standard] At least 108 staff members in the Deputy President’s office have been placed on compulsory leave, effective immediately. In a circular seen by The Standard, Principal Administrative Secretary Patrick Mwangi informed the Chief of Staff and advisors in the DP’s office of the decision, following…
Prof Kithure Kindiki, the nominee for Deputy President (DP) in Kenya, may have had limelight as a lawyer when he became part of (then deputy) President William Ruto’s legal team at the International Criminal Court (ICC), where he and then President Uhuru Kenyatta faced charges of crimes against humanity. But his contribution to the general…
108 staff members at the office of the impeached Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua have been directed to proceed on compulsory leave. In an internal memo signed by the Principal Administrative Secretary Patrick Mwangi and copied to Head of Public Service and Chief of Staff Felix Koskei, the affected workers are in job groups T and…
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has brought a new perspective to the war in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo by launching investigations Kinshasa thinks could deter violence merchants. After the move became known, the government welcomed the relaunch of investigations into possible crimes against humanity in North Kivu since January 2022. The Hague-based court’s decision…
Former Murang’a Governor Mwangi wa Iria has hailed the nomination of Prof. Kithure Kindiki as Deputy President, following Rigathi Gachagua’s impeachment. Wa Iria lauded President William Ruto’s decision to nominate Kindiki, describing him as calm, knowledgeable, and well-positioned to unite Kenyans under Ruto’s administration. The former governor faulted the leadership of…
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has welcomed President William Ruto’s decision to settle on Interior Cabinet Secretary Prof. Kindiki Kithure as his principal assistant. Mudavadi believes Kindiki is an excellent choice for the position, highlighting his strong leadership track record as evidence of his suitability. “I share the President’s confidence that Prof. Kindiki has diligently…
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua arrives at the Senate for the second day of the hearing of an impeachment motion against him on October 17, 2024. [Elvis Ogina, Standard] Geoffrey Rigathi Gachagua considered himself a village man with an ear to the ground yet never a coward. Contrary to popular country music singer Kenny Rodgers’…
Tanzanian opposition parties are raising the alarm over the conduct of the upcoming local elections, citing flaws in registration of voters and supervision of the entire exercise. The parties say the process was tactically organised to suppress their candidates in favour of the ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) contestants. Leading opposition parties, ACT-Wazalendo and Chadema, have said that the process has been tailored to suppress political rights and democracy in Tanzania…
All preparations are complete for the 15th edition of Mashujaa Day celebrations, set to take place for the first time in Kwale County. Heightened security measures have been implemented to ensure a safe event, with a coordinated effort between the county government, police, and regional security teams. This year’s theme, “Affordable Housing,” reflects the county’s…
President William Ruto has directed the Public Service Commission (PSC) to prioritize the President’s Awards certificates during the recruitment process for government jobs. This directive aims to enhance opportunities for young Kenyans and emphasize the government’s commitment to recognizing excellence among the youth. During the President’s Award ceremony at State House in Nairobi on October…