The Senate Speaker, Amason Kingi, has made the bold declaration that President William Ruto will not face any serious competition in the 2027 elections, since none of his rivals can match his development record. Speaking in Mt Elgon, Bungoma County, on Thursday, December 4, 2025, Kingi praised Ruto’s administration for driving significant progress across the…
Beryl Odinga’s daughter, Chizi Ambala, eulogised her mother on Wednesday, revealing that she never recovered from the loss of her brother, the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga. Ambala went ahead to paint a picture of an unbreakable sibling bond, telling how Beryl openly admitted that after Raila passed away, life lost meaning. Speaking during…
The government plans to sell a 15% stake in Safaricom to Vodacom Group Limited for Ksh.244.5 billion, the telco has announced. The stake, equivalent to 6,009,814,200 ordinary shares priced at Ksh.34 each, will reduce the State’s ownership in Safaricom from 35% to 20%. In addition to acquiring the government’s stake, Vodacom will buy a 5%…
Principal Secretary for Housing and Urban Development Charles Hinga on Thursday handed over a set of key social amenities at the New Boma Yangu Mukuru Housing Estate, marking a major milestone as the government prepares for the second phase handover of 5,000 newly completed affordable housing units. Speaking during the handover ceremony, PS Hinga emphasized…
NCCK Chairman Elias Otieno Agola addresses a press conference in Limuru on December 4, 2025. [Kimaku Chege, Standard] President William Ruto’s administration has again come under strong condemnation from the Church, which has again accused the regime of failing to provide proper governance, accountability and mistreating the youth. Uncover the stories others won’t…
NCCK Chairman Elias Otieno Agola addresses a press conference in Limuru on December 4, 2025. [Kimaku Chege, Standard] President William Ruto’s administration has again come under strong condemnation from the Church, which has again accused the regime of failing to provide proper governance, accountability and mistreating the youth. Unlock the Full Story — Join Thousands…
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio (R) and Kenyan Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi (L) participate in a Health Framework of Cooperation signing ceremony at the State Department in Washington, DC on December 4, 2025. [AFP] The United States on Thursday signed a $2.5 billion (Sh323.8 billion) health aid deal with Kenya, the first such…
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has announced that his Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) is open to collaborating with like-minded politicians seeking a new political home. Speaking at the party headquarters in Nairobi while welcoming elected members from the recent by-elections, Gachagua extended an invitation to leaders who may be affected by the anticipated…
The government has officially opened the 66-kilometer Ngong–Suswa highway, marking the end of prolonged delays, funding setbacks, and stalled works that plagued the project for years. In a statement on Wednesday, the State Department of Roads confirmed that the highway, first launched in 2018, is now fully completed and available for public use. The new…
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has revealed that the government will break ground on a new, modern airport within the next two months as part of a fresh push to upgrade Kenya’s aviation infrastructure. Speaking on Tuesday, Kindiki reiterated the urgency of boosting the country’s transport facilities, noting that Kenya has made significant progress in roads,…
President William Ruto has announced the govenment’s plans to put up 900 new police stations across Kenya over the next two years, aiming to strengthen security and bring policing services closer to citizens. The announcement came on Tuesday at State House, Nairobi, during the presentation of the Jukwaa la Usalama report, a comprehensive document compiled…
Democratic Citizens Party (DCP) Deputy Leader Cleophas Malala taunted President William Ruto, accusing him of attempting and failing to end former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s political career. Addressing supporters in Kariobangi North on Sunday, November 30, 2025, Malala dismissed claims that Gachagua would be “finished and done with” after his controversial impeachment removed him from…
Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party leader Dr. Oburu Oginga has called for the full implementation of the 10-point agenda agreed upon by former Prime Minister Raila Odinga and President William Ruto, urging authorities to address all issues before the 2027 General Elections. Dr. Oburu made the remarks at Chungwa House following a meeting with newly…
President William Ruto left for Washington, DC, last evening after receiving an official invitation from US President Donald Trump to witness the historic signing of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)–Rwanda Peace Agreement. State House Spokesperson Hussein Mohamed said the agreement builds on the progress made through the Nairobi and Luanda Peace Processes, as well…
President William Ruto has strongly defended his administration’s tough economic measures, saying he was forced to make difficult but necessary decisions to stop Kenya from defaulting on its debts and plunging the country into global embarrassment. Speaking at State House on Tuesday while receiving the Jukwaa la Usalama report, Ruto said he remains committed to…