Wednesday, November 13th, 2024 In a significant legislative development, the Kitui County Assembly has approved the Supplementary Budget I for the Financial Year 2024/2025. The budget, amounting to Kshs. 14,840,016,748, is set to fund both recurrent and development expenditures aimed at advancing the county’s agenda and addressing pressing local needs. …
Read More »Government Committed to Supporting Sugar Farmers Through New Reforms: Ruto
President William Ruto has reiterated the government’s commitment to supporting significant reforms in the sugar industry following his approval of the Sugar Bill 2022. Speaking at a church service at Ekambuli Church of God in Khwisero, Kakamega County, Ruto assured that the proposed reforms in the Bill aim to revitalize …
Read More »Gachagua Calls on Gov’t to Continue the Fight Against Illicit Alcohol and Drug Abuse
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has called on the government to persist in its efforts to combat the abuse of illicit alcohol and drugs among the youth, a cause he has championed for the past two years during his time in office. Speaking at a church service in Kahawa West, …
Read More »“We Hold No Grudges Against Anyone, We Desire a Peaceful Nation”: Gachagua
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has reiterated that he bears no ill will toward anyone, including his political opponents, following his impeachment from office. Speaking at a church service in Kahawa West, Nairobi County, on Sunday, Gachagua called on Kenyans to maintain peace despite the recent political turmoil surrounding his …
Read More »Why US Embassy Will Remain Closed Tomorrow
The US Embassy in Kenya has announced it will be closed on Monday, November 11, 2024. In a statement, the embassy, led by Meg Whitman, explained that it will be observing Veterans Day, a national holiday in the United States that honors military veterans. Veterans Day is always observed on …
Read More »Sakaja: Wetang’ula Will Remain National Assembly Speaker
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has dismissed claims of an alleged plot to remove Moses Wetang’ula as Speaker of the National Assembly. While speaking at a church service in Khwisero, Kakamega County, Sakaja assured that Wetang’ula would remain in his position, stating there are no such plans to oust him. He …
Read More »Waruguru to Gachagua: You’ve Sacrificed for Our Generation
Former Laikipia Woman Representative Cate Waruguru has stated that former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has made significant sacrifices for their generation. Speaking at the Priesthood Fellowship Church in Kahawa West, Nairobi, where she attended a service with Gachagua and his wife, Waruguru emphasized that the former DP, like other leaders …
Read More »Kasmuel McOure Joins ODM Party
Political activist Kasmuel McOure has officially joined the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party. In a statement on Sunday following a meeting with ODM Chairperson and Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga, McOure announced that the party is focused on reviving its youth and student leagues nationwide. He emphasized that ODM is …
Read More »Atwoli To President Ruto: Let’s Change The Constitution
Francis Atwoli, the Secretary General of the Central Organization of Trade Unions (COTU), has called on President William Ruto to assist in amending Kenya’s constitution, which he says is being exploited by some individuals to block beneficial government projects. Speaking at a church service in Kakamega, Atwoli argued that the …
Read More »Tharaka Nithi, Isiolo, and Meru Counties To Experience Heavy Rains
The Kenya Meteorological Department has warned of heavy rainfall across parts of Tharaka Nithi, Isiolo, and Meru counties over the next two days. According to the weather forecast, these heavy rains will affect several regions, including the Central Highlands, Nairobi, Western Kenya, Lake Victoria Basin, Rift Valley, as well as …
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