The Ford Foundation has denied allegations of funding anti-government protests in Kenya. The U.S.-based philanthropic organization clarified its stance following concerns raised by the Kenyan government regarding its financial support to various non-state entities in the country. These entities, including Africa Uncensored Limited, the Kenya Human Rights Commission, and Transparency …

President William Ruto has nominated his first set of Cabinet Secretaries to replace those dismissed in a significant announcement on July 11, 2024, following weeks of youth-led protests against the government. Addressing the press at State House on Friday, the President stated that the 11 nominations, including the Attorney General, …

By: Our Reporter In a bid to foster national unity and restore stability following recent political turmoil, Hon. Ngusya Charles, MP for Mwingi West Constituency, has called for an end to demonstrations and urged Kenyans to give the government a chance to serve. Speaking through a statement posted on his …

Former First Lady Margaret Kenyatta delivered an inspiring address on Monday, recounting her journey to becoming a transformative leader. Her speech took place at the Global First Ladies Academy Programme in New York, USA, during a VIP dinner organized by the Global First Ladies Alliance in collaboration with Columbia Mailman …

As planned protests loom, Nairobi’s Central Business District (CBD) has seen businesses closing their doors and streets unusually empty. Security agencies have ramped up patrols, with police visible on major thoroughfares and stationed at city entrances. Residents, wary of past incidents of vandalism and looting during protests, have largely stayed …

Kalonzo Musyoka and his advisors are resolutely opposed to joining President William Ruto’s Kenya Kwanza administration, fearing it would jeopardize his 2027 presidential ambitions. Drawing lessons from Raila Odinga’s past alliances, particularly the 2018 handshake with President Uhuru Kenyatta, they believe such alliances can burden leaders with incumbency issues, as …

In Kirinyaga, a tragic incident unfolded when a 20-year-old woman, Grace Wambui, threw her two sons, aged three and four, into a swamp following a domestic dispute, shocking the residents of Maithairu village. The children’s bodies were discovered in the village marsh, left exposed by a contractor. Thomas Kabuci, who …

Health officials are expressing concern over significantly high rates of HIV among sex workers and gay individuals. According to a recent review of health data across various counties, officials have noted alarming HIV prevalence rates among these groups, reaching up to 18 times higher compared to the general population in …

By: AFP Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame won a crushing election victory that will extend his iron-fisted rule by another five years, according to partial results issued on Monday. De facto leader since the end of the 1994 genocide and president since 2000, Kagame scored 99.15 percent of the vote, the …

Gen Z protests are scheduled to continue on Tuesday, with security forces in major towns preparing to confront demonstrators critical of the government. The protesters are advocating for improved governance and accountability from leaders. Organizers have advised participants to bring water, a Kenyan flag, and a mobile phone. In Nairobi, …