Migori Senator Eddy Oketch asserts that Raila Odinga does not require support from the Kenya Kwanza administration to secure the position of African Union Commission chairperson. Speaking on Citizen TV’s Daybreak on Thursday, Oketch emphasized that Raila’s extensive networks and respected reputation as sufficient qualifications for the role. In comparison …
Read More »Cabinet Mandates Rapid Digitization of Entire Education Sector within 30 Days
In a decisive move aimed at curbing fraud and safeguarding parents from exploitation, the Cabinet has instructed the Ministry of Education to swiftly digitize the entire education sector, spanning from elementary to tertiary and university levels, within a tight timeframe of 30 days. During a session convened at State House …
Read More »Ruto Slams MPs Opposing Gov’t Plans But Missing Debates
A forceful President William Ruto criticized Members of Parliament who consistently oppose government proposals yet fail to participate in debates in the National Assembly. Speaking at a church service in Kakamega County, Ruto recounted an incident where he introduced a bill in parliament to address challenges in the sugar sector, …
Read More »Kenya Defies Court Order, Persists with Haiti Security Mission
By: Reuters Kenya intends to proceed with its plan to lead a U.N.-sanctioned security operation in Haiti, despite a recent court ruling in Nairobi halting the deployment, Kenyan President William Ruto informed Reuters on Tuesday. The international initiative aims to address the widespread gang violence in Haiti, which resulted in …
Read More »President Ruto Vows Justice for Slain Meru Blogger
President William Ruto has pledged to ensure justice is served for the slain Meru blogger Daniel Muthiani, known as Sniper. Speaking in Meru on Friday, Ruto asserted that the government is actively pursuing the case until those responsible for Muthiani’s death are apprehended and face legal consequences. He emphasized that …
Read More »Court of Appeal Rules Housing Levy Null and Void, Deductions to Stop Immediately
The Court of Appeal has rejected a request to lift the High Court’s suspension order on the housing levy, which was deemed unconstitutional. In a ruling issued on Friday, Appellate Court judges Lydia Achode, John Mativo, and Paul Gachoka emphasized the importance of public interest in the case, echoing the …
Read More »Reasons behind CJ Koome’s Meeting with Judges After Meeting President Ruto
As a crucial step towards fortifying the judiciary, Chief Justice Martha Koome convened with members of the Kenya Judges Welfare Association on Monday. This gathering followed a prior meeting with President William Ruto at State House and aimed at addressing significant issues impacting the judiciary while reinforcing the outcomes of …
Read More »Details of Ruto-Koome Meeting Revealed
The Judiciary is poised to receive a significant financial boost following discussions between President William Ruto and Chief Justice Martha Koome at State House. According to a statement from State House spokesman Hussein Mohammed, the allocated budget aims to enhance the efficient delivery of services and bolster efforts against corruption. …
Read More »President Ruto Meets CJ Martha Koome at State House
President William Ruto and Chief Justice Martha Koome are currently in discussions at State House, Nairobi, aiming to resolve the ongoing tensions between the judiciary and the executive. Both leaders had publicly expressed their willingness to engage in talks to address the existing conflict. On January 15, during a media …
Read More »Former Busia Governor Ditches Raila for Ruto
Sospeter Ojaamong, the ex-governor of Busia, has officially joined the United Democratic Alliance (UDA). Ojaamong made this announcement in the presence of President William Ruto at Machakus Primary School. Ruto is currently in Teso for various engagements, including attending an interdenominational prayer meeting, launching development projects, and addressing rallies in …
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