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 …
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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, …
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The US Embassy in Kenya has issued a security advisory to American citizens, urging them to avoid areas where protests are occurring due to safety concerns. The embassy highlighted that protests are expected, especially on Tuesdays and Thursdays, in city centers and main streets. They advised Americans to stay informed …
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Kalonzo Musyoka argues against the adoption of a government of national unity for Kenya at this time, despite acknowledging its potential benefits. Speaking at the Pan African Youth Convention in Nairobi, he expressed that such a measure should ideally be implemented immediately after elections, as President Cyril Ramaphosa has done …
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President William Ruto has fired his entire Cabinet following demands for reform from Generation Z youths. Only Deputy Rigathi Gachagua and Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi of Foreign Affairs remain, Ruto announced on Thursday. “After careful reflection and listening to the voices of Kenyans, I have decided, within the powers …
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A Kamiti prison warden known as Cop Shakur on social media was arrested on Tuesday while demonstrating outside the Parliament Building. Videos circulating online depicted him in a blood-stained white dustcoat, holding a sign demanding justice for those who died in recent anti-tax protests. Part of his placard read, “We …
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Recruitment for the next cohort of commissioners at the IEBC has begun, with a focus on the political factions of William Ruto and Raila Odinga following President Ruto’s signing of the IEBC Bill, 2024. This legislation, a result of post-election discussions between Ruto and Odinga, establishes a nine-member panel tasked …
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Senator Miraj Abdillahi of UDA has urged President William Ruto to dismiss his Cabinet and initiate a fresh start. She emphasized that the current Cabinet has failed the President, as evidenced by recent protests from Generation Z against the government. Speaking in Likoni, Mombasa, Senator Abdillahi expressed concern that the …
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Justina Wamae, former running mate in the Roots party’s presidential campaign, has declined an offer from William Ruto to join a taskforce tasked with auditing health resources. This decision follows Ruto’s recent gazetting of a 20-member Human Resources for Health (HRH) taskforce aimed at evaluating healthcare workforce resources. President Ruto …
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Pesident William Ruto is reportedly preparing for a significant Cabinet reshuffle, which will see the number of ministries reduced from 22 to 15. According to sources from State House, this reorganization will result in the elimination of about seven ministries. The remaining ministries will cover essential portfolios, including: 1. Ministry …
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