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Previous presidents have typically responded to crises by restructuring their governments, often through mass dismissals of Cabinet members. One notable example occurred in November 2005 when President Mwai Kibaki of Kenya, facing opposition to a constitution he supported, disbanded his entire Cabinet. This move was prompted by a referendum in …

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 …

Since 2010, the political spectrum of the United Kingdom has tasted nothing out of the Conservative party’s flavor. However, the menu has changed and it’s time for a news taste to the buds. Born in 2 September, 1962, Sir Keir Rodney Starmer KCB KC is the new British Prime Minister. …

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 …

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 …

Lamine Yamal became the youngest goalscorer in European Championship history as Spain beat France in an absorbing contest to reach the final of Euro 2024. After Randal Kolo Muani headed in Kylian Mbappe’s cross to give France an early lead, Yamal curled home a stunning strike from outside the box …

Jubilee Christian Church (JCC) has announced a series of memorial events to honor the life and contributions of Bishop Allan Kiuna, their founder, who passed away on Tuesday at a Nairobi hospital. In an official statement, JCC remembered Bishop Kiuna as an exceptional individual who impacted countless lives both locally …

Liberia’s President Joseph Boakai has announced a 40% reduction in his salary, aiming to lead by example in responsible governance and show solidarity with the Liberian people. According to reports from the BBC, this decision underscores his commitment to addressing economic challenges and enhancing transparency in government expenditure. Previously earning …

President William Ruto is set to sign into law the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Bill. Ruto is set to assent to the Bill on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at 9:00 am at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC). This is the first bill successfully processed by Parliament based on the …

The Auditor General has raised concerns regarding the management of the Hustler Fund, prompting a response from the government. Errors in data extraction, understaffing during the fund’s establishment, and issues with notes numbering were cited as reasons for the discrepancies highlighted by Dr. Nancy Gathungu. Dr. Gathungu issued a disclaimer …