The eagerly awaited Africa Nations Championship (CHAN), originally scheduled to take place in Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania in February 2025, has been postponed to August 2025 due to delays in infrastructure development. The tournament, which is meant for players based in their home countries, was initially set for February 1-28, …
Read More »Muturi Exposes NIS Involvement in Son’s Abduction
Public Service Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi has revealed shocking details about the abduction of his son, Leslie, by officers from the National Intelligence Service (NIS), disclosing that his release only occurred after President William Ruto personally intervened. In a statement provided to detectives at the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) …
Read More »Kenya and UAE Sign Historic Economic Partnership Agreement
In a landmark move to strengthen bilateral trade, Kenya and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have signed the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), aimed at boosting economic ties between the two nations. The signing ceremony took place in Abu Dhabi, with Kenya’s President William Ruto and UAE President His Highness …
Read More »Uasin Gishu Nurses Union Calls Off Strike
The nurses’ union in Uasin Gishu has called off its strike following discussions with the county government. The decision comes as President William Ruto visits the region on a two-day tour. Union Secretary General Seth Panyako had earlier requested the President’s intervention. Under the return-to-work agreement, the nurses’ immediate gain …
Read More »Why Kalonzo’s Faction Opposes Deal with Ruto
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 …
Read More »Ruto Attends Investment Conference in Homa Bay County
President William Ruto has arrived in Homa Bay to officiate the county government’s second investment conference. Governor Gladys Wanga warmly welcomed the president as the county aims to attract potential investors during this significant event. Notable attendees include numerous investors and key figures from the banking sector. The three-day conference …
Read More »Ruto and Raila Confer at Museveni’s Residence in Uganda
President William Ruto and Azimio La Umoja Coalition leader Raila Odinga convened with Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni on Monday at his Kisozi estate. Images of the two political adversaries depicted them engaged in conversation with Uganda’s leader, strolling with canes in hand, with Museveni’s renowned Ankole cows grazing in the …
Read More »President Ruto Secures Ksh.45B Investments from Japan During State Visit
During a two-day official state visit to Japan, President William Ruto has successfully secured investments totaling Ksh.45 billion. Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura made the announcement at the Kenyatta International Conference Centre (KICC) on Thursday, revealing that a substantial portion of the investment, Ksh.15 billion, will be directed towards the construction …
Read More »Raila Denies Endorsing Ruto’s Housing Initiative
Raila Odinga has rebuffed claims of endorsing President William Ruto’s affordable housing initiative, stressing that neither he nor the Azimio coalition support the programme. In a statement issued through the party’s official channels on Monday, Raila distanced himself and the entire Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Coalition from Ruto’s housing …
Read More »Wetangula Urges Ruto to Ignore Critics and Proceed with Housing Plans
Moses Wetangula, the Speaker of the National Assembly, has advised President Ruto to persist with his affordable housing plans despite criticism. Speaking in Kakamega, Wetangula urged Ruto to press on, citing the necessity of tough decisions in the development journey, akin to those made by developed nations. Wetangula dismissed objections …
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