President Ruto accuses Gachagua of divisive politics

President William Ruto has criticized impeached Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua for allegedly attempting to sow discord among Kenyans along ethnic lines, asserting that such efforts will ultimately be futile. Since his removal from office, Gachagua has consistently challenged the Kenya Kwanza government, while simultaneously engaging in a charm offensive in the

Cabinet to merge 42 state corporations into 20 agencies

In a bold move to enhance efficiency and reduce waste, the Cabinet has approved significant reforms that will consolidate 42 State corporations with overlapping functions into just 20 agencies. This decision was made during a Cabinet meeting chaired by President William Ruto at the Kakamega State Lodge on Tuesday. The reforms

US Senate approves crackdown on migrant criminal suspects

In a significant legislative move, the U.S. Senate voted on Monday to expand pretrial incarceration for foreign criminal suspects, aligning with the Republican-led Congress’s commitment to enhance immigration enforcement following Donald Trump’s inauguration for a second term. The newly passed legislation, known as the Laken Riley Act, mandates the detention of

Trump fires 4 officials in first post-inauguration announcement

Donald Trump In a bold move shortly after his inauguration, U.S. President Donald Trump took to Truth Social to announce the dismissal of four senior officials appointed by the previous administration. In his first post since assuming office, Trump stated, "My Presidential Personnel Office is actively in the process of identifying and

Highlights of President Donald Trump’s Speech

In his inaugural address, President Donald Trump outlined a bold agenda for his administration: National Emergency at the Southern Border: Trump declared a national emergency to halt illegal immigration and initiate the return of undocumented individuals with criminal records. Withdrawal from the Paris Climate Accord: The U.S. will exit the Paris Climate

Trump Sworn in as 47th President of the US, vows to reverse America’s decline

In a momentous ceremony on January 21, 2025, Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th President of the United States, declaring that "America's decline is over." Addressing the nation from the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol, Trump positioned himself as a savior chosen by God to rescue a nation

President Ruto directs ministries to start Local Ethanol production

President William Ruto has directed the Ministries of Agriculture, Energy, and Treasury to begin drafting regulations for Kenya to start producing fuel products, specifically ethanol, from molasses. This announcement was made during his tour of the Western Sugar Belt, where he addressed the challenges faced by local farmers. The President emphasized

KEWOPA condemns pastor Ng’ang’a’s controversial remarks on rape

The Kenya Women Parliamentary Association (KEWOPA) has strongly condemned recent remarks made by city preacher Pastor James Maina Ng'ang'a, which have sparked outrage on social media. In a statement released on Monday, KEWOPA chairperson Lilian Sankaire described the comments as harmful and insensitive. "KEWOPA condemns in the strongest terms the recent

Kenya and World Bank collaborate to support Young mothers

The Kenyan government, in partnership with the World Bank, is finalizing a collaboration aimed at providing young mothers with a monthly stipend to support their needs. According to President's Senior Economic Advisor Moses Kuria, this initiative will offer financial assistance during pregnancies and continue until the children reach three years

Trump “saves” TikTok amid political manoeuvring

In a dramatic turn of events, TikTok has resumed operations in the United States just 12 hours after shutting down, crediting President-elect Donald Trump for the swift return. Users were greeted with a notification stating, “Thanks for your patience and support. As a result of President Trump’s efforts, TikTok is