Burkina Faso's military leader, Captain Ibrahim Traore, garnered significant attention during the inauguration of Ghana's President John Mahama on Tuesday by attending the event with a holstered pistol at his waist. This unusual act has sparked debate, with some labelling it a breach of security protocol and a sign of
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109 candidates shortlisted for Principal Secretary positions
In the search for new Principal Secretaries (PS), a total of 109 candidates have been shortlisted from a pool of 2,517 applicants, highlighting a diverse array of public figures among the finalists. Notable names on the list include Dr. Patrick Amoth, the Director-General for Health, and Dr. Ouma Oluga, the former
Martha Karua Announces Presidential Bid for 2027
Narc Kenya party leader Martha Karua has declared her intention to run for President in the upcoming 2027 General Election. Speaking at a burial ceremony in Kiandieri, Kirinyaga County, on Friday, Karua emphasized that she will no longer accept a role as a running mate, asserting her ambition for the
Joyce Akinyi sentenced to 25 years in drug trafficking case
In a landmark ruling on January 9, 2025, a Nairobi court has handed down a 25-year prison sentence to controversial businesswoman Joyce Akinyi following her conviction in a high-profile drug trafficking case. The decision, delivered by the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) court, came after the Office of the Director of
Margaret Ndung’u declines High Commissioner nomination to Ghana
Former ICT Cabinet Secretary Margaret Nyambura Ndung’u has officially turned down her nomination by President William Ruto to serve as Kenya's High Commissioner to Ghana, citing personal and compelling family matters. Ndung’u was expected to attend a vetting session before the Departmental Committee on Defence Intelligence and Foreign Relations on January
Oscar Sudi defends President Ruto, dismisses critics at Kibirech rally
Kapseret Member of Parliament Oscar Sudi has firmly rebuffed critics of President William Ruto, asserting that calls for his ouster are futile. Speaking at a rally in Kibirech, Elgeyo Marakwet County, on Thursday, Sudi ridiculed online detractors, referring to them as “wakora” and emphasizing that despite their “noise,” the President
Students’ performance attributed to investment in education
Increased government investment in education in the past two years has started paying off, President William Ruto has said.The President pointed out that the improved results of the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examination released on Thursday was evidence of the dividends of investing in schooling.“The teachers we hired,
Five US Presidents attend Jimmy Carter’s State Funeral
A brief moment of national unity emerged in a divided America on Thursday as five former U.S. presidents gathered for the solemn state funeral of the 39th commander-in-chief, Jimmy Carter, at Washington's National Cathedral. In a historic scene occurring just 11 days before Donald Trump’s inauguration for what promises to be
Significant improvement in KCSE results for 2024
Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba announced the 2024 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) results. The results show a notable increase in the number of learners achieving a mean grade of A, rising from 1,216 in 2023 to 1,693 in 2024. This upward trend indicates a steady rise in top
The New Frontier: Trump’s territorial aspirations and the Geopolitical Landscape
By Daniel Juma Omondi As President-elect Donald Trump steps back into the political arena, his bold proposals for territorial expansion are stirring both intrigue and alarm. Trump’s intentions to acquire Greenland, the Panama Canal, and invite Canada to become the 51st state of the United States reflect a vision that seems