President Suluhu mocks EAC country over depleted forex

Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu recently disclosed that a member of the East African Community (EAC) was facing imminent economic crisis after depleting its  forex reserves. The Tanzanian President stated that their economy was strong and assured Tanzanians that they were on the right path economically unlike in the neighbouring state. “Economically,

Kenya endorses Ajay Banga as World Bank Boss

Kenya has endorsed the candidature of Ajay Banga as the next President for the World Bank Group. Speaking on Wednesday at State House in Nairobi when he held talks with the former MasterCard Chief Executive Officer, President William Ruto said Mr Banga has the credentials that will take the Bretton Woods

Amb. Monica Juma and Joseph Boinnet appointed to National Security Council

Former Energy Cabinet Secretary Ambassador Monica Juma who is also the National Security Advisor to President Ruto has been appointed Secretary of the National Security Council. Through a gazette notice dated March 9th 2023, Head of Public Service Felix Koskei announced the new appointments to the NSC. “It is

First Female MP Grace Onyango is dead

As the world celebrated International Women's Day on Wednesday 8th March, Kenya's first female Member of Parliament (MP) Grace Onyango passed on Kisumu. Grace who was 99 years old died while undergoing treatment at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital in Kisumu. Onyango served as Deputy Speaker

Full statement on Azimio’s launch of mass action

Azimio La Umoja has invoked article 37 of the Constitution to launch a campaign of defiance. The opposition outfit declared 20th of March we have a date of destiny in Nairobi . Raila Odinga invited their supporters for a massive demonstration in the capital city on that day to demand an

Raila Odinga launches nationwide mass action

Azimio La Umoja leader Raila Odinga has announced the start of a nationwide mass action to force President William Ruto to comply with the demands he had given in his ultimatum. The opposition launched the mass action at the Jaramogi Oginga Center on Thursday 9th March in the presence of other party

Raila Odinga adorns maandamano outfit ahead of mass action

Azimio One Kenya coalition leader Raila Odinga’s clad in ‘Jeshi Ya Baba’ regalia spark online debate ahead of anticipated declaration of mass action following the 14 days ultimatum to address the cost of living by government that lapsed yesterday. Pictures of the former Prime Minister's new outfit was shared on Azimio's

Kisii County committee rejects pending bills worth Kshs 1.2B

A committee appointed by Kisii Governor Simba Arati has revealed that pending bills worth Kshs. 1.2 billion are fictitious and should not be honoured by the county. According to the report by the Pending Bills Committee some of the contractors could not produce a single evidence of being contracted

Court says Gladys Wanga was validly elected Homabay Governor

The High Court has dismissed a petition by frmer Nairobi Governor Evans Kidero who was challenging the victory of Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga. Presiding High Court Judge Justice Roselyn Aburili dismissed claims Kidero levelled against Governor Wanga and her Deputy Oyugi Magwanga and ordered him to pay 3.5