President William Ruto has explained why he wants the National Government-Constituency Development Fund (NG-CDF) protected and made a constitutional fund. President Ruto said his proposal to Parliament last week, asking the two houses to make the NG-CDF a constitutional institution is meant to secure development of education in the country. He said
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Dawoodi Bohra community to support Ruto’s housing plan
The Government is working with the Dawoodi Bohra community to address challenges facing low income earners. President William Ruto said the Government has partnered with the Dawoodi Bohra community as part of efforts to enable low income earners to live in decent houses. "We are collaborating with the Dawoodi Bohra community to
President Ruto hosts tech companies at State House
The government will work with leading global tech companies to prepare Kenyan youth for opportunities in the digital space. President William Ruto said the government has partnered with various global tech companies to train youth to meet international standards. This, he said, will enable Kenyan youth to be competitive in
Teachers urged to form professional body for mentorship
The Global Peace Foundation Kenya country Director Mr. Daniel Juma Omondi has encouraged Kenyan teachers to form a professional body modelled along the Law Society of Kenya to encourage self regulation and safeguard the image of the teaching profession. Giving a keynote address at the graduation ceremony of the 1 Million Teachers blackbelt programme on
Ruto: Technical training will drive economic growth
The Government will work with tertiary institutions to forge a pathway for Kenya to deepen its competitive technical capacity. President Ruto said the move will boost the number of competent human resources and build an engine to power the country’s economic growth. "Our socio-economic transformation agenda needs a responsive
Arnold Maliba tells MPs to forget NGCDF & focus on role
Public policy analyst Arnold Maliba has advised legislators to focus on their representation, legislation and oversight roles and forget the need to preside over the outlawed National Government Constituencies Development Fund (NG-CDF).Maliba said on Citizen TV’s Day Break Show on Friday that MPs had forgotten their core mandate in parliament
Ruto aplogizes to Atwoli over harsh campaign
President William Ruto has apologised to Central Organisation of Trade Unions (COTU) Secretary-General Francis Atwoli, over the harsh rhetorics during the 2022 campaign period. The president made the apology during a meeting with Western leaders at Kakamega State Lodge as part of hus two-day tour of the region. Ruto said he felt
David Rudisha and six others survive plane crash
A two times world 800m record holder David Rudisha yesterday survived a plane crash, alongside six other passengers.The plane that carried the athlete together with the other six passengers, crashed at a place called Imbirikana area, in Kajiado County. Among those six who were on board was Kenya Defence Forces
Miguna Miguna to Ruto: don’t amend the constitution
Lawyer Miguna Miguna, (in Somali cap), during a recent press briefing. Kenyans have come out strongly to differ with President William Ruto over his intentions to amend the constitution.Among the notable people to express their dissatisfaction is firebrand lawyer Miguna Miguna. Miguna, recently seen as having a soft spot for President
EACC says they recovered assets worth 6.2 billion in 2022
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has announced on the International Anti-Corruption Day that they recovered assets worth Ksh.6.2 billion in 2022. According to the anti-corruption body Deputy CEO Abdi Mohamud, EACC was committed to weeding out corrupt public officials who were illegally acquiring government property for their own personal interests.