In a significant political development at the Bomas of Kenya on Monday, February 10, veteran politician Raila Odinga publicly endorsed Governor Johnson Sakaja, urging him to continue leading Nairobi County effectively. "I want Nairobi to remain stable and for this young man Sakaja to continue being in charge firmly and
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Ruto loses as High Court Declares Kenya Kwanza the Minority in Parliament
In a landmark ruling, a three-judge bench of the High Court has declared that the Kenya Kwanza coalition, led by President William Ruto, does not hold the majority status in the National Assembly. The ruling comes in response to allegations of constitutional violations committed by Speaker Moses Wetang’ula when he
Kalonzo parades his Cows to Ruto after he called him “Mtu wa kupanda ndengu”
Kenya to lose billions from US amid Trump Aid Freezes
Kenya’s heavy reliance on foreign aid, particularly from the United States, has come under scrutiny as the country has received over Ksh. 472 billion in the past five years. As the US considers a temporary pause on funding, concerns are mounting about the potential impact on critical programs. President William Ruto’s
CS Muturi attacks Ruto again after the killing of 2 mlolongo abductees
Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi has called upon President William Ruto to take immediate action against the alarming trend of abductions and extrajudicial killings in the country. Speaking at a press conference on Friday, Muturi described the ongoing disappearances of young Kenyans as “gruesome” and warned that if left unchecked, these
Deputy President Kindiki Reaffirms Loyalty to President Ruto Amid Criticism
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has publicly reaffirmed his allegiance to President William Ruto, dismissing calls from critics who encourage him to oppose the President's policies. Speaking during a meeting with a delegation from Tharaka Nithi County in Nairobi, Kindiki emphasized that a government official should not engage in undermining the
DRC Commits to Compensate Kenya for Embassy Attack
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has pledged to compensate Kenya for damages sustained at its embassy in Kinshasa, which was attacked and looted by locals on Tuesday amid escalating tensions as M23 rebels advance toward the capital. In a statement released on the same day, Prime Cabinet Secretary and
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio Praises Kenya’s Leadership in Regional and Global Peace Efforts
During a recent high-level diplomatic engagement, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a phone conversation with Kenyan President William Ruto, reaffirming the strong bilateral ties between the United States and Kenya. The discussion highlighted Kenya’s pivotal role in addressing global and regional security challenges, particularly its leadership in the
Gachagua Accuses Ruto of Targeting Chief Justice Martha Koome ahead of 2027 polls
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has raised serious allegations regarding a purported scheme to remove Chief Justice Martha Koome from her position. Speaking to congregants at the Meru PCEA Church on Sunday, January 26, Gachagua asserted that the current administration, led by President William Ruto, is orchestrating an elaborate plan
Ruto appoints new IEBC selection panel amid calls for electoral reforms
President William Ruto has unveiled a new selection panel tasked with recruiting nominees for the positions of Chairperson and Members of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC). The newly appointed panel members include Prof. Adams Oloo, Dr. Nelson Makanda, Fatuma Saman, Amb. Koki Muli, Evans Misati, Nicodemus Bore Kipchirchir,