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Raila Odinga launches his bid for AUC chairperson. Raila Odinga, former Kenyan Prime Minister, has officially launched his campaign to become the next chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC). The launch event took place on August 27, 2024, in Nairobi, with strong backing from East African leaders, including President William Ruto of Kenya, Tanzania’s […]
Dorcas Agik Oduor has made history by being sworn in as Kenya’s first female Attorney General. The ceremony took place at the State House in Nairobi, with President William Ruto presiding. Oduor committed to upholding the Constitution and providing valuable counsel to the president. Dorcas Oduor’s legal career spans over three decades, holding degrees in […]
The National Assembly Vetting Committee has approved 19 Cabinet Secretary nominees and rejected Stella Soi Lang’at, who was nominated for the Gender docket. The rejection was based on her insufficient knowledge of key issues related to her proposed role. The approved nominees are: These nominees are now awaiting the final decision from the House.
President William Ruto hosted Sudanese leader Abdel Fattah al-Burhan in Nairobi, setting the stage for collaborative efforts to address Sudan’s security crisis. The leaders’ meeting emphasized a shared commitment to expedite the Jeddah peace process through an upcoming IGAD summit, with a primary focus on establishing a ceasefire and providing crucial humanitarian aid in war-torn […]
Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza escapes removal from office as the Senate fails to uphold any of the seven charges brought by the County Assembly of Meru. After a two-day hearing, the Senate’s divided vote results in Governor Mwangaza retaining her position, despite allegations of misappropriation of resources and other charges. Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza has […]
Prof. Njuguna Ndung’u addresses allegations of over-budgeting salaries, calling for an audit to uncover the truth. Controller of Budget reveals discrepancies in salary budgeting for senior officials, prompting a demand for an immediate investigation. National Treasury Cabinet Secretary, Prof. Njuguna Ndung’u, has responded to claims made by the Controller of Budget, Margaret Nyakang’o, regarding alleged […]
Nairobi, often known as the ‘Green City Under the Sun,’ has achieved global recognition as the world’s leading city destination, according to travel guide publisher Lonely Planet. Kenyan President William Ruto expressed his delight at this acknowledgment, citing the government’s endeavors to boost Kenya’s global profile and highlighting the city’s vibrant blend of cultural heritage […]
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has called upon the Senate to approve an external borrowing plan amounting to almost $8 billion. These funds are intended to support vital sectors like infrastructure, health, education, and security. Nigeria, grappling with economic challenges due to decreased tax revenue and oil exports, is looking to bridge the financial gap and […]
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has strongly criticized the deployment of General Service Unit (GSU) personnel at the offices of Kisii County Governor Simba Arati, emphasizing that security forces shouldn’t be misused for political purposes. ODM condemned this apparent harassment, asserting that leaders like Governor Arati should be allowed to serve their counties without fear. […]
Officials from the Aimi Ma Lukenya Society, Julius Mutua, Pascal Kiseli, and Alex Kyalo Mutemi, have been remanded in custody as investigations into their alleged conspiracy to defraud and obtain money by false pretenses continue in a Mavoko land dispute case. The prosecution cited the preliminary stage of the investigation, while the defense argued that […]
