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ODM leader Raila Odinga says he will not attend President-elect William Ruto’s inauguration on Tuesday. While acknowledging that Ruto personally invited him to the ceremony, Odinga said he will be available as he is out of the country and that he still holds “serious concerns” about the August 9th…

Outgoing President Kenyatta has finally congratulated President-elect William Ruto ahead of his inauguration on Tuesday. Kenyatta congratulated and expressed best wishes to Ruto following a meeting between the two leaders at State House, Nairobi on Monday evening. “My entire family and I join all…

The Judiciary has called for an end to attacks directed at Supreme Court judges following last week’s ruling on the presidential election petition. In a statement, the Judiciary said the sponsored attacks were in relation to the September 5th verdict in which the seven judges unanimously validated…

Outgoing President Kenyatta has hosted his successor William Ruto ahead of his swearing-in on Tuesday. The president-elect and his wife Rachel Ruto arrived at State House, Nairobi at 4.00 pm on Monday, where they were received by Kenyatta and outgoing First Lady Margret Kenyatta at the main…

President Kenyatta is set to pocket a Sh39.6 million send-off package once he exits office this week after serving the country for the past 10 years. Capital News reported that Kenyatta, who will formally hand over instruments of power to his successor on Tuesday, will also receive a monthly…

The Judiciary has dismissed social media reports alleging the resignation of two Supreme Court judges. This is after a Twitter account purported to have information about the stepping down of Deputy Chief Justice Philomena Mwilu and Supreme Court judge Smokin Wanjala. The account alleged that the…

President-elect William Ruto has promised to give former Meru Senator Mithika Linturi and other election losers jobs in his government. Speaking during a church service in Maua, Meru County on Sunday, Ruto said he had an agreement with Linturi that he would offer him a job if he failed to clinch…

Azimio La Umoja-One Kenya coalition has dismissed claims that some of its members embezzled funds meant for agents in the August 9th general election. Raila Odinga Campaign Secretariat spokesperson Makau Mutua said Azimio agents largely performed their duties in what he termed as a challenging…

President-elect William Ruto has promised to reduce the cost of maize flour and fertilizer in the coming days. Ruto, who will be sworn in as the fifth president on Tuesday, said new unga and fertilizer prices will be announced next week after he held consultations with various stakeholders. “We…

US President Biden has announced that a presidential delegation will attend President-elect William Ruto’s inauguration ceremony in Nairobi on Tuesday. In a statement, the White House said the five-member presidential delegation will be led by United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai. Other…