KENYA NEWS

Deputy President William Ruto on Thursday visited Gatundu South MP Moses Kuria in Dubai, where he has been undergoing treatment. Ruto, who was accompanied by Kapseret MP Oscar Sudi, was in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on private business. “I updated them [Ruto and Sudi] on my recovery progress…

A group of youth on Thursday night demolished a podium where Deputy President William Ruto-led ‘Kenya Kwanza’ alliance was set to hold a meeting in Kilifi on Friday. Ruto was scheduled to grace the political rally in the company of ANC leader Musalia Mudavadi and Moses Wetang’ula of Ford-Kenya.…

Transport and Infrastructure Chief Administrative Secretary (CAS) Wavinya Ndeti has resigned to run for the Machakos governor’s seat. Wavinya, a former MP for Kathiani, tendered her resignation on Friday in line with the provisions of section 43 (5) of the Elections Act, which requires public…

President Kenyatta on Thursday held talks with his Rwanda counterpart Paul Kagame, who was in the country on a working visit. During the meeting at State House, Nairobi, the two leaders discussed a wide range of areas of cooperation between Kenya and Rwanda, including trade and transport as well as…

Tourism Chief Administrative Secretary (CAS) Joseph Boinnet has stepped down from his position to pursue a career in politics. Boinnet, who served as the Inspector-General of Police between 2015 and 2019, said he will run for the Elgeyo Marakwet governor’s seat in the August 9th elections. He made…

Deputy President William Ruto has faulted plans to amend elections law ahead of the August 9th general elections. Ruto, who is eying the presidency, said the proposed Elections (Amendment) Bill, 2022, which is sponsored by National Assembly Majority Leader Amos Kimunya is a well-calculated plot to…

Several Huduma Centers across the country are facing closure due to rent arrears amounting to nearly Sh2 billion. Appearing before the Parliamentary Committee on Administration and National Security, Public Service Principal Secretary Mary Kimonye said her ministry owes the Postal Corporation of…

Nominated Senator Beth Mugo is mourning the death of her husband ambassador Nicholas Mugo. Mugo, 86, passed away on Thursday morning while undergoing treatment at the Nairobi Hospital following a long illness. “With profound sadness and sorrow, I wish to announce the death of my husband, Amb.…

Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has announced that candidates seeking parliamentary seats in this year’s elections must have university degrees. IEBC CEO Marjan Hussein in a statement on Thursday said only candidates with degrees from recognized universities will be cleared…

Embattled former Youth Principal Secretary (PS) Lilian Omollo has announced her entry into politics. Omollo, who is fighting graft-related charges in the Sh9 billion National Youth Service (NYS) scandal alongside 34 others, said she will contest for the Embu senatorial seat in the August 9th…