Kenya protests expose jet-setting Ruto's neglect of discontent at home
  • Author: Reuters
  • Date: 2024-06-28 21:26:06

Kenya protests expose jet-setting Ruto's neglect of discontent at home

Ruto has offered dialogue to allay the fears of protesters but it is not clear if that will be accepted or who talks would be with.

'It's not about Finance Bill anymore' - Gen Zs vow to proceed with protests
  • Author: Lucy Mumbi
  • Date: 2024-06-26 21:13:15

'It's not about Finance Bill anymore' - Gen Zs vow to proceed with protests

According to the Police Reforms Working Group (PRWG), 23 of the deaths were recorded between 7 am and 6 pm across the county while 30 others were recorded at night in the Githurai area.

State to produce 15,000 Maisha Cards daily, applicants to receive documents in 21 days
  • Author: Mary Wambui
  • Date: 2024-06-11 20:47:04

State to produce 15,000 Maisha Cards daily, applicants to receive documents in 21 days

Since the introduction of Maisha cards, the government has printed and rolled out 600,000 cards and hopes to have concluded onboarding all citizens within three years.

President Ruto appoints 20 new High Court Judges following JSC recommendations
  • Author: Maureen Kinyanjui
  • Date: 2024-05-10 12:29:07

President Ruto appoints 20 new High Court Judges following JSC recommendations

A High Court judge also has supervisory jurisdiction over the subordinate courts and any person, body, or authority exercising a judicial function, but not over a superior court.

Nairobi, Kinshasa mistrust fueling diplomatic row
  • Author: Mwangi Maina
  • Date: 2024-05-02 13:24:49

Nairobi, Kinshasa mistrust fueling diplomatic row

In February 2022, just months before the highly anticipated presidential election, Kenyan Deputy President William Ruto, now President, drew criticism from Congolese online communities for remarks deemed derogatory

Mo Farah wraps up Kenya visit with high-level meeting at State House
  • Author: Michael Kirwa
  • Date: 2024-04-23 20:16:08

Mo Farah wraps up Kenya visit with high-level meeting at State House

The Somali-born athlete has been in Kenya on the invitation of the International Organisation for Migration (IOM)

President Ruto, other leaders mourn CDF Francis Ogolla
  • Author: Maureen Kinyanjui
  • Date: 2024-04-18 21:24:14

President Ruto, other leaders mourn CDF Francis Ogolla

The Head of State eulogized Ogolla as a distinguished four-star general who has fallen in the course of duty, and service to the country.

Ruto's Goma nominee rejected, MPs to debate report Wednesday
  • Author: Mwangi Maina
  • Date: 2024-04-16 17:40:47

Ruto's Goma nominee rejected, MPs to debate report Wednesday

The report was presented on Tuesday afternoon by the Nelson Koech-led committee and will be debated officially by the house on Wednesday.

Somalia rejects proposed maritime deal among IGAD countries
  • Author: Hanifa Adan
  • Date: 2024-04-12 15:56:17

Somalia rejects proposed maritime deal among IGAD countries

Sing'oei suggested that the proposed deal aimed to provide landlocked Ethiopia with "stable and predictable access to maritime resources" while respecting Somalia's sovereignty.

President Ruto officially flags off the iconic WRC Safari Rally
  • Author: Rama Mohammed
  • Date: 2024-03-28 16:26:29

President Ruto officially flags off the iconic WRC Safari Rally

The Safari Rally goes down from Thursday 28 March to Sunday 31 March

Ruto vows to personally cross-check budget to weed out corrupt state officials
  • Author: John Mbati
  • Date: 2024-03-21 13:14:41

Ruto vows to personally cross-check budget to weed out corrupt state officials

The President said corrupt officials were accustomed to inflating the budget to benefit themselves rather than the local citizens who were paying taxes to fund government projects.

Parliament passes bill paving way for return of 1.5% housing levy tax
  • Author: Bashir Mohammed
  • Date: 2024-03-15 17:49:52

Parliament passes bill paving way for return of 1.5% housing levy tax

 Ruto is expected to sign the Affordable Housing Bill (National Assembly Bills No. 75 of 2023) anytime.

AFCON 2027: President Ruto breaks ground for Talanta Sports City Stadium
  • Author: Rama Mohammed
  • Date: 2024-03-01 15:35:20

AFCON 2027: President Ruto breaks ground for Talanta Sports City Stadium

Construction for the 60,000 seater facility will be undertaken by China Road and Bridge Company and the Kenya Defence Forces. It is expected to be ready by December 2025

Attorney General advises KRA against Housing Levy collection
  • Author: Mary Wambui
  • Date: 2024-02-28 20:05:45

Attorney General advises KRA against Housing Levy collection

The AG said the Housing Levy is unconstitutional.

World record marathoner Kelvin Kiptum to be laid to rest
  • Author: Lucy Mumbi
  • Date: 2024-02-23 09:12:59

World record marathoner Kelvin Kiptum to be laid to rest

Kiptum died on February 11, 2024, after he lost control while driving his Toyota Premio from Eldoret towards Ravine.

Joe Biden to host Ruto at White House in May
  • Author: Mwangi Maina
  • Date: 2024-02-16 23:18:30

Joe Biden to host Ruto at White House in May

The visit will mark the 60th anniversary of Nairobi-Washington ties.

Ruto to address education, climate challenges at AU summit in Addis Ababa
  • Author: Lucy Mumbi
  • Date: 2024-02-16 16:44:08

Ruto to address education, climate challenges at AU summit in Addis Ababa

The 37th Summit will run from February 17 to February 18, 2024.

Four NEMA officials sacked in probe over illegal gas plant
  • Author: Lucy Mumbi
  • Date: 2024-02-03 13:47:42

Four NEMA officials sacked in probe over illegal gas plant

NEMA said there were some serious gaps in the issuance of the license to the LPG plant.

Oracle picks Kenya for second Africa data centre
  • Author: Manny Anyango
  • Date: 2024-01-31 17:26:20
MPs to pass law protecting affordable housing project despite court ruling
  • Author: Farhiya Hussein
  • Date: 2024-01-27 10:31:01

MPs to pass law protecting affordable housing project despite court ruling

Court of Appeal refused to extend a stay that had allowed government to continue collecting a 1.5 per cent levy to fund the project.

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