Ruto makes amends with 'old buddy' Museveni during Nairobi visit
  • Author: Mwangi Maina
  • Date: 2024-05-16 16:20:43

Ruto makes amends with 'old buddy' Museveni during Nairobi visit

The friendship was fading, and Kampala saw Ruto's affinity for taxation as a big impediment to regional integration and trade. Consequently, Uganda filed a case against Kenya at the Regional Court of Justice.

Ruto taps Lazarus Amayo, Simon Gikuru in new State appointments
  • Author: Mwangi Maina
  • Date: 2024-05-14 19:09:29

Ruto taps Lazarus Amayo, Simon Gikuru in new State appointments

Career diplomat Lazarus Amayo is the President AU reforms Special Envoy, while Simon Gikuru is the Deputy State House Comptroller.

Highlights of Finance Bill 2024: Bread and credit cards to cost more
  • Author: Barack Oduor
  • Date: 2024-05-11 21:38:11

Highlights of Finance Bill 2024: Bread and credit cards to cost more

In the new changes targeting bread, a 400g loaf of bread could see a price hike of at least Sh10, raising the average cost from approximately Sh65 to around Sh75.

Finance Bill 2024: Motorists to pay up to Sh100,000 motor vehicle tax
  • Author: Barack Oduor
  • Date: 2024-05-11 20:58:30

Finance Bill 2024: Motorists to pay up to Sh100,000 motor vehicle tax

The Bill proposes that the minimum tax payable to the Commissioner on each vehicle at the time of the issuance of an insurance cover will be Sh5,000 with a maximum amount of Sh100,000.

Ruto meets KMPDU officials days after strike called off
  • Author: Hanifa Adan
  • Date: 2024-05-11 14:43:14

Ruto meets KMPDU officials days after strike called off

The talks centred on human resource standards and challenges in the way of the universal health coverage (UHC) mission.

OPINION: We should use our voices strongly to hold leaders accountable
  • Author: Mohamed Ahmed
  • Date: 2024-05-11 11:32:05

OPINION: We should use our voices strongly to hold leaders accountable

We have been overly reliant on opposition leader Raila Odinga for far too long. We must fix ourselves, beginning with electing leaders who will not torture us or neglect their responsibilities.

Kenya-Somalia ties: From frosty relations to a flourishing bond
  • Author: Mwangi Maina
  • Date: 2024-05-11 07:05:56

Kenya-Somalia ties: From frosty relations to a flourishing bond

The two countries signed a political consultation deal which enables them to engage in regular discussions and exchange views on matters of mutual interest

Boost for civil societies as President Ruto implements PBO Act
  • Author: Hanifa Adan
  • Date: 2024-05-10 20:40:30

Boost for civil societies as President Ruto implements PBO Act

The Public Benefits Organisations (PBO) Act was originally signed into law by President Mwai Kibaki in 2013.

President Ruto meets Somalia premier Hamza in new era of cooperation
  • Author: Mwangi Maina
  • Date: 2024-05-10 18:03:57
Floods havoc: Cholera, diarrhoea cases spark concerns ahead of school reopening
  • Author: Charity Kilei
  • Date: 2024-05-09 21:18:09

Floods havoc: Cholera, diarrhoea cases spark concerns ahead of school reopening

For instance, Why Not Primary School in Mathare has reported that their toilets are submerged.

Raila party forms committee to distribute aid to flood victims
  • Author: Barack Oduor
  • Date: 2024-05-09 16:09:56

Raila party forms committee to distribute aid to flood victims

Raila said the destruction caused by the raging floods across the country is overwhelming, heartbreaking and unbelievable.

Ruto gives Eastleigh property developers go-ahead for taller buildings
  • Author: Mary Wambui
  • Date: 2024-05-06 16:17:57

Ruto gives Eastleigh property developers go-ahead for taller buildings

President William Ruto has declared that the buildings can now be 2 or 30 floors tall.

Record-Breaking: Kamukunji grants Sh61 million in bursaries to 9,848 students
  • Author: Abdirahman Khalif
  • Date: 2024-05-04 17:52:44

Record-Breaking: Kamukunji grants Sh61 million in bursaries to 9,848 students

Over 53,000 students have benefited from bursaries since he was first elected, which is the highest ever given by any MP during that period.

Ruto officially appoints envoys after parliamentary vetting
  • Author: Mwangi Maina
  • Date: 2024-05-04 14:54:55

Ruto officially appoints envoys after parliamentary vetting

In early April, Parliament vetted 26 out of 27 nominees and forwarded the names to the head of state for official appointment.

Ruto mourns Sheikh Tahnoun, the Abu Dhabi ruler's representative
  • Author: Hanifa Adan
  • Date: 2024-05-04 14:33:22

Ruto mourns Sheikh Tahnoun, the Abu Dhabi ruler's representative

The UAE, under the influence of leaders like Sheikh Tahnoon, has been an important partner for Kenya.

Raila criticises government's handling of Nairobi demolitions, flood response
  • Author: Charity Kilei
  • Date: 2024-05-03 20:15:48

Raila criticises government's handling of Nairobi demolitions, flood response

Raila reiterated that the government should declare floods a national disaster to prompt proper mitigation efforts.

Ruto's appointments: Rise of the commanders to ranks in Kenyan military
  • Author: Michael Kirwa
  • Date: 2024-05-03 18:50:07
Ruto lauds MPs for passing law to allow CDF to fund climate programmes
  • Author: Barack Oduor
  • Date: 2024-05-03 17:59:47

Ruto lauds MPs for passing law to allow CDF to fund climate programmes

Ruto spoke during the 20th anniversary of the NG-CDF held in Nairobi where he exuded confidence that the new focus on war against climate change will have a positive gain to the country.

Explainer: Details of Cyclone Hidaya threatening Kenya's Coast
  • Author: Maureen Kinyanjui
  • Date: 2024-05-03 17:08:55

Explainer: Details of Cyclone Hidaya threatening Kenya's Coast

Kenya and Tanzania are bracing for a cyclone on the heels of torrential rains and floods that have devastated the two nations.

Cyclone Hidaya likely to hit Coast region- Cabinet
  • Author: Maureen Kinyanjui
  • Date: 2024-05-02 19:31:01