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High-profile appointees who have turned down state roles offered by Ruto
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 18, 2025

On Saturday, Timothy Bosire, the ODM National Treasurer, rejected his appointment as the non-executive chairperson of the National Transport and Safet...

Secretary of State nominee Marco Rubio signals US support for Kenya-led Haiti Mission
Mwangi Maina  |  Jan 18, 2025

Some Republican lawmakers have expressed concerns about Kenya’s deployment of troops to Haiti, highlighting vulnerabilities in Kenya’s ability to comb...

President Ruto makes new appointments to key state agencies
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 18, 2025

Ruto appointed ODM Party Treasurer Timothy Bosire as the non-executive chairperson of the Board of Directors of the National Transport and Safety Auth...

How crackdowns on protests exposed escalating human rights abuses in Kenya
Human Rights Watch  |  Jan 17, 2025

Police shot directly into crowds, killing protesters and bystanders. The authorities have continued to track down people believed to be protest leader...

Ruto appoints Aisha Jumwa as Roads Board chair, Omanga heads to Kenya Shipyard
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 17, 2025

The move is seen as fulfilling a promise made by President Ruto in July 2024, shortly after Jumwa was excluded from his reconstituted Cabinet.

What President Ruto expects from his newly appointed cabinet secretaries
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 17, 2025

Speaking at State House, Nairobi, the President expressed his confidence in their leadership and experience, urging them to serve with integrity and f...

Kenyans brace for higher taxes as new levies take effect
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 17, 2025

From February, salaried employees will face a doubling of their National Social Security Fund (NSSF) contributions.

Ruto’s Cabinet combined net worth hits Sh18 billion, who holds the most wealth?
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 17, 2025

With a combined net worth of Sh18 billion, this group of Cabinet Secretaries (CSs) is among the richest in Kenya's history.

State orders social media platforms to set up physical offices in Kenya to curb online abuses
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 16, 2025

PS Omollo stressed that the directive also compels telecommunications providers and platform owners to take stronger measures against harassment, hate...

MPs cut short long recess to consider reports on President Ruto's Cabinet, PSC nominees
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 16, 2025

Wetang'ula directed MPs to gather in the chamber on Thursday at 3 pm to discuss the draft report and make conclusions.

Kindiki urges Kenyans to avoid misinformation in quest to hold government accountable
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 15, 2025

He said public criticism plays an important role in shaping government policies, but he stressed that negativity and falsehoods only undermine the cou...

Dutch government confirms receiving over 300 emails from Kenyans opposing planned monarchs' visit
Mwangi Maina  |  Jan 15, 2025

The Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs, speaking on behalf of the Government Information Service, acknowledged awareness of the reported human rights v...

Kenya, United Arab Emirates sign comprehensive agreement to deepen trade and investment ties
Mwangi Maina  |  Jan 15, 2025

Ruto described the CEPA as a significant milestone in economic cooperation and reaffirmed Kenya's commitment to achieving mutual prosperity through th...

CS Muturi: My son was abducted by NIS officers, only to be released after Ruto intervened
Mary Wambui  |  Jan 14, 2025

Muturi recounted overhearing the President call Haji to inquire whether the NIS was holding Leslie. Haji reportedly confirmed the claim, and the Presi...

Kenyan officials head to Geneva to address enforced disappearances amid country's "abduction" crisis
Mary Wambui  |  Jan 14, 2025

This is even as Human Rights experts argue that the incidents are not "abductions" but incidents of Enforced Disappearance, since a government cannot...

President Ruto, DP Kindiki offices seek Sh1.6 billion for renovations
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 14, 2025

These proposals, which include refurbishing State Houses, official residences, and key offices, were initially put on hold earlier due to budget short...

CS Muturi says he doesn't fear to be sacked after speaking out on wave of abductions
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Jan 14, 2025

Muturi broke ranks with the Kenya Kwanza administration when he demanded an end to extra-judicial operations targeting perceived enemies and critics o...

Ruto heads to Abu Dhabi after Emirati ruler cancels state visit
Mwangi Maina  |  Jan 13, 2025

The snub comes amidst mounting pressure reportedly linked to the June 2024 protests in Kenya, as well as negative publicity surrounding the UAE’s acti...

Sh4 billion earmarked for Nairobi roads as Ruto promises to complete stalled projects
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 13, 2025

The President stressed the importance of Nairobi to Kenya's progress, stating that the city’s development is key to the nation's advancement.

Former DP Gachagua accuses Ruto of intentionally sabotaging reconstitution of IEBC ahead of 2027 polls
Charles Adinda  |  Jan 13, 2025

Gachagua said some leaders had lost the moral authority to call out bad behaviour due to their repeated vulgar statements in public platforms.

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