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President William Ruto will engage Kenyans on social media platform X this Friday, amidst the backdrop of the recent wave of anti-government demonstrations. The Head of State made the announcement on the aforesaid platform via a poster highlighting that the session, to be conducted on X Space, will run from 2pm to 5pm. Ruto is…
Kenya’s National Commission on Human Rights reported a death toll of 39 in recent anti-government demonstrations, nearly double the official figure. This news comes as activists prepare for renewed protests despite the withdrawal of the contested tax hikes. “Data from our records indicates that thirty-nine people have died and three hundred and sixty-one injured in…
In recent political discourse, Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s comments regarding National Intelligence Service (NIS) Director Noordin Haji have sparked significant controversy. Gachagua asserted that Haji is incompetent and should be held responsible for failing to inform President William Ruto about the unpopularity of the 2024/2025 Finance Bill among the citizens. This assertion is not only…
Nyaribari Masaba MP Daniel Manduku has called on President William Ruto to dissolve Parliament and initiate fresh elections within 90 days following the disruptions witnessed during anti-Finance Bill protests. Speaking to the press in Kisii on Thursday, Manduku criticized elected leaders for failing to fulfill their mandate. Manduku suggested that new elections would allow Kenyans…
Foreign nationals from South Africa and Dubai were nearly conned out of $4,500 (Sh5,782,500) in registration fees for bogus tenders to construct two stadiums for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). These foreigners had been led to believe they would meet officials from the Interior and Sports ministries, as well as senators from the…
The Kenyan government has announced it will permit the nationwide anti-Finance Bill protest scheduled for Tuesday, June 25, provided it remains peaceful. In a rare move, Interior Security Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki confirmed on Monday that demonstrators can proceed as long as they adhere to the rule of law. The protests, which began last week,…
On Thursday evening, President William Ruto departed Kenya for a significant diplomatic mission, attending the 50th G7 summit in Italy and a subsequent peace summit in Switzerland. According to a communique from State House Spokesperson Hussein Mohamed, Ruto’s itinerary includes addressing key global challenges and advocating for a fairer international financial system. G7 Summit in…
The government of Kenya is exploring innovative ways to raise resources for the upcoming Ksh.4 trillion budget, which will be presented on Thursday by the National Treasury Cabinet Secretary. One significant proposal comes from Transport CS Kipchumba Murkomen, who suggests increasing the road maintenance levy on petrol and diesel. This move could see fuel prices…
Most Muslims in Kenya are expected to fast this Saturday, June 15, 2024, to mark the Day of Arafa. This day is particularly significant for Muslims not performing the Hajj pilgrimage in Mecca, as fasting on the Day of Arafa is highly recommended. Unlike Ramadan, fasting on the Day of Arafa is optional but widely…
The Kenyan government has responded to former President Uhuru Kenyatta’s allegations about inadequate support for his retirement benefits. Kenyatta, through his spokesperson Kanze Dena, claimed that his office has been deprived of its rightful budgetary allocations, forcing him to cover expenses that should be state-funded. Government’s Position Government spokesperson Isaac Mwaura addressed these claims, asserting…