Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has criticized President William Ruto, stating that the political agreement involving National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula and Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi benefited only the two leaders and their families while failing to deliver on promises made to the people of Western Kenya. In a statement issued on Thursday, July…
Calm prevailed across Kericho County on Monday despite calls by activists to hold Saba Saba demonstrations, with businesses operating normally under heightened security. Security officers maintained patrols in major towns and trading centres as residents went about their daily activities without disruption. Several business owners welcomed the peaceful atmosphere, saying demonstrations would further strain an…
Community leaders have called for continued support for child welfare institutions following the Annual Baby Day celebrations at AIC Baby Home Mogogosiek in Bomet County. The celebrations brought together church leaders, elected representatives and well-wishers who pledged to strengthen partnerships aimed at improving the lives of orphaned and vulnerable children. The home, established in 2000…
President William Ruto has praised Kenya’s strong diplomatic ties with Chad after receiving a goodwill message from Idriss Mahamat Déby at State House, Nairobi. According to President William Ruto X post on Monday, July 6, 2026, the message was delivered by Tahir Hamid Nguilin, who also serves as Chad’s Minister of State and Minister of…
President William Ruto has assented to the County Allocation of Revenue Bill, 2026, paving the way for the disbursement of Ksh428 billion as the equitable share of nationally raised revenue to Kenya’s 47 county governments. The Bill was signed into law at State House, Nairobi, on Monday, June 29, 2026, with the allocation representing 20.9…
President William Ruto has acknowledged that Kenya’s handling of public demonstrations has for years been marred by violence, rights violations, and loss of life, vowing sweeping reforms and compensation for victims of human rights abuses during protests and picketing. Taking to his Facebook page on June 15, 2026 after receiving a report from the Kenya…
President William Ruto has condoled with the families of students who died following a tragic fire at Utumishi Girls Academy. In a statement on Thursday, May 27, 2026, the Head of State said the country is mourning the loss of “young lives filled with promise, hope, and dreams for the future.” “Our hearts and prayers…
The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has postponed its party nomination exercise for the Ol Kalou Constituency seat in Nyandarua County to Friday, May 8, 2026. In a notice dated May 4, 2026, the party’s National Elections Board said the decision followed representations received from party members and candidates in the constituency. The nominations had initially…
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has intensified political rhetoric against the government, accusing it of failing to deliver on key pledges made during the 2022 General Election, while rallying Kenyans to push for change in the next electoral cycle. In a statement on his X account on April 25, 2026, Gachagua claimed that promises on…
President William Ruto and his former Deputy, Rigathi Gachagua, met face-to-face for the first time since their public fallout. The two leaders joined family and constituents at the requiem mass for the late Ol Kalou MP David Njuguna Kiaraho. Despite the somber nature of the event, all eyes were on the front row, where the…
