NAIROBI, July 14 – Grassroots women leaders have condemned what they describe as increasing intimidation and harassment of civil society organizations and human rights defenders, saying the shrinking civic space threatens accountability and the welfare of ordinary Kenyans. Speaking during a press briefing at Lagos Hotel in Nairobi on Tuesday…
Former Fafi MP rallies Northeastern residents behind Ruto’s re-election bid.
ABAQDERA, GARISSA COUNTY – Former Fafi Member of Parliament Abdikarim Osman has called on residents of Northeastern Kenya to support President William Ruto’s re-election, saying the region has witnessed increased government investment under the current administration. Addressing residents during a community meeting in Abaqdera, Osman pointed to several flagship projects,…
Wanjiku Muhia’s Lawyers Walk Out of IEBC Conduct Hearing Over Jurisdiction Dispute
Lawyers representing Kipipiri Member of Parliament Wanjiku Muhia on Friday 26th June, walked out of an Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) disciplinary hearing after challenging the legality of the committee handling the case. The legal team led by lawyer Ndegwa Njiru and Gatanga MP Edward Muriu argued that the…
Jubilee party warns UDA leaders from issuing inflammatory remarks
Jubilee Party has called on politicians from the ruling party to refrain from profiling communities and issuing inflammatory remarks that can trigger violence over the basis of political affiliations The jubilee’s young aspirants have maintained Kenya is a democratic state and everyone is entitled to have opinion including the retired…
Mudavadi warns Kenyans to prepare for hard times ahead
Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Dr. Musalia Mudavadi has called for stronger science diplomacy, increased investment in research, and deeper collaboration between government, academia, industry, and international partners to accelerate Kenya’s innovation agenda. Speaking during the closing ceremony of the Science, Technology, Research and…
Machakos, Makueni among 25 counties receives milk coolers as Gov’t intensifies crackdown on milk cartels
The government has intensified it’s crackdown on milk hawking with Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe warning that the sale of distribution of unregulated raw milk across the country poses a serious public health risks and continues to weaken diary industry Speaking on Wednesday 20th May, at Uhuru…
UDA Defends Government Fuel Interventions Amid Global Crisis
The ruling party, United Democratic Alliance, has defended the government’s handling of the ongoing fuel crisis, attributing the sharp rise in fuel prices and disruptions in the transport sector to the escalating global conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran. Speaking during a press briefing at the party headquarters…
MURKOMEN, JOHO GRACE TOURNAMENT IN TRANS NZOIA, CALL FOR PEACE AND UNITY IN THE COUNTY
Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen, alongside his Mining counterpart Hassan Joho, today graced the first edition of the Cheraa Unity Cup under the OKM Foundation in Cherang’any Sub-County. Speaking at the event, the two leaders noted that the country abounds with sports talent that needs to be developed. “Every community has…
UDA Hails By-Election Wins, Says Support Reflects Confidence in Ruto’s Leadership
The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has again attributed its recent by-election victories to growing public trust in President William Ruto and the Kenya Kwanza administration’s development agenda. Speaking during an interactive media briefing following the latest by-election results, UDA Secretary General Hassan Omar said the party’s performance in the mini…
Kwale: World Bank Releases 509M to compensate 441 out of 2340 affected families of Mwache Dam Project
National Assembly Departmental Committee on Blue Economy, Water and Irrigation Chair Kagogo Bowen The Ministry of Water, Sanitation and Irrigation has urgently requested parliament to appeal to the National Treasury to release the remaining Sh 2 billion to compensate and resettle persons at Mwache Multi-Murpose Dam project in Kinango constituency,…