Ganze, Kilifi County – Leaders allied to the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) held their fourth day of political mobilisation in Ganze on Saturday, calling on residents to back President William Ruto and the party’s development agenda. The forums, described by the leaders as sensitisation efforts, are part of a broader…
Nairobi, Kenya – The Jubilee Party has strongly opposed a directive by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) requiring voters registered after 2012 to re-register, warning the move could undermine the integrity of the 2027 General Election. Speaking in Nkareta, Jubilee Secretary General Moitalel Ole Kenta accused the ruling…
William Ruto has directed Kenyan ambassadors and high commissioners to adopt a more aggressive, results-oriented approach to diplomacy, focusing on converting international engagements into measurable economic gains. Speaking at the opening of the 19th Ambassadors and High Commissioners Conference in Nairobi, the President underscored the need for diplomats to actively…
President William Ruto announced that Kenya is set to diversify its energy mix by incorporating nuclear power, aiming to expand the country’s electricity generation from the current 3,300 MW to a target of 10,000 MW. Of this target, 3,000 MW will come from nuclear energy, the President said, during the…
Kenya and China have signed four memoranda of understanding (MoUs) covering economic partnership, agriculture, livestock, and trade, marking a significant step in strengthening bilateral ties. The agreements were concluded in Nairobi during talks between President William Ruto and Chinese Vice President Han Zheng on Tuesday. Duty-Free Access to Chinese Market…
Anthony Muheria, the Catholic Archbishop of Nyeri, has urged political leaders to “mature up” and refrain from trading verbal insults, warning that public spats between government and opposition figures are diverting attention from the real issues affecting Kenyans. Archbishop Muheria criticised the growing culture of public exchanges, saying it is…
Lake Victoria has become the center of a longstanding dispute affecting Kenyan fishermen, with recent incidents involving arrests and fines by Ugandan security officials prompting calls for urgent resolution. Speaking in Kisumu, Oburu Oginga criticized the ongoing harassment of fishermen, particularly from Siaya County and Busia County. He highlighted the…
Kisumu, Kenya – President William Ruto and his Ugandan counterpart Yoweri Museveni on Saturday commissioned the long-delayed extension of the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) from Kisumu to Malaba, a project expected to strengthen regional trade despite concerns over its financial cost. Speaking at the event, President Ruto highlighted the historical…
Kisumu, Kenya – The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party leader, Dr. Oburu Oginga, has come to the defence of President William Ruto, dismissing criticism that the Head of State’s recent public remarks against opposition figures were unpresidential. Speaking during Idd-ul-Fitr celebrations at Kisumu State Lodge on Friday, Oburu argued that…
President William Ruto has said the planned extension of the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) from Narok to Kisumu and onward to Malaba will significantly transform the economic prospects of Kisumu City and the wider western Kenya region. Speaking on Friday during an Eid-ul-Fitr luncheon for the Muslim community at State…