The Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) has issued a strong rebuke of Kenya’s political leadership, citing a surge in “verbal indiscipline” that it says is eroding public trust and diminishing the dignity of national leadership. KCCB chairman Maurice Muhatia Makumba warned that the tone and content of public discourse…
The Kenya government has officially relaunched its long-stalled Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) extension project, marking a major step toward completing a regional transport corridor that has been dormant for over six years. President William Ruto on Thursday presided over the launch of the project in Narok County, signalling renewed momentum…
Kenya is set to restart construction of its long-delayed Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) extension on Thursday, marking a major shift in infrastructure financing after years of stalled progress. The project, which aims to extend the railway from Naivasha towards the Ugandan border, had been suspended for more than six years…
A coalition of 20 civil society organisations has strongly criticised President William Ruto over what they describe as profane and divisive public statements, warning that such conduct undermines the dignity of the presidency and erodes public trust in leadership. In a joint statement issued on Wednesday following a meeting in…
President William Ruto is set to begin a four-day development tour of the Nyanza region on Friday, March 20, where he will commission and inspect a series of major projects across Kisumu, Migori, Homa Bay and Siaya counties. The tour will also include a high-level meeting with elected leaders from…
Kenya’s race for the “House on the Hill” has taken a decidedly personal and at times comical turn as President William Ruto and his former deputy, Rigathi Gachagua, engage in public attacks targeting each other’s physical appearances. Traditionally, political campaigns have focused on policies, governance, and vision. However, the two…
The leader of the People’s Liberation Party (PLP), Martha Karua, has publicly criticized President William Ruto for his handling of the controversy surrounding The Nairobi Hospital, questioning why the Head of State has resorted to personal attacks instead of offering reasoned leadership. During a public address to residents in Mt.…
President William Ruto on Tuesday handed over keys to 180 new homeowners at the Milimani Boma Yangu Estate Phase I, marking a milestone in the government’s drive to expand access to affordable housing. The project, managed by the State Department for Housing and Urban Development, consists of 220 units and…
Kenya could soon establish an Office of the Artificial Intelligence Commissioner if the Artificial Intelligence Bill, 2026, currently before the Senate, is passed into law. The proposed legislation, tabled by nominated Senator Karen Nyamu, seeks to create a regulatory framework for the fast-growing adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies across…
President William Ruto has pledged to safeguard The Nairobi Hospital from what he described as attempts by “conmen, fraudsters and charlatans” to compromise the institution, affirming his commitment to ensure it continues serving Kenyans effectively. Speaking in Mt. Elgon, Bungoma County, on Tuesday, President Ruto said senior hospital officials had…