President William Ruto on Sunday began a five-day development tour of Western Kenya, inspecting ongoing projects and launching new initiatives across Busia, Kakamega, and Vihiga counties. The tour commenced in Kakamega, where the President inspected rehabilitation and expansion works at Kakamega Airstrip, highlighting the project’s potential to enhance regional air…
John Mbadi has defended the newly enacted National Infrastructure Fund law, saying the initiative will help Kenya reduce its reliance on borrowing to finance major development projects. Speaking during a widows’ empowerment programme in Kuria East Constituency in Migori County, Mbadi said the new financing model is designed to ease…
Nairobi, Kenya – The Court of Appeal of Kenya has temporarily halted the implementation of a High Court judgment that declared several advisory positions in the Office of the President unconstitutional. In a ruling delivered on Friday, the appellate court granted an order staying the execution of the decision by…
Nairobi, Kenya – New audit data has revealed that State House and the offices of the President and Deputy President spent Ksh.298.58 million on fuel in just the first six months of the 2025/26 financial year, raising concerns over government spending amid ongoing austerity pledges. According to the Office of…
President William Ruto on Friday morning signed three key pieces of legislation into law during a ceremony at State House Nairobi, marking significant reforms in the coffee sector, railway infrastructure financing, and meteorological services. The newly enacted laws include the Miscellaneous Fees and Levies (Amendment) Act, 2026, the Coffee Act,…
NAIROBI, Kenya — Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot has petitioned Chief Justice Martha Koome to expedite the resolution of court cases delaying the implementation of the Sugar Act (Kenya) 2024, which was assented to by President William Ruto in November 2024. The petition, signed by 16 Senators representing sugar-producing counties,…
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has dismissed claims that the 10-point agenda signed between the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) and the Kenya Kwanza administration has been implemented, describing recent briefings as a “charade.” Speaking on Wednesday, Sifuna criticized the committee tasked with overseeing the agenda for failing to submit its final…
Siaya Governor James Orengo has called on President William Ruto to demonstrate a genuine commitment to the Luo community and the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party. Speaking in Alego Usonga constituency during a certified seeds distribution exercise, Orengo urged the president to present an “irresistible offer” to the community. “If…
Suba South Member of Parliament Caroli Omondi has dismissed the 10-point agenda released jointly by the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) as inadequate and misleading. Speaking during a ‘Linda Mwananchi’ press briefing on Wednesday, Omondi, who belongs to a rival ODM faction, criticized the report…
William Ruto has announced a 60-day extension of the mandate for the committee tasked with implementing the 10-point agenda originally agreed upon between him and the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga. The committee’s initial mandate was set to end on March 7, 2026. “The committee requested only 60 days…