Brian Kimani
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'I'll not leave you behind': Ruto reassures former CS Aisha Jumwa of Gov't slot
President Ruto reaffirmed to the residents that he would not leave Jumwa out of his administration. He rallied the public to work together to uplift the country's economy. Jumwa lauded the president for nominating two CSs from the coast region, Salim Mvurya...
Gov't to allocate National Police Service an extra Ksh.29.4 billion
The funds will be used to purchase advanced equipment such as Armored Personnel Carriers (APCs), Mine Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicles (MRAPs), drones, gunship helicopters, mine sweepers, and personal protection gear.The government has already invested Ksh.7.6 billion to purchase modern equipment...
Respect youth's contribution to Kenya: US Secretary of State Blinken tells Ruto
Blinken emphasised the importance of youths exercising their right to express themselves by picketing and demonstrating as stipulated in the law. He also lauded President Ruto for his directive on IPOA (Independent Policing Oversight Authority) to investigate and charge police officers who used...
KQ diverts select JKIA flights to Mombasa, Tanzania over poor weather
KQ explained that passengers should anticipate delays in departures and arrivals in Nairobi but assured them that all measures were being taken for their well-being. A spot check on Flight Radar 24 showed that from 5:00 am, nine fl...
Mbadi doesn't understand bottom-up manifesto, can he reduce taxes? – Sifuna
Sifuna wondered whether the approach would be effective if the CSs chosen in cabinet are not aligned in terms of ideologies and policies. He probed whether Treasury CS nominee Mbadi was capable of delivering and implementing President Ruto's bottom-up manifesto, an approach that was heavily cri...
Handshake Gov't as Ruto nominates Raila men Joho, Mbadi, Wandayi, Oparanya to Cabinet
President William Ruto's announcement throws the opposition in disarray despite past fervent statements that they are not desperate to join the Kenya Kwanza administration. Barely 24 hours earlier, ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna warned its members against mak...
President Ruto outlines seven measures to tackle corruption in public sector
President Ruto explained during a press briefing at State House on Wednesday that the measures were in response to public demands for greater accountability and transparency from the government.
King and Queen's state visit to Kenya listed the most expensive royal trips
The royal family spent £167,000 which averages to Ksh.28.5 million in line with the current exchange rate. They spent £368,000 (Ksh.62.9 million) for trips undertaken overseas which comprised two State Visits (Kenya and France) and two trips funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development...
Our children, please don't rub it in, it is enough - Gachagua to Gen Zs
DP Rigathi Gachagua noted that the demonstrations have been infiltrated by criminals who end up destroying property and causing chaos. He explained that President William Ruto’s administration has heard the Gen Zs demands and will require time to fulfil his mandate. ...
Step forward, don’t remain anonymous, formless or faceless - Ruto tells protest leaders
President William Ruto warned the protestors that his government would remain firm to protect the country from plunging into anarchy. He challenged the sponsors to step forward as well and give a clear path on the country’s direction.