Category: Politics

‘Your return marks remarkable chapter in history’ – Prime CS Mudavadi’s message to Trump after assumption of office

In the congratulatory message, Mudavadi termed Trump’s second inauguration as the 47th POTUS a remarkable historical chapter. “Congratulations, Donald John Trump, on your inauguration as the 47th President of the United States. Your return to the White House in the 60th Presidential Inauguration marks a remarkable chapter in history, reflecting the trust and confidence the […]

CS Kabogo pledges to revitalize KBC, calls for responsible social media use

The government is working to ensure Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC) reclaims its space as the national broadcaster, the ICT and Digital economy Cabinet Secretary William Kabogo has said. Speaking during his maiden visit to KBC studios after being sworn in on Friday, CS Kabogo promised to forge a working relationship even as he called for […]

Government confirms Dutch royal state visit remains on schedule

Government Spokesperson, Isaac Mwaura, has maintained that the planned state visit by His Majesty King Willem-Alexander and Her Majesty Queen Máxima from the Netherlands is still on course. This after Kenyans online sent about 300 e-mails to the Dutch government, urging them to cancel the three-day-visit, citing the country’s prevailing state of affairs. Speaking to […]

Moi Girls fire contained, no casualties reported

The fire incident at Moi Girls High School in Kibra has been contained with all students accounted for, officials confirmed. In a statement on X, Kenya Red Cross says the Nairobi City County fire brigade contained the situation which affected one dormitory adding that there are no casualties. Kenya Red Cross says it has deployed […]

MCK seeks public input on AI guidelines for media

The Media Council of Kenya (MCK) has invited  members of the public, stakeholders and all interested parties to submit their views, comments and recommendations on a newly drafted guide. This is in accordance with requirements of the Constitution of Kenya, which mandates public participation in policy making. In a statement,  MCK CEO David Omwoyo noted […]

Trump to declare national emergency at border in flurry of day one orders

Incoming President Donald Trump plans to declare a “national emergency” at the US-Mexico border as part of a broader first-day flurry of executive orders aimed at quickly reversing the Biden administration’s policies. Trump, who will be sworn-in as president on Monday, is expected to sign as many as 100 executive orders by the end of […]

President Ruto launches Kenya’s first ever sugar bonus programme

President William Ruto has given Ksh150 million bonus for sugar farmers who have supplied cane to Kakamega’s Mumias Sugar Factory, the first such payment in the sector. The President said the historic bonus payment to farmers not only validates the success of the reforms introduced in the sugar sector, but is also evidence of the […]