Ruto offers Gen Z employment optionsÂ
President William Ruto of Kenya has outlined ambitious programs aimed at addressing the nation’s escalating youth unemployment crisis, emphasizing affordable housing and labour migration as pivotal opportunities for the younger generation. Speaking at the State House on Saturday, June 29, 2024, during a meeting with bishops from the African Independent Pentecostal Church of Africa, Ruto […]
‘Stand up for what is right, seek truth, work towards fair just society’ – Okiya Omtatah
Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah has called on citizens to remain steadfast in their pursuit of justice. In a statement shared on his X account on Saturday, June 29, 2024, Omtatah noted the importance of perseverance, determination, and courage in the ongoing struggle for fairness and truth. “Never give up on the quest for justice. Perseverance, […]
4 counties to be affected by Saturday blackout
Kenya Power has announced a temporary blackout expected to affect four counties on Saturday, June 29, 2024. The utility company explained that the blackout, which will affect several areas in Nairobi, Kiambu, Uasin Gishu, and Trans Nzoia counties, is necessary for routine network maintenance. In Nairobi County, the blackout will occur in Babadogo from 9:00 […]
Kimilili MP calls for meeting with his constituents after voting ‘yes’ on Finance Bill
Kimilili Member of Parliament (MP) Didmus Wekesa Barasa, who voted in favour of the divisive Finance Bill 2024, is set to address his constituents after the bill was ultimately rejected by President William Ruto. The Finance Bill 2024, which ignited widespread protests across Kenya, was passed by Parliament but faced a significant setback when Ruto […]
Biden vows to fight on in first speech after Trump debate
US President Joe Biden has hit back at criticism over his age, telling supporters in a fiery speech that he will win re-election in November after a poor debate performance fuelled concern about his candidacy. “I know I’m not a young man, to state the obvious,” he told a rally in the battleground state of […]
MP Gikaria, wife apologize over Finance Bill 2024 as they don ‘I am sorry’ branded t-shirts
Nakuru Town East Member of Parliament (MP) David Gikaria and his wife Violet Nzisa Katua in a surprising move have taken a unique approach to express his regret for supporting the Finance Bill 2024. On Friday, June 28, 2024, Gikaria and his wife’s photos rocking white matchy t-shirts with an ‘I am sorry’ message printed […]
‘We are going to document every case and revisit ICC’ – Kalonzo
Azimio la Umoja – One Kenya coalition co-principal Kalonzo Musyoka has announced plans to meticulously document every case of murder, brutality and abduction that was bestowed on innocent demonstrators during recent protests. In a statement shared on his X account on June 28, 2024, Kalonzo pledged that he would revisit cases at the International Criminal […]