‘It’s proud moment for Nakuru’ – governor Kihika praises Ruto for cabinet appointment of her predecessor
Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika has congratulated her predecessor Lee Kinyanjui on his nomination as the Cabinet Secretary for Investment, Trade, and Industry. Kihiki expressed confidence that Kinyanjui would leverage his networks and expertise to promote growth and investment in the nation. She wished him success in his new role, highlighting it as a transformative opportunity […]
‘I look forward to supporting the President’ – Murkomen speaks on his promotion
President William Ruto promoted Kipchumba Murkomen to the powerful position of Cabinet Secretary for the Ministry of Interior and National Administration in a major cabinet reshuffle announced on Thursday, December 19, 2024. Murkomen, who currently serves as Cabinet Secretary for Youth Affairs, Creative Economy, and Sports, now takes on a role that oversees national security, […]
DP Kindiki refuses to accept blame for Gen Z protestor killings
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has shed light on the killings of the Gen Z protestors during his tenure as the Cabinet Secretary for Interior. Speaking during a joint media interview on Thursday night, December 19, 2024, in Karen Nairobi County, Kindiki disclosed that the anti-government protests led to the loss of lives in various ways […]
Cabinet reshuffle: Ruto picks Murkomen as Interior CS
In a major cabinet reshuffle announced on Thursday, December 19, 2024, President William Ruto has promoted Kipchumba Murkomen to the powerful position of Cabinet Secretary for the Ministry of Interior and National Administration, one of the most influential ministries in the Kenyan government. Murkomen, who previously served as Cabinet Secretary for Youth Affairs, Creative Economy, […]
Morara addresses backlash over his remarks on Burundians replacing Luhyas in watchmen jobs
Activist Morara Kebaso has addressed the uproar sparked by his recent comments on the growing presence of Burundian nationals in Kenya’s security sector, specifically as night guards. His remarks, made during an interview on Citizen TV last week, drew criticism for being perceived as tribalistic and dismissive of the Luhya community, traditionally associated with such […]
Children killed in crush at Nigerian funfair
Several children have been killed in a crush at a funfair in the south-west Nigerian city of Ibadan, with many others hospitalised. The exact number of casualties is not clear. The event was advertised as free entry and drew a large crowd but so many people turned up that there was a crush as they […]
Gachagua to NIS: Stop following me around and focus on useful work
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua issued a scathing rebuke to the National Intelligence Service (NIS) on Thursday, December 19, 2024, accusing the agency of wasting resources by tailing him instead of focusing on national security. Gachagua criticized NIS for what he termed as wasting resources by assigning an officer to follow him from Nairobi to […]