Ruto’s decision on Adani deals clears legal stalemate – Homa Bay Town MP
The recent cancellation of Adani Group’s infrastructure deals in Kenya has ignited significant discussions surrounding governance, public trust, and the nation’s development trajectory. Homa Bay Town Member of Parliament (MP) Peter Kaluma has defended President William Ruto’s decision, asserting that the cancellation was not influenced by the US indictment of the Indian conglomerate nor a […]
Taifa Care: The new terminology in Ruto’s State of the Nation address
In his State of the Nation address on Thursday, November 21, 2024, President William Ruto repeatedly referred to the newly launched Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) as Taifa Care. SHIF was officially launched on October 1, 2024, to replace the National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF). Throughout his speech, Ruto consistently referred to SHIF as Taifa […]
10 essential issues addressed by Ruto in his State of the Nation speech
In his State of the Nation address delivered on November 21, 2024, President William Ruto highlighted at least 10 key issues that reflect the government’s priorities and ongoing challenges. These issues encompass economic policies, social reforms, and governance efforts, and they indicate a concerted attempt to address the pressing concerns of Kenyans. Here are the […]
Ruto cancels Adani’s JKIA and KETRACO deals amid corruption concerns
In a bold move against corruption, President William Ruto has announced the cancellation of two major infrastructure deals involving Indian conglomerate Adani. The agreements, which encompassed the expansion of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) and the KETRACO energy transmission project, have been scrapped following revelations of potential integrity issues. Speaking during a State of the […]
‘Never give power to son of a poor man’ – Huddah Monroe
Kenyan socialite and entrepreneur Huddah Monroe has advised her followers to avoid giving power to people from poor backgrounds. Taking to her Instagram stories, Monroe, who has been a vocal critic of President William Ruto and his administration, noted that such leaders do not know what to do with the power given to them unless […]
Trump win should prompt police withdrawal from Haiti – Wamalwa tells Ruto after call with Blinken
In the wake of a phone call between William Ruto and outgoing US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Democratic Action Party of Kenya (DAP-K) leader Eugene Wamalwa has called on the president to reconsider Kenya’s involvement in Haiti. Wamalwa emphasized that Donald Trump’s recent election victory in the United States should prompt a strategic reassessment, […]
‘Hatuna furaha’ – Nyeri residents express discontent with Kindiki’s swearing-in as new DP
A section of residents in Wamunyoro, Mathira in Nyeri County, have expressed their disappointment and sadness over President William Ruto’s choice to pick former Interior Cabinet Secretary (CS) Kithure Kindiki as the new deputy president. Addressing the press after Kindiki’s swearing-in ceremony held at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) on Friday, November 1, 2024, […]