Kindiki’s first speech as Deputy President
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki on Friday, November 1, 2024, shared his first speech as the country’s third DP moments after he took oath of office. Speaking shortly after being sworn in at the Kenyatta International Conference Centre (KICC), Kindiki expressed gratitude to President William Ruto for appointing him to the position. He also proclaimed his […]
Ruto warmly embraces Kindiki as he hands him a copy of the Constitution
President William Ruto on Friday, November 1, 2024, shared a moment with his new deputy Kithure Kindiki shortly after he was sworn in as Kenya’s third DP under the new constitution. Video clips from the event show the president heartily embracing his DP before handing him a copy of the constitution. The event held at […]
Burundi rolls out the red carpet for Ruto as he touches down in Bujumbura
President William Ruto has arrived in Bujumbura, Burundi, to participate in the 23rd COMESA (Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa) Summit. Upon his arrival, he inspected a guard of honour from the Burundian military, a ceremonial gesture marking his visit to the country. More than 400 representatives from the private sector, small-scale traders, policymakers […]
Millicent Omanga declines Ruto’s appointment to Nairobi Rivers Commission
Former nominated Senator Millicent Omanga has declined her recent appointment to the Nairobi River’s Commission. Omanga turned down the appointment on Saturday, October 26, 2024, shortly after President William Ruto announced the formation of the 11-member commission to revitalise Nairobi’s water bodies and environmental landscape. She expressed her gratitude for the trust shown by President […]
‘Say no to greedy leaders’ – Babu Owino rejects proposal to extend term limits
Embakasi East Member of Parliament (MP) Babu Owino has commented on the ongoing debate about extending the term limits for those in elective positions from five to seven years. In his statement shared via X, the MP strongly rejected the proposal, asserting that the bill’s motive was to fulfil the selfish interests of greedy leaders, […]
‘We are too tired, seven years will break our backs’ – clergy rejects extension of presidential term limit
A section of religious leaders have weighed in on the proposed extension of the current five-year term limit for elective positions to seven years. Addressing the press on Friday, October 25, 2024, the group identified as Ufungamano Joint Forum of Religious Organizations strongly rejected the proposal noting that it was an intentional proposal aimed at […]
Ruto’s lawyer withdraws from Gachagua impeachment case amid court proceedings
President William Ruto’s lawyer Kamotho Njenga has withdrawn from the ongoing impeachment case against former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua at the High Court. Speaking before a three-judge bench on Thursday, October 24, 2024, Njenga informed Justices Eric Ogola, Fridah Mugambi, and Anthony Mrima that he had filed a notice to cease representing the president. He […]