The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced the government’s intention to send 600 extra police personnel to Haiti on a peacekeeping mission. Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing’Oei told the press on Friday that the deployment had not yet been completed owing to ongoing logistical arrangements. The PS also reported that deliberations about the deployment
A recent report by the National Treasury has exposed a glaring contradiction between the Kenyan government’s promises and actions. Despite President William Ruto’s directive to launch a national livestock vaccination programme, the Treasury has not allocated any funds for the initiative in the financial year starting July 2024. This omission raises serious concerns about the
Teachers have vowed to go on strike in January if the government fails to deliver Ksh10 billion for their medical insurance. The Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) Kiambu branch Secretary General, Samuel Muiruri, expressed disappointment at the government’s failure to renew the cover. He stated that the medical insurance coverage was previously renewed in
The recent Cabinet nominations by President William Ruto have sparked criticism from the Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC), raising serious concerns about gender inequality and regional favoritism. The human rights organization has expressed disappointment with the gender imbalance in the appointments, as well as the overwhelming representation of the Mt Kenya region in the new
Moses Kuria, a senior government advisor, has criticized Kenyans over yesterday’s traffic jam on the Nairobi-Nakuru highway. Kuria took to his X account on Saturday, December 21, to criticize Kenyans for seeking improved roads while opposing government initiatives. In particular, the former Public Service Cabinet Secretary chastised Kenyans for resisting Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) aimed at
Ezekiel Kipkorir, a Kenyan athlete, was banned by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) for using prohibited performance-enhancing chemicals. According to the Athletic Integrity Unit (AIU), the 29-year-old marathoner was banned for three years for possessing and using illegal testosterone. “The AIU has banned Ezekiel Kipkorir (Kenya) for 3 years from December 5, 2024, for presence/use
According to nominated MP Sabina Chege, propaganda on social media is driving resentment among Kenyans. The MP has remarked that many of the allegations made against the government on social media forums are false and that many Kenyans are unable to discriminate between falsehoods and realities. According to Chege, the situation has been exacerbated by
Africa Nazarene University (ANU), once considered a leading institution of higher learning, is facing an internal crisis as students, staff, and members of the surrounding community call for a leadership overhaul. The Vice Chancellor, Dr. Stanley Makhosi Bhebhe, is at the center of the storm, with accusations mounting that he has failed to effectively lead
Following President William Ruto’s decision to terminate the Ksh338 billion Adani deals for the renovation of the country’s principal airport and electrical lines, Nelson Amenya has come forward to describe his role as a whistleblower. During an interview with BBC Africa, Amenya revealed that he had documentation about the multibillion-dollar agreement from reliable sources within
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki has made a bold statement concerning the deaths of Gen Z youth during protests in Kenya, sparking widespread debate. Kindiki, known for his legal background and measured tone, claimed that law enforcement officials have been wrongly blamed for the killings. He emphasized that external forces, not the police, were responsible