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
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
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
On Thursday, the administration issued a statement confirming its stated ambitions to host the annual Grammy Awards. The Ministry of Youth Affairs, Creative Economy, and Sports issued a statement revealing that, while a deal with Grammy Global Ventures (GGV) was in existence, it did not include hosting the coveted awards. Instead, the government and GGV
Isaac Kalua, the leader of the Green Thinking Action Party of Kenya, has called for an overhaul of the Kenya Forest Service’s (KFS) board of directors, stating that they have failed to safeguard the woods adequately. The appeal comes in the wake of recent cases involving both private and government developers attempting to take portions
In Kenya’s politics, the relationship between the Executive and Parliament is crucial for governance and democracy. President William Ruto’s administration has been noted for its influence over Parliament, raising concerns about the independence of the legislative branch. One prominent example is the swift passage of the controversial Finance Bills of 2023 and 2024. Despite public
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has criticized President William Ruto’s leadership style, which he calls a “one-man show” and believes is detrimental to the country. Gachagua accused his former boss of undermining Cabinet Secretaries and other leaders, stating that the president makes unilateral choices without input or criticism. He was speaking on Sunday during an
On Saturday, December 14, Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka led a crowd of Kenyans in chanting against President William Ruto, sparking protests inside the stadium. While visiting Governor Wavinya Ndeti’s football tournament in Machakos, Kalonzo led the crowd to chant the “Ruto Must Go” slogan. The slogan was loudly chanted behind Kalonzo across the stadium,
Dismus Barasa, a Kimilili Member of Parliament, has been called out for disseminating a survey claiming that Kenya’s candidate for the African Union Commission (AUC) leadership contest, Raila Odinga, has gained an early lead. The MP claimed on the billboard that an opinion poll showed Raila leading with 80%, followed by Mohamoud Ali of Djibouti