Politics

President William Ruto’s decision to nominate Ahmed Issack Hassan as the Chairperson of the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has ignited a heated debate over ethnic inclusivity in Kenya’s public appointments, particularly in the sensitive realm of security leadership. Critics argue that recent trends under Ruto’s administration reflect a concentration of key security roles among

Rigathi Gachagua chastised President William Ruto and his Kenya Kwanza allies on Sunday for how they responded to religious clerics’ criticism. In a stinging speech, the former Deputy President warned UDA-affiliated leaders against targeting church leaders, citing a pattern he witnessed during the late former President Daniel Arap Moi’s reign. Gachagua was speaking at the

Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has called for peace and urged an end to tribalism in a rare public appearance alongside President William Ruto and former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. The former head of state was speaking during the consecration of Bishop Peter Kimani at the Embu Catholic Archdiocese on Saturday, where he insisted on unity

President William Ruto has publicly dismissed concerns raised by the Catholic Bishops, asserting that his administration is on the right track and that Kenyans are generally content with the government’s performance. The bishops, under the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB), had recently issued a press statement highlighting critical issues affecting Kenyans, including the high

In a recent decision that has sparked debate, Kenya has granted the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation diplomatic immunity through Legal Notice No. 157, signed by Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi on November 19, 2024. This immunity gives the foundation and its employees protection similar to that enjoyed by diplomats, meaning they are shielded from