The mother of Kennedy, one of the young men who was killed during last year’s Gen Z protests, has shared an emotional story about a phone call she once received from President William Ruto. She spoke during a prayer service held at All Saints Cathedral in Nairobi, where Kenyans gathered to honour the lives lost
President William Ruto is now facing a serious disagreement between the Central Organisation of Trade Unions–Kenya (COTU-K) and the State Department of Housing over how the housing levy funds are being used. The conflict is about the government’s plan to use the billions collected from the affordable housing levy to build other social facilities instead
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has cautioned that the rising tensions between Pakistan and India could have major economic consequences for Kenya. In a statement issued on Thursday, June 5, the Speaker said the disagreement, which might potentially reignite hostilities between the two nations, could have a substantial impact on the country’s export sector, particularly
Nelson Amenya, well-known for exposing the Adani-JKIA agreement, has delivered another bombshell. However, this time it is about an alleged hidden redesign of Kenya’s currency, just a year after the money’s security features were upgraded. Amenya told X on Monday, June 2, that the administration had changed the design of the currency and had already
Former Kenyan Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has once again stirred political tension with a statement that has raised eyebrows across the country. While speaking to residents in the Mount Kenya region, Gachagua reportedly said, “We will choose a leader for you to vote for,” as part of his address regarding the 2027 presidential election. His
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, on Sunday, June 1, used a church service in Lari, Kiambu County, to issue new demands to President William Ruto over the sensitive matter of forced disappearances. Gachagua said that Ruto’s recent apology on the matter was too casual and did not reflect the seriousness of what had happened to
Kenyans are now asking tough questions after it was revealed that money collected from the housing levy might have been used to build markets instead of affordable houses. This shocking news as shared by the daily Nation has raised doubts about the government’s real intentions when it comes to solving the housing crisis. For many,
By Jackie Adhyambo In the drama that is Kenyan politics, over the years, few spectacles have been as dazzlingly eventful as the downfall of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. Ousted in a historic impeachment last October, Gachagua now roams Kenya’s political wilderness, railing against the same government he, not too long ago, shielded with messianic
Fresh reports have revealed how members of parliament from Migori County pushed President William Ruto to cancel his planned visit to the region during his upcoming Nyanza tour. According to a report by the People’s Daily on Thursday, internal disagreements between the area MPs and Migori Governor Ochilo Ayacko forced State House to make a
The Explainer: Inside Rigathi Gachagua’s plan to make Ruto a one term President
The Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP), linked to former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, has started a countrywide mobilisation campaign after failing to launch the party as planned. The much-publicized event that was supposed to take place at Kasarani Sports Centre was cancelled, with the party claiming that the venue’s administration suddenly cancelled their booking. This