Farouk Kibet: The power behind William Ruto’s presidency
So revered is Farouk that his suggestions or opinions are law to area leaders. He decides who to sit where in an event attended by the President and who to say what and for how long. So revered is Farouk…
Prince Rahim Aga Khan V takes over as father gets final salute
Prince Rahim Aga Khan V leads his fathers funeral in Lisbon, marking a new era. Global Ismaili leaders pledge allegiance to Prince Rahim Aga Khan V as the 50th Imam. Prince Rahim Aga Khan V leads his fathers funeral in…
ID politics: Why Northern Kenya is crucial to Ruto’s 2027 re-election bid
Of the 7.1m votes Ruto received in 2022 polls, 3.5m came from Mt Kenya region, which are now at risk due to the fallout with former DP Rigathi Gachagua. Of the 7.1m votes Ruto received in 2022 polls, 3.5m came…
This man Mbotela: Stared at the barrel of a gun but lived to see five presidents take office
The 84-year-old was forced into a controversial military coup at gunpoint in 1982 when the late President Daniel Moi was in power. The 84-year-old was forced into a controversial military coup at gunpoint in 1982 when the late President Daniel…
Lawyer wants Adams Oloo out of IEBC selection panel
Mboya argues that Ruto appointed Oloo as a strategy and communications advisor in the Office of the President in a circular dated December 20, 2024. Mboya argues that Ruto appointed Oloo as a strategy and communications advisor in the Office…
Police can’t ban protests, court declares
The High Court has clipped the Inspector General of Polices powers to declare protests illegal at will and without justification. The High Court has clipped the Inspector General of Polices powers to declare protests illegal at will and without justification. Read…
Raila AUC chair bid advances as 28 votes secured
Railas secretariat claims they have secured the support of 28 nations. With 49 states voting, the winner needs 33 votes to win in the first round. Railas secretariat claims they have secured the support of 28 nations. With 49 states…
Ruto removes extra vetting for ID registration in border counties
President William Ruto ends extra vetting for ID registration in border counties, says guideline to be reviewed regularly. President William Ruto ends extra vetting for ID registration in border counties, says guideline to be reviewed regularly. Read More
Raila AUC chair bid backed by 28 nations, campaign secretariat says
He needs to secure at least two-thirds of the votes from 49 AU member states to win in the first round. So far, Raila can count on the support of East African Community nations. He needs to secure at least…
Mudavadi urges miners to prioritise safety after collapse
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has urged miners across the country to adopt strict safety measures after a mine collapse in Shinyalu, Kakamega trapping 12 miners on Monday evening. Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has urged miners across the country…