More than 5000 United Democratic Alliance (UDA) delegates have authorized the party’ s presidential candidate Deputy President William Ruto to discuss, negotiate and enter into various alliances, coalitions and mergers. The party’s Secretary General Veronica Maina said that this will allow Ruto to partner with other like-minded alliances, as he seeks to form the next…
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has appointed Ruth Kulundu Deputy Commission Secretary Operations. The appointment of Kulundu was announced by the Commission’s Chairperson Wafula Chebukati on Friday. Kulundu previously worked as the Commission’s Regional Elections Coordinator from 2010-2017 and as Siaya County Elections Manager. In other appointments, Chrispine Otieno Owiye was appointed as…
The Health ministry has lifted the rule requiring Kenyans to wear facemasks in public places. Addressing to journalists at Afya House in Nairobi, Health Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe, said despite the lift the wearing of facemasks will be required during indoor meetings. “It is highly recommended that you should continue wearing facemasks, even when in…
Kenya and Zimbabwe have signed seven bilateral agreements on political and diplomatic consultations following high-level talks led by Presidents Uhuru Kenyatta and Emmerson Mnangagwa. President Kenyatta hosted Mnangagwa at State House Nairobi on Wednesday following his arrival in Kenya on Tuesday for a three-day State Visit. The bilateral agreements, all memoranda of understanding (MoU), covered…
The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) on Thursday said it had concluded the process of shortlisting applicants for posts of judicial personnel advertised on October 8, 2021. Chief Justice Martha Koome assured that the recruitment and selection would be open, fair and transparent, despite the high number of applications submitted. “The Judicial Service Commission would like…
The Media Owners Association KEG And MCK has launched a joint venture with the Kenya Editors Guild and Media Council of Kenya to organize the 2022 Presidential Debate slotted for July. A joint production with membership drawn leading media houses will also conduct a Deputy Presidential Debate at a venue to be announced in future according…
German Embassy in Nairobi has condemned the recent reports of discrimination of Africans in the ongoing evacuation from Ukraine since Russia launched a military incursion against the Eastern European state. The statement comes in the wake of reports of alleged racist treatment of Africans in different border areas as they seek to escape the ongoing conflict.…
Education Cabinet Secretary George Magoha says the implementation of Competency Based Curriculum will not be affected by a change of government. Speaking when he commissioned several CBC classrooms in Murang’a, Magoha noted that the new curriculum is protected by the law and thus its implementation will go on until Kenyans say otherwise. He lauded the…
Deputy President William Ruto is in Washington where he is expected to hold a series of meetings and also meet Kenyans living in the Diaspora. This is part of a ten-day tour of the United Stated and the United Kingdom where he will discuss foreign policy, democracy, governance, and expound his economic vision for Kenya…
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has shortlisted candidates for the CEO position. Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Marjan Marjan is among five candidates shortlisted to be interviewed for the post which has been vacant since the following the exit of Ezra Chiloba. Others who have been shortlisted include Electoral and Governance Expert Zephania…