The man who ran towards President William Ruto in Wajir/SCREENGRABA man who ran towards President William Ruto as he was making a speech in Wajir has spoken out, giving his account of what transpired.In a video seen by the Star, the man said he had no ill intentions and that he simply wanted to speak to the President about his political ambitions.“Mimi nilitaka kuongea na Rais kwa sababu nasimama kiti ya MCA huko kwetu,” the man said.“That was the time the president was summarising his speech, and I just wanted to greet him, and I didn’t know that my actions…
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Soraya Munyana Hakuziyaremye, a Rwandan banker and financial management professional, is serving as the Governor of the National Bank of Rwanda.The National Bank of Rwanda (NBR) has cautioned the public against using Rwandan Franc banknotes for decorative and celebratory purposes, warning that the practice damages currency and undermines the national cash system.In a public notice, the central bank said it has continued to observe banknotes and coins being used in floral arrangements, bouquets, and similar decorative creations. The bank noted that this trend involves florists, traders, event decorators, designers, gifting stylists, and their clients.According to NBR, banknotes are often folded,…
Judge Phoebe Okowa and President William Ruto at State House on February 3, 2026/PCSPresident William Ruto has congratulated Judge Phoebe Okowa on her historic election to the International Court of Justice (ICJ), making her the first Kenyan to serve on the court since 1945.Speaking at State House, Nairobi, President Ruto said her election “reflects the strong confidence of UN Member States in her credentials, experience, and integrity.”He described her success as a sign of “not only personal excellence, but also our nation’s continued commitment to contributing distinguished professionals to the multilateral system.”President Ruto reaffirmed “the government’s unwavering support as she…
Marjan Hussein Marjan/FILEThe Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Chief Executive Officer, Marjan Hussein Marjan, has stepped down, ending more than a decade of service at the commission.In a message to staff, Marjan said the decision followed a mutual agreement on “a structured transition in the Office of the Commission Secretary/Chief Executive Officer.” He expressed deep gratitude for his time at the IEBC, where he first served as Deputy Commission Secretary/CEO from April 2015 before assuming the top role.“It has been an honour to work with a professional, dedicated, and resilient team committed to the constitutional mandate of the IEBC,”…
The US Embassy in UGThe US Embassy in Uganda has announced it will reduce updates on its social media accounts due to a lapse in appropriations.In a statement, the embassy said, “Due to the lapse in appropriations, this X account will not be updated regularly until full operations resume, with the exception of urgent safety and security information.”The embassy assured the public that essential services will continue.“At this time, scheduled passport and visa transit services in the United States and at U.S. Embassies and Consulates overseas will continue during the lapse in appropriations as the situation permits,” the statement said.Individuals…
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua/FILEFormer Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has claimed that some leaders from Northern Kenya attempted to prevent journalists from conducting a roundtable interview with him at his Karen residence. Gachagua said the interview was planned with radio stations from Mandera, Garissa, Marsabit, Wajir and Isiolo, and was later broadcast online through North Eastern Digital Media. Earlier in the day, a photo circulated suggesting that the interview was scheduled to involve North Eastern media stations. Hours before the interview, a statement purportedly from Northern Kenya media practitioners said the group had collectively decided to cancel the planned interview…
Supreme Court Judge Ibrahim Mohammed /HANDOUTSupreme Court Judge Ibrahim Mohammed is dead.Sources close to the family say Mohammed had been taken to India for treatment, but doctors advised that he be returned home to Kenya for his last days.Before joining the Bench, Justice Ibrahim had already distinguished himself as a trailblazing advocate, human rights defender, and public-spirited lawyer. Admitted to the Bar in 1982, he was the first member of the Kenyan Somali community to be admitted as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya. He practised law with notable firms before establishing his own practice and was deeply…
Former Lugari MP, Cyrus JirongoPresident William Ruto has expressed deep sorrow over the death of his friend and former Lugari MP, Cyrus Jirongo.In a statement, the President described Jirongo as “a relentless go-getter, a seasoned businessman, and a consummate politician who refused to be defined, let alone defeated, by life’s challenges.”He added that Jirongo “was a fighter in every sense: blunt yet warm, bold yet approachable, enlightened and endlessly entrepreneurial.”“Above all, he was generous to a fault; always willing to give, to uplift, and to back others with his time, resources, and belief,” President Ruto said.The President also paid tribute…
President William Ruto and Mama Rachel Ruto at State House ahead of the Jamhuri Day celebrations on December 12, 2025 /PCSPresident William Ruto, on December 12, led Kenyans in marking the 62nd Jamhuri Day Celebrations.Dressed in a black suit, Ruto stepped out of the presidential motorcade, which had snaked from State House to Nyayo in about 15 minutes.Immediately after his arrival, Ruto boarded the Ceremonial car for a lap of honour around the stadium.Rachel Ruto also stepped in, in style, donning an Ankara dress and escorted by Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja.Here are some of the photosKenyans at Nyayo National Stadium for…
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has expressed solidarity with the Odinga family following the passing of Beryl Achieng’ Odinga, sister to Party Leader Oburu Oginga and the late founding Party Leader Raila Amolo Odinga.In its condolence message, the party said it was “deeply saddened” by her death, describing it as a difficult moment for the Odinga family and the wider ODM fraternity.ODM remembered Beryl as “a hardworking and dedicated public servant” who, despite her prominent background, “chose to live a quiet life away from the glare of cameras.”The party noted that her death comes 40 days after the loss of…
Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru with the beneficiaries of “Wezesha Kirinyaga,” an economic empowerment program by the governor /HANDOUT“Wezesha Kirinyaga,” an economic empowerment program, is rewriting the story of smallholder farmers into an engine of growth that has increased earnings and lifted families out of poverty.The initiative by Governor Anne Waiguru has supported more than 100,000 households engaged in multiple agricultural value chains to increase production and market their produce.The farmers have been funded by the County Government to the tune of Sh540 million to venture into tomato, rice, dairy, poultry, coffee, avocado, apiculture, aquaculture, goat and pig farming, among others.“When we launched Wezesha…
Cabinet Secretary for Public Service and Human Capital Development, when he appeared before the Senate /HANDOUTThe Cabinet Secretary for Public Service and Human Capital Development, Geoffrey Ruku, has unveiled the ambitious plan to commercialise the National Youth Service (NYS), positioning it as a key driver of youth empowerment, industrial growth, and national productivity. Appearing before the Senate, Ruku said the commercialisation agenda aims to make NYS self-sustaining and productive, in line with the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA) and Vision 2030. He said under the plan, NYS will establish a new commercial arm, the National Youth Service Enterprises and Services Company,…
A section of Kiambu Road/FILEThe government has approved the dualling of the 23.5-kilometre Muthaiga–Kiambu–Ndumberi road (Kiambu Road) in a bid to ease traffic congestion and improve mobility between Nairobi and Kiambu counties.According to a Cabinet brief released on Tuesday, the project will expand the existing two-lane highway into a dual carriageway, complete with bypasses, loops, and access roads designed to increase capacity and reduce travel times.Cabinet said the upgraded road will also feature non-motorised transport lanes and commuter facilities to enhance safety and accessibility for pedestrians and cyclists.“The corridor, serving Muthaiga, Runda, Ridgeways, and Kiambu Town, currently experiences chronic traffic…
Police in Tanzania round up protesters on election day after demonstrations broke out over an alleged sham electoral process on Wednesday, October 29, 2025/SCREENGRABThe foreign ministers of Canada, Norway, and the United Kingdom have expressed concern over the situation in Tanzania following the national elections held on October 28 and 29. In a joint statement, the ministers said there were “credible reports of a large number of fatalities and significant injuries” resulting from the security response to protests that began on October 29. The three governments urged Tanzanian authorities to exercise restraint and respect fundamental freedoms. “We urge the authorities…
Kenya recorded a drop in the number of teenage pregnancies in 2024, the Economic Survey 2025 shows.The report was released on Tuesday by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS).According to the report, adolescents aged 10 to 19 presenting with pregnancy at their first antenatal care (ANC) visit declined by 4.8 per cent to 241, 228 in 2024.In 2023, a total of 110,821 pregnancies were recorded among adolescents aged between the ages of 10 to 19 in the first five months of 2023.Data from the Kenya Health Information Systems showed a total of 6,110 were among adolescents aged between 10 to…