Hannah Cheptumo and Geoffrey Ruku sworn in as Cabinet Secretaries. [PCS] President William Ruto has dismissed criticism of his administration, saying he will continue to make tough decisions—and is prepared to pay the price. The president who spoke on Thursday, April 17, during the swearing-in ceremony of new Cabinet Secretaries and 14 Principal Secretaries at State House, Ruto said he would lead from the front. “I will lead from the front. I will make the difficult decisions and pay the price if there is any to be paid. We are going to change this country,” he said. “We must stay…
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Deputy President Kithure Kindiki at Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) on Tuesday during a national evangelical revival. [DPCS] The Kenya Kwanza administration has had a complex relationship with the Church, marked by generous government donations on one hand, and public disagreements on the other. In response to growing concerns, Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has sought to reassure religious leaders that the government respects the independence of the Church. “There is no contest between the Church and the State,” Kindiki said on Tuesday during the Africa Revival Agenda Conference at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) in Nairobi. “The Church and…
Kericho Governor Dr Eric Mutai during the Tea Reforms Conference in Kericho County on June 6, 2023. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard] Kericho Governor Eric Mutai has hit out at Echoes of War playwright Cleophas Malala, labelling him a ‘mamluki’, a Swahili term for mercenary, accusing him of exploiting the play to push a personal agenda. Mutai accused Malala of taking Butere Girls High School students to the drama festivals despite not being qualified to do so. He cited regulations requiring that only registered teachers under the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) accompany students to such events. ‘’Regulations are very clear. Each time…
Cabinet secretary ministry of Education Prof.Julius Migos Ogamba, address press on 25th March 2025 at Glee Hotel in Kiambu County. [Edward Kiplimo, Standard] Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has revoked the appointment of four members of the University of Nairobi Council, effective April 11. The four — Sally Toroitich, Ahmed Abdullahi, Parmain Narrikae, and Carren Omwenga — have ceased to hold their positions, according to a gazette notice issued by the CS. “In exercise of the powers conferred by Section 36(1) (d) of the Universities Act, 2012, as read together with Section 51 (1) of the Interpretation and General Provisions…
The Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa President ,Abdullah Almusaibeeh.[File, Standard] Abdullah Almusaibeeh has been appointed the new president of the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA). Almusaibeeh, a current board member, was named to the position by the bank’s Board of Governors, succeeding Mauritanian Sidi Ould Tah, whose tenure will officially conclude on June 30. Almusaibeeh was elected during BADEA’s annual meeting in Kuwait City. He will take over from Tah, who has served as BADEA president since 2015. As the new president, he will oversee the bank’s portfolio of funded projects and operations, which exceeds…
President Ruto and former Farmers Party chair Nyakera when the party was joining the coalition. [Farmers Party] The Kenya Kwanza government has suffered yet another blow, with the Farmers Party becoming the latest to announce its intention to exit the coalition. Led by former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu, the Farmers Party has issued a 30-day notice signaling its plan to leave the coalition. According to Simon Kamangu, the party’s Secretary General, their decision stems from what he describes as patterns of dishonesty, political infidelity, and disregard for both the Constitution and the spirit of the coalition agreement. “The recent unilateral…
President William Ruto with his deputy, Kithure Kindiki. [PCS] President William Ruto has defended his Deputy, Kithure Kindiki, saying he serves all Kenyans, not just Tharaka Nithi or Mt. Kenya. Speaking on the final day of his tour of the Mt Kenya region, Ruto commended Kindiki for his dedication, discipline, and focus on development. His remarks were widely seen as a veiled comparison to former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. “I’m grateful you allowed Prof Kindiki to come to work with me in serving the country. He is respectful, hardworking, and orderly.” ‘’The Deputy President is not a DP…
A Ghibli remake of a photo. [Sourced] Artificial intelligence (AI) continues to evolve at a breathtaking pace, with each new innovation pushing the boundaries of creativity. The latest sensation? AI-generated Ghibli-style art—a feature that has taken the internet by storm. What is Ghibli? Inspired by Studio Ghibli, the iconic Japanese animation studio behind classics like My Neighbor Totoro (1988) and Princess Mononoke (1997), this new AI tool in ChatGPT-4 allows users to transform their photos into Ghibli-style illustrations. The feature generates dreamy, hand-drawn portraits reminiscent of Hayao Miyazaki’s signature artistry—soft color palettes, whimsical worlds, and expressive characters. Users simply upload…
Hanna Cheptumo, new Gender CS nominee. [File, Standard] Hanna Wendot Cheptumo has been nominated as the new Cabinet Secretary for Gender, Culture, the Arts, and Heritage. A lawyer and mother of three, Hanna is the widow of the late Baringo Senator William Cheptumo. Born in Baringo County, she played a pivotal role in managing the family’s legal practice alongside her late husband, a respected legal expert and leader. Before marrying the late Senator, Hanna worked at a government office in Nyayo House. Her appointment comes weeks after President William Ruto pledged to honor the legacy of her late husband, continuing…