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…
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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…