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Some ODM stalwarts have dismissed claims that the party will disintegrate should their leader Raila Odinga leave for African Union Commission (AUC) chairmanship. Raila is seeking the continent’s top position and should he succeed, he will be forced to abandon local political activities for the continental role. His possible exit has caused some jittery in…
Opposition leader Raila Odinga has intensified his criticism of President William Ruto’s administration over its response to the ongoing heavy rains that have caused havoc countrywide. The Azimio la Umoja One Kenya coalition party leader now wants the flood crisis affecting various counties declared a national disaster, while at the same time opposing the forceful…
The cabinet has warned that Cyclone Hidaya might hit the coastal region if the rains persist. “The coastal region is likely to experience Cyclone Hidaya, which will result in heavy rainfall and large waves,” the Cabinet said. Cabinet further said the Hidaya will be accompanied by strong winds that could affect marine activities in the…
Lawmakers in the Solomon Islands have selected a pro-China candidate as their prime minister, in an indication the Pacific nation will remain a close Beijing ally. Jeremiah Manele won the prime minister vote on Thursday, beating out his opponent Matthew Wale in a 31-18 count. He will succeed former PM Manasseh Sogavare, a vocal critic…
A formal request has been issued to the United States Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mike Johnson, for President William Ruto to address them during his official visit. US President Joe Biden extended an invitation to Ruto for a state visit, with the meeting between the two leaders set for Thursday, May 23. In…
President William Ruto and his deputy Rigathi Gachagua have arrived at Uhuru Gardens for the Labour Day celebrations. Labour CS Florence Bore, Cotu Secretary General Francis Atwoli and Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja are also present. The celebrations are being held at a time when heavy rains are pounding various parts of the City. Labour Day…
President William Ruto will Tuesday morning chair a Cabinet meeting to discuss additional measures on floods mitigation. Speaking on the sidelines of International Development Association (IDA21) summit at KICC in Nairobi, Ruto said the meeting will deliberate on ways of ensuring victims of the floods are taken care of by the government. He said the…
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has announced that the government has set aside Ksh.1 billion to support affected families in the Arid and Semi-Arid Land (ASAL) regions as floods continue to wreak havoc in the nation. Speaking during a food distribution exercise to affected families in Mathare at Valley Bridge Primary School in Nairobi on Sunday,…
Kenyans on social media have expressed their disappointment at the ruling party for using choppers to deliver voting materials for their ongoing grassroots elections. The heavy rains in the country prompted the party to ferry the voting materials to the five counties, impairing transport activities as bridges and roads are flooded. According to the UDA…
A politician from Bungoma county has been formally charged with cyber-bullying Kakamega governor Fernandes Barasa. Cyberbullying in Kenya Joseph Lendrix Waswa is accused of threatening Barasa by telling him that he would circulate his naked photos in numerous WhatsApp groups. Waswa, alias SSP Kiprop, appeared before Kibera Senior Principal Magistrate Margate Maroro on Thursday, April…
