Members of Parliament in Kenya have initiated the process to impeach Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua amid serious allegations against him. Supporters of the motion accuse Gachagua of being complicit in the deadly anti-government protests that occurred in June, as well as engaging in corruption, undermining government authority, and fostering ethnically divisive politics. Gachagua has categorically…
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Kenya police clash with protesters as tax bill unrest continues.
Nairobi, Kenya – Tensions flared in the heart of Nairobi today as anti-government demonstrations turned chaotic, with riot police resorting to tear gas to disperse crowds gathered near Parliament. What started as a peaceful protest organized by civil society groups and opposition parties swiftly escalated into a scene of confrontation and unrest. The protest, fueled…
Kenya Plans to Borrow More as New Taxes Withdrawn, Says President
In a significant policy reversal, Kenya’s President announced today that the government would withdraw newly proposed taxes amidst public outcry, opting instead to increase borrowing to fund critical projects and support the economy. President Uhuru Kenyatta addressed the nation in a televised speech, acknowledging the public’s concerns over the proposed tax measures aimed at generating…
Veronica Nduva set for swearing-in as EAC Secretary-General on Friday.
Veronica Nduva, President William Ruto’s nominee for the Secretary-General of the East African Community (EAC), will be inaugurated on Friday during the bloc’s Heads of State Summit. Kenya’s nominee judge for the East African Court of Justice Zablon Muruka Mokua will also be appointed to the First Instance Division on the same day. Mr Mokua,…
Why Kenya’s non-Nato ally status is crucial for regional security.
Kenya’s designation as a major non-North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (Nato) ally by the US elevates its role in regional and international security at a time when 1,000 of its police officers prepare to battle gangs in Haiti’s besieged capital, Port-au-Prince. The announcement came as Kenya’s President William Ruto embarked on a historic state visit to…
Kenya defends cost of jet for President Ruto’s US trip.
Kenya’s government has defended the cost of President William Ruto’s trip to the US. The price of hiring the luxury private jet in which he and his delegation travelled is estimated to be $1.5m (ÂŁ1.2m), according to Kenya’s private KTN TV station. “The benefits from this visit far outweigh such a million times,” government spokesman…
President Museveni Arrives in Kenya to Strengthen Bilateral Relations.
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has this afternoon arrived in Kenya’s capital Nairobi for a State visit at the invitation of President William Ruto. The President’s visit aims at strengthening the longstanding bilateral relations between Uganda and Kenya and exploring new avenues for collaboration and mutual benefits. On arrival, President Museveni was received at Jomo Kenyatta…
Saudi Arabia accepted to postpone the execution of a Kenyan man.
A Kenyan man due to be executed in Saudi Arabia has had a last-minute reprieve following a large-scale social media campaign. Stephen Munyakho, son of veteran journalist Dorothy Kweyu, received the death penalty in 2011 following a fatal fight with a colleague in the Gulf nation. According to the Bring Back Stevo campaign, run by…
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