Chipukeezy Appointed Assistant Director in the Office of the President Popular media personality Chipukeezy, whose real name is Vincent Mwasia Mutua, has been appointed as the Assistant Director of Protocol and Events in the Executive Office of the President. The announcement was made on Wednesday, March 26, by Dennis Itumbi, Head of Presidential Special Projects and Creative Economy. New Role and Responsibilities In his new position, Chipukeezy will be responsible for managing official ceremonies, state functions, and diplomatic protocols. His key duties include: ALSO READ: Chipukeezy’s Return to Government This is not Chipukeezy’s first time serving in government. In 2018,…
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Family of Kenyan Facing Execution in Saudi Arabia Contradicts UDA’s Claim of Ksh 129M Payment Less than 24 hours after UDA Secretary General Hassan Omar announced that the Muslim World League had paid Ksh129.5 million ($1 million) to secure the release of Steven Munyakho, his family has raised concerns, stating they have not received any official confirmation. Family Demands Official Communication In a press statement seen by Kenyans.co.ke, the Committee for the Release of Munyakho stated that they were yet to receive an official response despite multiple inquiries. “We are aware of reports that one of the institutional benefactors has…
Ruto’s ‘Incompetence Express’ – Fired Officials Get New Jobs in Never-Ending Government Musical Chairs The Kenya Kwanza government, under President William Ruto, has developed a pattern of redeploying senior officials even after dismissing them. This has led to accusations that the president prefers to recycle officials rather than completely remove them, even when he describes them as “incompetent.” The Train of Government Reassignments President Ruto’s administration operates like a train with different compartments. Instead of throwing dismissed officials off the train, they are simply moved to another compartment. The latest case raising speculation is that of Justin Muturi, former Attorney…
6 times Muturi Dared Ruto with Frequent Criticism of Govt Before He was Fired In a significant shake-up of his Cabinet, President William Ruto has dismissed Public Service Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi and replaced him with Mbeere North MP Geoffrey Ruku. The announcement came on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, alongside other major changes within the government. Key Cabinet Changes Why Was Justin Muturi Fired? Muturi had become one of the most outspoken critics of Ruto’s administration from within the government. His open disagreements with the President on governance and human rights issues created tensions that eventually led to his dismissal.…
President Ruto Sacks Public Service CS Justin Muturi in Cabinet Reshuffle Kenya’s President William Ruto has dismissed Public Service Cabinet Secretary (CS) Justin Muturi in the latest government changes. In a notice dated Wednesday, March 26, President Ruto appointed Mbeere North MP Geoffrey Ruku as the new CS for Public Service. New Cabinet Appointments Alongside Ruku’s appointment, Ruto also nominated Hanna Cheptumo as the new CS for Gender, Culture, and Heritage. Cheptumo is the wife of former Baringo Senator William Cheptumo. “The nominees are expected to bring to Cabinet not only the knowledge and experience acquired throughout their illustrious careers…
Duale: Ruto’s Political Yo-Yo? Minister Bounces from Defence to Environment to Health In President William Ruto’s government, one name keeps moving from one ministry to another—Aden Duale. In just two years, he has been Kenya’s Defence Cabinet Secretary, then Environment Minister, and now, the new face of the Health Ministry. If government positions were a game of musical chairs, Duale would always have a seat—just never the same one for too long. But what makes him Ruto’s most flexible minister? Let’s explore his journey through power. Duale’s First Role: Defence Minister When President Ruto named his first Cabinet of 22…
Justin Muturi Clarifies Statement Dismissing Latest Cabinet Changes Former Public Service and Human Capital Development Cabinet Secretary (CS) Justin Muturi has denied claims that he was unaware of his removal from office. On March 26, 2025, President William Ruto made changes to his Cabinet, leading to Muturi’s dismissal. Shortly after, a statement began circulating online, suggesting that Muturi had not been formally informed about his sacking. The statement, appearing to be from Muturi, also expressed his commitment to serving the country. Muturi Calls Statement Fake Muturi quickly responded on social media, posting a screenshot of the statement with the word…
Kenyan Rapper CMB Prezzo Confirms 2027 Presidential Bid, Launches Political Party Kenyan rapper Jackson Ngechu Makini, popularly known as CMB Prezzo, has confirmed that he is still determined to run for president in 2027. Speaking to SPM Buzz on Sunday, March 23, 2025, Prezzo revealed that he has officially launched his political party, Chama Mabadiliko Busara (CMB), to support his ambitions. Prezzo’s Political Aspirations Prezzo emphasized that he remains optimistic about winning the election and has entrusted his journey to God. However, he acknowledged that faith alone is not enough and is actively working to gain support across the country.…
Al Shabaab Militants Kill Six in Deadly Attack on Kenyan Police Camp At least six people were killed on Sunday after Al Shabaab militants attacked a police reserve camp in Fafi, Garissa County. The attack happened at around 5 a.m. in the Biyamadhow area. Attack Details Police confirmed that four others were seriously injured in the attack. The militants reportedly raided the camp, stealing an unknown number of weapons. Some victims were shot, while others were stabbed. Authorities suspect the attackers also suffered casualties. Rising Security Concerns There are growing fears of more attacks in the region. Reports indicate that…
Ruto’s ‘Slash Spending’ Pledge in Tatters as He Adds More Advisors – Taxpayers Bleed Ksh 1.1B President William Ruto has once again broken his promise to reduce government spending by appointing more advisors, despite earlier pledges to cut costs. Ruto’s Promise of Austerity Measures In response to public pressure, especially from young Kenyans protesting against the Finance Bill 2024, Ruto had announced strict austerity measures to reduce government expenses. These included: More Advisors Added to the Council However, in December 2024, just four months after these promises, Ruto appointed four more advisors to the Council of Economic Advisors. This brought…