Boda Boda Association Addresses State House Bike Giveaway The Boda Boda Association of Kenya has dismissed reports that youths who attended President William Ruto’s recent youth empowerment forum at State House, Nairobi, were denied motorcycles. Speaking on Monday, August 8, Association President Kelvin Mmbadi rubbished the allegations spreading online, calling them false, misleading, and politically motivated. Mmbadi clarified that before the State House event, boda boda groups had already agreed on which members would receive motorcycles. Once the selected names were submitted, those individuals were issued the bikes during the forum. “On that day, fewer than 200 motorcycles were available,…
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Senate Sets Special Sitting to Hear Governor Mutai’s Ouster Case The Senate has announced a Special Sitting on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, to debate the impeachment of Kericho Governor Eric K. Mutai. In a notice dated August 18, Senate Speaker Amason Kingi confirmed that the session will take place at 2:30 p.m. inside the Senate Chamber at Parliament Buildings, Nairobi. The decision follows an official letter from Kericho County Assembly Speaker Patrick Mutai, received by the Senate on Monday. The letter outlined the Assembly’s resolution of August 15 to remove Governor Mutai from office, citing serious accusations such as: According…
Inside Ruto-Raila’s Demands to MPs Kenya is witnessing the return of a grand coalition politics after President William Ruto and ODM leader Raila Odinga convinced their MPs to back key legislative proposals that will define Ruto’s government agenda. In a joint statement signed by Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot, National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah, Senate Minority Leader Stewart Madzayo, and National Assembly Minority Leader Junet Mohamed, the Kenya Kwanza Alliance and ODM committed to working together in Parliament and county assemblies. The two camps stressed that their partnership was open to other political parties that share a common vision…
Govt to Track Civil Servants’ Punctuality, Performance Using an App Cabinet Secretary for Public Service, Human Capital Development and Special Programmes, Geoffrey Ruku, has revealed that the government is almost done developing a new digital application that will monitor the performance of all public servants in Kenya. Speaking in Embu on Monday, August 18, 2025, during his visit to the Eastern Regional Government Offices, Ruku said the app is expected to be launched by the end of October. The platform will track important details such as reporting and leaving times, leave records, and real-time attendance. According to Ruku, the move…
Why Ruto is Flying to Japan for His 14th Trip This Year President William Ruto will this evening embark on his 14th international trip of the year as he flies to Yokohama, Japan. According to State House Spokesperson Hussein Mohammed, Ruto will attend the 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9), where he is scheduled to meet with several world leaders, including Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba. “President William Ruto departs this evening for Yokohama to participate in TICAD 9,” Hussein said in a Monday, August 18 statement. Kenya currently enjoys its strongest economic ties with Japan, with…
DCP Party’s Request to UN Ahead of President Ruto’s Travel to the US The Democratic Citizen Party (DCP) has filed a petition with the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), asking it to block President William Ruto from addressing the 80th session. The party accuses Ruto of violating key human rights principles. On Monday, August 18, DCP deputy leader Cleophas Malala urged the UN not to allow Ruto to speak, claiming that giving him a platform would legitimize dictatorship and oppress the very people of Kenya—especially the youth and women—who are only fighting for justice and accountability. “We ask the UN…
Matiang’i: No money or threat will make me drop my presidential bid Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i has officially kicked off his presidential campaign in the Mt. Kenya region with a firm declaration that no amount of money, threats, or pressure will make him quit his 2027 race for State House. Speaking at Sportsman’s Arms, Laikipia, on Sunday, August 17, 2025, Matiang’i told grassroots leaders that his mission is to rescue Kenya from corruption and failed leadership. “I cannot be bought, bullied, or forced out of this race. This is my personal decision, not anyone’s project. I am here to fix this nation,”…
Details of Gachagua’s Planned Procession on Thursday Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is set to receive a heroic welcome on Thursday with a massive procession planned from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) to the Nairobi Central Business District, ending with a major rally at Kamukunji Grounds. According to Democratic for Citizens Party (DCP) deputy leader Cleophas Malala, thousands of supporters are expected to gather at JKIA from 8 a.m. to welcome Gachagua back from his official trip to the United States. Speaking during a press briefing on Monday, August 18, Malala said the crowd will escort the DP in what he…
“Listen to Me” – Rails Pleads With MPs as They Disagree With Him at Karen (Video) Members of Parliament repeatedly interrupted Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader Raila Odinga on Monday, August 18, as he addressed the hotly debated issue of Parliament’s role and the Constituency Development Fund (CDF). Speaking during a joint meeting of ODM and UDA lawmakers at the KCB Leadership Centre in Karen, Nairobi, chaired by President William Ruto, Raila argued that Parliament’s constitutional role does not include implementing development projects. His remarks sparked strong reactions and heckling from MPs. The former Prime Minister clarified that the Constitution…
Sifuna, Babu Owino a No-Show as Ruto Hosts Kenya Kwanza-ODM PG Meeting (Photos) President William Ruto and ODM leader Raila Odinga on Monday, August 18, co-chaired a joint Kenya Kwanza–ODM parliamentary group meeting at the KCB Leadership Centre in Karen, Nairobi. The high-level meeting brought together a wide range of lawmakers, though notable absentees included ODM Secretary-General Edwin Sifuna and Embakasi East MP Babu Owino. Among the leaders present were Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah, Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot, National Assembly Minority Leader Junet Mohamed, Senate Minority Leader Stewart Madzayo, and UDA Secretary-General Hassan…