Kenya has officially become a full-fledged member of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) after successfully meeting all its financial commitments, including the necessary membership fees. This milestone marks Kenya’s integration into the multilateral development institution. The announcement was made on September 3, following a meeting between President William Ruto and AIIB President and Chairman […]
The proposed takeover of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) by the Indian firm Adani Group has sparked fresh opposition, particularly from India’s Congress party. On September 3, 2024, Jairam Ramesh, General Secretary of the Indian National Congress, voiced his concerns about the takeover, highlighting the protests from aviation workers in Kenya who are against the […]
President William Ruto began an official visit to Beijing, China, on Sunday, September 1, 2024, to attend the 9th Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) Summit. This summit brings together African Heads of State, Chinese leaders, and representatives from the African Union Commission to discuss and strengthen Sino-African relations. The summit is themed “Joining Hands to […]
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi found himself addressing a group of irate KUPPET teachers today, who had gathered outside the Vihiga County Governor’s Office, demanding his attention. Mudavadi had been visiting the Governor’s Office for a courtesy call ahead of a Diaspora jobs workshop in Vihiga, where he was slated to be the Chief Guest. […]
President William Ruto recently clarified his administration’s decision to hire teachers as interns rather than offering them permanent positions. During a town hall session in Kisumu on Thursday, August 29, President Ruto addressed the challenge of an oversupply of trained but unemployed teachers in the country. He explained that this situation limits the number of […]
Jubilee Party Secretary General, Jeremiah Kioni, has announced plans to cancel the lease agreement for Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) if his party comes to power. The Kenyan government is currently negotiating a concession deal with India’s Adani Group to expand JKIA. Kioni has strongly criticized this agreement, labeling it as illegal due to the […]
State House Spokesperson Hussein Mohammed has refuted claims that President William Ruto made a phone call to lawyer Morara Kebaso, dismissing the allegations as baseless. During an interview on Citizen TV on August 28, 2024, Hussein Mohammed responded to assertions made by activist Morara Kebaso, who alleged that President Ruto personally reached out to him […]