The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has affirmed its commitment to maintaining close collaboration with Kenya despite the recent rejection of the Finance Bill 2024, which has now been withdrawn. In response to the unrest and tragic fatalities during protests against the bill, the IMF expressed concern for the situation in Kenya and vowed to support […]
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua remarked on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, that had President William Ruto been informed earlier about the public backlash against the Finance Bill 2024, the resulting protests might have been less severe. In response, Moses Kuria, the cabinet secretary for Public Services, refuted Gachagua’s assertion. Gachagua further criticized the National Intelligence Service […]
Following an evening briefing at State House, Nairobi, President Ruto reaffirmed his government’s strong stance against extrajudicial killings, promising Kenyans that such incidents would no longer be tolerated. “In light of recent events surrounding the GenZ protests, I want to make it clear: my government condemns extrajudicial killings,” President Ruto stated firmly. “Moving forward, Kenyans […]
On June 27, 2024, Kenya Defence Force (KDF) soldiers continued their patrols in Nairobi amidst ongoing protests, with police deploying teargas to disperse demonstrators. During the patrol, defiant youth surrounded KDF vehicles, chanting slogans demanding the departure of Vice President Ruto. Despite their presence, protesters emphasized their peaceful intent, cheering at the soldiers. A circulating […]
Captain Lucas Njeru, a Kenyan aviator, made history by becoming the first pilot in the nation to earn a Ph.D. in 2019, graduating from the University of Nairobi with a doctorate in aviation management. Captain Njeru’s journey to achieving his pilot’s license and later pursuing a Ph.D. was marked by significant challenges. Growing up in […]
Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma has announced a bold stance regarding the upcoming protests against the Finance Bill. He stated that he intends to conduct DNA tests on any of his children who do not participate in these demonstrations. Kaluma underscored the importance of opposing excessive taxation and governmental corruption. In a social media […]
Winnie Adipo, a Kenyan woman currently serving in the United States Air Force, carries the emotional scars from four unsuccessful attempts to join the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF). In an interview at Luke Air Force Base in Arizona, where she is stationed, Adipo shared her long-held dream of joining the KDF. This dream was consistently […]