… the people and leaders in Mt Kenya East were committed in their support for President Ruto's administration to ensure the region continues to 'enjoy' development opportunities, just like those in Mt Kenya West enjoyed during the administrations of former Presidents Jomo Kenyatta …
… sts, insisting that his message is intended to encourage political independence and self-determination for the region to the advantage of residents. “We had generals who also fought for independence alongside generals from Mt Kenya West, and that is why we supported Jomo Kenyatta …
… "We had generals who also fought for independence alongside generals from Mt Kenya West, and that is why we supported Jomo Kenyatta, Mwai Kibaki and Uhuru Kenyatta. …
… How many institutions bear the names of Jomo Kenyatta and Daniel Moi? Well, naming in honour of a national leader or hero is allowable, especially if done posthumously to memorialise them. …
… While praising Ruto, Omar emotionally attacked Jomo Kenyatta and Uhuru Kenyatta.Proving to be worthy of ethnic hate club membership, he called for jailing the Kikuyu at Shimo la Tewa to ensure that they remain far from the national government. …
… The two families are widely known to have deep generational wealth, hailing from the family patriarchs — founding father and Kenya's first President — Jomo Kenyatta and his successor, Daniel Arap Moi. …
… He reminded the House that Kenya and Tanzania’s founding leaders, Julius Nyerere and Jomo Kenyatta, envisioned a united East Africa built on cooperation rather than isolation. …
… The President paid tribute to founding leaders Julius Nyerere and Jomo Kenyatta, saying they laid the foundation for regional unity and cooperation. …
… From early state-building under founding President Jomo Kenyatta to economic restructuring under Daniel Moi and Vision 2030 initiatives under Mwai Kibaki, successive governments have pursued growth through agriculture, infrastructure, and institutional reforms. …
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula has cautioned young politicians against seeking the presidency without extensive political experience and a proven track record of public service, remarks apparently directed at Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna who is positioning himself for the 2027 presidential race. Wetang'ula cited Kenya's former presidents—Jomo Kenyatta, Daniel arap Moi, Mwai Kibaki, Uhuru Kenyatta, and William Ruto—as examples of leaders who held various political positions before ascending to State House.
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula has cautioned young politicians against seeking the presidency without extensive political experience and a proven track record of public service, remarks apparently directed at Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna who is positioning himself for the 2027 presidential race. Wetang'ula cited Kenya's former presidents—Jomo Kenyatta, Daniel arap Moi, Mwai Kibaki, Uhuru Kenyatta, and William Ruto—as examples of leaders who held various political positions before ascending to State House.
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has appealed to the Mt Kenya region to remain united despite political differences, warning that electoral competition should not damage community bonds or national peace. He called on residents to tolerate differing opinions, assess leaders by performance rather than rhetoric, and avoid violence and property destruction.
The Court of Appeal has overturned an earlier judgment and awarded ownership of a 135-acre property valued at more than Sh8 billion to Muchanga Investments, a company incorporated by former Vice President Moody Awori, his wife, and Francis Da Gama Rose. The Environment and Land Court had previously ruled that neither Muchanga Investments nor rival claimants had proved ownership, ordering the property revert to the estate of its original owner, Arnold Bradley.
An opinion piece uses the myth of Icarus to counsel Senator Edwin Sifuna, who polls show as a rising presidential candidate, to avoid political extremes and "stick to the middle" as he navigates heightened national prominence.
The United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON), spread across 140 acres in Gigiri, hosts nearly 6,000 employees across 88 UN offices, making it the largest UN compound globally. The facility, established from land donated by presidents Kenyatta and Moi, serves as a strategic hub supporting UN operations across 166 countries.
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale faced criticism in the Senate over remarks in a viral video that lawmakers said could inflame ethnic tensions. Senators from both sides of the chamber condemned the alleged remarks and warned against ethnic rhetoric ahead of the 2027 General Election, with Narok Senator Ledama Ole Kina cautioning that such comparisons between communities risked reopening wounds of 2007/08 post-election violence.
South Africa's Nedbank Group Ltd has secured a controlling 66 per cent stake in NCBA Group in a transaction valued at approximately Sh109.6 billion, with the families of Kenya's founding president Jomo Kenyatta and former Central Bank governor Philip Ndegwa emerging as major beneficiaries.
Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku announced that the government will take firm action against public servants involved in payroll manipulation, with measures to be unveiled on Tuesday. The action follows a Cabinet directive ordering the DCI to investigate alleged payroll fraud suspected of costing the government Sh6.2 billion, uncovered through an audit by the Ministry of Public Service.
The Cabinet Secretary for Public Service announced the government will take firm action against public servants involved in payroll manipulation, following a Cabinet directive for the DCI to investigate alleged fraud suspected of costing the government Ksh.6.2 billion. The suspected fraud was uncovered in an audit by the Ministry of Public Service.
Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has defended his call for Mt Kenya East to pursue its own political course, arguing that regions should make independent decisions based on their unique interests and development priorities rather than treating development as a uniform issue across the country.
Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has defended his call for Mt Kenya East to pursue its own political course, arguing that regions should make independent political decisions based on their unique interests and development priorities rather than treating development uniformly across the country.
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission has directed state and public officers to ensure that no public projects bear the names, images or identities of public officials or their political parties. The columnist argues this directive is overdue, noting that politicians have long branded public infrastructure and programmes with their names and images, from cattle dips to school feeding schemes.
An opinion piece argues that President William Ruto's frequent public visibility has invited social media scrutiny about his health and appearance; the author suggests excessive circulation makes public figures appear more commonplace and vulnerable to rumor.
A Standard opinion piece argues that President William Ruto's image has suffered from fuel price hikes and a costly private-jet trip to Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan following the Africa Forward Summit, which paralyzed the country as matatu operators protested the rising cost of living.
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, now leader of the Democratic Party (DCP), claimed in a UK interview that President William Ruto told him he aimed to become wealthier than the Kenyatta and Moi families combined within five years, and alleged that Ruto came to office to amass wealth.
President William Ruto addressed the Tanzanian Parliament, calling for deeper investment ties between Kenya and Tanzania and warning against competition and suspicion that have fragmented East African markets. He expressed Kenya's commitment to regional integration, including support for a proposed oil refinery in Tanga.
President William Ruto addressed the Tanzania Parliament in Dodoma during a state visit, opening with a humorous speech about Kiswahili's "journey" across East Africa before switching to English. He paid tribute to founding leaders Julius Nyerere and Jomo Kenyatta, emphasizing the importance of regional unity and integration.
An analysis compares Kenya's governance and development trajectory with Singapore's post-independence transformation, which achieved economic success through anti-corruption measures, strong institutions, long-term planning, foreign investment attraction, infrastructure development, and human capital investment.
An analysis compares Kenya and Singapore's development journeys, noting Singapore's transformation from a resource-poor nation after 1965 independence under Lee Kuan Yew through anti-corruption enforcement, strong institutions, long-term planning, foreign investment attraction, and infrastructure development that positioned it as a global financial hub.
Dr Maina David Kagombe, Kenya's renowned archivist and National Archives director, died on April 13, exemplifying the tragedy of disappearing living archives when knowledge holders pass away without transferring their expertise and historical memory to future generations.