President :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0} has clarified his recent remarks on English usage after a clip of his comments circulated widely online, drawing reactions from Nigeria and sparking debate across social media. Speaking Tuesday at the Mining Summit in Nairobi, Ruto said his comments were taken out of context from what he believed was a private conversation. He…
Kenya has secured a significant leadership role on the global health stage after being elected vice president of the International Vaccines Institute, marking a major milestone in the country’s growing influence in vaccine research and policy. The election was confirmed on 28 April 2026 by Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing’oei, who said the decision…
Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has moved to court to block the government planned sale of its 15% stake in Safaricom PLC to South Africa Vodacom Group, describing the transaction as unconstitutional and against public interest. In a petition filed at the High Court, Kalonzo is seeking conservatory orders to halt the proposed sale pending…
The Senate of Kenya has launched an inquiry into a deepening governance crisis affecting municipal boards, with Kisumu County emerging as a focal point of concern. The Senate Standing Committee on Devolution and Intergovernmental Relations resolved to summon all 47 county governors to explain systemic challenges undermining the functioning of municipal boards established under Kenya’s…
Israel cabinet has approved the appointment of its first ambassador to Somaliland, marking a significant step in formalizing diplomatic relations months after recognizing the territory. The decision endorsed by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu government signals a shift from political recognition to structured diplomatic engagement. The appointment of veteran diplomat Michael Lotem was proposed by Foreign…
Kenya’s Sebastian Sawe delivered one of the greatest performances in distance running history, becoming the first athlete to run a sub two hour marathon under official race conditions at the 2026 London Marathon. Sawe crossed the finish line in 1 hour, 59 minutes and 30 seconds, shattering the previous world record and setting a new…
Mali’s defence minister General Sadio Camara has been killed following coordinated attacks on military installations across the country, marking a sharp escalation of violence in the West African nation. The development emerged on Sunday, a day after heavily armed fighters targeted Camara residence in the garrison town of Kati, a key military hub located about…
The Democracy for the Citizens Party has opened applications for its party ticket ahead of the Ol Kalou Constituency by-election, marking the start of what is expected to be a closely watched political contest in Nyandarua County. In a statement issued on Sunday, 26 April 2026, National Elections Board Chairperson Wanjiru Kago said the exercise…
World football governing body FIFA has formally stepped into the escalating leadership wrangles at the Football Kenya Federation, opening an assessment process in coordination with the Confederation of African Football following a controversial resolution that sent top federation officials home. In a letter dated 26 April 2026, addressed to members of the FKF National Executive…
President William Ruto on Saturday sharply criticized a group of political leaders he described as political cartels attempting to control Central Kenya political direction ahead of the 2027 general election, declaring he would not be beholden to regional power brokers. Speaking during the second day of his development tour in Murang’a County, the president dismissed…
