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Siaya ready to host President Ruto and Uganda’s Museveni Kisumu, Kenya | NTV KENYA | The newly constructed Siaya County Stadium will host two heads of state; William Ruto and Uganda’s Yoweri Museveni during its official opening on January 2, 2025, Siaya Governor James Orengo has announced Speaking after inspecting …

NAIROBI | Xinhua | Kenya’s economy is stable and the government has laid a solid foundation for inclusive economic transformation, President William Ruto said on Thursday. Ruto made the remarks while celebrating Independence Day, marking 61 years since Kenya gained independence from Britain on Dec. 12, 1963. “We are no …

Kisumu ,Kenya | THE INDEPENDENT | Kenya’s President, William Ruto says it is shameful that countries in East Africa are importing fish from China yet Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania are endowed with the largest Lake in Africa. Ruto says Lake Victoria, which is Africa’s largest lake by area, and the world’s largest tropical lake …

NAIROBI, Kenya | Xinhua | Kenya’s Kithure Kindiki was sworn in as the country’s new deputy president Friday in a ceremony held in Nairobi, the capital of Kenya, a day after the High Court lifted orders that barred his inauguration. The inauguration of Kindiki, who was the immediate former Cabinet secretary …

NAIROBI, KENYA | Xinhua | Kenyan President William Ruto on Friday pledged to promote peace among communities along the country’s borders with Uganda and South Sudan through cultural activities. Ruto said the country will host annual cultural activities that bring together the Turkana of Kenya, Toposa of South Sudan, and …

Nairobi, Kenya | THE STAR KENYA |  Director of Criminal Investigations has ordered impeached Deputy President Rigathi Gachagu to record a statement regarding claims that there have been attempts to assassinate him. The DCI, in a statement, termed Gachagua’s allegations as serious and that cannot be taken lightly. On Sunday, Gachagua …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ugandan lawyer Hassan Male Mabirizi has sued the government of Kenya over the “illegal” impeachment of  Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. On Monday, Mabriizi filed at the East African Court of Justice Sub-Registry suit Reference No. 14 of 2024 / file Ref. 49/24 against Kenya President William …

Nairobi, Kenya | THE STAR KENYA |  President William Ruto has nominated Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki as the next Deputy President following the impeachment of Rigathi Gachagua Thursday night. Kindiki’s name has been submitted to the National Assembly where MPs are expected to vote on it. Speaker Moses Wetang’ula announced …

Grassroots elections, which are held to pick local leaders for the party across the country, is also said to be a political headache for UDA. ANALYSIS | AGENCIES | Kenya’s ruling UDA is at crossroads amid internal fight for control and influence. Ruto warns the infighting threatens the party’s future. In …

Berlin, Germany | BBC AFRICA | Berlin has agreed to allow skilled and semi-skilled Kenyan workers into Germany in a controlled and targeted labour migration deal. Kenya is struggling with increasing difficulties in providing work and sufficient income for its young professionals, while Germany is facing a shortage of skilled …