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Ruto Opens Up on Challenges Facing His Government and How He Plans to Fix Them President William Ruto has acknowledged that his administration is facing several serious challenges that are slowing down service delivery to the people. According to a statement from the President’s office, some of the key issues include financial risks caused by budget deficits and a lack of funding for important development partner-supported programmes. Additionally, weak systems for monitoring and evaluating government projects, as well as poor discipline in executing those projects, have also been identified as major obstacles. In total, the President highlighted ten key structural…

A number of individuals who were involved in disrupting peaceful demonstrations in Nairobi’s Central Business District (CBD) have come forward, admitting they were hired and mobilised by powerful figures. These confessions shed light on a well-organised plan to sabotage the protests. In interviews aired on Citizen TV, some of the goons revealed that they were paid as little as Ksh50 to participate in the chaos. Others complained that despite promises of payment, they never received any money at all. The group had been tasked with interrupting peaceful demonstrations held on Tuesday, June 17, in memory of Albert Ojwang. Carrying sticks…

A number of individuals who were involved in disrupting peaceful demonstrations in Nairobi’s Central Business District (CBD) have come forward, admitting they were hired and mobilised by powerful figures. These confessions shed light on a well-organised plan to sabotage the protests. In interviews aired on Citizen TV, some of the goons revealed that they were paid as little as Ksh50 to participate in the chaos. Others complained that despite promises of payment, they never received any money at all. The group had been tasked with interrupting peaceful demonstrations held on Tuesday, June 17, in memory of Albert Ojwang. Carrying sticks…

A disturbing video has surfaced showing a police officer shooting at demonstrators during Friday’s protests in the Mwiki area of Kasarani, Nairobi County. In the footage viewed by Newshub.co.ke, the uniformed officer is seen clearly aiming and firing shots at a group of protesters before quickly escaping the scene on a bodaboda (motorcycle). The video has since gone viral, causing widespread anger and fear among citizens. The protests were sparked by the shocking murder of an 18-year-old girl whose body was discovered earlier in the week. Her death, allegedly at the hands of unknown attackers, angered local residents, who took…

Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has strongly criticised Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja after several individuals admitted they were paid to cause chaos during the June 17 protest. In an interview aired by Citizen TV, some of the goons revealed they were hired by a powerful figure and were paid as little as Ksh 50 to participate in the destruction that took place during the demonstration. Others claimed they were tricked and never received any money despite being promised payment. On Saturday, June 21, Babu Owino released a statement accusing Sakaja of betraying the people of Nairobi by allegedly using hired…

On June 19, 2025, Kenya’s Parliament passed the much-debated Finance Bill 2025, attracting major public interest and intense discussions both inside and outside the House. While it stirred strong opinions, it’s important to break down what this Bill really means for ordinary Kenyans—the hustler trying to provide for a family, save for the future, or run a small business. The Finance Bill 2025 affects nearly every aspect of daily life—your income, your spending, your savings, and how the government collects and uses taxes. Key Tax Exemptions for Retirees One major change is the government’s decision to amend the First Schedule…

MP Dorothy Muthoni Heckled in Front of President Ruto Over Feed Price Claims Nominated Member of Parliament Dorothy Muthoni faced strong opposition from farmers during the 10th Annual Dairy Farmers Field Day held in Meru County after she claimed that the government under President William Ruto had successfully reduced the cost of animal feeds. The highly attended event brought together thousands of livestock farmers from across the region, along with top government officials including President Ruto. The event aimed to highlight advancements and innovations in the local dairy sector and celebrate the contributions of dairy farmers. Tension began when MP…

87 Companies Face Closure, Thousands of Jobs at Risk in Kenya Kenya is staring at possible massive job losses as 87 companies prepare to shut down. According to an official notice from the Registrar of Companies, 24 firms have already been dissolved and their names removed from the Register of Companies. This action signals the end of their operations. The notice, issued under Section 897(4) of the Companies Act, stated: “It is notified for the general public that the following companies are dissolved, and their names have been struck off the Register of Companies effective from the date of publication…

How The Standard Newspaper Mastered Headlines That Captivated the Nation In today’s digital era, where news is consumed with a scroll or a tap, making people stop and pay attention to a newspaper is no easy task. Yet, one media house based on Mombasa Road seems to have cracked the code—making bold moves and quite literally setting “The Standard.” For years, The Standard described itself as Kenya’s boldest newspaper. But that tagline only started to truly reflect reality recently, when the outlet took a fearless approach in confronting the government head-on. Let’s be honest: the current leadership needed to be…

The family of Boniface Kariuki, a mask vendor who was shot during the anti-finance bill protests in Nairobi on June 17, has released a concerning update on his health, saying he is still in critical condition and not showing any signs of recovery. Speaking to the media on Saturday outside Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH), family members shared their frustrations, revealing that the hospital has not provided them with an official medical report about his condition. However, they have been allowed to visit him, and from what they have seen, his condition remains unchanged since the day he was admitted. “Up…