President Joe Biden poses for a photo with President William Ruto and First Lady Rachael during the US-Africa Leaders Summit in 2022 at the White House. [White House]The White House has announced US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden will host President William Ruto and First Lady Rachel Ruto for a State Visit on May 23. The visit is set to strengthen the shared commitment between the two countries to advance peace and security. “The leaders will discuss ways to bolster our cooperation in areas including people-to-people ties, trade and investment, technological innovation, climate and clean energy, health, and security.”President William Ruto has ="https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001482757/haiti-mission-what-presidents-joe-biden-and-william-ruto-discussed-in-phone-call">welcomed the move< by US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden to host him and First Lady Rachel Ruto at the White House on May 23, 2024, for a state visit. “Kenya views the state visit as a high-profile opportunity to articulate a new era of dynamic partnership aimed at transforming trade and investment, green energy and climate action, digital technology and innovation, health and human development,” he added.

February 16, 2024 20:16 UTC

EALA Member of Parliament Kanini Kega has opened up about his relationship with President William Ruto and his predecessor Uhuru KenyattaIn an interview with NTV on Thursday, Kega said that he has no bad relations with former President Uhuru Kenyatta despite the cracks in the Jubilee Party. Kega described himself as one of the Uhuru royals who stood with him in 2022 until he handed over power. Since 2023 started, the former ruling party has been divided creating two factions; one allied to Uhuru and the other one towards President William Ruto. In February 2023, at least 32 Jubilee MPs met with President William Ruto and his Deputy Rigathi Gachagua at State House. On May 25, 2023, a faction backed by former President Uhuru Kenyatta kicked out Jubilee party rebels including nominated MP Sabina Chege, MP Kanini Kega, and Nelson Dzuya.

February 16, 2024 18:51 UTC

FAKE: These digital cards showing Kenyans frantically selling US dollars are fabricatedThe news outlets mentioned in the cards have disowned them. PesaCheck · Follow Published in PesaCheck · 5 min read · 5 hours ago 5 hours ago -- Listen ShareThese digital cards on X (formerly Twitter) purportedly of Kenyans frantically selling US dollars are FAKE. The first digital card has the branding of Standard Digital and an image of people queuing on a pavement. We checked the Standard Digital website, Facebook page, and X account where the publication shares its news content but did not find the digital cards in the claim. On 15 February 2024, Standard Digital, through a post on X, disowned the two digital cards shared in its name and urged the public to ignore them.

February 16, 2024 18:34 UTC

If we're going to get all nutritional about it, a355ml can of Coke Zero contains 34mg of caffeine, Diet Coke is a little stronger at 46mg. See note about morning caffeine hit. There's also a little potassium citrate and acesulfame potassium in a Zero, about 60mg worth. See what I said about the metallic taste. I have the palate of a Michelin-star chef.

February 16, 2024 18:32 UTC

President Ruto set for State Visit to the US in MayUS President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden will host President William Ruto and First Lady Rachel Ruto of the Republic of Kenya for a State Visit to the United States in May, the White House has announced. According to the White House, the visit will mark the 60th anniversary of U.S.-Kenya diplomatic relations and will celebrate a partnership that is delivering for the people of the United States and Kenya. “The visit will strengthen our shared commitment to advance peace and security, expand our economic ties, and stand together in defense of democratic values. Biden noted that the visit will also affirm the strategic partnership with Kenya and further the vision set forth at the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit held in December 2022. President Ruto expressed gratitude for the invitation terming the visit as an opportunity to commemorate six decades of diplomatic relations which began at the dawn of Kenya’s independence from colonial rule, and the birth of a free, open, democratic sovereign nation.

February 16, 2024 18:20 UTC





By NATION AFRICA More by this AuthorPresident William Ruto is scheduled to be in Washington, US, on May 23, 2024 on an official State visit where he will be hosted by President Joe Biden. According to White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, the visit by the head of State is expected to focus on strengthening bilateral ties between the two countries. AdvertisementThe White House said the meeting will also focus on affirming declarations made by African leaders during the US-Africa leaders’ summit held in December 2022. President Ruto was in the US last year in September to attend the United General Assembly (UNGA) meeting. Read: President Ruto’s Silicon Valley trip excites Kenyan start-upsPresident Ruto is expected to travel with First Lady Rachel Ruto as well as other high-ranking government officials during the visit.

February 16, 2024 17:15 UTC

John Mureithi, the seller of the illicit brew that has seen the death toll rise to 20 in Irate Kangai village in Kirinyaga county has been arrested. This comes barely a week after the residents burned down the bar blaming the police for not taking action against the proprietor despite numerous complaints. Speaking in Kirinyaga on Friday, Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki said the seller of the killer brew is a notorious offender who had been arrested before and taken to court 16 times and was released many times on very lenient bond terms. The new county commissioner for Kirinyaga County, Hussein Alasson, Police commander Ali Naibei among other newly appointed officers have been directed to commence an operation immediately to make sure similar characters are apprehended before they cause more harm. “We have also initiated a program to assist our people who are chronically addicted to drugs and substance abuse so that we can take them for rehabilitation," Kindiki said.

February 16, 2024 17:04 UTC

[Boniface Okendo, Standard]The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has moved to court to challenge the government’s decision not to run its adverts in three national newspapers. The Kenya Kwanza government has instructed state agencies not to advertise in the newspapers a move some see as a bid to monopolize information. In court, the Eric Theuri-led LSK argued that the problem with The Star is that it only circulates in Nairobi. LSK expressed concern that the current regime is out to muzzle the freedom of the media through public procurement. The move cost the media approximately Sh2 billion in advertising revenue forcing mainstream media houses to think of new revenue raising measures.

February 16, 2024 16:33 UTC

The autonomy of South Sudan was a welcome infant whose delivery signalled hope to her citizenry. There was a time when South Sudan may have thought that the attainment of independence was the antidote, but a new wound appeared. South Sudan, like any other nation, has had her own share of misfortune and challenges to reckon with, despite all that, progress is imminent and a democratic constitutional order is in the offing. The conception of various agreements including the Revitalised Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan (R-ARCSS) in 2018 has constituted their foundational steps towards attaining peace, uniting the rival factions and aligning the citizenry towards a transition government. People of South Sudan need a working constitutional establishment.

February 16, 2024 15:45 UTC

With election season underway in South Africa, who Mokoena will vote for is clear. @Am_Blujay shared: "Chest pains on the TL as Teboho Mokoena calls Julius Malema his favourite president." @Naychapoi99 said: "Next thing you gonna hear, Teboho Mokoena owes SARS." @Atli_ZA_ replied: "I’m not surprised that he favours Julius Malema over the other one. The other one is not showing any interest or support towards Bafana Bafana.”

February 16, 2024 14:35 UTC

Machakos Deputy Governor Francis Mwangangi told the Nation infighting in the counties are instigated by external forces, who have business and political interests. Also Read: 51 Kisii MCAs back motion to impeach deputy governor Robert MondaNakuru Governor Susan Kihika (left) and Nakuru Senator Tabitha Karanja. Embattled Meru County governor Kawira Mwangaza before Senate, Nairobi County on Wednesday, November 8, 2023 during her impeachment motion. Dr Malombe has accused Mr Wambua of inventing the tours to prop up his gubernatorial bid in 2027. Our community is not ready for a clan-based political party,” he said.

February 16, 2024 13:08 UTC

All-Uganda crew of Yasin Nasser and Joseph Kamya will be among the star attractions in this weekend’s Eldoret Rally. Nasser is no stranger on Kenyan terrain having already entered the Kenyan Safari and Equator Rally on sundry occasions. Nasser is a two times reigning Uganda rally champion (2019 and 2023) as well as last year’s Tanzania Rally Champion. The Moil Rally Team driver also won the Tanzania Rally Championship last year besides being a frontrunner a d initial leader in the FIA African Rally Championship last year. “The objective for the year is to just keep on improving our pace rally by rally.

February 16, 2024 12:41 UTC

Busia Senator Okiyah Omtatah has been involved in an accident on his way to Busia. The accident involved a trailer and the vehicle he was travelling in. According to the Senator, the trailer which had lost control in the Ojola area hit his vehicle and threw him off the road. "The vehicle hit mine as I tried to swerve. Omtatah who spoke to the Star said following the accident, officers from Maseno Police Station intervened.

February 16, 2024 11:48 UTC

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February 16, 2024 11:34 UTC

LONDON, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 27: Devin Haney looks on during the Devin Haney Media Workout at Rathbone Boxing Club on September 27, 2019 in London, England. Notably, Bill Haney plays a multifaceted role in his son’s life – being a trainer, adviser, or manager of Devin Haney. As a dutiful son, Haney has hit back at Garcia’s recent comments, calling Bill Haney a”p*mp“. In the video, Garcia can be seen explaining his perspective on the way Bill Haney handles aspects of his son’s life. Ryan Garcia takes a jab at Bill Haney againADVERTISEMENT Article continues below this adIn a fiery encounter last week in Las Vegas, Ryan Garcia and Devin Haney came face-to-face with each other.

February 16, 2024 09:52 UTC