President William Ruto at the 61st Madaraka Day celebrations on June 1, 2024. [PCS]Below is President William Ruto's full Madaraka Day speech, hosted in Bungoma County. At the same time, the construction of the Kenya Leather Industrial Park at Kenanie, Machakos County, is 85per cent complete. I want our livestock farmers to work with confidence and rest assured of consistent, reliable, and effective provision of vaccines. These frameworks include the Veterinary Policy, Livestock Policy, Livestock Bill, Livestock Masterplan, Food Safety Policy, and Food Safety Coordination Bill.

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Bungoma - Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has continued his new norm with an uncharacteristically short speech during this year's Madaraka Day celebrations at Masinde Muliro Stadium. Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua said he was committed to President William Ruto. Source: FacebookThe second in command stated at the beginning of his speech that he was playing the subordinate role of introducing President William Ruto to address Kenyans. Gachagua seemed to be pledging his loyalty to his boss as he described him as the vision carrier of their administration. He further stated that William Ruto would have to answer to the men's conference for causing trouble in marriages.

This decision to ban shoe imports follows an earlier declaration to halt the importation of maize by 2026. President Ruto outlined the government’s strategic plans to eliminate the annual importation of 15 million pairs of shoes. The government aims to ramp up local shoe production from the current 8 million pairs per year to 36 million pairs, generating an annual turnover of Ksh72 billion. The increase in shoe imports in 2018, particularly during the third quarter, was driven by traders preparing for the December festivities and the back-to-school period. The new import ban is expected to significantly shift this dynamic, fostering the growth of the local leather industry and reducing dependency on foreign markets.

"Recently, my eldest daughter aged 17 years gave birth to a baby boy on this very street. Finding food and warm clothes for the infant has been a hustle, but we try,'' Wamae said. The government data shows that there were 25,000 homeless families by the end of 2023 compared to 14,000 in 2014. Although government figures indicate growth in the economy, homelessness, joblessness and high poverty index currently witnessed say another thing,'' Wesangula said. The 2024 Economic survey by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics says that crimes reported in Kenya increased by at least 13 per cent.

President William Ruto at Masinde Muliro stadium Kanduyi in Bungoma county on 1st June 2024 during Madaraka day celebration| Photo: PCSPresident William Ruto at Masinde Muliro stadium Kanduyi in Bungoma county on 1st June 2024 during Madaraka day celebration| Photo: PCSPresident William Ruto has arrived at Masinde Muliro Stadium in Bungoma town for the 61st Madaraka Day celebrations. Thousands of Kenyans thronged the newly upgraded stadium in Bungoma town for the celebrations. Long queues snaked into the facility from as early as 4am, with many determined to get a seat in the 10,000-seater stadium. Large screens were set up at various points outside the stadium to be used by those unable to get inside due to the crowds. The Masinde Muliro Stadium has five entry points designated for different guests.

This move comes barely a month after the Genge legend released a new single Hustle Clean whose video features upcoming young Kenyan female singer Michelle Bisonga. It’s an inspiration to those young people to keep gridding regardless of the challenges they are facing,” said Nonini. Even while away, the rapper has remained vocal on current issues affecting the local music industry. Early this week, he weighed in on the ongoing debate on the sorry state of the Kenyan music industry. “It is very unfortunate that Balozi @teamd2d (Big Ted) came to the US and served for a couple of years as ambassador and still goes back to Kenya to find the same mess in the music industry,” Nonini updated on his IG page.

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua on Friday in Limuru urged former President Uhuru Kenyatta to forgive those who wronged him in 2022. Additionally, he emphasized that the Mount Kenya region will always support its leaders, regardless of their actions. "The other day, I was on the radio and I said we are sorry, I was wrong as well as you people and we seek forgiveness and it will never happen again in Mount Kenya region," Gachagua. He emphasized that the people of the Mount Kenya region should be vigilant and wary of those attempting to divide the community. "Never again will the people of the Mount Kenya region allow outsiders to divide them," the Deputy President declared.

"When I was told the cheapest plane was Sh70 million, I told my office, go book Kenya Airways (KQ). Ruto's statement on Thursday ="https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/amp/politics/2001495937/ruto-defends-sh200m-jet-hire-for-us-visit-says-kq-could-have-cost-more">contradicts the initial one"He told us that he had paid for the private jet because it was cheaper than KQ. The Standard exclusively accessed a quotation showing that a one-way trip from Nairobi to Atlanta aboard Ruto's private jet costs $748,600 (Sh98 million). Additional fees incurred during the eight days the private jet was in Ruto's hands, undoubtedly, pushed that amount higher. "The President is obviously lying after being cornered by hawk-eyed journalism by Emmanuel Too of KTN," Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna said of Ruto's fresh claims.

Mama Rachel Ruto gifts Kipchumba Karori and his ride a painting during their wedding ceremony. Photo: Mama Rachel Ruto. Did Rachel Ruto attend Karori's wedding? The political elite were also present and Mama Rachel Ruto looked stunning attending the luxurious wedding in a vintage dress. Who attended Karori's traditional wedding?

Moses Muraya (c) founded Star Records Studios after saving while he was earning KSh 25k as a producer at one of the music studios in Nairobi. However, the Kenyan music industry is full of challenges, particularly regarding finances and investments. "When you look at the Kenyan music industry, only a few production studios have the required equipment because they are very expensive. Notably, Muraya's early life was not easy, and he had to overcome various obstacles to succeed as a music producer. That's how I saved until I opened my recording studio," Muraya told TUKO.co.ke.

Student Henry Hassell, who lives in Drewsteignton, in west Devon, told the PA news agency he had the conversation with the Prime Minister on Wednesday at The Drewe Arms, a local pub. After Henry asked: “Why do I have to do it all again when I’m finally coming out of education?” Mr Sunak responded: “I wouldn’t view it like that. “Obviously there’s been a lot of negative reactions to that from people my age, so I thought it would be a good opportunity to ask Rishi Sunak himself why he was doing it and to be honest, why he hated young people so much.”He said of Mr Sunak: “I thought he was trying to escape the question. “That really put into perspective how he treats the different age demographics,” he added. Henry said it has been “crazy” to see the video “blowing up”, with close to 100,000 views on TikTok.

South Africa heads for coalition as ANC support plungesSouth African parties geared up for coalition talks on Friday as the governing African National Congress (ANC) looked set to fall well short of a majority for the first time in 30 years of democracy. With results in from 57.3% of polling stations, the ANC had 41.9% of votes, a precipitous drop from the 57.5% it secured in the last national election in 2019. We said for the last 30 years the way to rescue South Africa was to break the ANC majority. Asked if his party was in coalition talks, Steenhuisen said “no”. US836205AR58=TEUS836205AZ74=TE‘Doomsday coalition’Projections by South Africa’s Council for Scientific and Industrial Research indicated the ANC would get 40.5% when full results are in.

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US-Based Kenyan Woman Hosts Group of Kenyans on 9-Day Tour of America: "Awesome Experience"Source: UGCA messy divorce from the father of her children had taken away her joy, personality, and hope, so much that she couldn’t keep a job. The Good Samaritan held her hand, took her to a restaurant, bought her lunch, and allowed her to vent while crying. Ten years later, a bustling Naomi hosted a group of Kenyans and took them to Dallas Texas, Austin Texas, New York, and New Jersey. Naomi praised her team, which worked nonstop, day and night, for six days to make the visiting Kenyans feel at home. Arguably, one of the most memorable moments for the group was visiting a dairy farm in Pennsylvania with over 2000 cows.