Kenya’s Deputy President William Ruto chose a former assistant turned outspoken critic of President Uhuru Kenyatta to be his running mate in August’s high-stakes election. Rigathi Gachagua, who served as Kenyatta’s personal assistant between 2001 and 2006, was picked after a months-long, secretive process marked by intense lobbying that stretched late into the night on … Read more
Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta announced Sunday a 12-percent hike within the minimal salary because of the USA. Confronts a surge within the value of residing. Inflation inside the East African financial powerhouse jumped to a seven-month excessive in April, in particular, due to skyrocketing gas and meals costs, in keeping with official figures. “As a … Read more
On Friday, Kenya hosted a national funeral for former President Mwai Kibaki, who died last week at the age of 90 after a decade in rule defined by economic resurgence, scandal, and bloodshed. Kibaki was the third head of state in Kenya’s history, serving from December 2002 to April 2013 following the 20-year authoritarian regime … Read more
