Brian Murimi

2 months ago | thesharpdaily.com | Brian Murimi

I have spent most of the past week scrolling through government officials’ social media, especially the President, the Deputy, and the Cabinet Secretaries. A pattern emerges—meetings, consultations, and agreements dominate their updates. Time and again, we see posts about stakeholder engagements, policy discussions, and diplomatic interactions, but where are the tangible results?

Nov 3, 2024 | thesharpdaily.com | Brian Murimi

Kenya’s Treasury Cabinet Secretary, John Mbadi, openly criticized the country’s recent interactions with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), describing the experience as “embarrassing” during his address at the Taxpayers Day celebrations. Recalling the scene in Washington, Mbadi said African nations, including Kenya, queued in hallways and were called one by one for financial discussions. “For those of us who have some pride, it’s a bit demeaning,” he remarked.

Oct 31, 2024 | thesharpdaily.com | Brian Murimi

Kenya’s President William Ruto has acknowledged being a “lonely voice” in the executive branch over the past two years, as he swore in Abraham Kithure Kindiki as his new deputy president, calling on him to help articulate the government’s transformation agenda.

Oct 31, 2024 | thesharpdaily.com | Brian Murimi

Newly appointed Deputy President Kithure Kindiki took the oath of office, promising unwavering support to President William Ruto and highlighting his journey from humble beginnings to the second-highest office in the East African nation. In his inaugural address, Kindiki, 52, emphasized Kenya’s role as a land of opportunity, drawing from his personal narrative of rising from one of the country’s most remote regions to its apex of political leadership.

Oct 31, 2024 | thesharpdaily.com | Brian Murimi

Kithure Kindiki was officially sworn in as Kenya’s Deputy President on Friday, during a ceremony held at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) in Nairobi. The event commenced at 10 a.m., where Kindiki took two oaths—one affirming his allegiance to the office of Deputy President and the other for the diligent execution of his duties.