Mate Tongola

Nairobi

Journalist at The Standard (Kenya)

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Itumbi apologises to Butere Girls, says ban on Echoes of War 'unnecessary'

1 week ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Mate Tongola

Head of Presidential Special Projects and Creative Economy Dennis Itumbi has apologised to Butere Girls High School drama students following police action against them, after they declined to perform their play, Echoes of War, at the national drama festivals in Nakuru.
Ruto gazettes new Cabinet and Principal secretaries

1 week ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Mate Tongola

00President William Ruto has officially gazetted the appointments of two new Cabinet Secretaries and 14 Principal Secretaries. In a gazette notice (No. 4834) issued on Tuesday, President Ruto named Hanna Cheptumo as the Cabinet Secretary for Gender and Geoffrey Ruku as the new Cabinet Secretary for Public Service. The two are expected to be sworn into office on Thursday.
Duale - 40 percent coverage achieved in Universal Health Coverage

1 week ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Mate Tongola

Universal health coverage for primary healthcare under the Kenyan Kwanza administration now stands at 40 percent, with 21.3 million Kenyans presently accessing free healthcare. According to statistics by the Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale, this marks a significant milestone in the rollout of the country’s revamped healthcare system.
Ruto slams 'Echoes of War' play, vows to protect children from politics

1 week ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Mate Tongola

President William Ruto has strongly criticized former Kakamega Senator Cleophas Malala, the playwright behind the controversial Butere Girls’ High School drama, Echoes of War, vowing that his administration will safeguard children from what he termed as “negative antics.”Addressing attendees at the festival’s State Concert held at State House, Nakuru, Ruto issued a stern warning to individuals he accused of using artistic platforms to manipulate young minds for political gain.
Adidas Originals opens flagship store in Nairobi

1 week ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Mate Tongola

Global sportswear and lifestyle brand adidas Originals has officially expanded its footprint in Kenya with the launch of its new store at Westgate Mall in Westlands, Nairobi. The store, brought to the region by WAMA International Group, marks the brand's first standalone adidas Originals outlet in East Africa. WAMA International, which operates more than 30 retail locations across various regions, has ambitious plans for further expansion across East Africa.
Committee endorses appointment of Ruku and Cheptumo as CSs

1 week ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Mate Tongola

The National Assembly Committee on Appointments has endorsed the appointment of two Cabinet nominees to lead critical government ministries. In a report tabled before Parliament and signed by Speaker Moses Wetang’ula, who also chairs the Committee, lawmakers approved Geoffrey K. Kiringa Ruku as Cabinet Secretary for Public Service, Human Capital Development, and Special Programmes.
Parliament endorses appointment of Ruku and Cheptumo as CSs

1 week ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Mate Tongola

The National Assembly has endorsed the appointment of two Cabinet nominees to lead critical government ministries, following recommendations by the Committee on Appointments. In a report tabled before Parliament and signed by Speaker Moses Wetang’ula, who also chairs the Committee, lawmakers approved Geoffrey K. Kiringa Ruku as Cabinet Secretary for Public Service, Human Capital Development, and Special Programmes.
Gachagua condemns fracas meted on Cleophas Malala over satirical play

2 weeks ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Mate Tongola

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has criticised what he described as a misuse of state power, following an incident in Nakuru where security officers allegedly attempted to arrest former UDA Secretary General Cleophas Malala. The attempted arrest, which occurred as Malala was preparing students from Butere Girls High School for their performance at the National Drama Festival, has sparked outrage, particularly over the reported deployment of a contingent of police officers.
Kenya Forest Service responds to fatal shooting allegations in Trans Nzoia

2 weeks ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Mate Tongola

The Kenya Forest Service (KFS) has responded to widespread reports alleging that KFS officers shot and killed a form three student on private land in Trans Nzoia County. In a clarification released on Monday, the Service stated that the incident occurred on the morning of April 7, 2025, within the Makunga Forest Block of the Saboti Forest Station.
KDF deployed to assist in demolishing sinking building in Mombasa

2 weeks ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Mate Tongola

The Cabinet Secretary for Defence Soipan Tuya, has officially gazetted the deployment of Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) personnel to support the demolition of a structurally unsafe building in Mombasa County. The move follows a directive issued under Article 241(3)(b) of the Constitution and Section 34(2) of the Kenya Defence Forces Act.