The Week was filled with global news impossible to cover in one sitting. Join us as we move to give you a review of the news you may have missed throughout the week.
Kenyan Woman missing in Wyoming since Feb 2022, Boyfriend uncooperative with cops. Ebola Outbreak causes concerns in East Africa. Patogonia Owner donates company profits of his company to fight the effects of climate change. End of an era in world Tennis and Serena Williams and Roger Federer retire from competitive tennis. Former US President Donald Trump faces multiple legal peril. Kenyans among 47 indicted people in a $250 million Covid-19 fraud case, the biggest in US history.
In his first United Nations General Assembly (UNGA-77) speech as President Ruto said: In the words of Abraham Lincoln, "things may come to those who wait, but only things left behind by those who hustle."
People are wondering if this is a mistake or the new order of flags, with the President Ruto and East African Community flag taking the center stage and the Kenyan flag relegated to a second portico at the periphery of the building.
The 5th President of Kenya gave a rousing speech that was both a victory lap and a nod to his supporters, the Hustler Nation. Critics have pointed out the speech did not mention his policy on persons with disability, or provide a clear path for creating jobs for the youth, and expanding infrastructure building. He, however, received high praise for promising to create a Diaspora Cabinet position that would cater for matters affecting Kenyan abroad.
William Samoei Ruto has promised to serve all Kenyans even those who did not vote for him. He committed to creating Diaspora ministry and work with IEBC to expand diaspora voting. In a conciliatory move, he tapped former President Uhuru Kenyatta to continue playing peace mediator role in the region. The speech reiterated most of his campaign pledges including the much anticipated Hustler Fund.
South African leader John Malema called on Azimio leader Raila Odinga to concede appearing to suggest Odinga is power hungry. He seems to be unaware of the complexities of the Kenyan electoral system and the vital role the Supreme Court plays in resolving election disputes.
Gladys Wanga Defeats Evans Kidero in the Home Bay Gubernatorial Race in much watched race that challenged Raila Odinga's call for the region to vote 6-piece for ODM. James Orengo will win the Siaya gubernatorial race.
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