President William Ruto Stories

Speaker Kingi submits list of absentee landlord farms to Ruto for squatter resettlement
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Dec 13, 2025

He said that the list has been handed to the President, and during his next visit to the Coast, President Ruto will indicate which farms will be prior...

Governor Natembeya accuses State of defying court orders over security withdrawal
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Dec 13, 2025

He said the action would not deter him from criticising what he called poor governance. He urged the government to respect fundamental rights and the...

Thiaroye massacre: report on the French killing of Senegalese troops in 1944 exposes a painful history
The Conversation  |  Dec 13, 2025

Regarding the death toll, one may rely on a literal reading of the archives, which consistently report 35 deaths (or 70 in one officer’s report, phras...

Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o, Habwe, Mwangi and Mulwa - icons Kenya bid farewell in 2025
Barack Oduor  |  Dec 13, 2025

Kenya’s arts and literary world in 2025 was marked by the deaths of Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o, John Habwe, Meja Mwangi and David Mulwa, closing a chapter for...

President Ruto leads nation in mourning former Lugari MP Cyrus Jirongo
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 13, 2025

Former Lugari MP Cyrus Jirongo, 64, died in a road accident early Saturday at around 3:00 am along the Nairobi–Nakuru Highway when his car collided wi...

Cyrus Jirongo: YK92 and the Sh500 note that defined an era
Barack Oduor  |  Dec 13, 2025

Former Lugari MP and YK92 leader Cyrus Jirongo has died after a road crash in Karai, Naivasha, along the Nairobi–Nakuru highway, ending a decades-long...

Over 150,000 students fail to progress to Grade 9 under CBC
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 13, 2025

New KNEC data show more than 150,000 CBC learners in Kenya failed to reach Grade 9, with boys dropping out in higher numbers and similar attrition see...

Peace falters as fighting in eastern DR Congo raises fears of regional war
UN News  |  Dec 13, 2025

Civilians across eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) are facing collapsing health services and mass displacement as fighting spreads, under...

Gor, Homeboyz and Nairobi United drop points in action-packed Jamhuri Day fixtures
Erick Kariuki  |  Dec 12, 2025

Gor Mahia, Kakamega Homeboyz, Posta Rangers and Nairobi United all dropped points in Jamhuri Day FKF Premier League action, allowing Kenya Police to s...

ECOWAS endorses John Mahama as West Africa’s candidate for AU chair in 2027
Mwangi Maina  |  Dec 12, 2025

Ghana's Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, welcomed the decision, thanking his ECOWAS counterparts for what he described as a stro...

Ruto honours Benni McCarthy, Harriet Okach for elevating Kenya’s sports profile
Erick Kariuki  |  Dec 12, 2025

They include Harambee Stars head coach Benni McCarthy, Harambee Starlets head coach Beldine Odemba, Kenya Rugby Union chairperson Harriet Okach, and a...

JKIA–ABC road corridor to get new look as Ruto revives city roadworks
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Dec 12, 2025

Beyond Mombasa Road, the government is working on 60 kilometres of roads across the city, including Valley Road, Ngong Road, Haile Selassie Avenue, Ma...

Ruto honours Kristina Kenyatta, Dorcas Oduor, William Kabogo with EGH awards
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Dec 12, 2025

President Ruto highlighted that these awards honour individuals who have rendered distinguished and outstanding services to the nation across various...

Ruto raises research funding to 2 per cent of GDP in bid to expand digital economy
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Dec 12, 2025

President Ruto framed the initiative as part of Kenya’s broader economic freedom agenda, stressing that investments in human capital and digital skill...

President Ruto presides over 'Trooping of Colour' for Kenya’s elite 20 Parachute Battalion
Mary Wambui  |  Dec 12, 2025

President William Ruto led the trooping of colour for the Kenya Army’s 20 Parachute Battalion at Nyayo Stadium, highlighting the unit’s history, airbo...

Ruto approves renaming of Talanta Stadium to Raila Odinga International Stadium
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 12, 2025

The announcement follows increasing calls for the renaming, which gained traction during the 62nd Jamhuri Day celebrations at Nyayo National Stadium i...

Severe nausea, vomiting in pregnancy linked to major physical and mental health risks
Charity Kilei  |  Dec 12, 2025

Hyperemesis gravidarum is a severe form of pregnancy nausea that can cause dehydration, malnutrition and depression. The article explains symptoms, ri...

Jamhuri Day’s hidden workforce: How they keep Kenya's Independence Day running
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Dec 12, 2025

As Kenya marks 62 years of independence, informal workers in Nairobi—domestic staff, boda boda riders, cooks and cleaners—keep Jamhuri Day running, of...

Gen Z redefines freedom as Kenya marks 62 years of independence
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Dec 12, 2025

As Kenya marks 62 years of independence, many Gen Z Kenyans spend Jamhuri Day working, redefining freedom as economic stability, real choices, and rel...

AfDB approves Sh9.8 billion to boost road connectivity in Somalia
Alfred Onyango  |  Dec 12, 2025

The African Development Bank has approved an extra $76.37 million for Somalia’s road upgrades, targeting key corridors to Ethiopia and Djibouti to eas...

Kenya faces deepening drug shortages as delivery times hit 24 days
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 12, 2025

Kenya’s public health facilities now wait an average of 24 days for essential medicines, as Kemsa’s fill rate drops to 55 per cent, leaving patients f...

Kenya reopens diplomatic channels with Belarus after two-year lull
Mwangi Maina  |  Dec 12, 2025

Kingi's visit signals a renewed engagement with a sanctioned Eastern European state eager to rebuild diplomatic relevance beyond Europe—and increasing...

NPS announces heightened security, road safety measures ahead of festive season
Mary Wambui  |  Dec 12, 2025

Police Spokesperson Muchiri Nyaga said the NPS acknowledges the increased movement of people, vehicles and goods during the festive period presents un...

Elephant numbers soar as rare species decline, wildlife census shows
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 12, 2025

Elephants have increased to 41,952, up from 36,280 in 2021, while black rhinos have grown to 2,102, reflecting a 4 per cent population rise and signif...

KJSEA 2025 results: Mathematics, Kenyan sign language record lowest performance among learners
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 11, 2025

According to the results, only 32.44 per cent of learners met or exceeded expectations in Mathematics, while Kenyan Sign Language recorded just 22.14...

South Sudan health system on brink as conflict and cholera spread, MSF warns
Mary Wambui  |  Dec 11, 2025

A new MSF report warns South Sudan’s health system is near collapse as conflict, cholera and aid cuts drive mass displacement, facility closures and r...

Eastleigh bustles with Christmas shoppers as holiday season kicks off early
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Dec 11, 2025

Eastleigh is seeing an early Christmas shopping rush, with thousands of buyers crowding streets and shops, causing heavy traffic but boosting business...

Somali President Hassan Sheikh signs law establishing Independent Human Rights Commission
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Dec 11, 2025

The signing marks the formal creation of a national body that will be responsible for promoting and protecting human rights across the country.

South Sudan deploys forces to secure Heglig oil field after Sudan RSF capture
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Dec 11, 2025

South Sudan has deployed troops to secure the Heglig oil field after Sudan’s RSF seized it, following talks between regional leaders to prevent fighti...

Gaza faces humanitarian disaster with thousands trapped in flooded camps
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Dec 11, 2025

Heavy rains are flooding Gaza displacement camps, killing a baby and forcing thousands to move. Officials warn of an imminent humanitarian disaster am...

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