President William Ruto Stories

Former CJ David Maraga says security withdrawn over 'June 25 memorial protests support'
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jun 27, 2025

David Maraga claimed that the withdrawal came abruptly, despite his legal entitlement to police protection as a retired Chief Justice under the Retire...

Ruto: You can't save the country by burning it, if you want me to go, show me your plan
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 27, 2025

“Please! There are very few fools in Kenya. Persuade us. If you persuade us, I can also go and concentrate on farming and help with food security. But...

President Ruto announces major KDF leadership changes, appoints new Kenya Army, Air Force commanders
Mary Wambui  |  Jun 27, 2025

Major General David Kipkemboi Ketter, who has been serving as the Assistant Chief of Defence Forces in charge of Personnel and Logistics, has been pro...

Togo protests erupt as President Gnassingbé faces fresh calls to resign
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 27, 2025

Hundreds of people had taken to the streets, blocking major roads and setting up barricades as they denounced what opposition leaders are calling a “c...

Uhuru reclaims command of Jubilee Party after court-backed purge
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 27, 2025

The changes, announced by Secretary General Jeremiah Kioni, come after a long legal and political standoff and reflect a strategic shift as the former...

Gachagua accuses Ruto's government of sabotaging Gen Z protests, demands justice for victims
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 26, 2025

Gachagua accused the government of breaking promises made to the youth, saying their growing frustration stems from unfulfilled pledges dating back to...

Ruto meets AUC chief Mahmoud Youssouf amid growing doubts over union’s reform agenda
Mwangi Maina  |  Jun 26, 2025

Mohamoud briefed Ruto on preparations for the upcoming Special Summit on AU Reforms, and thanked Kenya for its "continued support" and for staying eng...

Women senators condemn sexual violence during protests, demand justice, urgent DCI probe
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 26, 2025

Kewosa said the protests, which also resulted in deaths, injuries, and property destruction, exposed women and girls to horrific abuses that must neve...

Communications Authority bows to pressure, lifts ban on live protest coverage after court suspends directive
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 26, 2025

The reversal came after strong criticism from civil groups, including LSK, Katiba Institute, KCHR, MCK, and the Kenya Union of Journalists.

Kenya defends UAE ties, denies aiding Sudan's RSF
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 26, 2025

In a statement on Thursday, the Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs said such statements are reckless, unsubstantiated and risk destabilising reg...

US President Donald Trump on upcoming Rwanda-DR Congo deal: ‘A great day for Africa’
The New Times  |  Jun 26, 2025

Technical teams from Rwanda and DR Congo finalised a draft of the agreement, which is scheduled to be signed by the countries’ foreign ministers next...

Senators raise alarm over President William Ruto’s Sh23.5 billion industrial parks project
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 26, 2025

The Sh23.5 billion programme, launched with the promise of spurring industrial growth and creating jobs in all 47 counties, has drawn sharp criticism...

Kenya moves closer to crypto regulation as MPs back joint oversight of digital asset sector
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 26, 2025

The National Assembly’s Finance Committee has recommended that five government agencies jointly supervise virtual asset service providers (VASPs), mar...

South African court halts burial of Zambia’s ex-president Edgar Lungu
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jun 26, 2025

Edgar Lungu's family opted to bury the late president in South Africa, following a disagreement with Zambia over how the funeral should be conducted.

Ruto urges peaceful protests, thanks Raila for unity call as leaders push for stability, development
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jun 25, 2025

Citing international examples, Odinga said protests are often coordinated with police to maintain order and urged Kenya to adopt the same approach.

Zambia files petition to postpone ex-president Edgar Lungu’s burial in South Africa
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jun 25, 2025

Lusaka had proposed a state funeral to be presided over by President Hakainde Hichilema, but Lungu's family opposed it, stating that they wanted to pe...

Gov't orders TV, radio stations to stop live broadcasting of ongoing countrywide protests
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 25, 2025

The authority referenced Article 33(2) and Article 34(1) of the Constitution, as well as Section 46I of the Kenya Information and Communications Act,...

Gen Z protest marks Kenya’s third liberation, says former CJ David Maraga
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 25, 2025

David Maraga said the current wave of protests carries the spirit of Kenya’s first and second liberations — from the fight against colonial rule to th...

Somalia launches Vision 2060 to achieve middle-income status and long-term stability
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jun 24, 2025

The Centennial Vision 2060 strategy, developed by the National Economic Council, outlines Somalia's aim to become a middle-income country within the n...

High Court rejects contempt bid against Ruto over IEBC appointments, cites due process
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Jun 24, 2025

The three-judge bench, in its ruling, underscored the seriousness of contempt proceedings and stressed that due process must be strictly followed befo...

Cabinet approves Nairobi Northern Bypass upgrade and railway city project to ease traffic
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 24, 2025

The Cabinet said the 20.2-kilometre stretch, which runs from Ruaka to Ruiru, will be expanded to accommodate growing traffic volumes and enhance acces...

LSK vows legal action over alleged plot to deploy armed gangs ahead during protests
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 24, 2025

LSK particularly condemned Tiaty MP William Kamket over a viral video in which he appears to threaten to mobilise armed bandits to confront demonstrat...

County heads on notice as EACC cracks down on end-of-year fraud
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 25, 2025

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) said it is closely monitoring county transactions and will take legal action against any public offic...

Africa scrambles to fill donor void as health and research leaders meet in Nairobi
Barack Oduor  |  Jun 25, 2025

Discussions focused on how to make the most of limited resources to tackle health crises using evidence-based research, especially in countries also s...

Tanzania begins evacuating citizens from Israel and Iran as Middle East tensions escalate
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jun 24, 2025

The Ministry reports that 147 Tanzanians—95 from Iran and 42 from Israel—have been evacuated amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.

Catholic bishops challenge President William Ruto to stop silencing youth, deliver justice
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 24, 2025

The Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) urged youth to protest lawfully, even as they sharply criticised government agencies for what they ter...

Wednesday showdown: Kenyans criticise President William Ruto for backing police ahead of June 25 protests
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 24, 2025

Angry Kenyans took to social media platforms on Tuesday, criticising the President’s stance, accusing him of choosing state power over citizen rights.

Uganda's ruling party NRM confirms Yoweri Museveni’s 2026 presidential bid
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jun 24, 2025

NRM Electoral Body Chairperson Tanga Odoi said Museveni plans to formally signal his intention to run by collecting expression-of-interest forms for t...

Lamu County unveils refugee peacebuilding programme in Kiunga
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jun 24, 2025

The multi-pronged programme includes community dialogues, psychosocial support, legal awareness campaigns, and economic empowerment projects.

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