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Ruto hails agricultural reforms, cites registration of seven million farmers in digital drive
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 20, 2025

Ruto said that over 7.1 million farmers are now registered on the Kenya Integrated Agricultural Management Information System(KIAMIS), up from fewer t...

Mass burial for 25 Elgeyo Marakwet mudslide victims set for Friday as death toll hits 39
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 20, 2025

Government spokesperson Isaac Mwaura indicated that search and rescue operations were temporarily paused to allow families to prepare for burials with...

Ruto announces plans to dual key highways nationwide
Charity Pancras  |  Nov 20, 2025

In Nairobi and surrounding areas, roads including the Northern Bypass, James Gichuru Road, Bomas–Karen–Ngong, and Naivasha–Kikuyu will be dualled to e...

Government to build 50 mega dams to transform Kenya’s agriculture - Ruto
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Nov 20, 2025

President Ruto said expanded irrigation is “the only path forward” as Kenya tackles Sh500 billion food import bill.

Ruto unveils plan to add 10,000 MW to Kenya’s power grid in next seven years
Charity Kilei  |  Nov 20, 2025

While Kenya currently has an installed capacity of 3,300 MW, the intermittent nature of solar and wind energy means the firm capacity stands at only 2...

Ruto unveils Sovereign Wealth Fund to boost savings, infrastructure and stability
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Nov 20, 2025

Kenya’s new Sovereign Wealth Fund aims to turn royalties and privatisation proceeds into lasting national wealth.

Ruto says public demand for affordable housing has replaced doubts with excitement
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Nov 20, 2025

Ruto says the affordable housing programme has 230,000 units under construction, driving jobs, student accommodation, market development, and communit...

Ruto terms Hustler Fund largest financial inclusion programme since independence
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 20, 2025

Ruto said the fund has transformed access to finance, enabling 800,000 business owners to borrow up to Sh150,000 without collateral.

Ruto says fibre-optic growth powering faster eCitizen services and digital access
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Nov 20, 2025

Ruto says Kenya has added 24,000km of fiber-optic network since 2022, creating a ‘digital superhighway’ that boosts access to services, empowers youth...

Tanzania President Samia launches inquiry into alleged paid participation in election unrest
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 20, 2025

President Samia said the investigation would examine the causes of the unrest, the involvement of political parties, and the role of both local and fo...

Over 5,000 Rwandans stream back from DR Congo after Qatar peace agreement
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 20, 2025

Many of those displaced are from Hutu communities, including individuals connected to the Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda (FDLR), found...

Watch: President William Ruto's State of the Nation address
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Nov 20, 2025

Expectations are high, with the public closely watching his speech on plans to ease economic pressures, address security concerns, and tackle social c...

Police tighten security ahead of President Ruto’s State of the Nation address
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 20, 2025

Police have announced that several roads near Parliament will be closed to vehicles before the address begins. Motorists were urged to plan and use ot...

President Ruto to deliver third State of the Nation address amid rising public expectations
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 20, 2025

Scheduled for Thursday at 2:30 pm, the speech before a joint sitting of Parliament comes at a time when the nation is grappling with economic pressure...

Omtatah pushes Senate to act on road safety as deaths surge past 4,000
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 20, 2025

Road crash deaths in Kenya have climbed past 4,100 this year, prompting the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) to introduce new measures a...

President Ruto honoured with CAF Award for supporting Kenyan football
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 20, 2025

The award was received on behalf of President Ruto by Kenya’s Ambassador to Morocco, Jessica Gakinya

Kenya dismisses war fears as Mudavadi quashes claims of Uganda ‘overrunning’ the country
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 19, 2025

Mudavadi noted that Kenya has consistently upheld protocols guaranteeing access to the ocean for neighbours such as Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, and South...

Over 3,400 Kenyans in distress reported in Middle East since 2023 - Mudavadi
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 19, 2025

Mudavadi dismissed allegations that senior public officials or their relatives hold interests in recruitment firms sending Kenyans to the Gulf.

President Samia warns disputed election tainted Tanzania’s reputation, urges local resource mobilisation
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 19, 2025

President Samia Suluhu Hassan cautioned that this could undermine the government’s ability to obtain external financing as easily as it had during the...

Ruto orders all hospitals to report every maternal and child death
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 19, 2025

Speaking on Wednesday, November 19, the President emphasised that both public and private hospitals must submit real-time data on mothers and children...

FKF President Hussein Mohammed issues apology after Harambee Stars' 8-0 collapse
Erick Kariuki  |  Nov 19, 2025

Kenya’s frustrations boiled over in the 62nd minute when assistant coach Vasili Manousakis was sent off for arguing with the referee.

NLC commissioners conclude term with over 31,000 requests for land regularisation processed
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 19, 2025

In the exit report submitted to President William Ruto on November 12, Otachi said the commission achieved major policy and institutional milestones.

Human Rights body flags risky provisions in Computer Misuse Act
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 19, 2025

The commission called on the Executive and Parliament to urgently revise what it termed “excessively broad” clauses that risk penalising legitimate on...

Transporters issue 7-day ultimatum over empty container backlog
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 19, 2025

To alleviate the bottleneck, Kifwa has suggested establishing temporary storage yards in Miritini, Jomvu, and Mazeras, allowing empty containers to be...

Senate probes detention of new mothers in hospitals over unpaid bills
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 18, 2025

Legislators expressed concern that the transition to SHA has created gaps in maternal healthcare, exposing women to unlawful confinement.

IGAD leads new push for Peace in Sudan as regional and global partners back three-step plan
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 18, 2025

The Quad initiative, announced on September 12, 2025, aims to first launch a three-month humanitarian truce to allow rapid delivery of aid to civilian...

Goma airport can only be reopened by AFC/M23, say rebels
New Times  |  Nov 18, 2025

Goma International Airport was closed in January at the height of renewed fighting in eastern DR Congo. At the time, M23 declared the facility unsafe.

G20 and the civil society elite: Spectacle instead of meaningful action
The Conversation  |  Nov 17, 2025

The G20 was formed in the aftermath of the 2008 financial crisis, when the collapse of major banks and housing markets exposed deep cracks in the glob...

Tanzania erupts as President Samia appoints daughter, son-in-law to powerful Cabinet posts
Mwangi Maina  |  Nov 17, 2025

Wanu and Mohammed, who are married, now enter the Cabinet together, a decision expected to intensify criticism from opponents who have long accused Pr...

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