Kenyan President William Ruto Stories

Ruto ranked highest-paid world leader by GDP ratio - report
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 03, 2024

According to the report, his annual earnings of Sh19,800,000 translate to 1,993 per cent of Kenya’s per-capita GDP, which stood at Sh811,615 in 2023.

Milk crisis looms at State House as unpaid Sh14m debt to KCC sparks concern
Barack Oduor  |  Aug 23, 2024

State House is one of several government organisations that have failed to pay for milk supplies, owing the corporation Sh 14.62 million.

Ruto unveils Sh10bn scholarship fund to boost education for underprivileged youth
Mishi Gongo  |  Jul 27, 2024

This move is part of a broader government strategy to equip the youth with essential skills and create employment opportunities, reinforcing the commi...

Ruto to form government of national unity, potentially including opposition
Barack Oduor  |  Jul 11, 2024

Political analyst Mark Bichachi told The Eastleigh Voice that President William Ruto has given the first major signal that he is listening to Gen Zs.

Ruto stops publicising church attendance as pressure on govt mounts
Amina Wako  |  Jul 08, 2024

On Sunday, Ruto was conspicuously absent from churches, an unusual occurrence since he took power in September 2022.

Gen Zs plan parallel X Space with Ruto and his cabinet
Bashir Mohammed  |  Jul 05, 2024

On Thursday, President Ruto announced that he would be engaging the youth on X Space from 2 pm to 5 pm.

President Ruto calls for G7 support in debt relief, climate positive growth in Africa
Amina Wako  |  Jun 14, 2024

President Ruto highlighted Africa's potential in renewable energy, mineral wealth, and agriculture, driven by the continent's demographic dividend.

Ruto makes amends with 'old buddy' Museveni during Nairobi visit
Amina Wako  |  May 16, 2024

The friendship was fading, and Kampala saw Ruto's affinity for taxation as a big impediment to regional integration and trade. Consequently, Uganda fi...

State sets up multi-agency centre at Nyayo House to monitor floods impact
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 25, 2024

Daily alerts will be issued to inform the public of potential dangers, appealing for cooperation with government agencies and partners to save lives a...

Ruto yet to congratulate Senegal's new President Bassirou Diomaye Faye
Amina Wako  |  Apr 02, 2024

No public statement has been issued by the State House or the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Nairobi regarding the election or the inauguration ceremo...

President Ruto officially flags off the iconic WRC Safari Rally
Rama Mohammed  |  Mar 28, 2024

The Safari Rally goes down from Thursday 28 March to Sunday 31 March

Raila's AUC chair race: What is the post-hurdle process?
Amina Wako  |  Mar 16, 2024

The new AU Commission will be expected to ensure greater efficiency, deliver on the institutional reform process, currently being championed by Kenyan...

Ruto's 'feminist foreign policy' spurs growth in women diplomats
Amina Wako  |  Mar 15, 2024

Under Ruto's leadership, Kenya has witnessed significant strides towards implementing an informal 'feminist foreign policy', with women assuming key g...

Ruto, Abiy agree to respect states' sovereignty amid Ethiopia-Somalia dispute
Amina Wako  |  Feb 28, 2024

Their statement did not directly mention Somalia, which accuses Ethiopia of attempting to annex its territory through a sea access pact with the beaka...

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