President William Ruto Stories

Nairobi MCAs accuse city MPs of blocking access to President Ruto
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 23, 2025

The Majority Leader warned that if the alleged disrespect continues, the Assembly would not hesitate to take political action, though he did not speci...

Isiolo leaders ask Ruto to discipline officials fueling political unrest in the county
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 22, 2025

The leaders demanded that Ruto crack down on the individuals responsible for the growing tensions, warning that continued silence from the top leaders...

Raila Odinga says 2027 presidential bid still undecided, focused on strengthening ODM
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 20, 2025

Responding to claims that he is straddling the line between government and opposition, Odinga dismissed the suggestions, saying his current political...

Raila blames Gen Z protests on Ruto government’s failure to implement NADCO report
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 20, 2025

Odinga recalled that in 2023, Azimio la Umoja held protests over the 2022 general election results, the rising cost of living, and widespread corrupti...

Let parents be parents: Ruto cautions against using police for children’s moral upbringing
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 20, 2025

President Ruto insisted that raising responsible citizens is a shared responsibility between parents, the church and the government.

Justin Muturi reveals how he became AG after initially declining the role
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 17, 2025

Justin Muturi said he had not sought the AG position when Ruto formed his government in 2022 and was caught off guard when President William Ruto insi...

Ruto: Iconic Jacaranda Grounds to be transformed into stadium by September
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 17, 2025

President William Ruto announced on Thursday during an inspection of ongoing works on the Savannah–Stage 17 Bridge Road in Soweto. He said the project...

Nelson Havi urges President William Ruto to release detained protesters, warns against repression
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jul 17, 2025

Nelson Havi made a direct appeal to President William Ruto, urging him to instruct the Ministry of Interior to drop what he termed as fabricated charg...

Ruto visits Harambee Stars ahead of the historic CHAN tournament
Amina Wako  |  Jul 16, 2025

Emphasising the weight of the responsibility on the players’ shoulders, Ruto reminded Harambee Stars that they embody the collective aspirations of a...

Ex-CJ Maraga accuses Ruto government of weaponising anti-terror laws to silence dissent
Mary Wambui  |  Jul 16, 2025

Speaking after a court session, Maraga stressed that terrorism is a grave offence that should not be exploited as a tool of intimidation, particularly...

Conflict of Interest Bill, 2023: Senators reject key Ruto proposals to curb corruption by public officials
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 16, 2025

The leaders are determined to retain watered-down provisions that weaken the original intent of the Bill, stopping officials from using their position...

Ex-CJ David Maraga defends Gen Z against 'terrorists’ tag, says President William Ruto should resign
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 15, 2025

David Maraga condemned what he termed as the “weaponization of the justice system” against youth who are only exercising their constitutional rights.

Ruto defends economic reforms, vows to push ahead with affordable housing, cost of living agenda
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 15, 2025

A tough-talking Ruto insisted that Kenya has achieved significant progress compared to many nations and dismissed claims that the country is headed in...

Activists blast Ruto, Murkomen over use of live bullets in protests, call for police accountability
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jul 14, 2025

The groups expressed outrage over threats to deploy live ammunition against civilians during protests and called for swift action against police offic...

Miguna backs Gen Z, dismisses Gachagua-led opposition and Ruto’s regime as a joke
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 13, 2025

The lawyer expressed full support for the youth-led protests and political awakening driven by Gen Z, describing them as the true agents of change.

President William Ruto reinstates Charles Nyachae to Kenya School of Government post
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 12, 2025

Charles Nyachae has been re-appointed as the Non-Executive Chairperson of the Kenya School of Government Council, a role he previously held.

Budget shortfall threatens Ruto’s Sh29.7 billion youth empowerment programme
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 11, 2025

Principal Secretary for Cooperatives and MSME Development Susan Mang'eni told MPs that if the shortfall is not addressed urgently, Kenya could lose th...

President Ruto re-gazettes IEBC Chair Ethekon, six commissioners after court cites legal breach
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 10, 2025

In a gazette notice dated July 10, 2025, Ruto confirmed Ethekon’s appointment to a non-renewable six-year term, in line with the Constitution and the...

NDMA: 23 arid counties face water shortage, risk of drought-induced conflicts grows
Issa Hussein  |  Jul 10, 2025

The NDMA CEO stated that the organisation is doing its best to focus on building community resilience against climate shocks, based on the available...

President Ruto becomes co-owner of Nairobi United, pledges Sh10 million
Erick Kariuki  |  Jul 10, 2025

President William Ruto has announced a KES 10 million boost to Nairobi United FC and confirmed he will become a co-owner of the club alongside Nairobi...

Rights groups slam Ruto for ordering police to shoot protesters in the legs amid deadly crackdown
Barack Oduor  |  Jul 10, 2025

Haki Yetu Executive Director Peter Kiama has expressed deep concern over Ruto's statement, warning that it could result in emboldening police officers...

Ruto clashes with courts over roadblocks ban, accuses Judiciary of undermining security
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 09, 2025

The President argued that it is unreasonable to deny the police the tools necessary to maintain order, especially when those challenging such measures...

Kenya makes diplomatic overtures to Sudan amid tensions over alleged RSF ties
Mwangi Maina  |  Jul 09, 2025

On Tuesday, Kenya's Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing'oei met with Sudan's Chargé d'Affaires in Nairobi, Mohamed Osman Akasha, to reaffir...

Moses Kuria resigns as President William Ruto’s senior economic advisor
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 08, 2025

In a post on X on Tuesday evening, Moses Kuria said he had met President William Ruto, who had “graciously accepted” his decision to exit government.

First Lady Rachel Ruto admits 'ground realities' hindering project delivery
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jul 08, 2025

The First Lady's comments, though focused on water challenges in Ganze, come at a time when President William Ruto continues to face mounting pressure...

From bottom-up to top-down: Is President William Ruto reversing course?
Mwangi Maina  |  Jul 07, 2025

President Ruto, once the self-styled outsider and critic of state overreach, now finds himself accused of the very sins he railed against.

Lawyer seeks court order to stop Ruto’s Sh1.2 billion megachurch at State House
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Jul 07, 2025

Munyeri is asking the court to issue a conservatory order to halt the ongoing or planned construction of the mega-church at State House, Nairobi, pend...

Tuesday court verdict on President Ruto’s IEBC nominees could reshape Kenya’s electoral path
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 06, 2025

The ruling, scheduled for 11 am on July 8 at the Milimani High Court, will decide whether the stalled appointment process can move forward to the swea...

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