President William Ruto Stories

President Ruto fights to stay in office as activists seek his ouster over abuse of power
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 04, 2025

The petition, filed by 13 activists and the Kenya Bora Tuitakayo Citizens Association, accuses him of incompetence and gross misconduct.

Ruto: Government not funding Sh104 billion SHA System
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 04, 2025

He explained that SHA is managed by a consortium of technology companies tasked with preventing fraudulent claims, a problem that plagued the National...

President Ruto: Social Health Authority will work despite experiencing challenges
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Mar 02, 2025

Ruto emphasised that SHA aims to provide medical coverage for all Kenyans, regardless of their financial status.

President Ruto sends message of goodwill to Muslims as Ramadan begins
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 28, 2025

Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, is regarded as the holiest period for Muslims.

Over Sh31 million in Hustler Fund loans disbursed to minors, some as young as 10 days old - audit
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 26, 2025

Findings indicate that thousands of borrowers were either below the legal age of 18 or had not yet been born when the funds were disbursed.

Parliament shoots down proposal to punish party defectors
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 26, 2025

Members from the joint Justice and Legal Affairs Committees of the National Assembly and the Senate argued that the move would undermine democracy, ha...

Gachagua accuses Ruto of business dealings with Sudan's RSF chief, alleges gold smuggling
Mwangi Maina  |  Feb 25, 2025

Gachagua also rebuked Ruto for hosting RSF leaders in Nairobi, saying the move has tarnished Kenya's reputation on the global stage.

Raila Odinga: State did not spend Sh13 billion on my AUC campaigns
Charles Adinda  |  Feb 24, 2025

Odinga said the government only covered the necessary transport and that he did not indulge in any extravagance.

Kindiki slams Gachagua for linking Ruto to CJ Koome's ouster plot
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 24, 2025

Since his impeachment in October 2024, Gachagua has consistently taken on President Ruto’s administration, accusing it of poor governance and betrayal...

Revealed: State to use biometrics, family tree for ID vetting in North Eastern
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 24, 2025

Murkomen said the family tree verification will trace an applicant’s lineage to confirm their Kenyan citizenship. The second measure involves equippin...

State to buy land from absentee Coast landlords to resettle squatters, Ruto says
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 22, 2025

Ruto reaffirmed the government's commitment to resolving land ownership disputes in Magarini, promising that squatters in the area would receive title...

Church vs State: War of words erupt as Muheria criticises govt’s ‘excessive publicity'
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 21, 2025

Muheria took issue with the administration's focus on advertisements and public announcements, saying it should instead prioritise action.

Ruto: All Kenyans must be treated equally during ID card issuance
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 21, 2025

He insisted that all legal procedures would still be followed to ensure only eligible citizens receive identification documents.

Kenya halts mediation in South Sudan crisis at Juba’s request
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 20, 2025

Ruto said he had met with the opposition delegation and, at the request of the South Sudanese government, agreed to temporarily pause the negotiations...

Ikuje Garre, iteremke Modogashe! What are the facts in Ruto's claimed road project?
Barack Oduor  |  Feb 20, 2025

As some Kenyans, mostly the youth, criticise Ruto for making yet another promise, which they doubt he will keep, others have printed t-shirts with ill...

Public officers to personally repay lost funds in anti-graft crackdown
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 19, 2025

The directive comes amid growing concerns over financial mismanagement flagged in the Auditor General’s reports, prompting President William Ruto to c...

Nearly 9,000 civil servants exit as government maintains hiring freeze
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 18, 2025

The government has faced a growing wave of departures, with 8,905 permanent and pensionable employees leaving over the past two years, largely from st...

Kindiki says he’ll inspect projects before launch to ensure work is completed
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 18, 2025

The DP also responded to criticism of the ongoing road project between Isiolo and Mandera counties, which some social media users have mocked.

A champion of education: Ruto leads Kenyans in mourning Malava MP Moses Injendi
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 17, 2025

As tributes continue to pour in, Injendi will be remembered as a dedicated leader whose contributions to education and governance left a lasting mark...

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