President William Ruto Stories

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 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...

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...

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

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...

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...

Why ODM should convene NDC meeting over broad-based pact with Ruto- Winnie Odinga
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 15, 2025

She urged the party’s highest decision-making organ to intervene, asserting that the matter is too complicated for the current officials.

Orengo: Ruto needs ODM and not the other way round
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 14, 2025

He stressed that it is Ruto who needs ODM, not the other way around, as the president has failed to live up to Kenyans’ expectations.

President Ruto’s ODM invitation sparks speculation of political realignment ahead of 2027
Barack Oduor  |  Nov 13, 2025

Former President Uhuru Kenyatta, former Vice President Kalonzo Musyoka, and former Assistant Minister Julia Ojiambo have also been invited.

President Ruto receives key AU reform proposals ahead of Luanda Summit
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 12, 2025

During the meeting, the panel handed over a consolidated report detailing a range of reform recommendations aimed at strengthening the AU’s governance...

President Ruto to deliver State of the Nation address on November 20
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 12, 2025

Legislators and the public are now preparing to attend the address, which provides an opportunity for the President to outline government priorities a...

Maasai community sets aside 1 million acres to protect Amboseli ecosystem
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 08, 2025

Governor Joseph Ole Lenku described the transfer as a historic correction of a long-standing injustice against the Maasai community, which has petitio...

Ruto presides over historic handover of Amboseli National Park to Kajiado County
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 08, 2025

Amboseli, initially designated as the Southern Reserve for the Maasai and later the Maasai Amboseli Game Reserve, has evolved through various phases o...

Kenya moves to curb recruitment of its citizens in Russia-Ukraine war
Mwangi Maina  |  Nov 07, 2025

Ruto said that they "expressed concern over young Kenyans who have been illegally recruited to fight in the war in Ukraine, and agreed to raise awaren...

Oburu’s DP position condition to Ruto unsettles Kindiki’s base
Barack Oduor  |  Nov 06, 2025

Political observers who spoke to the Eastleigh Voice described Oburu’s remarks as politically explosive. Already, a group of Meru politicians allied t...

Ruto admits Kenya is rationing electricity, says at least Sh1.2 trillion needed to boost capacity
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 05, 2025

Ruto said his government has launched a Sh1.2 trillion investment plan to expand capacity, part of broader efforts to position Kenya as an industrial...

Ruto amplifies Africa’s voice, calls for justice and inclusion at Doha summit
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 04, 2025

President William Ruto urged world leaders to work toward a fair and resilient future: a world free of poverty, disease, racism, and inequality, where...

President Ruto urges global unity to fight poverty, inequality at Doha summit
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 04, 2025

Highlighting persistent inequality despite decades of progress in science, technology, and innovation, President Ruto stressed that no country can suc...

Kenyans to replace lost IDs for free as Government gazettes six-month waiver on fees charged
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Oct 31, 2025

The gazettement follows a government directive aimed at making it easier for Kenyans to obtain or update their identity documents.

Raila Odinga mastered the art of political compromise for the good of Kenya
The Conversation  |  Oct 28, 2025

Just before his death, some of his detractors had labelled him the ultimate betrayer for solidifying his relationship with President William Ruto. Odi...

Kenya appoints Severine Luyali as new Chief of Protocol
Mwangi Maina  |  Oct 23, 2025

Among her chief responsibilities is ensuring that no moment of embarrassment befalls the President or the First Lady — whether it's a misplaced flag,...

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