President William Ruto Stories

President Ruto directs HELB disbursement by Friday, warns officials over delays
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 12, 2025

The President also issued a stern warning to those responsible for the disbursement, stating that he would personally hold them accountable if the mon...

Rironi-Mau Summit road upgrade to begin in June, completion set for 2027
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 11, 2025

The road development will significantly improve transport and travel between Nairobi, Nakuru, and Western Kenya, a route that frequently experiences h...

Raila: I did not go to Ruto, he came to me in bid to stabilise Kenya
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 11, 2025

"Some people are making noise, claiming that I have abandoned them and joined Ruto. But since I was born, I have fought for Kenyans’ rights, and my st...

Why environmentalists are casting doubts on Ruto’s Nairobi River cleanup efforts
Barack Oduor  |  Mar 12, 2025

The Green Belt Movement, founded by the late Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Prof Wangari Maathai, while celebrating Wangari Maathai Day, cast doubt on the...

President Ruto pledges Sh5 million for renovations at Nairobi’s Zawadi Primary School
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 10, 2025

The president aunveiled a commemorative plaque to officially open the Zawadi Comprehensive School Dishi Na County kitchen,

Ruto promises to improve infrastructure, water supply for Eastleigh residents
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Mar 10, 2025

President Ruto also promised to rehabilitate the 2nd Avenue road, a crucial route leading to Eastleigh’s bustling market.

President Ruto to rename school after Chebukati, build 15 classrooms
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 08, 2025

Chebukati, who served as IEBC chairman for six years until January 17, 2023, died on February 21, 2025, in Nairobi while undergoing treatment. He was...

Signed and sealed: Full list of key issues Ruto, Raila agreed to implement in MoU
Amina Wako  |  Mar 08, 2025

The signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) took place at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) in Nairobi on Friday, March 7.

Why Mudavadi, Wetang’ula skipped Ruto, Raila event
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 07, 2025

Their absence sparked speculation about their stance on the deal, which brings Raila and his Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) closer to Ruto’s United...

Cabinet reshuffle looms as ODM, UDA parties sign pact
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Mar 07, 2025

Meanwhile, both ODM and UDA leaders are expected to hold follow-up meetings to discuss implementation strategies for their newfound alliance.

Ruto: My debt audit plan will succeed with Raila's 'help'
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 07, 2025

The MOU between Ruto and Raila outlines the urgent need for a comprehensive audit to address concerns about ballooning debt and ensure accountability...

Raila: Why I signed the deal with President Ruto
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 07, 2025

The ODM Party leader clarified that the agreement was strictly between ODM and UDA, not the Kenya Kwanza Alliance.

DP Kithure Kindiki hails Ruto, Raila cooperation as good for the country
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 07, 2025

Ruto and Odinga officially signed the memorandum of understanding at KICC in Nairobi, outlining the areas of cooperation between their parties.

Ruto, Raila formally sign working pact, pledge to uphold rule of law and constitutionalism
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 07, 2025

In a joint statement read by ODM Secretary-General Edwin Sifuna and UDA Secretary-General Hassan Omar, Raila and Ruto pledged to promote leadership an...

Kenya Kwanza-ODM agreement is not a coalition, says National Assembly Minority Whip Osoro
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 07, 2025

Osoro emphasised that ODM members have already been working informally within the government, and this agreement aims to formalise this arrangement.

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.

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