President William Ruto Stories

Ruto announces 120-day compensation framework for protest victims
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 08, 2025

The framework aims to bring accountability and offer redress to both civilians and security officers affected during these demonstrations.

US-Kenya ties: Nairobi walks diplomatic tightrope amid deepening ties with China, Iran
Mwangi Maina  |  Aug 07, 2025

But Kenya's apparent pivot to China has caused considerable unease in Washington. President Ruto's April 2025 state visit to Beijing came at the heigh...

Ruto defends China trade relations amid US Senate scrutiny of Kenya’s global ties
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 06, 2025

Ruto acknowledged that the evolving relationship with China had caused discomfort among some of Kenya’s traditional Western allies, but maintained tha...

Ruto’s top diplomat in Geneva under fire over Sh2.5 million housing lease
Mwangi Maina  |  Aug 06, 2025

A confidential memo dated July 11, 2024, from Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing'oei to all 68 Kenyan missions abroad underscores the sens...

For Harambee Stars Sh600 million CHAN pledge, Ruto to pay Sh530 million out of pocket - PS Mwangi
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 06, 2025

Mwangi said on Tuesday that the Sh70 million annual budget under the Sports Ministry’s reward scheme will cover a portion of the bonus, with Ruto pers...

Ruto nominates Duncan Ojwang’ to chair Kenya Human Rights Commission
Barack Oduor  |  Aug 06, 2025

Throughout his career, Dr Ojwang’ has served in various capacities. He was part of Kenya’s state delegation and acted as a researcher in the Internati...

Kenya's Non-NATO status at risk as US Congress probes Ruto administration over extrajudicial killings, Sudan's RSF links
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 05, 2025

A series of recent developments in Nairobi have triggered concern in Washington, with US legislators now calling for a formal reassessment of the part...

US moves to reassess Kenya's designation as major non-NATO ally
Mwangi Maina  |  Aug 05, 2025

Kenya became the first sub-Saharan African nation to secure MNNA status during Ruto's state visit to Washington in May 2024, the first such visit by a...

No direct evidence linking student to fake Ruto death post, data analyst says
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 05, 2025

The post, dated November 13, 2024, stated: “Ruto’s body leaves Lee Funeral Home.” David Mokaya Ooga, a fourth-year student, is accused of authoring an...

ODM rift deepens as Edwin Sifuna, Caleb Amisi threaten mass walkout if party backs Ruto in 2027
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 03, 2025

Senator Sifuna said he is willing to read whatever statement ODM comes up with—even if it is insulting him—but insisted he would not read any statemen...

Kuja na mbogi!: Ruto urges fans to rally behind Harambee Stars as CHAN hits feverpitch
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 02, 2025

Speaking from inside the pitch at Kasarani Stadium, Ruto shared a selfie video urging fans to be part of what he described as the continent’s biggest...

EAC, SADC agree on unified framework to speed up peace process in eastern DRC
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Aug 01, 2025

The leaders resolved to merge the existing EAC-SADC and African Union (AU) mediation frameworks into a unified structure, comprising the AU Mediator a...

DRC conflict: President Ruto backs merger of Nairobi and Luanda peace initiatives
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 01, 2025

The meeting followed a decision by EAC and SADC leaders to merge the Nairobi and Luanda peace initiatives into one platform, which was later endorsed...

Ruto signs new law to expand social protection for vulnerable Kenyans
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 30, 2025

President William Ruto signed the Bill into law on Wednesday at State House, Nairobi, following its approval by the National Assembly on April 30 and...

Ruto assents to Conflict of Interest Bill after protracted parliamentary tussle
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 30, 2025

The new law repeals the Public Officer Ethics Act and introduces a detailed structure to manage conflicts of interest in government.

KHRC: Mwabili Mwagodi was under surveillance prior to abduction in Tanzania
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jul 26, 2025

The commission claims he was targeted for leading a protest on June 23, 2024, during a church service in Nyahururu, Laikipia, where he criticised the...

Vocal Africa piles pressure on Ruto over abduction of Mwabili Mwagodi in Tanzania
Barack Oduor  |  Jul 26, 2025

Hussein particularly demanded that the government come out to publicly address the matter of the activist by assuring his family about his safety and...

Ruto makes key appointments to public health agencies
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 26, 2025

President has appointed Paul Ndung’u Kariuki as the Non-Executive Chairperson of the Kenya National Public Health Institute for a term of three years...

Ruto appoints veteran humanitarian Abbas Gullet as chair of KNH board
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 26, 2025

Abbas Gullet is widely known for his transformative leadership at the Kenya Red Cross Society, where he served as Secretary-General for nearly two dec...

Discord in Raila's party as Sifuna, Junet and Wanga differ on support for Ruto
Barack Oduor  |  Jul 25, 2025

Raila, however, defended Sifuna, explaining that it was the secretary general who signed the memorandum with Ruto’s party and was therefore best place...

Wajir Governor Ahmed Abdulahi slams Edwin Sifuna over Raila-Ruto memorandum criticism
Barack Oduor  |  Jul 25, 2025

Governor Ahmed added that Sifuna has a right to his opinion, but should be cognizant of other divergent views in the political outfit over the Raila-R...

Audit exposes fake firms, unsafe inputs and lost billions in Ruto's fertiliser subsidy plan
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 24, 2025

What was intended as a critical support scheme for farmers to boost food production has instead exposed a troubling mix of negligence, irregular contr...

Nyoro warns Sh44.8 billion Talanta loan could cost Kenyans over Sh100 billion
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jul 24, 2025

President William Ruto, who presided over the bell-ringing ceremony at the NSE on Wednesday, hailed the listing as a step towards reducing pressure on...

President Ruto responds to Maraga over ‘failed state’ remarks, defends government record
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jul 23, 2025

Ruto dismissed Maraga’s remarks, insisting that Kenya remains a resilient and progressing nation, despite facing challenges.

Karua dismisses 2027 opposition line-up speculation as premature
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jul 23, 2025

Karua raised concern over what she described as premature and misleading information being circulated, warning those within their ranks against leakin...

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.

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