President William Ruto Stories

Teen who breached Parliament, claiming to be President Ruto’s son, freed
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Oct 09, 2025

Magistrate Ekhubi ordered that the teenager be placed under the care of his uncle, who was directed to ensure he receives medical attention and proper...

President Ruto takes helm as COMESA chair, urges African-led growth and integration
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 09, 2025

President William Ruto emphasised that Africa must support homegrown financial institutions such as the Trade and Development Bank (TDB), Afreximbank,...

President Ruto calls on Africa to embrace digital tools for jobs and growth
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 09, 2025

President William Ruto stressed that combining the strengths of African nations can bridge economic gaps, create jobs, and raise living standards acro...

Jimi Wanjigi promises government overhaul if elected president
Barack Oduor  |  Oct 09, 2025

He emphasised that there should be a clear distinction in government priorities, such as ending poverty, arguing that certain responsibilities, like p...

Kenya set to chair COMESA, pledges new era of digital-driven regional integration
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Oct 07, 2025

Kindiki described the responsibility as significant and said Kenya would use its leadership to deepen value chains, leverage digital technology, and p...

Details of ex-UN official Claris Onganga who is taking over helm at human rights commission
Barack Oduor  |  Oct 04, 2025

Onganga worked full-time as a Human Rights Specialist. Before this, she served as a Human Rights Advisor at the United Nations from June 2011 to June...

Nyota programme: Sh5 billion Youth Fund now operational to boost enterprise
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 03, 2025

President William Ruto confirmed the programme’s launch on Friday after a high-level meeting with Principal Secretaries at State House, Nairobi.

President Ruto awards Kenyan athletes Sh27 million for stellar performance in Tokyo
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 02, 2025

Overall, the athletes collected $490,000 (Sh63.3 million) from gold medals, $70,000 (Sh9 million) from silver, and $44,000 (Sh5.6 million) from bronze...

President Ruto responds to Uhuru, defends Linda Jamii as maternal health upgrade
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 30, 2025

President William Ruto described Linda Jamii as an evolution of Linda Mama, designed to include prenatal, delivery, postnatal care, and support for no...

Ruto rebukes Trump’s climate denial at UNGA, says facts are irrefutable
Mwangi Maina  |  Sep 27, 2025

Ruto countered the remarks sharply, saying, "You cannot reverse the trends that are going on. Floods are ravaging continents, wildfires, drought and e...

President Ruto denies Kenya’s involvement in US migrant deportation deals
Mwangi Maina  |  Sep 27, 2025

Ruto said Kenya had "not received any request" from Washington to accept migrants expelled from the United States.

Ruto warns UN faces irrelevance without reform
Mwangi Maina  |  Sep 27, 2025

He urged a complete overhaul of both the UN Security Council and the international financial architecture, arguing that the world body no longer repre...

Ruto denies backing Sudan’s RSF, calls allegations ‘propaganda’
Mwangi Maina  |  Sep 27, 2025

He added that Kenya's approach had received backing from several nations, including the United States, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirat...

Uhuru Kenyatta breaks silence on post-election turmoil, threats
Barack Oduor  |  Sep 26, 2025

Uhuru Kenyatta revealed that in the aftermath of the elections, he, his family, and political allies were subjected to threats from unnamed sources.

President Ruto vows Kenya won’t exit Haiti without clarity on transition
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 26, 2025

The Kenyan-led MSS mission, authorised under UN Security Council Resolution 2699, officially began with the arrival of 200 Kenyan police officers in P...

Senator Tom Ojienda says ODM will support President Ruto in 2027
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 26, 2025

Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, who has unsuccessfully run for the presidency five times, has been cautious about revealing his plans for 2027.

President Ruto meets US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, pushes for AGOA extension
Mwangi Maina  |  Sep 25, 2025

Having once championed Kenya's deployment to Haiti, the United States has now shifted the file to the UN. In his UNGA speech, President Trump made no...

Panel on protest victims compensation moves to overturn orders freezing its operations
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 25, 2025

Mwaathime warned that the ruling, if allowed to stand, would hinder the panel’s efforts to deliver justice to victims of police brutality.

Ruto urges global financial reform to unlock Sh38.79 trillion for Africa’s climate, development goals
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 24, 2025

Ruto urged the international community to release previously pledged funds and reform the global financial architecture to ensure equitable access to...

Parliament clears President Ruto’s nine envoys for ambassadorial, consular posts
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 24, 2025

The approvals follow recommendations by the Defence, Intelligence and Foreign Relations Committee, which vetted the candidates and declared them fit t...

Tifa poll: Kenyans sceptical of Ruto-Raila broad-based government
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 24, 2025

The poll shows that despite efforts to present the coalition as a unifying force, scepticism remains high among citizens across the country.

Ruto urges nations to take charge of health systems as donor funding declines
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 24, 2025

Speaking on the sidelines of the 80th United Nations General Assembly in New York, Ruto said the withdrawal of donor funds had revealed systemic vulne...

US to Ruto: Washington can’t fund Kenya-led Haiti security mission alone
Mwangi Maina  |  Sep 23, 2025

Washington and Panama are pushing a draft resolution to replace Kenya-led MSS mission with a Gang Suppression Force, five times larger and more indepe...

Raila sets boundaries for ODM-Ruto pact, warns members not to pre-commit beyond 2027
Barack Oduor  |  Sep 23, 2025

In recent months, Odinga and senior figures within the Orange Democratic Movement have publicly expressed support for Ruto, with some even declaring t...

Ruto demands clear mandate on Haiti, warns mission at risk without global backing
Mwangi Maina  |  Sep 22, 2025

Speaking on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, Ruto lamented the lack of international support for a mission that Nairobi had long been caution...

President Ruto cites big wins in jobs, digital economy and housing in 3-year scorecard
Barack Oduor  |  Sep 22, 2025

In a press briefing on Monday, Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura highlighted development initiatives that the president says have transformed sever...

President Ruto launches Mombasa Commuter Rail Service, slashes travel costs to Sh50
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 17, 2025

The move is expected to ease congestion, cut commuting time, and provide a safer and more predictable journey for thousands of passengers.

Maraga rules out working with President Ruto, open to alliance with Gachagua
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 17, 2025

Maraga, who has emerged as a vocal critic of the Ruto-led administration, noted that his decision to run for the presidency in 2027 was born out of a...

Ruto reserves 20 per cent of affordable housing units for teachers
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Sep 13, 2025

The President also defended his decision to host teachers at the State House, stressing that the event was not a political gathering but a forum to de...

President Ruto backs UN peace efforts in Sudan, urges warring sides to end violence
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 13, 2025

On July 28, Sudan’s ruling council accused Kenya of undermining its sovereignty after the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) announced the creation of a paral...

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