President William Ruto Stories

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,...

Court told President Ruto not complainant in X post case against David Mokaya
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Oct 22, 2025

If convicted, David Mokaya faces penalties under laws governing the publication of false and alarming information online.

President Ruto outlines four Raila-inspired pillars to drive Kenya’s growth
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 20, 2025

President William Ruto said his discussions with Raila, former President Uhuru Kenyatta, and other leaders from across political divides had strengthe...

Raila Odinga’s life offers five key lessons to guide Kenya’s future - President Ruto
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 20, 2025

President William Ruto described Raila Odinga as a “towering statesman, a resolute patriot, and a true Pan-Africanist” whose lifelong service embodied...

Raila was a political engineer, and I was his student- Ruto
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 19, 2025

Ruto reflected on their long journey through Kenya’s political arena, recalling the 2022 elections, which he described as a contest between teacher an...

Ruto: I reached out to Raila after 2022 elections to right historical injustices
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 19, 2025

He said he personally reached out to Raila and assured him that he wanted to correct the injustices he had endured in his long political career.

Ruto recounts painful moment he found out about Raila’s death
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 19, 2025

The President said he was on his way to his office around 6:40 am on Wednesday when a WhatsApp message arrived from Raila’s elder brother, Senator Obu...

President Ruto hints at UDA-ODM coalition ahead of 2027 elections
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 19, 2025

The President described ODM as a party with deep national roots and a rich history of struggle for justice and reform. He emphasised that its founder,...

Inside Raila’s last days: Ruto shares final moments with Raila in the weeks before his death
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 19, 2025

Ruto disclosed that Raila sought treatment from several medical facilities around the world before ultimately going to India, where he died.

'I’m ready to come back home' - Winnie Odinga hints at joining local politics
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 19, 2025

Winnie’s political career began in late 2022 when she was elected to represent Kenya in the East African Legislative Assembly, following her election...

Orengo to Ruto: Preserving political parties is the true way to honour Raila
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 19, 2025

Orengo further reaffirmed the importance of ODM and its ideology, stressing that the party must be preserved and its founding principles upheld. He co...

President Ruto helped fly Raila to India for treatment, says Oburu
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 19, 2025

The Senator said Ruto maintained constant communication with the family during Raila’s hospitalisation, regularly checking on his condition and offeri...

Raila to be accorded a State Funeral, Ruto announces
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 15, 2025

Ruto described him as “Kenya’s foremost statesman and one of Africa’s greatest sons,” highlighting his lifelong commitment to justice, freedom, and th...

State to focus on market-driven skills in higher institutions of learning
Barack Oduor  |  Oct 10, 2025

According to her, the Kenya Kwanza administration’s Bottom-Up economic model is capable of linking young people to economic activities through program...

Gideon Moi's KANU party joins broad-based government in yet another political realignment
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Oct 10, 2025

President Ruto described KANU as “fundamental to the nation” and emphasised that his outreach to Gideon Moi was part of a broader plan to unite the co...

President Ruto launches nationwide drive to plant 2 billion tree seedlings each year
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 10, 2025

The initiative is part of a wider national strategy linking environmental conservation to food security. President Ruto explained that Kenya has relie...

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...

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