President William Ruto Stories

Raila calls for unity, blames politics for collapse of Adani deal to expand JKIA
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 20, 2025

Raila acknowledged that political differences are part of a healthy democracy, but warned that without a stable country, even the best ideas would nev...

UN Security Council urged to summon Kenya over alleged arms supply to Sudan's RSF
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 20, 2025

Fourteen civil society organisations led by the Kenya Human Rights Commission, International Commission of Jurists, and Independent Medico-Legal Unit,...

1,600 science laboratories to be constructed in schools in rural areas, Ruto says
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 19, 2025

Speaking on Thursday during the Third National Executive Retreat, the President said the initiative is part of a broader government effort to enhance...

President Ruto vows to go after schools defying fee payment on eCitizen
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 19, 2025

President William Ruto urged parents to insist on paying fees digitally, hailing schools that have adopted the platform as champions of accountability...

National Assembly passes Finance Bill 2025, targets Sh24 billion in new revenue
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 19, 2025

The bill now awaits President William Ruto’s signature to become law. Once enacted, the Finance Act 2025 will guide tax policies and revenue collectio...

Court refers Okiya Omtatah's Sh4.6 trillion debt petition to CJ Martha Koome
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Jun 19, 2025

According to Justice Bahati Mwamuye, the petition filed by Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah raises substantial questions of law.

Kenya’s opposition vows to take Ruto to ICC over extrajudicial killings, abductions
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 18, 2025

The leaders accused the Kenya Kwanza administration of unleashing rogue police units and forming Haiti-style militia gangs to suppress dissent.

State stops market projects funded by housing levy, agrees to refund money after COTU talks
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 18, 2025

COTU Secretary-General Francis Atwoli had raised concerns over the misapplication of the funds meant for workers’ housing.

KU student shot during protest dares President William Ruto, says youth won’t be silenced
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 18, 2025

Philip Oketch warned that Kenya’s youth would not be silenced by threats or intimidation, vowing that protests would continue until the president leav...

Anti-money laundering reforms take effect as Ruto assents to bill
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 17, 2025

The new law amends ten Acts of Parliament to fix technical gaps in Kenya’s framework on anti-money laundering, combating terrorism financing, and addr...

Kenya blames Egypt, Iran, UAE for fuelling Sudan war in explosive geopolitical accusation
Mwangi Maina  |  Jun 16, 2025

claimed that the involvement of mercenaries from countries like Russia and Colombia was undermining peace efforts and deepening regional instability.

Gachagua alleges deadly plot to kill protesters, warns youth to shun June 25 demos
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 16, 2025

Gachagua described the plan as a calculated scheme to provoke bloodshed, urging parents and young people to avoid mass action and instead observe the...

Ruto, Oduor, Wetang’ula, Government Printer face contempt risk over IEBC appointments despite court order
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 16, 2025

Activist Boniface Mwangi and Kelvin Roy Omondi, are challenging the legality of the appointments and, through their lawyer, Paul Muite, have said they...

How to increase your phone storage without deleting photos
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Jun 14, 2025

A range of innovative and accessible solutions exists to expand storage or manage media more efficiently.

Rwanda takes over from Kenya as chair of regional illicit arms control body
Mary Wambui  |  Jun 14, 2025

Rwanda took over the leadership from Kenya on Friday during the 11th Council of Ministers meeting held in Nairobi. The meeting concluded with renewed...

President Ruto destroys 6,000 illegal firearms recovered by security agencies since 2022
Mary Wambui  |  Jun 13, 2025

A significant number of firearms were also recovered through the diligent efforts of security agencies during targeted operations.

Ruto abolishes delivery department, creates seven new State departments
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 12, 2025

The restructuring is expected to align service delivery with the administration’s evolving priorities, including economic transformation, innovation,...

Ruto defies court order, appoints new IEBC chair Erastus Ethekon, six commissioners
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 10, 2025

In a Gazette notice dated June 10, 2025, President Ruto formally appointed Ethekon for a non-renewable term of six years. The same gazette notice also...

Ruto’s police commission nominees pledge reforms, improved public trust amid vetting by MPs
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 10, 2025

Prof Suda, a seasoned academic and former top government official, defended her appointment amid questions about her lack of policing experience and s...

Sifuna: President Ruto has failed Kenyans and doesn’t deserve a second term
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 09, 2025

Sifuna said the Kenya Kwanza administration has not only reneged on its campaign pledges but has also presided over a worsening economic and social en...

Promises here, promises there: Ruto targets youth, women with new ward-level funding
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 08, 2025

While many Kenyans continue to question the growing number of financial promises, the head of state maintains that his initiatives are firmly anchored...

Mudavadi's visa warning to Kenyan youth sparks social media storm
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 08, 2025

Many others dismissed it as tone-deaf and hypocritical, accusing the government of deflecting attention from its own failures.

Government launches youth registration for 113,000 climate jobs
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 06, 2025

He explained that Climate WorX is a transitional employment and social protection programme that targets labour-intensive public works in three main a...

Police officer charged over death of British national hit by vehicle in Ruto’s motorcade
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Jun 05, 2025

The prosecution said the vehicle struck a pedestrian, identified as 79-year-old British national Edgar Charles Frederick Riches, who succumbed to his...

Ruto: 20% of affordable housing units reserved for KDF, police, NYS officers
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 03, 2025

Ruto noted that the move is aimed at enhancing dignity, improving welfare, and boosting home ownership among members of Kenya’s disciplined services.

DCI detains writer behind controversial Charlene Ruto publication
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 03, 2025

Ochora was arrested and is currently detained at Muthaiga Police Station, with forensic officers analysing his laptop for potential evidence.

Human rights groups demand sanctions on Ruto, Samia and Museveni over state-sponsored abuse
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 02, 2025

In Kenya, the coalition called for the prosecution of all individuals implicated in the abduction, disappearance, and killings of youth since June 202...

How high costs, confusion are hindering workers in informal sector from enrolling on SHA
Charity Kilei  |  Jun 02, 2025

Under the Social Health Authority (SHA), registering dependents is essential to ensure they receive health coverage alongside the primary member. Elig...

Kenya’s police brutality victims trapped in endless cycle of political promises and no justice
Barack Oduor  |  Jun 02, 2025

Opposition leaders Kalonzo Musyoka, Eugene Wamalwa, and Rigathi Gachagua have urged President Ruto’s administration to compensate Kenyans affected by...

Ruto proposes law to allow housing levy contributors access Sh5 million loans
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jun 01, 2025

Since taking office in September 2022, President Ruto has been a staunch advocate for the Affordable Housing Programme, a cornerstone of the Kenya Kwa...

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