President William Ruto Stories

Ruto’s pick for police commission dodge payroll questions, promise reforms
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 14, 2025

During the approval hearing before the National Assembly Committee on National Administration on Wednesday, Amani Komora, one of the nominees, decline...

Showdown looms as former DP Rigathi Gachagua cuts short US tour
Barack Oduor  |  Aug 14, 2025

In a statement on Thursday, August 14, Gachagua said his early return was to focus on preparations for the upcoming by-elections, apologising to suppo...

Ruto assents to new Bills strengthening county revenue and public finance management
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 13, 2025

Ruto assented to the County Allocation of Revenue Bill, 2025, and the County Public Finance Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2023, on Wednesday at the Homa Bay...

Duncan Ojwang declines Ruto's nomination for KNCHR chair position, vetting suspended
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 13, 2025

In a letter addressed to National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula, Ojwang cited personal reasons and a possible conflict of interest as grounds for...

Murkomen tells Gachagua to record statement over Al-Shabaab claims upon return to Kenya
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Aug 09, 2025

Gachagua recently alleged that President William Ruto met with three Al-Shabaab militia leaders at night in Mandera to discuss “business,” raising ser...

Defiant Sifuna attacks Ruto again, accuses him of undermining devolution
Barack Oduor  |  Aug 09, 2025

During the politically charged rally, the ODM Secretary-General also castigated Ruto, accusing him of undermining devolution.

Ruto revives ‘Hustler’ wave with youth empowerment drive ahead of 2027 polls
Barack Oduor  |  Aug 09, 2025

The president also announced plans to employ more than 40,000 youths through the Climate WorX programme, aimed at securing their livelihoods and futur...

President Ruto blasts opponents over 'wantam' demand
Barack Oduor  |  Aug 09, 2025

Ruto, who hosted thousands of youths at State House in an economic empowerment programme, appeared bullish, listing his achievements and announcing hi...

Multiple appointments announced across major public institutions
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 09, 2025

These changes reflect a renewed leadership drive across sectors, including education, water management, transport, agriculture, and communications.

Legal experts divided over Ruto’s move to compensate protest victims since 2017
Barack Oduor  |  Aug 09, 2025

Lawyer and politician Paul Muite supported Ruto’s move, noting that it is a right step towards the thorny matter of compensation for police brutality...

Ruto extends Shallow Abdullahi Yahya’s term as NDMA board chair
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 09, 2025

The authority conducts research, public education, and awareness campaigns to inform communities about drought risk management and encourage behaviour...

Ruto calls for action after Kisumu-Kakamega highway crash kills 25
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 09, 2025

Ruto emphasised the urgent need to tackle all traffic violations and improve road safety across the country. Survivors are currently receiving care at...

Ruto revokes Mary Wambui's appointment as CA board chair, names Karondo as replacement
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Aug 08, 2025

Karondo has been appointed as the non-executive Chairperson of the Communications Authority Board of Directors for a three-year term, effective August...

Raila: I do not regret my pact with Ruto
Barack Oduor  |  Aug 08, 2025

The ODM leader warned that the country had been on the brink of unprecedented chaos, similar to other nations that have experienced political collapse

Kenya calls for governance overhaul as EAC gridlock deepens
Mwangi Maina  |  Aug 08, 2025

Congolese President Félix Tshisekedi has publicly criticised Ruto's handling of the Nairobi Peace Process, originally initiated by former President Uh...

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.

Private sector to finance medical equipment in public hospitals under new healthcare model
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 07, 2025

The seven-year programme is designed to equip national and county health facilities with state-of-the-art diagnostic and treatment technologies, such...

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, Raila form five-member committee to oversee implementation of UDA-ODM MoU, NADCO report
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 06, 2025

The committee, led by Agnes Zani as chairperson, will oversee the execution of the MoU and coordinate engagements with the public and key stakeholders...

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...

President William Ruto defends Hustler Fund, says KHRC report politically motivated
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 06, 2025

President William Ruto criticised those questioning the fund’s impact, accusing them of misrepresenting facts and failing to understand the economic c...

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...

Ruto orders action against public hospitals charging outpatient fees
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 05, 2025

He encouraged citizens to report hospitals and clinics that continue to demand payments for outpatient care, saying they are undermining the governmen...

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...

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