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2024: A year of global recognition, domestic struggles for President Ruto
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 26, 2024

From a historic state visit to the United States to the controversial withdrawal of the Finance Bill, 2024, President Ruto's leadership was put to the...

Ruto flies commercial to Korea-Africa Summit after controversy over US state visit
Amina Wako  |  Jun 03, 2024

It appears the State House was keen to avoid another controversy over extravagant trips by the president.

Yes, Kenya has friends and here are the details of my US trip- Ruto
Amina Wako  |  May 30, 2024

President Ruto highlighted that Kenya operates within the international multilateral arena and maintains strong relationships with numerous countries.

Mystery of Ruto’s million-dollar Boeing jet 'gift from friends' used for US trip
Barack Oduor  |  May 30, 2024

While Ruto maintains that the jet was provided by "friends," the identity of these individuals remains undisclosed.

Fact-checking Ruto's claim that KQ flight option was more expensive than private jet to US
Amina Wako  |  May 27, 2024

In a tone-deaf response, Ruto, known for his exhortations to live within one's means, offered a sarcastic justification on Sunday, appearing to dismis...

Ruto defends hiring private jet for US trip, says it was cheaper than KQ
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 27, 2024

For the first state visit by a Kenyan President to the United States in two decades and the first by an African leader since 2008, Ruto opted to hire...

More goodies for Kenya from Ruto's just-concluded US state visit
Mary Wambui  |  May 25, 2024

This follows a decision by the US International Development Finance Corporation (IDFC) to double its commitments to Kenya's development, with investme...

Ruto US visit: A new era of diplomacy?
DW News  |  May 25, 2024

While it seeks to maintain strong ties with the US, Kenya also engages with China and Russia, particularly with regard to business.

Raila: Why Azimio leaders accompanied Ruto on US trip
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 23, 2024

Raila said the leaders were invited by the US government and participated in the visit with his and the coalition's full approval.

US expected to designate Kenya as major non-NATO ally
Reuters  |  May 23, 2024

Kenya would be the first sub-Saharan African country to receive the designation, reflecting Washington's drive to deepen relations with the East Afric...

Ruto arrives in Washington ahead of talks with Biden
Amina Wako  |  May 22, 2024

Ruto’s trip to the United States marks the first state visit by an African President since 2008 after President Mwai Kibaki who visited in 2002.

Kenya, US sign agreements to boost healthcare, HIV Programme
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 21, 2024

The agreements, which include the joint proclamation for the operationalisation of the Kenya National Public Health Institute, will help the Kenyan Go...

Ruto calls for enhanced collaborations to tackle emerging global challenges
Mary Wambui  |  May 21, 2024

The President used the opportunity to make a case for Kenya's decision to engage in security and peace missions across the globe including the current...

Kenyan police arrive in Haiti on enforcement mission led by deputy IG Noor Gabow
Amina Wako  |  May 21, 2024

A Kenyan delegation, comprising officials including the force commander of the enforcement mission, landed in Haiti aboard a Sunrise Airways flight on...

Kenya plans to deploy 1,000 police officers to Haiti before Ruto US visit
Amina Wako  |  May 12, 2024

Kenya had initially aimed to enter Haiti as early as January this year, but legal obstacles and a power vacuum delayed the plan B.

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