William Ruto Stories

Kenya sets ambitious energy expansion with new national policies and transport financing
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 15, 2025

The Cabinet has approved new energy and petroleum policies and a transport financing model, as President Ruto cites daily load-shedding and targets 1...

Speaker Kingi submits list of absentee landlord farms to Ruto for squatter resettlement
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Dec 13, 2025

He said that the list has been handed to the President, and during his next visit to the Coast, President Ruto will indicate which farms will be prior...

Kenya’s human rights fraternity lauds posthumous EBS award for Pheroze Nowrojee
Barack Oduor  |  Dec 13, 2025

President William Ruto has posthumously awarded Pheroze Nowrojee the Elder of the Order of the Burning Spear, recognising his role in Kenya’s human ri...

President Ruto leads nation in mourning former Lugari MP Cyrus Jirongo
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 13, 2025

Former Lugari MP Cyrus Jirongo, 64, died in a road accident early Saturday at around 3:00 am along the Nairobi–Nakuru Highway when his car collided wi...

Ruto honours Benni McCarthy, Harriet Okach for elevating Kenya’s sports profile
Erick Kariuki  |  Dec 12, 2025

They include Harambee Stars head coach Benni McCarthy, Harambee Starlets head coach Beldine Odemba, Kenya Rugby Union chairperson Harriet Okach, and a...

JKIA–ABC road corridor to get new look as Ruto revives city roadworks
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Dec 12, 2025

Beyond Mombasa Road, the government is working on 60 kilometres of roads across the city, including Valley Road, Ngong Road, Haile Selassie Avenue, Ma...

Ruto honours Kristina Kenyatta, Dorcas Oduor, William Kabogo with EGH awards
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Dec 12, 2025

President Ruto highlighted that these awards honour individuals who have rendered distinguished and outstanding services to the nation across various...

Ruto raises research funding to 2 per cent of GDP in bid to expand digital economy
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Dec 12, 2025

President Ruto framed the initiative as part of Kenya’s broader economic freedom agenda, stressing that investments in human capital and digital skill...

President Ruto pitches National Infrastructure Fund as engine for long‑term growth
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 12, 2025

President William Ruto has signed a new law overhauling Kenya’s state corporations and anchoring a National Infrastructure Fund to channel privatisati...

Ruto approves renaming of Talanta Stadium to Raila Odinga International Stadium
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 12, 2025

The announcement follows increasing calls for the renaming, which gained traction during the 62nd Jamhuri Day celebrations at Nyayo National Stadium i...

Parallel statements expose deepening rift in 'United Opposition'
Barack Oduor  |  Dec 12, 2025

United Opposition leaders issued two rival State of the Nation statements in Nairobi, exposing internal rifts. Analysts warn the disunity could weaken...

President Ruto confers Senior Counsel rank on 54 top Kenyan lawyers
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 10, 2025

President William Ruto has conferred the Senior Counsel rank on 54 Kenyan lawyers via a special Gazette Notice, recognising their exceptional service...

Kenyans criticise plan to rename Kipchoge Keino stadium after President Ruto
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 09, 2025

Nandi Governor Stephen Sang’s plan to rename Kipchoge Keino Stadium in Kapsabet after President William Ruto has sparked sharp criticism from Kenyans,...

Government targets Kenyan travellers in Jamhuri Week drive to revive tourism sector
Barack Oduor  |  Dec 08, 2025

Kenya’s Tourism ministry is using Jamhuri Week in Nairobi to promote domestic travel, highlight conservation, and showcase attractions as data confirm...

How Trump–Ruto health deal fills the void left after USAID exit
Barack Oduor  |  Dec 06, 2025

Ruto witnessed the signing of a landmark agreement with the United States, securing a US$1.6 billion (Sh208 billion) investment in Kenya’s health sect...

UNAIDS hails Kenya–US health framework as major boost for HIV response
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 05, 2025

Under the deal, the United States will provide US$1.6 billion (Sh208 billion) over five years, while Kenya will contribute approximately US$850 millio...

Kenya, US sign Sh208 billion health cooperation deal to transform to strengthen primary care, services
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 05, 2025

The agreement is the result of months of high-level negotiations, beginning on August 27, 2025, and establishes Kenya as the first African country to...

African leaders hail historic peace agreement between Rwanda and DRC
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 05, 2025

Rwanda and the DR Congo have signed the Washington Accords for Peace, backed by African leaders and the US, pledging a permanent ceasefire, disarmamen...

Full implementation of NADCO report puts UDA–ODM pre-election alliance under pressure
Barack Oduor  |  Dec 04, 2025

UDA and ODM pre-election alliance faces new pressure as NADCO report implementation advances, amid Rigathi Gachagua’s claims of bad faith and analysts...

Ruto backs IMF partnership as key to Kenya’s debt, economic reforms
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 04, 2025

The President also noted that the Fund’s continued engagement has offered vital expertise in managing external debt and technical support across multi...

Tough decisions stabilised the economy, saved Kenya from shame – Ruto
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 02, 2025

President Ruto says scrapping subsidies and delaying some debt payments were painful but necessary steps to stabilise Kenya’s economy and avoid a sove...

Parliament seeks Controller of Budget control of Sh63 billion Housing Levy to curb misuse
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 01, 2025

A parliamentary committee wants the Controller of Budget to oversee the Sh63bn Housing Levy, citing legal loopholes, weak sanctions and unauthorised a...

Ruto and Oburu strengthen UDA-ODM alliance after by-election win
Issa Hussein  |  Dec 01, 2025

President Ruto defended his development record in the northern Kenya region, reassuring that no area will be left behind.

Ruto unveils Sh400 billion mega dam plan to turn North and Coast regions into Kenya's new food basket
Issa Hussein  |  Nov 29, 2025

Ruto revealed that the government plans to spend Sh400 billion on the High Grand Falls dam alone, with additional mega dams earmarked for Upper Easter...

Ruto says 15,000 jobs on the horizon following launch of landmark highway expansion
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 28, 2025

The 233-kilometre corridor, one of East Africa’s busiest transport routes, links Kenya to Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, South Sudan and the DRC. Once compl...

Ruto says Kenya can attain first-world status within three decades
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 28, 2025

The President’s remarks coincided with the government’s plans to roll out major infrastructure and economic initiatives. The Rironi–Mau Summit road up...

Petition filed to stop multi-billion Rironi–Nakuru–Mau Summit road project
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Nov 28, 2025

The petitioners argue that the State's plan to revive tolling through Public-Private Partnership (PPP) and Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) arrangements a...

‘Manifesto-free campaigns will sink you,’ Ruto warns opposition after by-election wins
Barack Oduor  |  Nov 28, 2025

President William Ruto affirmed that the by-election losses should serve as a wake-up call to leaders who are busy selling hatred, disunity, and succe...

President Ruto launches Nairobi–Nakuru–Mau Summit, Maai Mahiu–Naivasha road projects
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 28, 2025

The Nairobi–Nakuru–Mau Summit Road stretches 175 kilometres, while the Nairobi–Maai Mahiu–Naivasha Road covers 58 kilometres.

Kenya Kwanza adds Sh3 trillion to national debt in three years, CBK reveals
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 27, 2025

The report indicates that when President Ruto assumed office in 2022, the national debt stood at Sh8.7 trillion in the 2021/22 financial year. By June...

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