Presdent William Ruto Stories

Three arrested for throwing shoe at President Ruto in Migori
Bashir Mbuthia  |  May 04, 2025

The president was in Migori as part of a developmental tour of the region. Earlier in the day, he attended an interdenominational prayer service at Ka...

Gachagua accuses Ruto of waging proxy war against Uhuru, warns of retaliation
Bashir Mbuthia  |  May 04, 2025

Gachagua claimed that Ruto was using Farouk Kibet and National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung'wah to lead his onslaught against Kenyatta.

President Ruto hit with shoe during Migori rally, continues with speech [Video]
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  May 04, 2025

The footage, seen by The Eastleigh Voice, shows the shoe hitting the head of state mid-speech. Despite the disruption, President Ruto remained compose...

Hustler Fund hits Sh70 billion in disbursements to over 25 million Kenyans
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 01, 2025

Ruto also announced that the government had rolled out a nine-band credit scoring system designed to create formal credit histories for borrowers who...

Gachagua criticises government over workers’ plight as Ruto defends economic reforms
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 01, 2025

Gachagua said there was nothing to celebrate as the country marked 60 years of honouring workers, describing the occasion as one marred by “unspeakabl...

From critic to advisor: Prof Makau Mutua defends Ruto's appointment amid backlash
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 01, 2025

He added that he would not be distracted by those questioning his appointment, stating that many of his critics would likely have accepted such a posi...

Ruto: 20,000 intern teachers to be hired from January 2026
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 01, 2025

In addition to recruitment, he said the government is also investing in teacher development and welfare. Ruto revealed that Sh1.6 billion has been all...

President Ruto appoints Prof Makau Mutua as Senior Advisor on Constitutional Affairs
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 30, 2025

Ruto said Prof Mutua, who is a close ally of ODM leader Raila Odinga, brings vast experience in legal, constitutional, and human rights matters to the...

Ruto: China visit was about development, not borrowing loans
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 30, 2025

Ruto said his administration is instead pursuing alternative financing methods that avoid burdening the country with debt.

Mudavadi blasts MPs over Taiwan trip plan during Ruto’s China visit, describes move as "reckless and malicious"
Mwangi Maina  |  Apr 30, 2025

Mudavadi said the timing of the lawmakers' planned trip was not only provocative but risked undermining Kenya's delicate and strategically important d...

Funding shortfall halts national livestock vaccination campaign
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 29, 2025

Ngigi, who spoke in Naivasha, explained that although Kevevapi was ready to produce the vaccines needed, the entire programme had been abandoned becau...

Opposition leaders accuse Ruto government of extrajudicial killings and land grabbing, reject IEBC process
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 29, 2025

They alleged that organised land fraud has become a national crisis, perpetrated by syndicates protected by the police and a judiciary they believe is...

Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad hits out at State over withheld road funds
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 29, 2025

The standoff comes as Mombasa battles collapsing infrastructure, with roads becoming nearly impassable during the rainy season.

Kenya dodges Western Sahara stance, reaffirms One-China Policy in new foreign blueprint
Mwangi Maina  |  Apr 28, 2025

As Ruto courts global partnerships, Nairobi's diplomatic pragmatism risks fraying the solidarity it once championed in Africa's unfinished decolonisat...

Two months on, government yet to settle NHIF claims for private hospitals despite Ruto promise
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Apr 27, 2025

At the time of NHIF's closure in October 2024, hospitals had raised claims totalling Sh33 billion, accumulated between July 2022 and September 2024.

Ruto's government under scrutiny over rising number of task forces and their effectiveness
Barack Oduor  |  Apr 26, 2025

A task force will typically require a secretariat to handle administrative tasks, which can include salaries for secretariat staff, office supplies an...

Kenya deepens China ties while quietly courting Washington as Ruto, Xi announce partnership
Mwangi Maina  |  Apr 25, 2025

This dual-track diplomacy — Beijing for infrastructure and sovereignty-laced solidarity, Washington for trade frameworks and finance — reflects Nairob...

Vietnam gas president blasts Kenya, Africa for lack of vision, poor execution
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 24, 2025

Chau argued that the problem in Kenya and much of Africa was not a lack of money or talent but a system deeply entrenched in short-term political perf...

China to fund SGR extension, Nithi Bridge construction under newly signed 20 agreements
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 24, 2025

In total, 20 Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) and cooperation frameworks were signed, targeting sectors such as infrastructure, trade, digital econom...

Civil Society raises alarm over credibility of 2027 polls following shortlisting of Ruto allies
Joseph Ndunda  |  Apr 24, 2025

Professor Ogolla questioned how the Dr Makanda-led panel arrived at what he described as “a shortlist resembling a selection of regime loyalists.”

Ruto’s Beijing visit marks Kenya’s strategic shift as One China policy becomes price of partnership
Mwangi Maina  |  Apr 24, 2025

Facing a restless electorate, rising debt obligations, and limited Western financing, Ruto now finds himself reciting the lines once championed by Pre...

Kenya, China elevate ties as Ruto and Xi pledge stronger China-Africa partnership
Reuters  |  Apr 24, 2025

Among the projects, China is helping fund the development of a modern railway line from the port of Mombasa into the hinterland.

Ruto Secures Sh107bn in Chinese investments as Kenya strikes major deals on state visit
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 23, 2025

President Ruto also witnessed the signing of strategic partnership agreements between KenInvest and three major Chinese institutions.

Ruto picks Raila's nephew Jaoko Oburu for high-level economic advisory role
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 22, 2025

As Special Advisor, Jaoko is expected to play a major role in shaping economic inclusion and livelihood strategies targeting underserved and vulnerabl...

Economist Fred Ogolla slams Ruto's economics, calls broad-based govt political gimmick
Barack Oduor  |  Apr 19, 2025

Broad-based government is a political solution to an economic problem. We cannot allow someone to give you a political solution to an economic problem...

President Ruto assents to bill removing excise duty on imported transformers
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 17, 2025

The Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) will also be able to procure more transformers within its existing budget, thereby ensuring a consistent p...

Ruto returns Conflict of Interest Bill to Parliament, urges tougher measures on corrupt state officials
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 17, 2025

He said he expects that both the National Assembly and the Senate should help get a law that will eliminate corruption that comes as a result of the c...

Mudavadi denies Kenya’s involvement with Sudan’s RSF, calls allegations politically driven
Amina Wako  |  Apr 17, 2025

His remarks come in the wake of controversial allegations by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, who linked President William Ruto to the RSF’s...

Ruto warns politicians: Keep learners out of politics, focus on nurturing talent
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 17, 2025

His remarks come days after a dramatic protest by Butere Girls High School students during the national drama festivals in Nakuru.

Kenya secures Sh77.8 billion in short-term financing for roads
Reuters  |  Apr 16, 2025

The cash goes straight to the roads board, which conducts maintenance of roads on behalf of the government. Ruto's government has also turned to China...

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