President William Ruto Stories

How crackdowns on protests exposed escalating human rights abuses in Kenya
Human Rights Watch  |  Jan 17, 2025

Police shot directly into crowds, killing protesters and bystanders. The authorities have continued to track down people believed to be protest leader...

Ruto appoints Aisha Jumwa as Roads Board chair, Omanga heads to Kenya Shipyard
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 17, 2025

The move is seen as fulfilling a promise made by President Ruto in July 2024, shortly after Jumwa was excluded from his reconstituted Cabinet.

Ruto’s Cabinet combined net worth hits Sh18 billion, who holds the most wealth?
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 17, 2025

With a combined net worth of Sh18 billion, this group of Cabinet Secretaries (CSs) is among the richest in Kenya's history.

MPs cut short long recess to consider reports on President Ruto's Cabinet, PSC nominees
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 16, 2025

Wetang'ula directed MPs to gather in the chamber on Thursday at 3 pm to discuss the draft report and make conclusions.

Kenya, United Arab Emirates sign comprehensive agreement to deepen trade and investment ties
Mwangi Maina  |  Jan 15, 2025

Ruto described the CEPA as a significant milestone in economic cooperation and reaffirmed Kenya's commitment to achieving mutual prosperity through th...

CS Muturi: My son was abducted by NIS officers, only to be released after Ruto intervened
Mary Wambui  |  Jan 14, 2025

Muturi recounted overhearing the President call Haji to inquire whether the NIS was holding Leslie. Haji reportedly confirmed the claim, and the Presi...

President Ruto, DP Kindiki offices seek Sh1.6 billion for renovations
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 14, 2025

These proposals, which include refurbishing State Houses, official residences, and key offices, were initially put on hold earlier due to budget short...

Ruto heads to Abu Dhabi after Emirati ruler cancels state visit
Mwangi Maina  |  Jan 13, 2025

The snub comes amidst mounting pressure reportedly linked to the June 2024 protests in Kenya, as well as negative publicity surrounding the UAE’s acti...

Sh4 billion earmarked for Nairobi roads as Ruto promises to complete stalled projects
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 13, 2025

The President stressed the importance of Nairobi to Kenya's progress, stating that the city’s development is key to the nation's advancement.

Former DP Gachagua accuses Ruto of intentionally sabotaging reconstitution of IEBC ahead of 2027 polls
Charles Adinda  |  Jan 13, 2025

Gachagua said some leaders had lost the moral authority to call out bad behaviour due to their repeated vulgar statements in public platforms.

Kenya abductions: The powerful legal shields citizens and courts can use – Expert
The Conversation  |  Jan 13, 2025

As the courts have made clear, the government cannot use national security as a justification to violate people's fundamental rights.

CS Muturi: My family has suffered, enforced disappearances must end
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 12, 2025

Muturi revealed his family’s anguish following the abduction of his son, Leslie Muturi, in June 2024.

Worry as government's threat to curtail freedom of expression on digital spaces surges
Barack Oduor  |  Jan 11, 2025

Ruto and his close allies described the social criticism as a serious erosion of morals in Kenyan society.

President Ruto leaves for African Union agriculture summit in Uganda’s capital Kampala
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 11, 2025

The outcomes of the meeting are expected to shape policies that drive economic growth and ensure food security across the continent.

Ruto to critics: You won't sabotage my development plans
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 10, 2025

Ruto said the progress the country has made under his leadership cannot be thwarted by those opposed to change.

How Raila Odinga's move to join Ruto’s broad-based government has divided ODM loyalists
Barack Oduor  |  Jan 10, 2025

The recent growing disillusionment against the government over rising cases of abductions and enforced disappearances could have been the Waterloo for...

Ruto courts Angolan President Lourenço for support ahead of AUC chairperson's election
Mwangi Maina  |  Jan 10, 2025

On his way back from Ghana where he attended President John Mahama's inauguration, Ruto made a brief stop in Luanda for talks on regional peace, bilat...

Reprieve for parents in banditry-prone North Rift region as Ruto directs reduction of secondary school fees
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 10, 2025

The pilot programme will begin in 10 secondary schools in Kerio Valley, including Liter and Cheptulel secondary schools in Sigor, West Pokot County.

Moses Kuria: Abductions are unacceptable and those summoned must face court
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 08, 2025

His remarks come amid ongoing concerns about the rise in abductions, which have sparked widespread outrage and calls for action.

Kenya Airways to resume direct flights to Luanda from March
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 08, 2025

The two nations also revealed plans to ease travel restrictions, with Angola pledging to waive visa requirements for Kenyan visitors, reciprocating Ke...

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