President William Ruto Stories

Kenya moves to curb recruitment of its citizens in Russia-Ukraine war
Mwangi Maina  |  Nov 07, 2025

Ruto said that they "expressed concern over young Kenyans who have been illegally recruited to fight in the war in Ukraine, and agreed to raise awaren...

Oburu’s DP position condition to Ruto unsettles Kindiki’s base
Barack Oduor  |  Nov 06, 2025

Political observers who spoke to the Eastleigh Voice described Oburu’s remarks as politically explosive. Already, a group of Meru politicians allied t...

Ruto admits Kenya is rationing electricity, says at least Sh1.2 trillion needed to boost capacity
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 05, 2025

Ruto said his government has launched a Sh1.2 trillion investment plan to expand capacity, part of broader efforts to position Kenya as an industrial...

Ruto amplifies Africa’s voice, calls for justice and inclusion at Doha summit
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 04, 2025

President William Ruto urged world leaders to work toward a fair and resilient future: a world free of poverty, disease, racism, and inequality, where...

President Ruto urges global unity to fight poverty, inequality at Doha summit
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 04, 2025

Highlighting persistent inequality despite decades of progress in science, technology, and innovation, President Ruto stressed that no country can suc...

Kenyans to replace lost IDs for free as Government gazettes six-month waiver on fees charged
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Oct 31, 2025

The gazettement follows a government directive aimed at making it easier for Kenyans to obtain or update their identity documents.

KPA applauds streamlined ETA system amid surge in cruise tourism
Farhiya Hussein  |  Oct 30, 2025

KPA Chairman Benjamin Tayari praised the government for its continued focus on digitising travel systems, noting that the streamlined ETA platform had...

Raila Odinga mastered the art of political compromise for the good of Kenya
The Conversation  |  Oct 28, 2025

Just before his death, some of his detractors had labelled him the ultimate betrayer for solidifying his relationship with President William Ruto. Odi...

Stakeholders call for balance between technology and human values as trade summit opens in Mombasa
Farhiya Hussein  |  Oct 28, 2025

The two-day meeting has drawn together government officials, logistics experts, and private sector representatives from across Africa, seeking to expl...

Kenya appoints Severine Luyali as new Chief of Protocol
Mwangi Maina  |  Oct 23, 2025

Among her chief responsibilities is ensuring that no moment of embarrassment befalls the President or the First Lady — whether it's a misplaced flag,...

Court told President Ruto not complainant in X post case against David Mokaya
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Oct 22, 2025

If convicted, David Mokaya faces penalties under laws governing the publication of false and alarming information online.

Legal storm brews over Kenya’s cyber law as petitioners cry foul on privacy and expression
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Oct 21, 2025

The petitioners argue that the new cybercrime law violates constitutional rights to privacy, free expression, and data protection, and was passed with...

President Ruto outlines four Raila-inspired pillars to drive Kenya’s growth
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 20, 2025

President William Ruto said his discussions with Raila, former President Uhuru Kenyatta, and other leaders from across political divides had strengthe...

Raila Odinga’s life offers five key lessons to guide Kenya’s future - President Ruto
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 20, 2025

President William Ruto described Raila Odinga as a “towering statesman, a resolute patriot, and a true Pan-Africanist” whose lifelong service embodied...

Raila was a political engineer, and I was his student- Ruto
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 19, 2025

Ruto reflected on their long journey through Kenya’s political arena, recalling the 2022 elections, which he described as a contest between teacher an...

Ruto: I reached out to Raila after 2022 elections to right historical injustices
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 19, 2025

He said he personally reached out to Raila and assured him that he wanted to correct the injustices he had endured in his long political career.

Ruto recounts painful moment he found out about Raila’s death
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 19, 2025

The President said he was on his way to his office around 6:40 am on Wednesday when a WhatsApp message arrived from Raila’s elder brother, Senator Obu...

President Ruto hints at UDA-ODM coalition ahead of 2027 elections
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 19, 2025

The President described ODM as a party with deep national roots and a rich history of struggle for justice and reform. He emphasised that its founder,...

Inside Raila’s last days: Ruto shares final moments with Raila in the weeks before his death
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 19, 2025

Ruto disclosed that Raila sought treatment from several medical facilities around the world before ultimately going to India, where he died.

'I’m ready to come back home' - Winnie Odinga hints at joining local politics
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 19, 2025

Winnie’s political career began in late 2022 when she was elected to represent Kenya in the East African Legislative Assembly, following her election...

Orengo to Ruto: Preserving political parties is the true way to honour Raila
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 19, 2025

Orengo further reaffirmed the importance of ODM and its ideology, stressing that the party must be preserved and its founding principles upheld. He co...

President Ruto helped fly Raila to India for treatment, says Oburu
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 19, 2025

The Senator said Ruto maintained constant communication with the family during Raila’s hospitalisation, regularly checking on his condition and offeri...

Raila to be accorded a State Funeral, Ruto announces
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 15, 2025

Ruto described him as “Kenya’s foremost statesman and one of Africa’s greatest sons,” highlighting his lifelong commitment to justice, freedom, and th...

State to focus on market-driven skills in higher institutions of learning
Barack Oduor  |  Oct 10, 2025

According to her, the Kenya Kwanza administration’s Bottom-Up economic model is capable of linking young people to economic activities through program...

Gideon Moi's KANU party joins broad-based government in yet another political realignment
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Oct 10, 2025

President Ruto described KANU as “fundamental to the nation” and emphasised that his outreach to Gideon Moi was part of a broader plan to unite the co...

President Ruto launches nationwide drive to plant 2 billion tree seedlings each year
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 10, 2025

The initiative is part of a wider national strategy linking environmental conservation to food security. President Ruto explained that Kenya has relie...

Teen who breached Parliament, claiming to be President Ruto’s son, freed
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Oct 09, 2025

Magistrate Ekhubi ordered that the teenager be placed under the care of his uncle, who was directed to ensure he receives medical attention and proper...

Kenya Ports Authority wins global sustainability award in Japan
Mary Wambui  |  Oct 09, 2025

The project topped in the Environmental Care category after beating two other finalists from the record-breaking pool of global submissions.

President Ruto takes helm as COMESA chair, urges African-led growth and integration
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 09, 2025

President William Ruto emphasised that Africa must support homegrown financial institutions such as the Trade and Development Bank (TDB), Afreximbank,...

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