President William Ruto Stories

UK to inject Sh266 billion into Kenya under new deal focused on trade, climate and tech
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 29, 2025

The Kenya-UK Strategic Partnership 2025–2030 aims to boost investments, create jobs, and enhance Kenya’s global position in key areas such as climate...

Choice of Gen Zs: Why top politicians are scrambling for the votes of Gen Zs
Barack Oduor  |  Jun 28, 2025

With over 70 per cent of Kenya’s population under 35 years old, politicians are racing to win over young voters, who are expected to play a decisive r...

You now carry the weight of Kenya’s peace and security, Ruto tells new KDF chiefs
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 28, 2025

At the same time, the Head of State assured the new commanders of his full support and encouraged them to lead the thousands of men and women under th...

Ruto: It cannot be business as usual after police attacks, firearm thefts, arson
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 28, 2025

He vowed to stand firmly with every man and woman in uniform, saying the safety of law enforcers is directly tied to the safety of the entire country.

Ruto: You can't save the country by burning it, if you want me to go, show me your plan
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 27, 2025

“Please! There are very few fools in Kenya. Persuade us. If you persuade us, I can also go and concentrate on farming and help with food security. But...

Ruto meets AUC chief Mahmoud Youssouf amid growing doubts over union’s reform agenda
Mwangi Maina  |  Jun 26, 2025

Mohamoud briefed Ruto on preparations for the upcoming Special Summit on AU Reforms, and thanked Kenya for its "continued support" and for staying eng...

Senators raise alarm over President William Ruto’s Sh23.5 billion industrial parks project
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 26, 2025

The Sh23.5 billion programme, launched with the promise of spurring industrial growth and creating jobs in all 47 counties, has drawn sharp criticism...

Ruto urges peaceful protests, thanks Raila for unity call as leaders push for stability, development
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jun 25, 2025

Citing international examples, Odinga said protests are often coordinated with police to maintain order and urged Kenya to adopt the same approach.

High Court rejects contempt bid against Ruto over IEBC appointments, cites due process
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Jun 24, 2025

The three-judge bench, in its ruling, underscored the seriousness of contempt proceedings and stressed that due process must be strictly followed befo...

Catholic bishops challenge President William Ruto to stop silencing youth, deliver justice
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 24, 2025

The Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) urged youth to protest lawfully, even as they sharply criticised government agencies for what they ter...

Wednesday showdown: Kenyans criticise President William Ruto for backing police ahead of June 25 protests
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 24, 2025

Angry Kenyans took to social media platforms on Tuesday, criticising the President’s stance, accusing him of choosing state power over citizen rights.

Financial autonomy: Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Nassir urges Ruto to empower counties
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jun 23, 2025

At present, most county assemblies do not receive funds directly from the National Treasury. Instead, they depend on governors and county finance depa...

Moses Kuria says he foresees unopposed 2027 presidential bid, citing national unity push
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 23, 2025

Kuria said presidential hopefuls will ultimately rally behind a single candidate ahead of the 2027 election, much like the broad coalition that endors...

Raila calls for unity, blames politics for collapse of Adani deal to expand JKIA
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 20, 2025

Raila acknowledged that political differences are part of a healthy democracy, but warned that without a stable country, even the best ideas would nev...

UN Security Council urged to summon Kenya over alleged arms supply to Sudan's RSF
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 20, 2025

Fourteen civil society organisations led by the Kenya Human Rights Commission, International Commission of Jurists, and Independent Medico-Legal Unit,...

1,600 science laboratories to be constructed in schools in rural areas, Ruto says
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 19, 2025

Speaking on Thursday during the Third National Executive Retreat, the President said the initiative is part of a broader government effort to enhance...

President Ruto vows to go after schools defying fee payment on eCitizen
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 19, 2025

President William Ruto urged parents to insist on paying fees digitally, hailing schools that have adopted the platform as champions of accountability...

National Assembly passes Finance Bill 2025, targets Sh24 billion in new revenue
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 19, 2025

The bill now awaits President William Ruto’s signature to become law. Once enacted, the Finance Act 2025 will guide tax policies and revenue collectio...

Court refers Okiya Omtatah's Sh4.6 trillion debt petition to CJ Martha Koome
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Jun 19, 2025

According to Justice Bahati Mwamuye, the petition filed by Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah raises substantial questions of law.

Kenya’s opposition vows to take Ruto to ICC over extrajudicial killings, abductions
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 18, 2025

The leaders accused the Kenya Kwanza administration of unleashing rogue police units and forming Haiti-style militia gangs to suppress dissent.

State stops market projects funded by housing levy, agrees to refund money after COTU talks
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 18, 2025

COTU Secretary-General Francis Atwoli had raised concerns over the misapplication of the funds meant for workers’ housing.

KU student shot during protest dares President William Ruto, says youth won’t be silenced
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 18, 2025

Philip Oketch warned that Kenya’s youth would not be silenced by threats or intimidation, vowing that protests would continue until the president leav...

Anti-money laundering reforms take effect as Ruto assents to bill
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 17, 2025

The new law amends ten Acts of Parliament to fix technical gaps in Kenya’s framework on anti-money laundering, combating terrorism financing, and addr...

Kenya blames Egypt, Iran, UAE for fuelling Sudan war in explosive geopolitical accusation
Mwangi Maina  |  Jun 16, 2025

claimed that the involvement of mercenaries from countries like Russia and Colombia was undermining peace efforts and deepening regional instability.

Gachagua alleges deadly plot to kill protesters, warns youth to shun June 25 demos
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 16, 2025

Gachagua described the plan as a calculated scheme to provoke bloodshed, urging parents and young people to avoid mass action and instead observe the...

Ruto, Oduor, Wetang’ula, Government Printer face contempt risk over IEBC appointments despite court order
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 16, 2025

Activist Boniface Mwangi and Kelvin Roy Omondi, are challenging the legality of the appointments and, through their lawyer, Paul Muite, have said they...

Rwanda takes over from Kenya as chair of regional illicit arms control body
Mary Wambui  |  Jun 14, 2025

Rwanda took over the leadership from Kenya on Friday during the 11th Council of Ministers meeting held in Nairobi. The meeting concluded with renewed...

President Ruto destroys 6,000 illegal firearms recovered by security agencies since 2022
Mary Wambui  |  Jun 13, 2025

A significant number of firearms were also recovered through the diligent efforts of security agencies during targeted operations.

Ruto abolishes delivery department, creates seven new State departments
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 12, 2025

The restructuring is expected to align service delivery with the administration’s evolving priorities, including economic transformation, innovation,...

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