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President William Ruto Stories

Ruto tells off re-election critics, calls for inclusive global reforms
Bashir Mohammed  |  May 18, 2024

The president's remarks came during the annual Africa CEO Forum in Kigali, Rwanda, where he joined other African leaders and business executives to di...

Three CSs sued by rights lobby over 'laxity' in flood disaster response
Barack Oduor  |  May 17, 2024

The KHRC specifically criticises Kindiki for issuing a directive to evacuate all persons residing within the 30-meter riparian corridor of rivers and...

Ruto makes amends with 'old buddy' Museveni during Nairobi visit
Mwangi Maina  |  May 16, 2024

The friendship was fading, and Kampala saw Ruto's affinity for taxation as a big impediment to regional integration and trade. Consequently, Uganda fi...

Ruto taps Lazarus Amayo, Simon Gikuru in new State appointments
Mwangi Maina  |  May 14, 2024

Career diplomat Lazarus Amayo is the President AU reforms Special Envoy, while Simon Gikuru is the Deputy State House Comptroller.

Highlights of Finance Bill 2024: Bread and credit cards to cost more
Barack Oduor  |  May 11, 2024

In the new changes targeting bread, a 400g loaf of bread could see a price hike of at least Sh10, raising the average cost from approximately Sh65 to...

Finance Bill 2024: Motorists to pay up to Sh100,000 motor vehicle tax
Barack Oduor  |  May 11, 2024

The Bill proposes that the minimum tax payable to the Commissioner on each vehicle at the time of the issuance of an insurance cover will be Sh5,000 w...

Ruto meets KMPDU officials days after strike called off
Hanifa Adan  |  May 11, 2024

The talks centred on human resource standards and challenges in the way of the universal health coverage (UHC) mission.

OPINION: We should use our voices strongly to hold leaders accountable
Mohamed Ahmed  |  May 11, 2024

We have been overly reliant on opposition leader Raila Odinga for far too long. We must fix ourselves, beginning with electing leaders who will not to...

Kenya-Somalia ties: From frosty relations to a flourishing bond
Mwangi Maina  |  May 11, 2024

The two countries signed a political consultation deal which enables them to engage in regular discussions and exchange views on matters of mutual int...

Boost for civil societies as President Ruto implements PBO Act
Hanifa Adan  |  May 10, 2024

The Public Benefits Organisations (PBO) Act was originally signed into law by President Mwai Kibaki in 2013.

Floods havoc: Cholera, diarrhoea cases spark concerns ahead of school reopening
Charity Kilei  |  May 09, 2024

For instance, Why Not Primary School in Mathare has reported that their toilets are submerged.

Raila party forms committee to distribute aid to flood victims
Barack Oduor  |  May 09, 2024

Raila said the destruction caused by the raging floods across the country is overwhelming, heartbreaking and unbelievable.

Ruto gives Eastleigh property developers go-ahead for taller buildings
Mary Wambui  |  May 06, 2024

President William Ruto has declared that the buildings can now be 2 or 30 floors tall.

Record-Breaking: Kamukunji grants Sh61 million in bursaries to 9,848 students
Abdirahman Khalif  |  May 04, 2024

Over 53,000 students have benefited from bursaries since he was first elected, which is the highest ever given by any MP during that period.

Ruto officially appoints envoys after parliamentary vetting
Mwangi Maina  |  May 04, 2024

In early April, Parliament vetted 26 out of 27 nominees and forwarded the names to the head of state for official appointment.

Ruto mourns Sheikh Tahnoun, the Abu Dhabi ruler's representative
Hanifa Adan  |  May 04, 2024

The UAE, under the influence of leaders like Sheikh Tahnoon, has been an important partner for Kenya.

Raila criticises government's handling of Nairobi demolitions, flood response
Charity Kilei  |  May 03, 2024

Raila reiterated that the government should declare floods a national disaster to prompt proper mitigation efforts.

Ruto lauds MPs for passing law to allow CDF to fund climate programmes
Barack Oduor  |  May 03, 2024

Ruto spoke during the 20th anniversary of the NG-CDF held in Nairobi where he exuded confidence that the new focus on war against climate change will...