Tag Archives: Ruto
Ruto Heads to Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan for Global Housing Forum and Trade Talks
May 16, 2026 at 05:13 PM
By Mandere Onyinkwa President William Ruto is set to travel to Baku, Azerbaijan, to attend the 13th Session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13). Kenya will showcase its Affordable Housing Programme and urban renewal initiatives. In a statement released on Saturday by State House Spokesperson Hussein Mohamed, the government said Kenya had been invited to […]
KEMRI Awarded Specialized Postgraduate Degree Charter
May 14, 2026 at 05:19 PM
By KPC Reporter The Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) has officially been awarded a Specialized Postgraduate Degree-Awarding Charter by President William Ruto. The move marks a historic milestone in Kenya’s scientific, research, and higher education landscape. The Charter was conferred during a ceremony held at State House Gardens, Nairobi, elevating KEMRI into a fully-fledged research […]
PS Isaboke Joins Global Leaders at Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi
May 12, 2026 at 01:46 PM
By Josiah Kariuki State Department of Broadcasting and Telecommunications Principal Secretary Stephen Motari Isaboke on Tuesday joined regional and international leaders at the official opening of the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi. The Summit is being held at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC), underscoring Kenya’s growing influence in continental diplomacy, innovation, and economic transformation. […]
LSK Sounds Alarm Over ‘Crackdown Talk’ as Leaders Defend Youth Protests
May 06, 2026 at 05:14 PM
By Mandere Onyinkwa The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has criticized recent remarks attributed to Suluhu Hassan, warning that any coordinated regional effort to suppress youth-led civic expression would undermine constitutional freedoms and democratic gains across East Africa. In a statement, LSK President Charles Kanjama said such sentiments raise “grave constitutional and rule of law […]
Ruto’s Tanzania Visit Sparks Fury as Linda Mwananchi Cries “Betrayal”
May 04, 2026 at 05:27 PM
By Ongaga Ongaga Linda Mwananchi has criticized President William Ruto over his planned visit to Tanzania, where he is expected to address Parliament. In a statement issued in Nairobi on Monday, the outfit said the move amounts to “a betrayal of the people of Tanzania” and undermines democratic principles cherished in Kenya. It argued that […]
Ruto Hails Sawe’s Historic Marathon Record, Pledges Greater Investment in Sports
Apr 30, 2026 at 09:03 AM
By KPC Sports Reporter President William Ruto has described Sebastian Sawe’s record-breaking marathon run in London as a “defining moment in the story of human endurance.” Ruto placed the achievement alongside milestones such as Neil Armstrong’s moon landing and Roger Bannister’s four‑minute mile. Speaking at State House Nairobi during a special reception for the new […]
Ruto Defends Mt Kenya Ties, Unveils Multi-Billion Projects in Murang’a
Apr 24, 2026 at 07:25 PM
By KPC Reporter President William Ruto has dismissed critics seeking to undermine his relationship with residents of the Mt Kenya region, insisting the ties remain strong after more than two decades of engagement and development delivery. Speaking during a development tour of Murang’a County, the President said no amount of “name-calling, incitement and propaganda” would […]
Ruto and Oburu Seal ODM–UDA Consultative Pact
Apr 23, 2026 at 04:15 PM
By Ongaga Ongaga ODM and UDA held a joint consultative meeting on Thursday, uniting steering and management committees to strengthen collaboration and explore coalition possibilities. The meeting focused on strengthening collaboration and exploring areas of mutual interest between the two parties. In a key resolution, the respective party chairpersons were mandated to continue structured and […]
Women’s ‘Two-Term Brigade’ Launched in Nairobi to Rally Support for Ruto’s Re-election
Apr 16, 2026 at 10:07 AM
By Ongaga Ongaga A women-led movement backing President William Ruto’s re-election bid has been launched in Nairobi under the banner “Two-Term Brigade.” The group, which brings together young mothers from Nairobi’s 85 wards, aims to popularise the President’s development agenda across the city while highlighting achievements made by the Kenya Kwanza administration. Speaking after a […]
Ruto Wraps Up Kisii–Nyamira Tour, Defends Development Agenda
Apr 15, 2026 at 04:14 PM
By Mandere Onyinkwa President William Ruto has concluded a four-day development tour of Kisii and Nyamira counties, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to delivering on its promises while dismissing opposition criticism. The President said his government remains focused on its development agenda and will not be distracted by what he termed as divisive and abusive politics. […]