Tag Archives: Ruto
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. […]
VAT on Fuel Reduced as Ruto Unveils New Projects in Kisii
Apr 15, 2026 at 02:41 PM
By Josiah Kariuki President William Ruto has announced a reduction in Value Added Tax (VAT) on fuel from 16 per cent to 8 per cent for the next three months, as part of a package of measures aimed at cushioning Kenyans from rising global oil prices. Speaking in Kisii County on the final day of […]
Opposition Leaders Accuse Ruto of Orchestrating Fuel Scandal, Want Resignations
Apr 15, 2026 at 02:10 PM
By KPC Reporter The United Alternative Government has issued a fiery press statement accusing President William Ruto and senior officials of masterminding what it calls “one of the greatest fuel scandals in the history of independent Kenya.” The statement comes in the wake of dramatic arrests earlier this month of former Petroleum PS Mohamed Liban, […]
OPINION: Why Ruto’s Gusii Tour Matters for Kenya’s 2027 Moment
Apr 14, 2026 at 06:48 PM
By Josiah Kariuki Politics, at its best, is not theatre—it is translation. It translates policy into lived experience, budgets into dignity, and leadership into measurable change. That is why President William Ruto’s four-day development tour of the Gusii region deserves close attention. On the surface, it may look like another round of inspection visits, ribbon […]
Ruto Urges SHA Registration During Kisii Development Tour
Apr 14, 2026 at 04:18 PM
By Ongaga Ongaga President William Ruto has urged unregistered Kenyans to join the Social Health Authority (SHA) and benefit from the new national health insurance scheme. He noted that SHA has eliminated the need for families to sell valuable assets to meet high medical costs, saying citizens can now access treatment in hospitals without paying […]