Tag Archives: Ruto
Ruto Oversees NYOTA Start-Up Capital Disbursement in Kisii
Jan 29, 2026 at 10:56 AM
By Ongaga Ongaga Over 8,000 young entrepreneurs from Kisii, Nyamira and Migori counties have received Ksh.220.5 million in start-up capital under the NYOTA Project. This follows a funding and training exercise held at Gusii Stadium in Kisii County recently. The beneficiaries qualified for the funding after completing a mandatory four-day business skills training programme that […]
Matiang’i Alleges State Intimidation Plot to Undermine His Gusii Support Ahead of 2027
Jan 26, 2026 at 08:45 AM
By KPC Political Reporter Jubilee Party Deputy Leader Dr Fred Matiang’i has accused the government of orchestrating a campaign of intimidation and inducements aimed at weakening his political support base in the Gusii region. He claims the scheme is designed to portray him as a non-starter in the 2027 presidential race. Dr Matiang’i alleged that […]
Suneka Airstrip Revival Becomes Political Battleground as Ruto Eyes Kisii Ahead of 2027
Jan 26, 2026 at 07:41 AM
By KPC Political Reporter The Kenya Kwanza Alliance team in Kisii has embarked on renewed political strategies to win back lost support, particularly by ingratiating itself with the electorate. In what appears to be a long-term political scheme to outmanoeuvre their opponents in a community increasingly leaning towards the opposition through its son, Dr Fred […]
Ida Odinga Nominated as Kenya’s New UNEP Ambassador in Politically Symbolic Appointment
Jan 23, 2026 at 03:11 PM
By Mandere Onyinkwa Canon Dr. Ida Betty Odinga, widow of the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, has been nominated by President William Ruto as Kenya’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). The move carries both diplomatic weight and political symbolism, according to reactions by Kenyans active on social media. […]
Schools Ordered to Admit Grade 10 Learners Without Fees or Uniforms
Jan 22, 2026 at 08:32 PM
By Mandere Onyinkwa Senior schools across the country have been directed to admit all learners transitioning to Grade 10 regardless of whether they have the required uniforms or have paid school fees, following a directive issued by President William Ruto. In a statement released on Wednesday, Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos Ogamba said the move […]
KSh147.5 Million NYOTA Start-Up Capital Disbursed to Youth in Ukambani
Jan 15, 2026 at 05:41 PM
By KPC Reporter Thousands of young entrepreneurs in Machakos, Makueni and Kitui counties have received a financial boost after the government disbursed KSh147.5 million under the NYOTA Project to support youth-led businesses. President William Ruto on Thursday launched the business start-up capital programme in Machakos County, with 5,901 youth benefiting from the first phase of […]
KSh173 Million NYOTA Funds Reach 7,000 Young Entrepreneurs in Central Kenya
Jan 12, 2026 at 05:45 PM
By KPC Reporter Nearly 7,000 young entrepreneurs from Nyeri, Murang’a, Nyandarua and Kirinyaga counties have received a major boost after the government disbursed KSh173.2 million under the NYOTA Project Business Start-Up Capital programme. The funds were officially released on Monday during a ceremony held at the ASK Grounds in Nyeri, presided over by President William […]
Ruto Launches KSh235.6 Million NYOTA Start-Up Capital for North Rift Youth
Jan 08, 2026 at 01:07 PM
By KPC Reporter President William Ruto on Thursday launched the disbursement of KSh235.6 million in start-up capital under the NYOTA Project for six counties in the North Rift region, a move set to benefit 9,423 young entrepreneurs. The programme targets youth from Uasin Gishu, Elgeyo Marakwet, Nandi, Trans-Nzoia, Turkana and West Pokot counties. Each beneficiary […]
OPINION: Kenya’s Theater of the Absurd
Dec 29, 2025 at 05:12 AM
By Isaac Dan Bw’Onyancha President William Ruto’s politics unfolds like a masterfully staged drama, performed by a lead actor who commands timing, spectacle, and the art of illusion. Every gesture is calculated, every pause deliberate, every glance a signal. The audience is held captive between applause and disbelief, unable to turn away. Act One opens […]
Ruto in Washington for High-Level Talks with IMF and IFC
Dec 04, 2025 at 12:46 PM
By Ng’wono Bw’Otwere President William Ruto has praised the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for remaining a steady and constructive ally in Kenya’s economic reform journey Ruto said the partnership has been central to stabilising the country’s finances and unlocking technical support across key sectors. He made the remarks in Washington, D.C., where he held warm […]