Tag Archives: Ruto
Ruto Defends Nairobi Deal as Lawsuit Emerges
Feb 18, 2026 at 04:17 PM
By Ongaga Ongaga President William Ruto has defended the cooperation agreement between the National Government and Johnson Sakaja’s administration, even as a fresh court petition filed by Kenyans challenges the legality of the deal. Speaking Wednesday during an inspection tour of the Nairobi River regeneration works, the President said the partnership — valued at about […]
President Ruto Oversees NYOTA Grants for Youth in Mandera and Wajir
Feb 12, 2026 at 04:51 PM
By KPC Reporter More than 5,000 youth from all 60 wards in Mandera and Wajir counties received Ksh 126 million in NYOTA start-up grants, presided over by President Ruto. In the first phase of the programme, each beneficiary is receiving Ksh 25,000. Of this amount, Ksh 22,000 is credited directly to the beneficiary’s Pochi la […]
Speaker Wetang’ula defends Ruto over appointments, urges Luhya region to back re-election bid
Feb 09, 2026 at 06:15 PM
By Courtesy/ Speaker’s Press Unit (SPU) National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula recently rejected claims that President Dr. William Ruto has sidelined the Luhya community in government appointments, describing the allegations as misleading and politically motivated. The Speaker said critics of the President were deliberately ignoring clear evidence that the Kenya Kwanza administration has given the […]
Inside the NYOTA Project: Separating Facts from Fiction
Feb 09, 2026 at 03:48 PM
By KPC Reporter Amid swirling claims and counterclaims, the NYOTA Project has sparked debate across sectors. While supporters hail its achievements, critics point to inconsistencies and unanswered questions. Here, we sift through the facts and the lies to give a clearer picture of what’s really happening. -Kisii Press Club President William Ruto has in recent […]
Wetang’ula Rallies North Rift Behind Ruto’s 2027 Re-Election Bid, Cites Economic Gains
Jan 31, 2026 at 11:46 AM
By Courtesy/ Speaker’s Press Unit (SPU) National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has urged North Rift residents to back President William Ruto’s re-election bid, citing economic stabilisation and the revival of key development projects. Speaking in Moiben Constituency, Uasin Gishu County, on Friday during the burial of Mama Rosebella Jepkemboi Kosgei—the mother-in-law of Industrialisation Principal Secretary […]
Isaboke: NYOTA Project Is Opening Digital Jobs and Capital Access for Youths
Jan 30, 2026 at 12:08 PM
By KPC Reporter Broadcasting and Telecommunications Principal Secretary Stephen Isaboke has said the NYOTA project is already transforming youth livelihoods across Kenya. Isaboke said the transformation is combining start-up capital with access to digital skills and online jobs, enabling young people to participate meaningfully in the digital economy. Isaboke said at least 300,000 youths across […]
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. […]