Tag Archives: Ruto
Ruto’s Dynasty Dilemma: Can the Opposition Unseat Him Without Raila?
Oct 25, 2025 at 08:03 AM
By Robert Nyasato The exit of Raila Odinga has ushered in a new political dispensation in Kenya. In the last General Election, President William Ruto single-handedly silenced a team assembled by his then boss, Uhuru Kenyatta. It was a rare win by a man running for the highest office on the land for the first […]
Raila Honoured with Kenya’s Highest Award Posthumously
Oct 20, 2025 at 11:07 AM
By KPC Reporter The late Raila Amolo Odinga has been posthumously awarded the Order of the Golden Heart of Kenya (First Class – Chief of the Order), the nation’s highest civilian honour. The award, conferred through a Special Issue of the Kenya Gazette dated 20th October 2025, was signed by President William Samoei Ruto in […]
Ruto Leads Nation in Mourning Raila Odinga with 7-Day Tribute
Oct 15, 2025 at 10:55 AM
By KPC Reporter President William Samoei Ruto has taken steps to lead Kenyans in mourning the passing of former Prime Minister (PM) Raila Amolo Odinga, declaring a seven-day period of national mourning beginning Wednesday. In a statement from State House, Nairobi, the President described Raila as “a giant of democracy, a fearless freedom fighter, and […]
Government Launches Nationwide Youth Grassroots Forums
Oct 05, 2025 at 03:06 PM
By KPC Reporter President William Ruto has directed Principal Secretaries to spearhead nationwide grassroots leaders’ sensitization forums under the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) project. The forums will be launched simultaneously in all 47 counties beginning Monday, October 6, 2025, with sessions chaired by Principal Secretaries. The NYOTA project is part of the government’s […]
Wetang’ula tells Abagusii to shun tribal politics
Sep 25, 2025 at 03:53 PM
By Courtesy/ Speaker’s Press Unit National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has cautioned the Abagusii community against clinging to “outdated tribal and kingpin politics,” warning that such divisions risk isolating them from the rest of the country. Speaking on Thursday during a women’s empowerment programme in Bugusero Ward, Kitutu Chache South Constituency, Kisii County, Wetang’ula urged […]
Maraga Accuses Government of Misusing Public Funds Ahead of 2027
Sep 19, 2025 at 02:03 PM
By KPC Reporter Former Chief Justice David Maraga has once again accused the government of diverting public money to bankroll early campaigns for the 2027 elections. Speaking at a recent graduation ceremony at Karmel Park in Kisii, he alleged that Deputy President Kithure Kindiki and certain Cabinet ministers have been disbursing state funds under […]
Political Patronage and the Return of Imperial Presidency
Sep 13, 2025 at 05:58 AM
By Isaac Dan Bw’Onyancha Kenya is sliding back into a familiar but dangerous political order. The daily delegations to State House, ferried in buses from across the country to pledge loyalty in exchange for development favors, are a clear echo of the nyayoism perfected under KANU and President Daniel arap Moi. For twenty-four years, Moi […]
Small Scale Tea Growers Recover Billions from Collapsed Banks
Sep 11, 2025 at 07:57 PM
By KPC Reporter President William Ruto has handed over KSh2.65 billion to the Kenya Tea Development Authority (KTDA)—funds recovered from the collapsed Chase Bank and Imperial Bank. The financial institutions had held the savings of thousands of tea farmers. The collapse of the two banks five years ago left over 600,000 smallholder tea growers reeling, […]
Ruto Hosts Second Gusii Delegation as He Pushes Unity and Development Agenda
Sep 11, 2025 at 03:13 PM
By KPC Reporter President William Ruto has stepped up his signature style of hosting grassroots leaders at State House, this time welcoming a delegation from Kisii and Nyamira for the second time in just a few weeks. The President said his administration is determined to work with leaders from all political persuasions to deliver transformative […]
Muturi Slams Presidential Panel on State Violence as Political Theatre
Sep 05, 2025 at 01:44 PM
By Ongaga Ongaga Politician Justin Muturi has criticized the presidentially appointed panel tasked with designing compensation modalities for victims of state violence since 2017. Muturi called it a “political charade” lacking constitutional legitimacy and judicial authority. In a statement seen by KPC, Muturi argues that the panel’s formation bypasses existing legal frameworks and undermines the […]