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Eldoret is finally a city and the fifth Kenyan city after Nairobi, Kisumu, Mombasa and Nakuru.   President William Ruto on Thursday led the conferment of Eldoret municipality to a city status.   The ceremony took place after assessment that Eldoret met the criteria for classification as a city under …

Azimio leader Raila Odinga has disclosed that former President Uhuru Kenyatta requested him to collaborate with President William Ruto to address the concerns raised by the Gen-Z protests. Speaking in President Ruto’s Elgeyo Marakwet stronghold, Odinga explained that Kenyatta’s request led him to explore ways to progress the country. “During …

Former Public Service Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria now asserts that he recommended to President William Ruto the inclusion of Opposition leaders in his government. Kuria explained that his suggestion was based on his assessment of potential problems if the Opposition was not involved. Although he is no longer in government, …

Makueni Senator Dan Maanzo has voiced strong opposition to President William Ruto’s plan to create a broad-based government by including opposition members in the Cabinet. On July 24, President Ruto appointed four ODM party members to his administration, sparking speculation about a possible alliance between the government and the opposition. …

Justina Wamae, former running mate in the Roots party’s presidential campaign, has declined an offer from William Ruto to join a taskforce tasked with auditing health resources. This decision follows Ruto’s recent gazetting of a 20-member Human Resources for Health (HRH) taskforce aimed at evaluating healthcare workforce resources. President Ruto …

Ruto met with bishops from the African Independent Pentecostal Church Africa (AIPCA) on Saturday as part of his ongoing efforts to prepare for discussions. This follows a similar meeting he held with Catholic Church leaders on Friday. The gathering, led by Archbishop Samson Muthuri, took place at State House and …

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua announced his support for President Ruto’s leadership, affirming his commitment to realizing the Kenya Kwanza manifesto. Gachagua made these remarks on Saturday at the burial of Mzee Gerald Gikonyo Kanyuria in Kangema, Murang’a, noting that he is currently focused on implementing projects and tasks assigned by …

President Ruto criticized the EU and the US for seizing Russian assets in response to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine during his speech at the Ukraine Peace Summit in Burgenstock, Switzerland on Saturday, June 15, 2024. He argued that such actions were contrary to the principles of the United Nations. …

President Dr. William Ruto’s visit to the United States of America is expected to bring significant benefits to Kenya in terms of investments and finances, according to Government Spokesman, Dr. Isaac Mwaura. The trip will enable Kenya to negotiate with development partners and secure employment opportunities for young Kenyans struggling …

Ruto heads back to Kenya following a four-day official visit to the United States. Departing from Joint Base Andrews in Maryland on Friday evening, he expressed gratitude to President Joe Biden, First Lady Dr. Jill Biden, and the American people, affirming their joint commitment to global betterment. Before leaving, Ruto …