Tag Archives: President William Ruto

President Ruto Departs for Key Diplomatic Meetings Uganda

President William Ruto is scheduled to depart the country on Thursday to participate in two summits in Kampala, Uganda. State House spokesperson Hussein Mohamed announced that the President will first attend a meeting of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), focusing on regional cooperation and development to support stability and …

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Orengo Issues Warning to Ruto: Cease Attempts to Intimidate Courts

Siaya governor, James Orengo, has cautioned President William Ruto against persisting in his efforts to intimidate the judiciary. Orengo emphasizes that the president must acknowledge that he is not exempt from the law and should refrain from interfering with the independent functioning of the courts. The governor has underscored the …

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Ruto: Protests and Wearing Sufuria Won’t Reduce Unga Prices

President William Ruto has reiterated that engaging in street protests and symbolic acts, such as wearing cooking pots on one’s head, will not address the issues impacting Kenyans. Speaking during the launch of the affordable housing program in Bondeni, Nakuru County, on Saturday, Ruto emphasized the need for unity among …

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President Ruto to Hold Talks with Museveni to Address Fuel Import Dispute

President William Ruto is set to meet Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni in the coming days to resolve a diplomatic conflict arising from a dispute over fuel imports. The neighboring country has taken legal action against Nairobi at the East African Court of Justice (EACJ) after Kenya rejected a request to …

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Ruto to Temporarily Relocate From State House For Two Months

In order to facilitate renovation work, President William Ruto will be absent from the 117-year-old State House in Nairobi for a period of two months. Architects had cautioned that certain sections of the extensive colonial building were no longer suitable for occupancy and had proposed the construction of a new …

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Ruto Declares Plan to Eradicate Food Imports within 10 Years

President William Ruto has given assurance to the Kenyan people that within the next 10 years, the country will no longer rely on food imports. Speaking during the foundation stone laying ceremony for the Nanyuki Affordable Housing Project on Wednesday, the president emphasized the need for Kenya to achieve self-sufficiency …

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Kenya Welcomes First Batch of Visa-Free Foreigners

Kenyan immigration officials announced the arrival of the initial group of visa-free foreigners in the country, utilizing the Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA). The ETA, costing Sh4,600 and applied through the eCitizen platform, replaced traditional visas following the President’s directive for Kenya to become visa-free …

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Raila Challenges President Ruto to Ease Tax Burden in 2024 Amid Economic Struggles

Raila Odinga, the leader of the Azimio la Umoja One Kenya coalition party, has called on President William Ruto to reduce the burden of taxation and lower the cost of living in response to the President’s New Year’s message. Speaking at Bukhungu Stadium in Kakamega County on Monday, Odinga acknowledged …

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‘Zakayo ashuke’ Jimi Wanjigi Supports Odinga’s Street Protests Against High Living Costs

Jimi Wanjigi, a businessperson and former presidential candidate, has expressed his support for Raila Odinga, the leader of the Azimio la Umoja One Kenya coalition party, in his call for demonstrations to urge the government to reduce the cost of living. Wanjigi believes that Odinga’s initiative is timely, considering the …

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