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President William Ruto has expressed deep sorrow over the deaths of 16 students following a devastating fire at Utumishi Girls Academy in Gilgil, calling the incident a national tragedy. In a statement released on Thursday, the President said the entire country stands in solidarity with the families, teachers, and students …

Former Presidential Advisor Moses Kuria has expressed confidence that President William Ruto could win re-election in the next General Election even without relying on support from the Mount Kenya region. Kuria argued that the results of three by-elections held on Thursday, May 14, 2026, reflect the growing nationwide support for …

French President Emmanuel Macron has commended President William Ruto for his role in shaping discussions on African and global affairs as the Africa Forward Summit 2026 commenced in Nairobi. Speaking shortly after arriving in Kenya for the summit, Macron said France appreciates Ruto’s dedication to advancing continental and international dialogue, …

President William Ruto and Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja on Wednesday visited the ongoing Nairobi River regeneration works in Lucky Summer, Ruaraka subcounty, Nairobi. The visit comes after the signing of a Sh80 billion cooperation agreement between the National Government and the Nairobi City County Government. Click here to join our …

Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has urged that the cooperation agreement signed on February 17 between William Ruto and Johnson Sakaja be suspended, arguing that his office was excluded from consultations before it was finalised. Addressing the media on February 18, Sifuna said the deal disregards constitutional provisions and weakens the …

Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has suggested exempting Kenyans earning Sh30,000 or less from Pay As You Earn (PAYE) tax. The proposal, which still requires parliamentary approval, is intended to ease the cost-of-living pressure on low-income earners. Speaking at the People’s Dialogue Forum in Meru, Mbadi said the government does …

National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has said the Luhya community will rally behind President William Ruto’s bid for a second term in the 2027 General Election, citing a political understanding and what he described as clear indications that Ruto is on course to retain power. Speaking on Thursday during an …

Suna East MP Junet Mohamed has suggested a possible change in political alignment, saying the opposition could throw its weight behind President William Ruto in the 2027 General Election if ongoing negotiations deliver favourable results. Speaking on Citizen TV on Wednesday, Junet noted that politics is fluid and often unpredictable, …

President William Ruto has extended his congratulations to Uganda’s President-elect Yoweri Museveni following the announcement of his re-election on 17 January 2026. In a formal message, Ruto highlighted that the results reflect the trust Ugandans place in Museveni’s leadership and the confidence enjoyed by his National Resistance Movement (NRM) party. …

President William Ruto has reaffirmed his political influence in Mt Kenya, warning those seeking to weaken his connection with the region that their efforts are futile and amount to “empty political theatrics.” Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Speaking to over 10,000 UDA grassroots leaders at Sagana State Lodge, …