Tag Archives: William Ruto

China to Fund Construction of Nithi Bridge as Ruto Seals Deal to Fix Deadly Road Blackspot

President William Ruto has secured funding from China for the long-awaited reconstruction of the hazardous Nithi Bridge along the Embu–Meru highway—an area notorious for frequent and deadly accidents. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The announcement, made on April 24 by State House Spokesperson Hussein Mohammed, marks a significant …

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President Ruto Sends Conflict of Interest Bill Back to Parliament

President William Ruto has returned the Conflict of Interest Bill, 2025 to Parliament for further review, citing the need for stronger provisions on transparency and enforcement. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Although the Bill addresses conflict of interest in public service, the President emphasized that it must uphold …

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Kenyatrak Research Report: Transformative Reforms Streamline Passport Issuance In Kenya

Nairobi, Kenya – March 27, 2025 – Kenyatrak Research has released a comprehensive report detailing the achievements and strides made by the Directorate of Immigration Services in reforming the passport issuance process. The study highlights key interventions implemented under the leadership of Madam Evelyn Cheluget, appointed as Director General on …

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President Ruto Announces Free ID Cards for All Kenyans

President William Ruto has declared that all Kenyans will receive their ID cards at no cost. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel While on the fourth day of his Nairobi tour, the president stressed the need for fairness in the process and warned against any form of discrimination. He …

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President Ruto Appoints Habil Olaka as New Hustler Fund Chair

President William Ruto has appointed Habil Olaka as the new Non-Executive Chairperson of the Advisory Board for the Financial Inclusion Fund. Olaka, the former CEO of the Kenya Bankers Association, will serve a three-year term starting February 21, 2025. The appointment was announced in a gazette notice dated February 21, …

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Ruto Responds to Critics, Defends Familiarity with Kenyan Roads

President William Ruto has addressed critics questioning his knowledge of the country’s roads, particularly in Northern Kenya, stating that his familiarity with the region’s infrastructure is no different from his knowledge of roads in other parts of Kenya. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel “I fairly know many places. …

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Ruto Promises to Construct a Sh500 Million Modern Market in Garissa

On Thursday, President William Ruto revealed that the government will soon begin constructing a new, modern market in Garissa. The market, popularly known as Suq Mukdi, previously housed over 5,000 small-scale traders selling clothing, groceries, electronics, food, and meat, but was destroyed by a fire in 2022. Click here to …

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Ruto and Mnangagwa to Co-Chair Joint Summit on DRC Conflict

President William Ruto and Zimbabwe’s Emmerson Mnangagwa are set to co-chair a Joint Summit on Saturday, bringing together the East African Community (EAC) and the Southern African Development Community (SADC) to discuss solutions for the ongoing conflict in Eastern DRC. Ruto confirmed the summit on Monday after SADC agreed to …

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Ruto to Fund ICT Hubs in Vihiga County to Tackle Youth Unemployment

President William Ruto has committed to fully funding the creation of ICT hubs in Vihiga County as part of efforts to tackle youth unemployment. Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony for the Luanda Modern Market on Wednesday, the President emphasized the importance of technology in empowering young people. He urged the …

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Ruto Accuses Salasya of Misleading the Public Over SHA

President William Ruto is received by Mumias East MP Peter Salasya and other leaders in Kakamega on January 20, 2025/PCS

President William Ruto has strongly criticized politicians who oppose the government’s new health insurance scheme, which aims to achieve universal health coverage (UHC). Speaking in Mumias on Monday, Ruto particularly called out Mumias East MP Peter Salasya for allegedly misleading local residents about the program. Ruto was in Kakamega to …

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