Tag Archives: William Ruto

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 …

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 …

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 …

The eagerly awaited Africa Nations Championship (CHAN), originally scheduled to take place in Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania in February 2025, has been postponed to August 2025 due to delays in infrastructure development. The tournament, which is meant for players based in their home countries, was initially set for February 1-28, …

Public Service Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi has revealed shocking details about the abduction of his son, Leslie, by officers from the National Intelligence Service (NIS), disclosing that his release only occurred after President William Ruto personally intervened. In a statement provided to detectives at the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) …

In a landmark move to strengthen bilateral trade, Kenya and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have signed the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), aimed at boosting economic ties between the two nations. The signing ceremony took place in Abu Dhabi, with Kenya’s President William Ruto and UAE President His Highness …

The nurses’ union in Uasin Gishu has called off its strike following discussions with the county government. The decision comes as President William Ruto visits the region on a two-day tour. Union Secretary General Seth Panyako had earlier requested the President’s intervention. Under the return-to-work agreement, the nurses’ immediate gain …

Kalonzo Musyoka and his advisors are resolutely opposed to joining President William Ruto’s Kenya Kwanza administration, fearing it would jeopardize his 2027 presidential ambitions. Drawing lessons from Raila Odinga’s past alliances, particularly the 2018 handshake with President Uhuru Kenyatta, they believe such alliances can burden leaders with incumbency issues, as …

President William Ruto has arrived in Homa Bay to officiate the county government’s second investment conference. Governor Gladys Wanga warmly welcomed the president as the county aims to attract potential investors during this significant event. Notable attendees include numerous investors and key figures from the banking sector. The three-day conference …

President William Ruto and Azimio La Umoja Coalition leader Raila Odinga convened with Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni on Monday at his Kisozi estate. Images of the two political adversaries depicted them engaged in conversation with Uganda’s leader, strolling with canes in hand, with Museveni’s renowned Ankole cows grazing in the …