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Gachagua leads Kenyan delegation to Rwanda for genocide commemoration

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has left for Kigali, Rwanda, to attend the 30th commemoration of the 1994 Genocide Against the Tutsi.

By DPCS 19 days ago

Gachagua leads Kenyan delegation to Rwanda for genocide commemoration

President Ruto awarded Ghana's highest honour

President Ruto awarded Ghana's highest honour

By PCS 21 days ago

Ruto appoints former army commander to head South Sudan mediation process

Ruto appoints former army commander to head South Sudan mediation process

By PCS 28 days ago

State plans to extend WRC from three to five-day event

State plans to extend WRC from three to five-day event

By PCS 28 days ago

Gachagua says government readying to hand over remaining roles to counties

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has said the Government is working closely with counties for the smooth transfer of remaining functions and assets.

By DPCS 1 month ago

Gachagua says government readying to hand over remaining roles to counties

Facebook to pay content creators after Ruto deal

This makes Kenya one of the few countries on the continent that enjoy the privilege.

By PCS and Standard Reporter 1 month ago

Facebook to pay content creators after Ruto deal

Ruto: The country's economy has improved

President William Ruto has assured Kenyans that the economy has bounced back and the country is set for better times.

By PCS 1 month ago

Ruto: The country's economy has improved

President Ruto proposes reforms in county assemblies to enhance accountability

President William Ruto has urged Kenya Kwanza Members of County Assemblies (MCAs) to understand the political alliance's manifesto so that they can explain it to Kenyans at the grassroots.

By PCS 1 month ago

President Ruto proposes reforms in county assemblies to enhance accountability

Cabinet directs review of regional development authorities mandate

With the constitutional two levels of government, the Cabinet said, the review should assess the impact and effectiveness of the six regional authorities.

By PCS 1 month ago

Cabinet directs review of regional development authorities mandate

Ministry of Education ordered to digitize sector in 30 days

The Cabinet has directed the Ministry of Education to digitize the sector within 30 days to end fraud and exploitation of parents.

By PCS 2 months ago

Ministry of Education ordered to digitize sector in 30 days

Cabinet directs ministry to digitise education sector within 30 days

The Cabinet has directed the Ministry of Education to digitise the sector within 30 days to end fraud and exploitation of parents.

By PCS 2 months ago

Cabinet directs ministry to digitise education sector within 30 days

Ruto says technology key to efficiency, accountability in government

President William Ruto has urged world governments to embrace technological change for efficiency and accountability.

By PCS 2 months ago

Ruto says technology key to efficiency, accountability in government

Ruto bags Sh350 billion deals in Japan on infrastructure, security

Projects that will benefit from the deal are Dongo Kundu Infrastructure Ecosystem and the Mombasa Gateway Bridge at Sh260 billion.

By PCS 2 months ago

Ruto bags Sh350 billion deals in Japan on infrastructure, security

Ruto says school fees payment via e-Citizen is a must

President Ruto declared that all school fees must be paid through the digital platform, e-Citizen explaining that this development was unstoppable.

By Mike Kihaki and PCS 2 months ago

Ruto says school fees payment via e-Citizen is a must

Toyota to set up manufacturing plant in Kenya

President William Ruto said Kenya is enhancing its partnership with Toyota to bolster vehicle manufacturing in the country.

By PCS 2 months ago

Toyota to set up manufacturing plant in Kenya

Kenya, Poland sign MoU on agriculture, rural development

President William Ruto has said Kenya and Poland are committed to enhancing cooperation in various areas of mutual interest.

By PCS 2 months ago

Kenya, Poland sign MoU on agriculture, rural development

DP Gachagua warns teachers against sending home students over fees

Stern action will be taken against teachers who send home Junior Secondary School (JSS) learners for lack of school uniform, Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has said.

By DPCS 2 months ago

DP Gachagua warns teachers against sending home students over fees

Ruto appoints environmentalist Patrick Verkoojein as UoN Chancellor

President William Ruto appoints Prof Patrick Verkooijen as the Chancellor of the University of Nairobi for a five-year term.

By PCS 3 months ago

Ruto appoints environmentalist Patrick Verkoojein as UoN Chancellor

No arm of Government will be spared in the fight against corruption

President William Ruto has said he is ready to offer leadership to fight incompetent leadership, vested interest and corruption to transform the country.

By PCS 3 months ago

No arm of Government will be spared in the fight against corruption

Sudan's RSF top commander visits Kenya for talks with Ruto

General Hamdan commended Kenya for its efforts to resolve the conflict in Sudan.

By PCS 3 months ago

Sudan's RSF top commander visits Kenya for talks with Ruto

DP joins inmates for New Year celebration

Rigathi Gachagua celebrated the New Year with inmates at King'ong'o GK Prison Nyeri.

By DPCS 3 months ago

DP joins inmates for New Year celebration

NHIF reforms were for your good, Ruto tells Kenyans

President Ruto noted that the majority of Kenyans who are not in formal employment will now be expected to pay Sh300 monthly NHIF contributions down from Sh500.

By PCS 4 months ago

NHIF reforms were for your good, Ruto tells Kenyans

Ruto launches Riruta-Ngong' commuter railway line project

The President said the project will give Kenyans affordable and reliable transport solutions.

By PCS 4 months ago

Ruto launches Riruta-Ngong' commuter railway line project

EAC to champion sustainable climate action- Ruto

President Ruto said Africa will be calling for the signing of a new charter on financing that will reform the current international financial system.

By PCS 5 months ago

EAC to champion sustainable climate action- Ruto

Ruto promises to review tax regime of pharmaceutical sector

President William Ruto has said the Government will work with the private sector to actualise Universal Health Coverage.

By PCS 5 months ago

Ruto promises to review tax regime of pharmaceutical sector

Ruto urges bold actions to tackle climate crisis during EU address

President Ruto said it is time to make decisive steps toward the structural shift required to cap global warming at 1.5 degrees Celsius.

By PCS 5 months ago

Ruto urges bold actions to tackle climate crisis during EU address

Kenya, Germany agree to escalate cooperation in green investments

The Germany Chancellor recognised Kenya's contribution in capacity building and support in the upcoming elections in DRC and South Sudan.

By PSCU, PCS 5 months ago

Kenya, Germany agree to escalate cooperation in green investments

Ruto dismisses Raila's G-to-G oil dossier

Ruto said the deal was necessary to ease the pressure on the dollar.

By PCS 5 months ago

Ruto dismisses Raila's G-to-G oil dossier

Ruto hosts Sudan's Al Burhan at State House, agree to speed up Jeddah process

President Ruto held bilateral talks with Sudan leader Abdel Fattah al Buhan at State House; agreed to work on an all-inclusive dialogue and accelerate the Jeddah process.

By PCS 5 months ago

Ruto hosts Sudan's Al Burhan at State House, agree to speed up Jeddah process

President Ruto's speech on ending plastic pollution

President William Ruto's speech during the opening of the third session of inter-governmental negotiating committee on ending plastic pollution.

By PSCU, PCS 5 months ago

President Ruto's speech on ending plastic pollution

We will end drugs menace in Coast says Gachagua

"We have a problem with drugs at the Coast. I am coming to the Coast before Christmas for a stakeholder's conference. We will strategies together on ending the menace," he said.

By DPCS 5 months ago

We will end drugs menace in Coast says Gachagua

Ruto: Saudi Arabia and Africa to bolster collaboration in areas of shared interest

The Head of State said Africa is keen on forging a stronger trade and investment partnership with Arab nations to foster regional and global stability.

By PCS 5 months ago

Ruto: Saudi Arabia and Africa to bolster collaboration in areas of shared interest

Be ready to support more Bills, Ruto tells Kenya Kwanza MPs

President William Ruto on Tuesday told legislators to be ready to pass more Bills that will shape his administration's legacy which will soon be tabled in Parliament.

By PCS 5 months ago

Be ready to support more Bills, Ruto tells Kenya Kwanza MPs

Cabinet approves construction of dams, water pan rehabilitation for Sh83 billion

Government to construct dams, rehabilitate more than 4,000 water pans countrywide at a cost of Sh83b; project to supply 353m liters of water to at least 600,000 households.

By PCS 5 months ago

Cabinet approves construction of dams, water pan rehabilitation for Sh83 billion

President Ruto's speech during dinner with King Charles III

I wish you great success on this visit, and much delight during your stay in Kenya.

By PCS 5 months ago

President Ruto's speech during dinner with King Charles III

Ruto calls on African leaders to step up continental trade deal

"It is time we realise the importance of trading amongst ourselves and allowing goods, services, people and ideas to move freely across the continent," he said.

By PCS 5 months ago

Ruto calls on African leaders to step up continental trade deal

Java to buy 10,000 bags of coffee directly from farmers

Gachagua also inked a deal with Java Coffee Company for the purchase of 10,000 bags of coffee directly from farmers.

By DPCS 5 months ago

Java to buy 10,000 bags of coffee directly from farmers

President Ruto pushes for digital investment in Africa at BRI Forum

President William Ruto has called for more digital cooperation and investment in Africa at the 3rd Belt and Road High-Level Forum in Beijing, China.

By PCS 6 months ago

President Ruto pushes for digital investment in Africa at BRI Forum

Cabinet approves Sh4 billion for coffee farmers

Cabinet has approved Sh4 billion for coffee farmers which will see them earn Sh80 per kilogramme as advance payment from the current Sh20.

By PCS 6 months ago

Cabinet approves Sh4 billion for coffee farmers

Ruto okays police reforms

Ruto accepted three recommendations which among other things provide that the National Police Service, the Prisons Service and the National Youth Service be moved to the security sector.

By PCS 6 months ago

Ruto okays police reforms

Gachagua asks Kenyan envoys to open new markets for products

Gachagua has said ambassadors and heads of Kenyan missions abroad will sign two-year performance targets binding them to promote the country's key products.

By DPCS 8 months ago

Gachagua asks Kenyan envoys to open new markets for products

Gachagua wants global funding model that is in favour of Africa

DP Gachagua said as currently structured, the international funding model is not inclusive, particularly in the agriculture sector.

By DPCS 9 months ago

Gachagua wants global funding model that is in favour of Africa

Cabinet approves amendments to anti-money laundering laws

The Financial Reporting Centre (FRC) will now be able to impose sanctions for violations of the proceeds of crime.

By PCS 9 months ago

Cabinet approves amendments to anti-money laundering laws

Ruto's warning shot over Azimio's planned protests

The president said the Government will not allow the opposition to engage in violent protests aimed at destroying property.

By PCS 9 months ago

Ruto's warning shot over Azimio's planned protests

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