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PHOTOS: President Ruto leads Parliament leadership in viewing Raila Odinga's body
President William Ruto led the Parliament leadership in paying their last respects to former Prime Minister Raila Odinga at Parliament buildings where hsi bodty lay in-state.
By PCS 3 months ago
PHOTOS: President Ruto leads Parliament leadership in viewing Raila Odinga's body
Ruto enrolls for Masters in Artificial Intelligence
President William Ruto has enrolled for a Masters in Artificial Intelligence at the Open University of Kenya, signaling his firm endorsement of the country's first fully digital university.
By PCS 3 months ago
Ruto enrolls for Masters in Artificial Intelligence
Ruto says government considering waiver of ID card replacement fee
Ruto on Saturday said the fee was introduced to discourage abuse of the service by citizens who, after receiving IDs for free, would lose them and replace them regularly.
By PCS 3 months ago
Ruto says government considering waiver of ID card replacement fee
Ruto urges African leaders to unite in championing UN Security Council reforms
President William Ruto has called on African leaders to unite in championing reforms of the United Nations Security Council.
By PCS 4 months ago
Ruto urges African leaders to unite in championing UN Security Council reforms
Kenya's Second Lady makes a rare public appearance in Tharaka Nithi
Second Lady Dr Joyce Kithure has called on Kenyans to plant more trees to safeguard the environment against the severe effects of climate change.
By DPCS 4 months ago
Kenya's Second Lady makes a rare public appearance in Tharaka Nithi
18,000 NYS recruits graduate as Ruto pledges to increase number to 100,000
President Ruto said the recruitment to the National Youth Service will be significantly scaled up from the current 18,000 young people to 100,000 in the next three years.
By PCS 4 months ago
18,000 NYS recruits graduate as Ruto pledges to increase number to 100,000
Kindiki: North Eastern will not be left behind in development
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has assured residents of North Eastern that the Kenya Kwanza administration will not sideline the region in national development projects.
By DPCS 4 months ago
 Kindiki: North Eastern will not be left behind in development
Please don't, Ruto pleads with ticketless Harambee Stars fans
Ruto has called on Harambee Stars fans to maintain discipline during the team's Sunday match against Zambia at the Kasarani Stadium in Nairobi.
By PCS 5 months ago
Please don't, Ruto pleads with ticketless Harambee Stars fans
Empty rhetoric will not develop the country- Kindiki
Kindiki called on Kenyans to reject tribalism, violence, and chaos, saying such rhetoric will not move the country forward.
By DPCS 6 months ago
Empty rhetoric will not develop the country- Kindiki
Ruto meets Embu leaders, pledges to enhance muguka returns
The President pointed out that muguka is a scheduled crop under the Kenyan law and therefore enjoys legal and State protection
By PCS 6 months ago
Ruto meets Embu leaders, pledges to enhance muguka returns
Ruto calls on UN member states to support Africa's economic governance
President Ruto welcomed the ongoing reforms in the international financial system to make it fairer and more efficient.
By PCS 6 months ago
Ruto calls on UN member states to support Africa's economic governance
Nation-building first, politics later, Kindiki tells leaders
Kindiki said it is not the time to politick but to build the country, calling on all leaders to work together to alleviate under-development.
By DPCS 7 months ago
Nation-building first, politics later, Kindiki tells leaders
Ruto:Over 23 million Kenyans registered in Social Health Authority
Data from the Social Health Authority (SHA) shows that Kenyans have embraced the new universal healthcare scheme, President William Ruto has said.
By PCS 7 months ago
Ruto:Over 23 million Kenyans registered in Social Health Authority
Ruto says SHA registrations show Kenyans trust health reforms
President William Ruto says more than 23.3 million Kenyans have signed up for the Social Health Authority scheme, calling it proof that the universal health plan is gaining trust among the public.
By PCS 7 months ago
Ruto says SHA registrations show Kenyans trust health reforms
Ruto urges united African front to tackle security threats
President William Ruto has called on militaries in Africa to forge closer cooperation and partnerships to deal with security risks facing the continent.
By PCS 7 months ago
Ruto urges united African front to tackle security threats
Ruto flags off Galana Kulalu project to boost food security
The long-awaited Galana Kulalu Food Security Project is now ready for full implementation, President William Ruto has announced.
By PCS 8 months ago
Ruto flags off Galana Kulalu project to boost food security
Kenya, UAE sign MoU on military cooperation, economic development
Kenya and the United Arab Emirates have signed seven agreements aimed at deepening bilateral cooperation.
By PCS 8 months ago
Kenya, UAE sign MoU on military cooperation, economic development
PHOTOS: President Ruto receives UEFA Champions League Trophy
Ruto noted that Kenya has an abundance of football talent, saying more focus is needed on identifying, nurturing and developing it through conducive infrastructure.
By PCS 8 months ago
PHOTOS: President Ruto receives UEFA Champions League Trophy
President Ruto hosts Maa elders at State House, advocates for equal opportunities
President Ruto while advocating for equal opportunities, asked leaders to discourage divisive politics and embrace unity for the sake of peace and cohesion.
By PCS 8 months ago
President Ruto hosts Maa elders at State House, advocates for equal opportunities
Gatunga's two markets: One foot in the future, one on the roadside
Designed with accessibility, innovation, and trader empowerment in mind, the market offers far more than upgraded stalls.
By DPCS 8 months ago
Gatunga's two markets: One foot in the future, one on the roadside
Ruto warns US trade war could dismantle global order
The ongoing trade tariff war between the United States and other countries across the globe could undermine the current world order, President William Ruto has said.
By PCS 8 months ago
Ruto warns US trade war could dismantle global order
How Kaihii irrigation project is breeding commerce in Murang'a
When Catherine Ndung'u stands on her 0.8-acre plot in Iyego, Murang'a County, she sees more than just neat rows of maize, cabbage, sukuma wiki, and tomatoes.
By DPCS 9 months ago
How Kaihii irrigation project is breeding commerce in Murang'a
Ruto urges Parliament to consider memo on Conflict of Interest Bill
President William Ruto said that he returned the Conflict of Interest Bill to Parliament because it did not meet the standards demanded by Kenyans.
By PCS 9 months ago
Ruto urges Parliament to consider memo on Conflict of Interest Bill
Put your house in order, Ruto tells Kenya football managers
President William Ruto has challenged the leadership and managers of Kenyan football to raise the game's profile to international standards.
By PCS 9 months ago
Put your house in order, Ruto tells Kenya football managers
You stand to benefit more from broad-based government, Ruto tells Mt Kenya
During his second day tour of development projects in Mt Kenya region, the President said unity of purpose will unlock the country's true potential.
By PCS 9 months ago
You stand to benefit more from broad-based government, Ruto tells Mt Kenya
Ruto dismisses power-sharing claims in UDA-ODM pact
President William Ruto has clarified that the agreement between UDA and ODM is not about power-sharing or the 2027 elections.
By PCS 10 months ago
Ruto dismisses power-sharing claims in UDA-ODM pact
Ruto: Digital SHA system to curb fraud, expand universal health coverage
President William Ruto has said the new digital healthcare system will curb fraud that paralysed the defunct National Hospital Insurance Fund.
By PCS 10 months ago
Ruto: Digital SHA system to curb fraud, expand universal health coverage
Government to buy land from absentee landlords to resolve squatter issues in coast
President William Ruto has announced that the government will purchase land from absentee landlords and re-settle squatters along the Coast.
By PCS 11 months ago
Government to buy land from absentee landlords to resolve squatter issues in coast
Ruto warns against military intervention to end Sudan conflict
President William Ruto emphasised that a political crisis like the Sudan conflict should be resolved through dialogue rather than military means.
By PCS 11 months ago
Ruto warns against military intervention to end Sudan conflict
Ruto rallies for formation of Africa credit rating agency
Establishment of a Credit Rating Agency will eliminate distorted ratings, exaggerated risks, and unjustified high borrowing costs, says President Ruto at AU Summit.
By PCS 11 months ago
Ruto rallies for formation of Africa credit rating agency
Ruto concludes four-day North Eastern development tour, launches key infrastructure projects
President William Ruto has completed his four-day extensive development tour of the North Eastern region, covering Mandera, Wajir, Garissa and Isiolo counties.
By PCS 11 months ago
Ruto concludes four-day North Eastern development tour, launches key infrastructure projects
Ruto, Kindiki vow to end discrimination in Northern Kenya
President William Ruto on Wednesday assured residents of Northern Kenya that the government will prioritise equitable development to boost the region's economic growth.
By DPCS 11 months ago
Ruto, Kindiki vow to end discrimination in Northern Kenya
Kenya belongs to all, says Kindiki during Western region tour
Kindiki reiterated the government's development-oriented agenda, noting job creation through agriculture, livestock, fishing, and mining initiatives.
By DPCS 1 year ago
Kenya belongs to all, says Kindiki during Western region tour
Kenya to adopt the Kampala Declaration on ending hunger within Africa
Kenya to adopt the Kampala Declaration on ending hunger within Africa, President William Ruto urges collaborative efforts to build sustainable food systems.
By PCS 1 year ago
Kenya to adopt the Kampala Declaration on ending hunger within Africa
Ruto promises to address issues facing Moi University
President William Ruto and DP Kindiki pledge to address the institution's challenges.
By PCS 1 year ago
Ruto promises to address issues facing Moi University
Kenya Airways to resume direct flights to Angola in March
Kenya and Angola will collaborate to resume Kenya Airways' direct flights to Luanda starting in March, Presidents William Ruto and Joao Lourenco have announced.
By PCS 1 year ago
Kenya Airways to resume direct flights to Angola in March
Cabinet approves formation of multi sectoral group to address femicide
The Cabinet has approved the establishment of a presidential working group to develop a comprehensive approach to addressing femicide.
By PCS 1 year ago
Cabinet approves formation of multi sectoral group to address femicide
Ruto urges PSC to align salaries of Kenyan scientists with regional scales
President William Ruto has asked the Public Service Commission (PSC) to harmonise the salaries of Kenyan scientists to align with those of their regional colleagues.
By PCS 1 year ago
Ruto urges PSC to align salaries of Kenyan scientists with regional scales
Ruto commits Sh100m for campaign against GBV
The government will provide Sh100 million for an awareness campaign against gender violence, President William Ruto has said.
By PCS 1 year ago
Ruto commits Sh100m for campaign against GBV
Kindiki rallies support for Odinga's AUC bid in Botswana
Kindiki presented Kenya's request for support to President Duma Boko, seeking Botswana's backing of Odinga's candidacy for AUC chair.
By DPCS 1 year ago
Kindiki rallies support for Odinga's AUC bid in Botswana
Ruling on parties' alliance sparks mixed reactions
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ANC interim party leader mulls ending merger with Ruto's UDA
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