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Sugar sector revival tops Ruto's list of goodies to western region

According to President William Ruto, the government will identify a strategic investor who will revive Mumias and return the once blue-chip firm to profitability.

By John Shilitsa 26 mins ago

Sugar sector revival tops Ruto's list of goodies to western region

Why most borrowers won't put hustler money into businesses

Why most borrowers won't put hustler money into businesses

By Michael Ndonye 1 hr ago

Ruto aplogises to Atwoli over harsh campaign period remarks

Ruto aplogises to Atwoli over harsh campaign period remarks

By Winfrey Owino 4 hrs ago

Kenyans borrow Sh6 billion from Hustler Fund

Kenyans borrow Sh6 billion from Hustler Fund

By Jacob Ng'etich 6 hrs ago

Ruto: In next 3 years, Kenyans in diaspora should send home Sh1t

President William Ruto has said he is optimistic that in the next three years, Kenyans in diaspora will be sending a total of Sh1 trillion yearly.

By David Njaaga 8 hrs ago

Ruto: In next 3 years, Kenyans in diaspora should send home Sh1t

Ruto's plan to connect homes, towns to internet

Ruto has said the government will maximise the country's potential in the digital economy which will include connecting schools, shopping centres and homes to the internet.

By Graham Kajilwa 1 day ago

Ruto's plan to connect homes, towns to internet

Ruto launches Sh30 billion rail city project

The project funded by the United Kingdom government seeks to transform the city’s transport sector by enhancing railway transport to decongest the Central Business District.

By Graham Kajilwa 1 day ago

Ruto launches Sh30 billion rail city project

Ruto in new push for return of office of the opposition leader

Ruto's administration will sponsor amendment of various laws to among other things create the office of a strong opposition leader.

By Ndungu Gachane 2 days ago

Ruto in new push for return of office of the opposition leader

Why it is too early to hold protests against Ruto's government

What Raila currently lacks is the raison d’etre for his protest calls. Certainly, only he has the temerity to insist that the presidential elections have been stolen from him again.

By Leonard Khafafa 2 days ago

Why it is too early to hold protests against Ruto's government

President Ruto gazettes appointment of 20 High Court judges

The gazettement comes days after the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) submitted a list of 20 successful High Court Judge position applicants to the president for appointment.

By Winfrey Owino 2 days ago

President Ruto gazettes appointment of 20 High Court judges

Don't critise government, Ruto tells his MPs

Ruto advised the legislators not to forget that Kenya Kwanza is the government that they chose to be part of before the August 9 polls.

By Grace Ng'ang'a 3 days ago

Don't critise government, Ruto tells his MPs

Raila responds to Ruto over deploying security to Azimio rallies

Raila: If we wanted to do a protest, we would have informed the police but we are not demonstrating, or engaging in any act of thuggery or hooliganism and no property will be destroyed.

By Stephanie Wangari 3 days ago

Raila responds to Ruto over deploying security to Azimio rallies

Ruto dares Raila to lead demos

President Ruto said he had asked Interior CS Kindiki Kithure to demand the schedule of the protests so that police can be deployed to protect businesses

By Ndung’u Gachane 3 days ago

Ruto dares Raila to lead demos

Ruto: I am not controlling Judiciary

President William Ruto has denied using his powers and position to control the Judiciary.

By David Njaaga 3 days ago

Ruto: I am not controlling Judiciary

Gusii leaders pledge to work with Ruto

Kisii Governor Simba Arati has said that he will engage with President William Ruto for the sake of the county's development agenda but he is firmly in ODM party.

By Edwin Nyarangi 3 days ago

Gusii leaders pledge to work with Ruto

City business owner publishes an open letter to Ruto on newspaper

The entrepreneur says that if the ban continues, his employees [over 100] are at risk of losing their source of livelihood.

By Winfrey Owino 3 days ago

City business owner publishes an open letter to Ruto on newspaper

Atwoli defends talks with Ruto, State House visit

Francis Atwoli stated that he used the opportunity with the president to advocate for the passage of global trade laws that had yet to be domiciled in the country

By Robert Amalemba 3 days ago

Atwoli defends talks with Ruto, State House visit

Political rivals renew public spat over IEBC commissioners

President Ruto suspended the four commissioners and formed a tribunal led by Justice Aggrey Muchelule to investigate their conduct.

By Jacob Ng’etich 4 days ago

Political rivals renew public spat over IEBC commissioners

Raila vows to hold protest rally

Raila Odinga vows to hold a parallel Nairobi meeting on Jamhuri Day

By Edwin Nyarangi 4 days ago

Raila vows to hold protest rally

Lessons for Ruto: What it took past presidents to make their disloyal ministers toe the line

If President William Ruto intends to run his government in an orderly fashion, he needs to learn some critical lessons from his predecessors.

By Caleb Atemi 4 days ago

Lessons for Ruto: What it took past presidents to make their disloyal ministers toe the line

Ruto; We will deploy enough security during Azimio protests

President William Ruto now says he has instructed Interior Cabinet Secretary Kindiki Kithure to deploy enough security to the opposition as they carry out demonstrations across the country.

By Stephanie Wangari 4 days ago

Ruto; We will deploy enough security during Azimio protests

Queries over Hustler Fund loans

Hustler Fund is central to the “bottom-up” development model that the UDA-Kenya Kwanza manifesto’s rhetoric targeted at Kenyans located at the bottom of the economic pyramid.

By Special Correspondent 4 days ago

Queries over Hustler Fund loans

Raila's anti-Ruto crusade could either sink his career or revive it

Raila Odinga can’t fund a sustained onslaught on a sitting government that is hell-bent on ending his political career this year, or in its first term.

By Malkhadir Muhumed 4 days ago

Raila's anti-Ruto crusade could either sink his career or revive it

Orengo ready to work with Ruto but wants politics out of development

Orengo, who is a close ally of ODM party leader Raila Odinga, said majority of Siaya people will still seek political direction from him.

By Isaiah Gwengi 4 days ago

Orengo ready to work with Ruto but wants politics out of development

Changing fortunes: Ferdinad Waititu, Humphrey Kariuki land public jobs in Ruto administration

President William Ruto appointed Ferdinand Waititu, the former Kiambu governor who was impeached and arrested on graft charges, to the Nairobi Rivers Commission

By Benjamin Imende 4 days ago

Changing fortunes: Ferdinad Waititu, Humphrey Kariuki land public jobs in Ruto administration

Raila, Ruto in fresh Twitter war over 'Cherera Four' probe

On Saturday night, President William Ruto and former Premier Raila Odinga were in a fresh war of words on Twitter over 'Cherera Four' probe.

By Winfrey Owino 4 days ago

Raila, Ruto in fresh Twitter war over 'Cherera Four' probe

DP Gachagua warns governors to keep off politics, focus on jobs

“The governors should refrain from engaging in national politics,” said the deputy president as he presided over a fund-raising event for the Maragua Endowment Fund.

By Boniface Gikandi 4 days ago

DP Gachagua warns governors to keep off politics, focus on jobs

Hustlers Fund raises queries over borrowers' data protection

Hustlers Fund, pegged at Sh50 billion, targets individuals, small enterprises, chamas and table banking groups, Sacco societies and start-ups, among other groups.

By Frankline Sunday 4 days ago

Hustlers Fund raises queries over borrowers' data protection

Ruto lauded for historic pick of three PSs from marginalised area

The leaders said they have been assured that the President will address the region’s ongoing conflict

By Edwin Nyarangi and Stanley Ongwae 4 days ago

Ruto lauded for historic pick of three PSs from marginalised area

Tied to their fate? 'Cherera Four' to face tribunal

President William Ruto suspended IEBC vice chairperson Juliana Cherera and fellow commissioners Francis Mathenge, Irene Masit and Justus Nyang’aya

By Allan Mungai 5 days ago

Tied to their fate? 'Cherera Four' to face tribunal

Why the 51 principal secretaries hold the key to Kenya's success

As State departmental leaders, Principal Secretaries turn the wheels of a ministry forward.

By Isaac Kalua Green 5 days ago

Why the 51 principal secretaries hold the key to Kenya's success

Four IEBC Commissioners suspended as focus shifts to battle for selection rules

President William Ruto on December 2 suspended four IEBC commissioners.

By Allan Mungai 5 days ago

Four IEBC Commissioners suspended as focus shifts to battle for selection rules

Prepare for heavy backlash, Raila tells Ruto

Raila said President Ruto has declared war on the opposition and was setting the stage to rig the 2027 elections, including appointing his allies to key positions.

By Edwin Nyarangi 5 days ago

Prepare for heavy backlash, Raila tells Ruto

New PSs should deliver on Ruto's 'Plan' for Kenya

The appointment of the Principal Secretaries was a key step in ensuring a functional government

By Editorial 5 days ago

New PSs should deliver on Ruto's 'Plan' for Kenya

51 PSs sworn in as President tells them to serve diligently

The PSs appointments were gazetted on November 1 after the National Assembly concluded debate on their vetting reports

By Josphat Thiong’o 5 days ago

51 PSs sworn in as President tells them to serve diligently

President Ruto swears in 51 Principal Secretaries

President William Ruto on Friday, December 1 presided over the swearings-in of 51 Principal Secretary appointees.

By David Njaaga 6 days ago

President Ruto swears in 51 Principal Secretaries

The Hustler Fund is finally here, but it could take you 50 years to borrow 50k

If one can borrow up to Sh50,000, some 2k is entry level in the scheme of borrowing.

By Peter Kimani 6 days ago

The Hustler Fund is finally here, but it could take you 50 years to borrow 50k

There is nothing wrong with Charlene hanging on her father's coattails

Charlene Ruto is privileged; her father is the president—she has the right to exploit that opportunity for her future endeavours.

By Michael Ndonye 6 days ago

There is nothing wrong with Charlene hanging on her father's coattails

Ruto meets leaders in scheme to isolate Raila in Western politics

The meeting to discuss the unity of the region was also attended by Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi.

By Benjamin Imende 7 days ago

Ruto meets leaders in scheme to isolate Raila in Western politics

Mixed fortunes as Kenyans rush for loans

One day after the Hustlers fund was launched by President William Ruto, potential borrowers spoke of a long wait before accessing any

By Standard Team 7 days ago

Mixed fortunes as Kenyans rush for loans

PS nominees to be sworn-in after House adopts vetting report

The National Assembly approved all 51 Principal Secretaries nominated by President William Ruto after the relevant departmental House committees tabled reports on vetting.

By Judah Ben-Hur 7 days ago

PS nominees to be sworn-in after House adopts vetting report

The road to Canaan so far

The road to Canaan so far

By Harrison Muriuki 7 days ago

The road to Canaan so far

How Kenya Kwanza is exposing itself to attacks by opposition

Dr Ruto and his government ought to up the game in terms of public perception, messaging and its overall communication to all its stakeholders and more urgently, the hustler nation.

By Gordon Opiyo 7 days ago

How Kenya Kwanza is exposing itself to attacks by opposition

List: JSC submits 20 names for High Court judge appointment

The Judicial Service Commission Chairperson CJ Martha Koome has forwarded a list of 20 names to President William Ruto for appointment as High Court Judges.

By Winfrey Owino 7 days ago

List: JSC submits 20 names for High Court judge appointment

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