Topic: William Ruto
President Ruto ignores lamentations by Kenyans, vows to increase taxes further
May 15, 2024 at 01:43 PM
In a startling declaration, President William Ruto unveiled the government's intention to heighten taxation on Kenyan citizens, citing a pressing need to alleviate the country's de...
Kenya secures postponement of Stephen Munyakho's execution in Saudi Arabia
May 13, 2024 at 08:24 PM
In a significant turn of events, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has granted a reprieve in the case of Stephen Munyakho, known as Abdulkareem after his conversion....
Schools to reopen for second term on Monday despite lingering flood threats
May 08, 2024 at 01:07 PM
After enduring postponement due to devastating floods, Kenyan schools are slated to resume their second term on Monday....
William Ruto pledges financial aid of Sh10,000 to flood victims for relocation
May 06, 2024 at 11:05 PM
President William Ruto has announced a vital lifeline for families devastated by recent floods in the country, unveiling a financial aid package of Sh10,000 per affected household....
Reopening of schools for second term postponed indefinitely owing to floods
May 03, 2024 at 03:32 PM
President William Ruto has ordered the Ministry of Education to postpone the reopening of schools for the second term indefinitely due to flooding caused by the ongoing heavy rains...
Karen residents threaten to block construction of Sh1.2 billion Ngong rail
Apr 27, 2024 at 06:49 PM
Residents of Karen in Nairobi are up in arms over the new Sh1.2 billion Riruta-Ngong’ Commuter Railway Line project, citing a lack of public participation....
Ruto unveils ambitious plan to dual Nairobi-Nakuru Highway from end year
Apr 24, 2024 at 09:48 PM
President William Ruto has unveiled plans for a significant infrastructure upgrade, with the announcement of the dualization of the Nairobi-Nakuru highway by the end of 2024....
Kenya welcomes Jumbo Africa Auto Auction SEZ signalling investor confidence
Apr 24, 2024 at 04:17 PM
President William Ruto lauded the burgeoning landscape of new enterprises within Kenya’s Special Economic and Export Processing zones, attributing them to a robust signal of inve...
Govt takes bold step to spur industrial growth with night-time power incentives
Apr 24, 2024 at 03:20 PM
The industrial sector in Kenya has received a significant boost as President William Ruto unveiled a pioneering initiative aimed at enhancing the country's manufacturing capabiliti...
Kenya's textile industry leaps forward with Nexgen Packaging EPZ launch
Apr 23, 2024 at 10:23 PM
In a momentous event on Tuesday, President William Ruto and US Ambassador to Kenya Meg Whitman inaugurated Nexgen Packaging Kenya EPZ Limited, marking a significant milestone in Ke...
Ruto declares three days of mourning following death of CDF Francis Ogolla
Apr 18, 2024 at 09:05 PM
President William Ruto has declared 3 days of mourning starting Friday in honour of the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Major-General Francis Omondi Ogolla who lost his life in the l...
William Ruto announces bold initiatives to spur Kenya's creative economy
Apr 18, 2024 at 06:31 PM
President William Ruto has announced a series of bold investment initiatives aimed at propelling Kenya's creative economy into a new era of prosperity, fostering opportunities for ...
Hustler Fund to cater for Muslim users as Ruto pledges Shariah compliance
Apr 09, 2024 at 06:37 PM
President William Ruto has announced a significant shift in the operational dynamics of the Hustler Fund, asserting that it will be recalibrated to align with Shariah principles, t...
Ruto finally speaks, appeals for dialogue as doctors' strike enters fourth week
Apr 08, 2024 at 04:38 PM
Kenya's healthcare system remains under strain as the ongoing doctors' strike reaches its fourth week....
Kenya Ports Authority prepares for Lamu Port boost with gantry cranes delivery
Apr 05, 2024 at 10:11 AM
This weekend marks a significant milestone for the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) as it eagerly awaits the arrival of three ship-to-shore gantry cranes to bolster operations at the La...
Babu Owino moves to impeach CS Susan Nakhumicha over ongoing doctor’s strike
Apr 03, 2024 at 07:35 PM
Embakasi East Member of Parliament Babu Owino has announced his intention to file a notice of a motion seeking to remove Health CS Susan Nakhumicha over accusations that she has mi...
Kenya Pipeline Company's Sh5 billion dividend boosts Government revenue
Mar 28, 2024 at 01:21 PM
Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) has declared a notable achievement with a special dividend payout of Sh5 billion to the National Treasury for the fiscal year, concluding in June 2023....
Ruto mulls shutting down 'loss-making' parastatals to curb wasteful expenditure
Mar 26, 2024 at 08:35 PM
President William Ruto has issued directives to rein in loss-making state entities and curb wasteful expenditure across government sectors....
Development Bank of Kenya up for sale as State pushes privatisation agenda
Mar 25, 2024 at 11:49 AM
The Kenyan government is moving forward with its privatization agenda, announcing the sale of the Development Bank Kenya (DBK)....
Sitoyo Lopokoiyit reappointed as Chair Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital board
Mar 25, 2024 at 10:08 AM
President William Ruto has reappointed Sitoyo Lopokoiyit as Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital (MTRH)....