Topic: William Ruto
Govt leases Muhoroni, Chemelil sugar mills for 30 years as MPs seek clarity
Jun 09, 2025 at 06:14 AM
The government has leased Muhoroni and Chemelil sugar companies to private players for three decades, signalling a decisive move to revitalise the collapsing sugar industry....
Government mulls overhaul of housing levy as workers decry payslip pressure
Jun 05, 2025 at 03:23 PM
The government is considering a shake-up of the Affordable Housing Levy, following persistent uproar from workers who say the mandatory salary deductions have become a strain on th...
Kenya and Finland deepen education, peace ties with new cooperation deal
May 12, 2025 at 08:46 PM
Kenya is turning to Finland’s globally respected education model as it seeks to elevate the quality of learning and strengthen its role in peace and international cooperation....
Seven landmark Kenya-UAE agreements set to deepen bilateral cooperation
May 09, 2025 at 07:33 PM
Kenya and the United Arab Emirates have inked seven new agreements targeting a broad spectrum of sectors, signalling a deepening of diplomatic and economic relations between the tw...
Narok to host Sh1.4 billion international airport as gateway to Masai Mara by 2026
May 08, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Narok County is set to become a direct entry point to the globally acclaimed Masai Mara, after President William Ruto confirmed the Sh1.4 billion Narok International Airport will o...
Ruto's Cabinet approves Finance Bill 2025
Apr 30, 2025 at 11:33 AM
The Kenyan Cabinet has given its nod to the Finance Bill, 2025, in a move aimed at enhancing efficiency and closing loopholes within the country's financial framework....
Ruto calls for a new global order, says post-war system has failed Global South
Apr 23, 2025 at 05:24 PM
President William Ruto has called for the dismantling of the decades-old global governance structure, saying the current world order—born out of the post-World War II consensus�...
Kenya unlocks Sh126 billion in China to boost industrial and agricultural growth
Apr 23, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Kenya has struck a Sh126 billion investment deal with China, unlocking a cascade of funding across manufacturing, agriculture and tourism — all under the banner of President Will...
Over 8,500 hospitals await verdict on Sh33 billion NHIF dues in 90-day review
Apr 08, 2025 at 10:22 AM
More than 8,500 hospitals previously contracted under the now-defunct National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) are expected to learn the fate of over Sh33 billion in unpaid claims wit...
Treasury CS John Mbadi makes startling admission on Kenya's economic situation
Apr 07, 2025 at 02:17 PM
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has openly acknowledged the serious economic challenges Kenya is currently facing, revealing that past borrowing decisions, particularly short...
Trump slaps Kenya, 184 other countries with tough reciprocal tariffs (FULL LIST)
Apr 03, 2025 at 01:19 AM
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday went ahead with his threat to impose what he termed as reciprocal tariffs against Kenya and 184 other countries across all the continents....
Cabinet sets June commencement date for delayed Rironi-Mau Summit road dualling
Mar 11, 2025 at 06:05 PM
The construction of the long-awaited Rironi-Mau Summit Road is finally poised to commence in June, following a directive from the Cabinet, bringing an end to the delays that had hi...
SHA-CKLES: Govt new plan to clear Sh33 billion hospitals debt from defunct NHIF
Mar 05, 2025 at 11:50 PM
President William Ruto has announced a government initiative to settle the Sh33 billion debt left behind by the now defunct National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF), a financial strai...
Sh13.6 billion lifeline for Kwa Jomvu–Mariakani road as upgrade begins
Feb 27, 2025 at 01:04 PM
The Kwa Jomvu–Mariakani road, a crucial segment of the Northern Corridor, is set for a major transformation following the launch of upgrade works that will convert the existing t...
Kenya to ease visa rules for cruise tourists as Mombasa eyes tourism boom
Feb 25, 2025 at 03:35 PM
Kenya is setting its sights on expanding cruise tourism by streamlining entry procedures for visitors arriving at the Port of Mombasa, President William Ruto announced on Sunday....
Ruto backs African Credit Rating Agency to counter 'biased' global assessments
Feb 14, 2025 at 07:09 PM
President William Ruto has called for the establishment of an African Credit Rating Agency (AfCRA) to address what he described as systemic bias in global financial assessments tha...
JKIA set for major upgrades as Ruto's Cabinet approves sweeping reforms
Feb 12, 2025 at 10:06 AM
President William Ruto on Tuesday chaired a Special Cabinet meeting at State House, Nairobi, where the Cabinet approved the 2025 Budget Policy Statement (BPS) and greenlit extensiv...
440km Nairobi-Mombasa expressway secures Sh452 billion US funding boost
Feb 04, 2025 at 07:31 PM
A new chapter in Kenya’s transport infrastructure is unfolding as plans for the Usahihi Expressway, a 440-kilometre dual carriageway linking Nairobi and Mombasa, gain momentum....
West Sugar embarks on revival plans of Mumias Sugar distillery and power plant
Jan 29, 2025 at 05:39 PM
West Sugar Company has set in motion plans to breathe new life into the distillery and co-generation plants at Mumias Sugar Company, acting on a directive from President William Ru...
William Ruto to officially unveil game-changing Bumala Modern Market
Jan 23, 2025 at 08:59 PM
The much-awaited Bumala Modern Market, strategically positioned along the Kisumu-Busia highway, is set to be officially launched by President William Ruto on Friday....