Court stops appointment of Ruto’s nominees to National Climate Change Council
The High Court has suspended President William Ruto’s decision to nominate Emily Mwende Waita, John Kioli, Umar Omar and George Odera Outa to the National Climate Change Council (NCCC). The interim orders issued by Justice Mugure Thande bars the nominees from being appointed, gazetted or holding offices as members of NCCC pending the hearing of […]
‘Ksh1.2b has been repaid’ – Ruto chides opposition for asking Kenyans to default Hustler Fund
President William Ruto criticized the opposition for urging their supporters not to repay the Hustler Fund loans. Speaking at Nyayo Stadium during Jamhuri Day celebrations on Monday, December 12, 2022, Ruto noted that a record 15 million Kenyans had taken loans from the Hustler Fund in just 12 days. “In a record 12 days, today […]
Ruto appoints businesswoman Mary Wambui as Communications Authority Chair
President William Ruto has appointed businesswoman Mary Wambui to chair the board of the Communications Authority of Kenya. According to a gazette notice by the head of state, Wambui whose appointment follows the resignation of Gilbert Kibe will serve in the position for three years effective December 2, 2022. “In exercise of the powers conferred […]
‘All primary schools will have internet by 2030’-Ruto
President William Ruto has pledged that all primary schools will have access to the internet by 2030. Speaking during World Children’s day, on Friday, the Head of State affirmed that the project set to benefit about 40,000 children will be a boost to the country’s education system. He also noted that the move would impart […]
Blow to Ruto as court halts vetting of Principal Secretaries
President William Ruto’s administration has suffered a significant setback after the Labour Court stopped the National Assembly from vetting Principal Secretaries. Justice Nzioka wa Makau, on Tuesday, November 15, 2022, suspended Parliament from continuing to vet the pass nominees pending the hearing of a lawsuit filed by the Law Society of Kenya (LSK). “Pending hearing […]
Ruto, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak ink Ksh500B deal at COP27 summit
The United Kingdom has committed Ksh500 billion to support Kenya’s green energy projects. UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said on Monday, November 7, that the UK government will fast-track new green investments in Kenya as part of the efforts to support the country’s climate action. Sunak made the pledge during a meeting with President William […]
Ruto set to launch Kibera housing program
President William Ruto is today, October 25, 2022, set to launch the Soweto B social housing program in Kibera, Nairobi county. The Head of State will be accompanied by officials from the state department of housing and urban development during the launch. Residents set to benefit from the program will pay rent for as low […]