Tag: Ruto

Ruto says members of dreaded SSU involved in extrajudicial killings will face consequences

President William Ruto slammed police over extra-judicial murders as he announced that he had disbanded Special Services Unit (SSU) in the Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI). Speaking at Uhuru Gardens during Mashujaa Day celebration, Ruto said he undertook initiatives to reform the police on the first day that he assumed office as the President. “Our […]

Ruto: There were attempts to cause chaos after election

President William Ruto revealed that there were several attempts to cause disunity after he was declared winner in the August 9, 2022, presidential election. Speaking at Uhuru Gardens during the Mashujaa Day celebration, Ruto congratulated Kenyans for maintaining peace after the General Election. The President said he was aware of several attempts by people who […]

Duale says Ruto to deal with senior KDF officer accused of forcing Chebukati to moderate presidential election

Defence Cabinet Secretary nominee Aden Duale has confirmed that a senior Kenya Defence Force (KDF) tried forcing Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) chairperson Wafula Chebukati to moderate the presidential election result. The matter was raised by Belgut Member of Parliament (MP) Nelson Koech when Duale faced the parliamentary vetting panel at Town Hall on […]

Hussein Mohamed takes over from Kanze Dena as new Statehouse spokesperson

Hussein Mohamed has been appointed as the new State House spokesperson. His appointment was announced on Friday, October 14, 2022, in a notice confirmed by President William Ruto. The former Citizen TV anchor who had previously served as President William Ruto’s communications director has taken over from Kanze Dena who served the position under former […]

Museveni’s son apologises to Ruto after his visit to Kampala

President Yoweri Museveni’s son Muhoozi Kainerugaba has apologised to President William Ruto following the Twitter meltdown that caused a diplomatic tiff between Kenya and Uganda. Muhoozi in a Tweet on October 13, 2022, apologised to Ruto saying that he has never had a problem with the Kenyan president. “I have never had any problem with […]

Ruto attends bell-ringing ceremony to launch Nairobi securities exchange

President William Ruto is attending the bell-ringing event to launch an enhanced Nairobi Securities Exchange Marketplace in Nairobi County. The initiative is meant to start off a chance for MSMEs and ‘hustlers’ to participate in the NSE. According to Ruto’s Digital strategist Dennis Itumbi, the marketplace will be a monthly exercise that will demystify the […]

Ruto makes surprise appearance in Parliament, joins MPs for lunch

President William Ruto today made a surprise appearance at the Parliament Buildings. The Head of State joined legislators and parliamentary staff for lunch at the National Assembly’s canteen before its afternoon sitting. The President held interactions with lawmakers and the parliamentary staff, the August House said on its social media platforms. “H.E. President Hon. (Dr.) […]