We cannot spend money we do not have’ – Ruto tells striking medics
President William Ruto now says the government will not be able to meet the financial demands by striking demands. Speaking during a Sunday service at Eldoret AIC Fellowship church, Ruto said that the country is already overspending on salaries. According to Ruto, the government is currently spending 47 per cent of its revenues on salaries […]
Comedian Eddie Butita advises Ruto to monetise his Facebook page
Comedian and digital content creator Eddie Butita has advised President William Ruto to monetise his Facebook page. Speaking during an engagement forum between Meta, the government and Kenyan content creators, Butita told the President that now he has a chance to make more money through his Facebook page which has millions of followers. “Last year […]
Ruto heaps praise on 29-year-old earning Ksh68K per week via online jobs
President William Ruto has praised a 29-year-old university graduate earning at least Ksh68,000 per week through online jobs. In a post on X, Ruto said Abraham Leteipa Kaeno from Kilgoris has been minting at least $500 (Ksh68,000) a week from online jobs through Konza Digital Skills. Ruto spoke after opening the Ildolisho Comprehensive School Konza […]
‘It is our responsibility’ – Ruto tells employed Kenyans opposing Housing Levy
President William Ruto has defended the Housing Levy amidst opposition from employed Kenyans, who are the main target of the taxation. Speaking during the Salvation Army’s 100th-anniversary celebration at Ulinzi Sports Complex in Nairobi, Ruto said the programme is aimed at providing jobs as well as decent housing for Kenyans who do not have housing. […]
Ruto’s aide Emmanuel Talam, Larry Madowo trade barbs over Italy trip
President William Ruto’s aide Emmanuel Talam has picked issues with CNN journalist Larry Madowo for criticising the President over his trip to Italy. Ruto left the country on Sunday, January 28, 2024, to attend the Italy-Africa Summit alongside other African presidents. Madowo took issues with Ruto attending the Summit alongside other African presidents, despite a […]
‘Tabia ya makelele ni mambo ya Azimio’ – Ruto responds to heckling in Meru
President William Ruto on Friday, January 26, 2024, was forced to reign on youth in Meru after a part of them heckled him during his speech. A visibly upset Ruto warned the residents that it was not yet time for elections that they should heckle elected leaders. Ruto was also responding to heckling by residents […]
‘I am ready for talks between judiciary, executive and legislature to root out corruption’ – Ruto
President William Ruto now says he is ready for talks to root out corruption from the three arms of government, following his incessant attacks against the judiciary. Speaking in Tinderet, Nandi County on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, Ruto said he is ready to hold talks with the judiciary and the legislature regarding corruption. “Chief Justice […]