PHOTOS: Ruto meets CIA Director William Burns
President William Ruto has held talks with the United States of America’s Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) Director William J Burn. The two met at the State House in Nairobi on Monday, January 15, 2024, moments after the President concluded a Cabinet meeting at the same venue. “Held consultations with the United States of America Central […]
Boda boda riders sue Ruto’s UDA for misusing them during 2022 campaigns
Boda boda riders have moved to court seeking Ksh426 billion as compensation from President William Ruto‘s administration for misusing them and mama mbogas during the 2022 campaign period. A petition filed at the Milimani High Court by a section of boda boda operators from Malindi, Linda Jamii lobby group, and four others seeks orders restraining […]
‘Dangerously reckless’ – Eugene Wamalwa terms Ruto’s plot to disobey court orders
Former Defence CS and Democratic Action Party Kenya (DAP-K) leader Eugine Wamalwa has criticized President William Ruto’s bold promise to defy ‘corrupt’ court orders hindering his development projects. Taking to his X account, Wamalwa expressed his concerns about the consequences of selectively obeying court decisions. In a pointed warning, Wamalwa emphasized the importance of upholding […]
‘Ruto could rig in 2027 and disobey court orders’ – Otiende Amollo
Rarieda MP Otiende Amollo has warned that President William Ruto could rig the 2027 polls and disobey any court orders issued regarding the same. This follows Ruto’s declaration that he will disobey court orders issued by some judges, especially touching on the implementation of some government projects including Affordable Housing and the Social Health Insurance […]
Flashback: The day Ruto promised free hospitals starting January 2024
On November 19, 2023, President William Ruto made yet another promise to Kenyans, free medical care for all Kenyans. Speaking during a church service in Sotik, Bomet county, Ruto said as of January 2024, Kenyans would be treated free of charge in all Kenyan hospitals. “As from January (2024), we will reduce NHIF, the one […]
India pledges Ksh38.3B to help Kenya modernise agriculture sector
India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi has pledged Ksh38.3 billion to Kenya to boost its agricultural sector and modernization of its health sector. The funds which are earmarked for the modernization of Kenya’s agricultural practices, will focus on mechanization of agriculture and healthcare interventions. In a statement shared by State House Spokesperson Hussein Mohamed, President William […]
President Ruto sued over his viral ‘Mambo ni Matatu’ warning
President William Ruto has been sued over his viral ‘mambo ni matatu’ warning targeted at alleged corrupt state officials and businessmen with interests in the Kenyan sugar industry. In a petition filed before Milimani High Court, Operation Linda Jamii is seeking orders compelling the Head of State to formally withdraw and apologise for the utterances […]