‘Saa zingine ananitisha!’ – Ruto complains about female MP pressuring him
President William Ruto has complained about being pressured and even sometimes threatened over allocating development projects. Speaking on Thursday, August 29, 2024, during the launch of various development projects in Homa Bay County, Ruto told the residents that Kabondo Kasipul Member of Parliament Eva Obara has been on his neck demanding key development projects. On […]
We paid heavy price for being your friend – former Nigerian President Obasanjo, Ruto remind Raila
During a high-profile event at State House, Nairobi, on August 27, 2024, President William Ruto and former Nigerian leader Olusegun Obasanjo openly reflected on the significant personal costs they endured due to their association with Raila Odinga. The State House occasion marked the launch of Raila’s bid for the African Union Commission (AUC) chairmanship. Obasanjo, […]
Ruto unveils secretariat for Raila’s AUC candidature
Former Kenyan ambassador to the US Elkana Odembo and Kenya’s Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing’oei will lead a secretariat that will assist in Raila Odinga’s campaign for the chairmanship in the African Union Commission (AUC). Speaking during the official unveiling of Raila’s AUC bid on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, in State House, President William […]
List of changes that have taken place in NYS in the last 1 year – Ruto
President William Ruto has enlisted several changes that have taken place within the National Youth Service (NYS) in the last year. Among the changes announced by Ruto include an expanded capacity to increase the intake of more trainees. Ruto spoke on Monday, August 26, 2024, at the NYS paramilitary academy in Gilgil during the recruit […]
Ruto pleads with HELB loanees to clear outstanding balances
President William Ruto has pleaded with Kenyans who have outstanding Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) balances to settle them so that others can benefit. The Head of State was speaking at a Town Hall meeting held at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) while engaging members of the public on the new university funding model. “I […]
‘We shall support you, but we are in opposition’ – Orengo, Arati tell Ruto
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leaders have assured President William Ruto of their support while exercising opposition roles at the same time. The leaders, which include Kisii County Governor Simba Arati and his Busia and Siaya counterparts James Orengo and Paul Otuoma, respectively, made their statements on Saturday, August 24, 2024, in Kakamega County. The […]
Out of the cold: Ruto reappoints former CSs Kuria, Owalo to senior govt positions
President William Ruto has made senior executive appointments, assigning key roles to Eliud Owalo, Moses Kuria, and Dennis Itumbi. In a statement released by the Chief of Staff and Head of Public Service, Felix Koskei, Ruto appointed Owalo, the former Cabinet Secretary for Information, Communication & Digital Economy, as the Deputy Chief of Staff, Performance and […]