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Ruto commits Sh100m for campaign against GBV

The government will provide Sh100 million for an awareness campaign against gender violence, President William Ruto has said.

Ruto commits Sh100m for campaign against GBV

Ruto awards charters to two new universities

Ruto awards charters to two new universities

Ruto assents to Sugar Bill, 2022

Ruto assents to Sugar Bill, 2022

Ruto, Somalia President urge support for AU peace mission

Ruto, Somalia President urge support for AU peace mission

President Ruto calls for inclusivity, equity in global solidarity efforts

President William Ruto has called on the international community to discard the outdated power structure at the United Nations.

President Ruto calls for inclusivity, equity in global solidarity efforts

Kenya signs labour mobility deal with Germany

Kenya signs labour mobility agreement with Germany

By 2 months ago

Kenya signs labour mobility deal with Germany

President Ruto discusses Raila's AU Chair bid with African leaders in China

President Ruto spent Wednesday in China, meeting with African presidents to discuss bilateral issues and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga's candidature for the African Union Commission chairperson.

By 2 months ago

President Ruto discusses Raila's AU Chair bid with African leaders in China

Ruto calls for unity, urges Kenyans to end divisive politics

President William Ruto has urged Kenyans to unite, saying the country needs all its people to develop.

By 2 months ago

Ruto calls for unity, urges Kenyans to end divisive politics

Mudavadi calls for innovative solutions to education in conflict zones

Mudavadi has highlighted the alarming situation in the Sahel region and other parts of Africa, where approximately 100 million students are currently out of school due to conflict.

By 3 months ago

Mudavadi calls for innovative solutions to education in conflict zones

Ruto directs Mbadi to avert looming strike by teachers, dons

President William Ruto has directed the National Treasury to open talks with teachers and lecturers' unions to avert looming strikes in the Education sector.

By 3 months ago

Ruto directs Mbadi to avert looming strike by teachers, dons

Ruto assures investors of a conducive business environment

President William Ruto has assured investors of a conducive business environment in Kenya, emphasising that the country is open and safe for business.

By 3 months ago

Ruto assures investors of a conducive business environment

Ruto defends university funding model

President Ruto said there was misinformation about the funding model.

By 3 months ago

Ruto defends university funding model

No more room for corrupt public officers, warns Ruto

President William Ruto says graft cases to be resolved within six months; announces redirection of funds earmarked for State offices renovation, towards development projects.

By 3 months ago

No more room for corrupt public officers, warns Ruto

Ruto says forces operating abroad out to divide nation

While urging politicians to refrain from using shortcuts to ascend to power, the president said Kenya is a democratic country where the people decide the fate of a nation's leadership.

By 4 months ago

Ruto says forces operating abroad out to divide nation

Ruto: Planned multi-sector dialogue to start on Monday

The national dialogue proposed last week will begin on July 15, President William Ruto says.

By 4 months ago

Ruto: Planned multi-sector dialogue to start on Monday

Inside President Ruto's meeting with Cabinet

President Ruto directs Treasury to alter budget to ensure key national programmes are unaffected following withdrawal of Finance Bill 2024, says government to make crucial changes.

By 4 months ago

Inside President Ruto's meeting with Cabinet

Ruto urges G7 to reform global financial system for Africa's benefit

President William Ruto has reiterated his call on the G7 leaders to advocate strongly for the reform of the International Financial Architecture to create equity and inclusion.

By 5 months ago

Ruto urges G7 to reform global financial system for Africa's benefit

Kenya joins international vaccines initiative to boost healthcare

President Ruto said making vaccines universally accessible, regardless of nationality and status, is an urgent imperative that must be addressed.

By 5 months ago

Kenya joins international vaccines initiative to boost healthcare

Last mile connectivity project receives Sh27b boost

Ruto said electricity is a key driver of the Bottom Up Economic Transformation Agenda

By 5 months ago

Last mile connectivity project receives Sh27b boost

Kenya secures $1 billion deal to boost the digital economy

Kenya has secured a USD 1 billion deal to boost its digital economy ecosystem.

By 5 months ago

Kenya secures $1 billion deal to boost the digital economy

Ruto in historic meeting with US President Biden

The President meets Congress leadership ahead of the visit to the White House. CDC and Kemri sign deal on research and the Kenya National Public Health Institute.

By 5 months ago

Ruto in historic meeting with US President Biden

Coca-cola to invest Sh23b to expand operations in Kenya

Ruto US State visit: Coca-cola will invest Sh23b over the next five years in bid to expand operations in Kenya; the president is to visit the White House tomorrow.

By 5 months ago

Coca-cola to invest Sh23b to expand operations in Kenya

President Ruto advocates for vaccine manufacturing in Africa

President William Ruto is rooting for the local manufacturing of vaccines in Africa.

By 5 months ago

President Ruto advocates for vaccine manufacturing in Africa

Strong Judiciary good for economy, says President

The President noted that the country’s economy and security, and the people's rights and freedoms depend on the Judiciary.

By 6 months ago

Strong Judiciary good for economy, says President

Five-year-old boy steals the show on tree planting day

Together, they planted close to 100 trees in an area where 20,000 were planted at the Karua Forest Station in Kiambicho Forest.

By 6 months ago

Five-year-old boy steals the show on tree planting day

Ruto pledges to enact policies towards technology-led growth

The objective is for these measures to help the government unlock opportunities in the business process outsourcing (BPO) services sector.

By 6 months ago

Ruto pledges to enact policies towards technology-led growth

Ruto calls for commitment in South Sudan peace process

President William Ruto has called for a strong commitment from all parties in the South Sudan peace process to achieve lasting and sustainable peace.

By 6 months ago

Ruto calls for commitment in South Sudan peace process

Cabinet approves reopening of schools on Monday as rains rage

Education Cabinet Secretary postponed the start of the second term due to adverse weather conditions.

By 6 months ago

Cabinet approves reopening of schools on Monday as rains rage

Cabinet orders 48-hour evacuation from high-risk areas

President Ruto this morning convened a Special Cabinet meeting to deliberate on additional measures required to mitigate the effects of the ongoing torrential rains on life, property and livelihoods.

By 6 months ago

Cabinet orders 48-hour evacuation from high-risk areas

Zimbabwe backs Raila Odinga's AU Commission chairmanship bid

President Ruto said Kenya's candidature is informed by the role that the country plays in enhancing the Pan–African Agenda.

By 6 months ago

Zimbabwe backs Raila Odinga's AU Commission chairmanship bid

Utamaduni Day now Mazingira Day as October 10 holiday renamed again

Utamaduni Day, marked every Oct. 10, renamed Mazingira Day, President Ruto says after signing the Statute bill into law; it amends various Acts of Parliament.

By 6 months ago

Utamaduni Day now Mazingira Day as October 10 holiday renamed again

Cabinet approves changes in guidelines for board members, state corporations staff

The cabinet approves changes in guidelines for board members and state corporation staff, SRC to take a major role in determining working conditions.

By 6 months ago

Cabinet approves changes in guidelines for board members, state corporations staff

Ruto: I am most proud of General Francis Ogolla's appointment

The President said General Ogolla made a big difference in the short period that he served as the Chief of the Defence Forces.

By 7 months ago

Ruto: I am most proud of General Francis Ogolla's appointment

President Ruto awarded Ghana's highest honour

Ghana has awarded President William Ruto the country’s highest honor; The Companion of the Order of the Star of the Volta.

By 7 months ago

President Ruto awarded Ghana's highest honour

President Ruto calls for inclusivity, equity in global solidarity efforts

President William Ruto has called on the international community to discard the outdated power structure at the United Nations.

President Ruto calls for inclusivity, equity in global solidarity efforts

Kenya signs labour mobility deal with Germany

Kenya signs labour mobility agreement with Germany

By 2 months ago

Kenya signs labour mobility deal with Germany

President Ruto discusses Raila's AU Chair bid with African leaders in China

President Ruto spent Wednesday in China, meeting with African presidents to discuss bilateral issues and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga's candidature for the African Union Commission chairperson.

By 2 months ago

President Ruto discusses Raila's AU Chair bid with African leaders in China

Ruto calls for unity, urges Kenyans to end divisive politics

President William Ruto has urged Kenyans to unite, saying the country needs all its people to develop.

By 2 months ago

Ruto calls for unity, urges Kenyans to end divisive politics

Mudavadi calls for innovative solutions to education in conflict zones

Mudavadi has highlighted the alarming situation in the Sahel region and other parts of Africa, where approximately 100 million students are currently out of school due to conflict.

By 3 months ago

Mudavadi calls for innovative solutions to education in conflict zones

Ruto directs Mbadi to avert looming strike by teachers, dons

President William Ruto has directed the National Treasury to open talks with teachers and lecturers' unions to avert looming strikes in the Education sector.

By 3 months ago

Ruto directs Mbadi to avert looming strike by teachers, dons

Ruto assures investors of a conducive business environment

President William Ruto has assured investors of a conducive business environment in Kenya, emphasising that the country is open and safe for business.

By 3 months ago

Ruto assures investors of a conducive business environment

Ruto defends university funding model

President Ruto said there was misinformation about the funding model.

By 3 months ago

Ruto defends university funding model

No more room for corrupt public officers, warns Ruto

President William Ruto says graft cases to be resolved within six months; announces redirection of funds earmarked for State offices renovation, towards development projects.

By 3 months ago

No more room for corrupt public officers, warns Ruto

Ruto says forces operating abroad out to divide nation

While urging politicians to refrain from using shortcuts to ascend to power, the president said Kenya is a democratic country where the people decide the fate of a nation's leadership.

By 4 months ago

Ruto says forces operating abroad out to divide nation

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