17 h. ago Ruto names former IEBC Returning Officer John Lorionokou as Parties Registrar

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 15 – President William Ruto has nominated John Cox Lorionokou as the new Registrar of Political Parties, replacing Ann Nderitu whose tenure has ended. State House said it had forwarded Lorionokou’s nomination, made on the recommendation of the Public Service Commission, to the National Assembly for vetting and approval in accordance with […] The post Ruto names former IEBC Returning Officer John Lorionokou as Parties Registrar appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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19 h. ago Kenya: Chief Justice Koome Warns Govt After Ruto's Bail Criticism

Kenya: Chief Justice Koome Warns Govt After Ruto's Bail Criticism  allAfrica.com

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20 h. ago Ruto names Amb Odhiambo as Kenya’s High Commissioner to UK after Esipisu’s exit

The posting is part of a major reshuffle in Kenya’s Foreign Service affecting 11 diplomatic stations, which State House said is aimed at “optimising performance and enhancing service delivery” under the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA).

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22 h. ago President Ruto launches construction of Sh750mn Awendo Affordable Housing Project

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 15 – President William Ruto on Thursday laid the foundation stone for the construction of the Awendo Affordable Housing Project that will deliver 293 housing units within the next 12 months at a cost of Sh750 million. Speaking at the proposed 1.8-acre site when he handed over the plot to the contractor, […] The post President Ruto launches construction of Sh750mn Awendo Affordable Housing Project appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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23 h. ago CJ Koome slams executive over attacks on judges after Ruto bail protest

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 15 — Chief Justice Martha Koome has hit back at President William Ruto’s criticism of anticipatory bail, warning the Executive against undermining judicial independence through public attacks on judges. Speaking at the Law Society of Kenya Annual Conference in Kwale on Thursday, Koome said grievances with court decisions — even by the […] The post CJ Koome slams executive over attacks on judges after Ruto bail protest appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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23 h. ago (WATCH) CJ Koome slams executive over attacks on judges after Ruto anticipatory bail protest

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27 h. ago Ruto Accuses MPs of Running “Extortion Rings” and Judges of Shielding Graft Suspects

President William Ruto identified Parliament and the Judiciary as the weakest links in Kenya’s war against corruption, accusing lawmakers of soliciting bribes instead of exercising proper oversight. The President claimed that some parliamentary committees have morphed into “extortion rings,” allegedly demanding money from witnesses in exchange for favorable reports. Speaking in Homa Bay, he also accused the Judiciary of enabling corruption by granting anticipatory bail to suspects. Ruto said state officers have fallen prey to parliamentary committee extortion and urged the Speakers of both the Senate and the National Assembly to take action. He stressed that Parliament, like any other The post Ruto Accuses MPs of Running “Extortion Rings” and Judges of Shielding Graft Suspects appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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38 h. ago Kenya: Senator Ali Roba urges Ruto govt to shield Mandera from Somalia’s unending wars: “At all costs”

Kenya: Senator Ali Roba urges Ruto govt to shield Mandera from Somalia’s unending wars: “At all costs”  Horseed Media

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51 h. ago Homa Bay’s Big Leap: Governor Wanga Credits Ruto for Historic Development Boom

Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga praised President William Ruto’s Kenya Kwanza regime for scaling up development of the county’s infrastructure. Speaking on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, during the ongoing Devolution Conference, Governor Wanga credited the progress to a strong national–county relationship. She referred to the establishment of a broad-based government as a milestone that ushered in revolutionary programs in the region. She emphasized that the collaboration flourished despite Homa Bay not voting for Ruto in the past General Election. “I want to thank you for your partnership in transforming Homa Bay to make it worthy of hosting this conference. When The post Homa Bay’s Big Leap: Governor Wanga Credits Ruto for Historic Development Boom appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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51 h. ago Nairobi Leads in County Revenue Allocation as Ruto Approves Ksh415B Share

President William Ruto signed into law the County Allocation of Revenue Bill, 2025, and the County Public Finance Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2023, raising counties’ equitable share of national revenue to Ksh415 billion from Ksh387.4 billion for the financial year 2025/2026. The County Allocation of Revenue Bill, sponsored by Senate Finance and Budget Committee chair Ali Roba, details how the Ksh415 billion will be distributed among Kenya’s 47 counties using the revenue-sharing formula approved by Parliament. Nairobi County will receive the highest share at Ksh21.4 billion, then Nakuru at Ksh14.4 billion, Turkana at Ksh13.8 billion, and Kakamega at Ksh13.6 billion. Taita The post Nairobi Leads in County Revenue Allocation as Ruto Approves Ksh415B Share appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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51 h. ago Ruto’s KNCHR Nominee Duncan Ojwang’ Withdraws Days Before Vetting

President William Ruto’s pick for Chairperson of the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR), Duncan Oburu Ojwang’, has declined the appointment, just days after his nomination reached Parliament for vetting. In a formal letter to National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula, Ojwang’ cited personal reasons and a potential conflict of interest for stepping down. His decision has forced the Justice and Legal Affairs Committee to suspend its scheduled vetting, with the appointing authority now tasked with finding a new nominee for the influential human rights watchdog. Addressing legislators on Tuesday, Speaker Wetang’ula confirmed he had received Ojwang’s withdrawal letter. He The post Ruto’s KNCHR Nominee Duncan Ojwang’ Withdraws Days Before Vetting appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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56 h. ago Ruto calls out MPs for turning oversight committees to extortion

HOMA BAY, Kenya, Aug 14 – President William Ruto has castigated a section of Members of Parliament whom he claims have been demanding bribes to alter or ignore official reports. The issue came up during the opening ceremony of the Devolution Conference in Homa Bay County, where the President singled out members of House Oversight […] The post Ruto calls out MPs for turning oversight committees to extortion appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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66 h. ago Kenya's Ruto on Trump's Radar as US Probes China, RSF Links | Firstpost Africa | N18G

Kenya's Ruto on Trump's Radar as US Probes China, RSF Links | Firstpost Africa | N18G  Firstpost

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69 h. ago ICPAK Council member lauds enactment of law granting county assemblies financial autonomy

KISUMU, Kenya, Aug 13 – President William Ruto has been lauded for signing into law a landmark bill granting county assemblies full financial autonomy. On Wednesday at the State Lodge in Homa Bay, the President assented to the County Allocation of Revenue Bill, 2025, and the County Public Finance Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2023. FCPA Hesbon […] The post ICPAK Council member lauds enactment of law granting county assemblies financial autonomy appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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3 d. ago 54,000 Young Kenyans to Receive Ksh50,000 Startup Grants Next Month

President William Ruto has set a program to cover 190,000 young Kenyans through savings schemes and startup grants. Speaking on Tuesday, August 2025, during International Youth Day celebrations in Kakamega County, Ruto said the government will help these beneficiaries join the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) to build financial discipline and secure their future. He explained that about 110,000 young entrepreneurs, roughly 70 from every ward in the country, will each receive Ksh50,000 in startup capital. The funding aims to boost youth-led businesses and drive economic growth from the grassroots up. “I am pleased to report that the first phase of 54,000 young people will receive The post 54,000 Young Kenyans to Receive Ksh50,000 Startup Grants Next Month appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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3 d. ago President Ruto: Youth are Kenya’s greatest asset in shaping the nation’s future

President Ruto: Youth are Kenya’s greatest asset in shaping the nation’s future  Citizen Digital

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3 d. ago CHAN CHAN 2024: President Ruto promises handsome rewards if Kenya beat Zambia

CHAN CHAN 2024: President Ruto promises handsome rewards if Kenya beat Zambia  Africa Top Sports

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4 d. ago Kenya, California to collaborate on AI, clean energy and trade: Ruto

Kenya, California to collaborate on AI, clean energy and trade: Ruto  Citizen Digital

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4 d. ago Kenya: Kuria’s resignation masks Ruto’s bid to slice Mt Kenya vote

Kenya: Kuria’s resignation masks Ruto’s bid to slice Mt Kenya vote  The Africa Report.com

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4 d. ago President Ruto promises affordable housing unit if Kenya reach 2024 CHAN semi

President Ruto promises affordable housing unit if Kenya reach 2024 CHAN semi-finals  Flashscore.com

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