7 h. ago State rolls out to campaign register every Kenyan and their dependents in SHA

NAIROBI, Kenya Jun 20 – President William Ruto says the government is rolling out a campaign to register every Kenyan and their dependents in Social Health Authority to enhance health planning. Speaking during the Third National Executive Retreat, Ruto announced that the exercise will give the national and devolved governments the ability to plan for […] The post State rolls out to campaign register every Kenyan and their dependents in SHA appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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11 h. ago Ruto Sticks to ‘eCitizen – School Fees’ Payment .. Vows Action Against Defiant School Heads

President William Ruto is not backing down on his plan to move every shilling of public money through the eCitizen platform. Speaking at the Third National Executive Retreat in Kajiado on June 19, the Head of State told officials that “all government payments will be done on eCitizen,” and singled out school heads who still issue physical receipts as the next target for enforcement. Ruto argued that digital payments are the surest way to stamp out leakages and blamed resistance on administrators who “have things to hide.” He urged parents to insist on paying fees online and warned that institutions The post Ruto Sticks to ‘eCitizen – School Fees’ Payment .. Vows Action Against Defiant School Heads appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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11 h. ago “Ruto is Completely Unhinged” – Omtatah Says President Running Kenya From His Pocket

Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah has launched a stinging attack on President William Ruto, accusing him of abusing state power, mismanaging public funds, and treating government like a personal enterprise. In a hard-hitting interview aired on K24 TV on Thursday, June 19, 2025, Omtatah painted a bleak picture of Ruto’s leadership, warning that it threatens both Kenya’s democracy and economy. “William Ruto is completely unhinged. He’s making decisions that defy logic and is running the country from his pocket. The budget doesn’t matter anymore,” Omtatah charged. The senator also took issue with Ruto’s recent comments in Lugari, where the President declared The post “Ruto is Completely Unhinged” – Omtatah Says President Running Kenya From His Pocket appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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11 h. ago Wilson Sossion Warns of Political Anarchy If Kenya Fails to Address Protest Triggers

Former Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) Secretary-General Wilson Sossion has sounded the alarm over Kenya’s growing political unrest, urging the government to address the root causes of the protests before the country plunges into chaos. In a televised interview on Thursday, June 19, 2025, Sossion emphasized that the ongoing demonstrations are not spontaneous reactions from frustrated citizens, but rather carefully orchestrated political events. He pointed out that the lack of a known figurehead behind the protests has only made it more difficult for law enforcement to contain the situation. “President Ruto does not convene demonstrations, and the leader of The post Wilson Sossion Warns of Political Anarchy If Kenya Fails to Address Protest Triggers appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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23 h. ago Kenya 2027: Ruto’s defiance on power transfer fuels talk of a cornered presidency

Kenya 2027: Ruto’s defiance on power transfer fuels talk of a cornered presidency  The Africa Report.com

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26 h. ago ALTERED: This video of Kenya’s President William Ruto speaking about Uganda is edited

ALTERED: This video of Kenya’s President William Ruto speaking about Uganda is edited  PesaCheck

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33 h. ago Babu Owino Accuses Government of Sanctioning Police Brutality, Demands Ruto Takes Responsibility

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 19 – Embakasi East Member of Parliament Babu Owino has accused the government of issuing shoot-to-kill orders against civilians and called on President William Ruto to take full responsibility for what he termed as “deliberate, targeted attacks” on unarmed protesters during Tuesday’s demonstrations. Speaking at Kenyatta National Hospital on Wednesday morning after […]

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35 h. ago Ojwang’s Family Defends Ruto’s Ksh2M Donation Amid Public Backlash

The family of the late teacher and blogger Albert Ojwang’ has thanked President William Ruto for personally reaching out to comfort them following Albert’s death while in police custody. Family spokesperson Harman Opiyo commended the President for calling Albert’s father, Meshack Ojwang’, to express his condolences. He described the gesture as one that reflects empathy and leadership. “President Ruto saw it necessary to comfort us, and as a family, we appreciate this gesture. It is his responsibility as a national leader to show concern,” said Opiyo. Alongside the condolence message, President Ruto also extended a donation of Ksh2 million to The post Ojwang’s Family Defends Ruto’s Ksh2M Donation Amid Public Backlash appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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35 h. ago Political Parties Fund: UDA Tops List as ODM, Jubilee and Wiper Secure Millions

President William Ruto’s United Democratic Alliance (UDA) is set to receive the lion’s share of the Political Parties Fund, with an allocation of KSh480 million, making it the top beneficiary among registered political parties in Kenya. UDA’s windfall reflects its strong showing in the last general election, which remains the primary criterion for fund allocation. In the Kenya Kwanza coalition, other affiliated parties are also set to benefit. Ford Kenya, led by National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula, has been allocated KSh21 million. Maendeleo Chap Chap (MCC), associated with Labour CS Alfred Mutua, will receive KSh10.5 million, while Pamoja African Alliance The post Political Parties Fund: UDA Tops List as ODM, Jubilee and Wiper Secure Millions appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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51 h. ago Kenya's William Ruto Did Not Respond to Tanzanian President After She Accused Kenyan Activists of Meddling

Kenya's William Ruto Did Not Respond to Tanzanian President After She Accused Kenyan Activists of Meddling - Viral Video Misleading  allAfrica.com

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55 h. ago Kenya’s William Ruto did not respond to Tanzanian president after she accused Kenyan activists of meddling – viral video misleading

Kenya’s William Ruto did not respond to Tanzanian president after she accused Kenyan activists of meddling – viral video misleading  Africa Check

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59 h. ago President Ruto Rejects ‘Wantam’ Label, Emphasizes Impact Over Tenure

President William Ruto has firmly pushed back against critics attempting to define his leadership by term limits, asserting that his administration’s success will be measured by its transformative impact on Kenyans, not by the duration of his time in office. This stance comes amidst calls from opposition figures for a ‘one-term’ presidency, a sentiment often dubbed ‘Wantam’ in local political discourse. However, President Ruto maintains that development and tangible improvements in the lives of citizens should be the sole criteria for evaluating his tenure. “I will not allow anybody to define me in terms of time, terms, and elections, no. The post President Ruto Rejects ‘Wantam’ Label, Emphasizes Impact Over Tenure appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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59 h. ago Wamalwa Warns Kenyans to Take Oscar Sudi Seriously Amid 2027 Power Retention Claims

Democratic Action Party of Kenya (DAP-K) leader Eugene Wamalwa has raised fresh concerns over the Kenya Kwanza administration’s intentions ahead of the 2027 general elections, warning that influential insiders could be plotting to hold on to power at any cost. In a candid TV interview on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, Wamalwa spotlighted Kapseret MP Oscar Sudi’s rising influence in President William Ruto’s inner circle. He dismissed claims that Sudi’s lack of formal education diminishes his political power, arguing that the lawmaker plays a strategic and powerful role in shaping the government’s direction. “Some people think Oscar Sudi is not a The post Wamalwa Warns Kenyans to Take Oscar Sudi Seriously Amid 2027 Power Retention Claims appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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59 h. ago Ruto Housing Beneficiary Dispels Claims of Staged Publicity by Government

Mama Jerusha Muthoni, the woman who received a house from President William Ruto during the launch of the Mukuru affordable housing project, has come out strongly to dismiss claims that the government used her as a publicity prop. Speaking during the Kenya Urban Forum in Nakuru on Tuesday, July 17, Jerusha addressed the wave of online speculation suggesting she was part of a staged political stunt. She clarified that she is a real beneficiary of the housing program and not an actor planted to manipulate public opinion. “There are people claiming I’ve been following the President around saying they saw The post Ruto Housing Beneficiary Dispels Claims of Staged Publicity by Government appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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59 h. ago “I’m Not a Government Prop”.. Mukuru Affordable Housing Beneficiary Speaks Up

Jerusha Muthoni, a beneficiary of the Mukuru affordable housing project, has publicly refuted allegations that she is a mere prop used by the government. Muthoni, who received a house from President William Ruto, addressed these claims on Tuesday. Speaking during the Kenya Urban Forum in Nakuru, Muthoni acknowledged that some Kenyans were accusing her of being manipulated by the government to sway public opinion. She also noted the circulation of photos of other women meeting the President, falsely identified as her, to further these misleading narratives. “Some people say that the President walks with me in Kisii. Some say that The post “I’m Not a Government Prop”.. Mukuru Affordable Housing Beneficiary Speaks Up appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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3 d. ago Ruto says criticism will not distract him from transforming Kenya

NAIVAISHA, Kenya Jun 17 – No amount of criticism by detractors will derail the implementation of the Affordable Housing Programme, President William Ruto has said. The President said he won’t be defined by election terms or by how long he serves in office. His focus, he pointed out, is on the implementation of his development […] The post Ruto says criticism will not distract him from transforming Kenya appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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3 d. ago Poghisio Warns Ruto: ‘Gen Z Silence Is Not Defeat, They’re Watching and Plotting’

Former Senate Majority Leader Samuel Poghisio has cautioned President William Ruto’s administration against misreading the silence of Kenya’s youth as contentment, warning that a political storm is quietly brewing beneath the surface. Speaking during a televised interview on Monday, June 16, 2025, Poghisio said the Kenya Kwanza government had failed to grasp the gravity of the message delivered by Gen Z protesters during the mass demonstrations of June 2024. Those protests, which forced the government to momentarily backtrack on several unpopular policies, were a wake-up call the administration has chosen to ignore, he said. “Gen Zs may be quiet and The post Poghisio Warns Ruto: ‘Gen Z Silence Is Not Defeat, They’re Watching and Plotting’ appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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3 d. ago ‘We Will Not Allow a Dictatorship’: Karua Blasts Ruto Over Power Handover Remarks

People’s Liberation Party leader Martha Karua has launched a scathing attack on President William Ruto following his controversial remarks that appeared to reject the possibility of handing over power to the Opposition. Karua reminded the president that the Kenyan Constitution leaves no room for ambiguity; transferring power is not a favor, it is a legal and democratic requirement. Karua on Monday, June 16, 2025, accused Ruto of violating the spirit of the Constitution and using inflammatory rhetoric to intimidate the public. Her response came a day after President Ruto made contentious comments during a rally in Lugari, Kakamega County, on The post ‘We Will Not Allow a Dictatorship’: Karua Blasts Ruto Over Power Handover Remarks appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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4 d. ago ‘I will dismantle them’: Kenyan president, Ruto, dares opposition, signals reluctance to step down

‘I will dismantle them’: Kenyan president, Ruto, dares opposition, signals reluctance to step down  Business Insider Africa

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4 d. ago (WATCH) Maraga says buck stops with President Ruto in Albert Ojwang murder

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