10 h. ago Prtsident Ruto directs Kenya Copyright Board to create a digital collection on ECitizen

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 16 – President William Ruto has directed the Kenya Copyright Board to create a digital collection on ECitizen so as to enhance artist earnings. Speaking during the 97th Kenya Music Festival State Concert at the Sagana lodge in Nyeri, the head of state also ordered the board to resolve Collective Management Organisation […] The post Prtsident Ruto directs Kenya Copyright Board to create a digital collection on ECitizen appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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10 h. ago President Ruto directs Kenya Copyright Board to create a digital collection on ECitizen

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 16 – President William Ruto has directed the Kenya Copyright Board to create a digital collection on ECitizen so as to enhance artist earnings. Speaking during the 97th Kenya Music Festival State Concert at the Sagana lodge in Nyeri, the head of state also ordered the board to resolve Collective Management Organisation […]

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33 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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38 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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66 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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66 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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3 d. 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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3 d. 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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7 d. ago President Ruto says he won’t be intimidated by ‘Wantam’ sloganeering

NAIROBI, Kenya Aug 9 – President William Ruto has reaffirmed that he will not be intimidated or distracted by growing criticism from the opposition. The President accused his rivals of having no concrete agenda for the country, while reiterating that the broad-based government model remains the way forward. “We want to tell those criticising empowerment […] The post President Ruto says he won’t be intimidated by ‘Wantam’ sloganeering appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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7 d. ago Ruto makes changes at Communication Authority of Kenya Board

NAIROBI, Kenya Aug 9 – President William Ruto has appointed Charles Kamau Karondo as the non-executive Chairperson of the Communications Authority (CA) Board of Directors. In a gazette notice dated August 8, 2025, the President said Karondo will serve for three years, effective immediately. The appointment replaces Mary Wambui Mungai, whose tenure has been revoked. […] The post Ruto makes changes at Communication Authority of Kenya Board appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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8 d. ago President Ruto says initiative to compensate protest victims to unite Kenyans

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 8 – President William Ruto says the formation of an initiative to compensate victims of protests is part of a broader plan to heal the nation and unite citizens. Speaking during the funeral of former Karachuonyo Member of Parliament and gender equality icon Phoebe Asiyo in Homa Bay on Friday, President Ruto […] The post President Ruto says initiative to compensate protest victims to unite Kenyans appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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9 d. ago Ruto Slams ‘Merchants of Doom’ Demanding Hustler Fund Shutdown

President William Ruto has dismissed calls by the Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) to disband the Hustler Fund, defending it as a successful initiative. Speaking during a Presidential Private Sector Roundtable in Nairobi, Ruto praised the fund’s impact since its launch in November 2022, emphasizing the significant amount of money disbursed over the past three years. “Our critics – the naysayers, the perpetual pessimists, the chorus that never sees anything working in Kenya would have you believe that the Hustler Fund is a total failure,” the President said. His remarks came in response to a recent KHRC report titled Failing The post Ruto Slams ‘Merchants of Doom’ Demanding Hustler Fund Shutdown appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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1 week ago Ahmednasir Abdullahi claims William Ruto’s support in Mt Kenya has dropped to 43%, Uhuru no longer a factor

Ahmednasir Abdullahi claims William Ruto’s support in Mt Kenya has dropped to 43%, Uhuru no longer a factor  MSN

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1 week ago President William Ruto reveals who the best president in Kenya’s history is

President William Ruto reveals who the best president in Kenya’s history is  Business Insider Africa

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2 w. ago ODM Finds ‘Unbreakable Unity of Purpose’ in Support of Ruto’s Government

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has thrown its weight behind the Kenya Kwanza administration, committing to give President William Ruto and the agenda of his government full support of national importance. The ODM Central Committee, chaired by chairman Raila Odinga, endorsed the motion on Tuesday. The leadership committed to building national stability and advancing the cause of Kenyans through constitutional and democratic means. ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna issued a statement confirming the party’s intention to form a 10-member technical team. This team will work hand in hand with a similar group from the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) to fast-track the The post ODM Finds ‘Unbreakable Unity of Purpose’ in Support of Ruto’s Government appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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3 w. ago Kenya : William Ruto overhauls public broadcaster with an eye on 2027

Kenya : William Ruto overhauls public broadcaster with an eye on 2027  Africa Intelligence

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3 w. ago It is not over promising, we are raising our ambition as a nation: President Ruto

MACHAKOS, Kenya, Jul 20 – President William Ruto now says accusations by his opponents of overpromising on the Kenya Kwanza agenda are not founded. Speaking during the Installation of Bishop Benjamin Kalanzo, African Inland Church in Bomani, Machakos, the head of state stated that he is raising Kenya’s ambitions. He pledged that he will ensure […] The post It is not over promising, we are raising our ambition as a nation: President Ruto appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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4 w. ago Mudavadi Hits out at Leaders Brazenly Vowing to secure Ruto’s 2027 Reelection through ‘stealing’

NAIROBI, Kenya Jul 18 – Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has distanced President William Ruto’s administration from recent inflammatory remarks made by some Kenya Kwanza leaders, asserting that the 2027 General Election will be won through a democratic process. Addressing residents in Malava constituency, Kakamega on Friday during an Economic Empowerment Programme, Mudavadi condemned those stating that […] The post Mudavadi Hits out at Leaders Brazenly Vowing to secure Ruto’s 2027 Reelection through ‘stealing’ appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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