7 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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9 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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9 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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24 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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29 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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33 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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33 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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33 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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33 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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46 h. 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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57 h. 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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57 h. 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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3 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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3 d. ago (WATCH) Maraga says buck stops with President Ruto in Albert Ojwang murder

Post Content The post (WATCH) Maraga says buck stops with President Ruto in Albert Ojwang murder appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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3 d. ago Kuria’s intended swap from Ruto’s Advisor to Jubilee Party chief, puzzles miscalculating Kega

NAIROBI, Kenya Jun 16 – East African Legislative Assembly MP Kanini Kega has laughed off a declaration by Moses Kuria, expressing interest in becoming the Secretary-General of the Jubilee Party. Kega, who serves as Secretary-General of a rival Jubilee faction, questioned why Kuria would quit being President William Ruto’s Senior Economic Advisor, for what he […] The post Kuria’s intended swap from Ruto’s Advisor to Jubilee Party chief, puzzles miscalculating Kega appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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3 d. ago Muturi wants Ruto to suspend DIG Lagat amid probe over Ojwang’s murder in custody

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 16 – Former Attorney General Justin Muturi has called on President William Ruto to suspend Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Lagat to allow for an impartial investigation into the death of blogger Albert Ojwang while in police custody. Muturi noted that in July 2024, President Ruto convinced then-Inspector General of Police […] The post Muturi wants Ruto to suspend DIG Lagat amid probe over Ojwang’s murder in custody appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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3 d. ago Kenya: President Ruto Describes Fathers As 'Silent Heroes' in Fathers' Day Tribute

Kenya: President Ruto Describes Fathers As 'Silent Heroes' in Fathers' Day Tribute  allAfrica.com

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3 d. ago Rigathi Gachagua Accuses President Ruto of Running Deadly Police Death Squad

Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has ignited a political firestorm after accusing President William Ruto of establishing a secret police death squad targeting innocent Kenyans. While addressing worshippers at a church service in Kirinyaga County, Gachagua alleged that the covert unit comprises 101 specially trained officers tasked with carrying out abductions, torture, assassinations, and elaborate cover-ups. He further claimed that the National Intelligence Service (NIS), under the leadership of Director General Noordin Haji, supported the formation and operation of the squad. Gachagua linked the death of Albert Ojwang’ to the alleged group and suggested that dozens The post Rigathi Gachagua Accuses President Ruto of Running Deadly Police Death Squad appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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4 d. ago ‘You listen, you laugh, you guide,’ Rachel’s Fathers’ day message to President Ruto

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 15 – First Lady Rachel Ruto marked Father’s Day with a message to President William Ruto, celebrating him not only as Kenya’s Head of State but as a devoted father and pillar of their family. In her tribute shared through official platforms, the First Lady wished the President a Happy Father’s Day, […] The post ‘You listen, you laugh, you guide,’ Rachel’s Fathers’ day message to President Ruto appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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4 d. ago President Ruto describes fathers as ‘silent heroes’ in Fathers’ Day tribute

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 15 – President William Ruto has paid glowing tribute to fathers across the country, describing them as ‘silent heroes’ whose strength and sacrifices form the backbone of families and communities. In a Father’s Day message shared via his official platforms, the Head of State acknowledged the often-unspoken contributions of fathers in raising […] The post President Ruto describes fathers as ‘silent heroes’ in Fathers’ Day tribute appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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