9 d. ago ‘Women Don’t Lack Ideas’: Rachel Ruto Calls for Greater Investment in Women

First Lady Rachel Ruto has called on the nation to unlock the full potential of women, saying their greatest barrier is access to financial capital and not a lack of ideas. She delivered this message during the 16th Anniversary Celebrations of Joyful Women (JoyWo) in Kasarani, Nairobi, where she highlighted powerful success stories that demonstrate the impact of empowering women economically. Sharing the journey of women whose lives JoyWo has transformed, the First Lady said, “Mrs Gitobu from Meru, who joined a small group in 2013, grew her dairy farm and built rental properties, while Diana from Nairobi turned 500 The post ‘Women Don’t Lack Ideas’: Rachel Ruto Calls for Greater Investment in Women appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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1 week ago Ndindi Nyoro Exposes Contradictions in Ruto’s State of the Nation Address

Kiharu Member of Parliament Ndindi Nyoro has poked holes in President William Ruto’s positive assessment of Kenya’s economic performance, arguing that the figures shared in recent speeches do not align with official data on the shilling, the stock exchange, construction activity, or public spending. Speaking in Parliament on November 25, 2025, Nyoro said the country deserves accurate information, not political optimism. “I will be direct to the point,” he began. “When we listen to the State of the Nation address, data should speak more than words. If you want to invest in a company, for example, you rely on financial The post Ndindi Nyoro Exposes Contradictions in Ruto’s State of the Nation Address appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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1 week ago Malaysia Backs President Ruto’s Vision to Turn Kenya into a First

President William Ruto’s vision to steer Kenya into first-world status has received strong support from visiting Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, who expressed confidence that the goal is achievable and that Kenya is on the right path. President William Ruto has often cited Malaysia and Singapore as models for Kenyan development. Malaysia, one of the renowned Asian Tigers celebrated for rapid economic transformation, has expressed firm support and pledged to partner with Kenya on what it calls a “transformational journey.” During a joint press briefing at State House, Nairobi, on Monday, Prime Minister Ibrahim praised Kenya for making sound policy The post Malaysia Backs President Ruto’s Vision to Turn Kenya into a First-World Nation appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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2 w. ago Kenya Moja MPs rip into Ruto’s State of the Nation speech, say ODM will exit broad

Kenya Moja MPs rip into Ruto’s State of the Nation speech, say ODM will exit broad-based Gov’t in March  Citizen Digital

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2 w. ago State Of The Nation Address: Ruto Vows Kenya Will Build Its Future on Local Revenue, Not Borrowing

State Of The Nation Address: Ruto Vows Kenya Will Build Its Future on Local Revenue, Not Borrowing  Dawan Africa

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2 w. ago President William Ruto delivers the State of the Nation Address at Parliament Buildings, Nairobi. William Samoei Ruto State House Kenya Parliament of Kenya

President William Ruto delivers the State of the Nation Address at Parliament Buildings, Nairobi. William Samoei Ruto State House Kenya Parliament of Kenya  facebook.com

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2 w. ago ‘If they could rise, so can Kenya’: Ruto says Kenya on path to match Asian Tigers

President William Ruto delivers the 2025 State of the Nation Address, outlining Kenya’s path to developed economy status with reforms in healthcare, education, housing, and agriculture.

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2 w. ago Ruto says Kenya doing well, tells off ‘high priests of eternal pessimism’

President William Ruto delivers the 2025 State of the Nation Address, highlighting Kenya’s economic recovery, enhanced cancer treatment package, education expansion, and ambitious housing rollout.

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2 w. ago Ruto promises Sh800,000 cancer package under SHA from December 1

NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 21 — Cancer patients will from December 1 access an expanded treatment package of up to Sh800,000, a significant increase from the current Sh550,000, President William Ruto announced on Thursday during his State of the Nation Address. Ruto said the enhanced benefit under the Social Health Authority (SHA) is aimed at cushioning […] The post Ruto promises Sh800,000 cancer package under SHA from December 1 appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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2 w. ago Live blog: President Ruto's third state of the nation address

Live blog: President Ruto's third state of the nation address  Daily Nation

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2 w. ago PHOTOS: President Ruto reviews State of the Nation Address ahead of arrival in Parliament

Images shared online showed President William Ruto reviewing his State of the Nation Address at State House Nairobi ahead of Thursday’s speech to Parliament. The President is expected to address the economy, taxation, governance, and national priorities. State of the economy: Hits and misses ahead of annual address Senate leader warns Ruto against new tax […] The post PHOTOS: President Ruto reviews State of the Nation Address ahead of arrival in Parliament appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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2 w. ago Senate leader warns Ruto against new tax plans in State of the Nation Address

NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 20 — Senate Deputy Minority Leader Enoch Wambua has urged President William Ruto to avoid introducing new taxes and instead address growing public frustration during his upcoming State of the Nation Address. In a statement, the Kitui Senator said the annual address, required under Article 132 of the Constitution, comes at a […] The post Senate leader warns Ruto against new tax plans in State of the Nation Address appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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2 w. ago Can Ruto convince Kenyans on the economy? Hits and misses ahead of annual address

NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 20 — President William Ruto heads to Parliament on Thursday for his State of the Nation Address amid mounting pressure over economic performance, revenue collection gaps, debt repayment strains, and growing questions about the credibility of his bottom-up transformation agenda. As he prepares to defend his record, Ruto’s economic scorecard is weighed […] The post Can Ruto convince Kenyans on the economy? Hits and misses ahead of annual address appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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2 w. ago Senator Wambua Urges Ruto to Ease Burden on Kenyans in State of the Nation Address

Senator Wambua Urges Ruto to Ease Burden on Kenyans in State of the Nation Address  Dawan Africa

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2 w. ago MP Nyoro warns proposed day school cuts will jeopardize free education gains

NAIROBI, Kenya Nov 17 – Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has strongly opposed the Ministry of Education’s proposal to reduce government capitation for day secondary schools, calling the directive unacceptable and a threat to free basic education. The former National Assembly Budget Committee Chairman srongly opposed to a circular from the Ministry of Education that purportedly […] The post MP Nyoro warns proposed day school cuts will jeopardize free education gains appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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2 w. ago DP Kindiki Pledges Full Implementation of Ruto’s Development Agenda

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has cautioned political leaders against reckless and careless talk that could jeopardise the nation’s unity and stability. Kindiki said President William Ruto has made sure every part of the country is included in the nation’s development agenda and hence deserves support and prayers, not frustration. “The President has ensured a united country. He has made sure every part of the country is wholly included in the government’s development agenda without discriminating against any for their political, religious, or regional affiliations,” the DP noted. “I am requesting all the political leaders to be cautious on how they The post DP Kindiki Pledges Full Implementation of Ruto’s Development Agenda appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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