4 d. ago President Ruto Pledges to Build 900 New Modern Police Stations to Boost Security Across Kenya

President William Ruto has announced the govenment’s plans to put up 900 new police stations across Kenya over the next two years, aiming to strengthen security and bring policing services closer to citizens. The announcement came on Tuesday at State House, Nairobi, during the presentation of the Jukwaa la Usalama report, a comprehensive document compiled from months of countrywide public consultations on security and service delivery. “We have agreed that we will build 900 new police stations in the next two years. Some areas are very far away from the nearest police station,” President Ruto said, observing that long distances The post President Ruto Pledges to Build 900 New Modern Police Stations to Boost Security Across Kenya appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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6 d. ago Ruto to Preside Over Graduation of 1,837 Chiefs and Assistant Chiefs in Nairobi

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 1 — President William Ruto is set to preside over the graduation of 1,837 Chiefs and Assistant Chiefs on Monday, marking another milestone in the government’s public administration and security reform agenda. In a statement released on Sunday evening, the Ministry of Interior and National Administration announced that the ceremony will take […] The post Ruto to Preside Over Graduation of 1,837 Chiefs and Assistant Chiefs in Nairobi appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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6 d. ago Ruto: Mega Dams to Turn North and Coast Into Kenya’s New Food Basket

President William Ruto has announced that his administration’s plan to construct 50 mega dams will open up 1.5 million acres of land for irrigation across northern and coastal Kenya, turning the regions into the country’s next major food production zones. Addressing residents in Masalani, Ijara Constituency in Garissa County during the wedding of Mohammed Noordin Mohamed Haji, son of National Intelligence Service Director-General Noordin Haji, the President said the new irrigation blocks will convert areas long considered low-potential into productive agricultural hubs. “In our plan for placing 2.5 million acres of land under irrigation, 1.5 million of those will be The post Ruto: Mega Dams to Turn North and Coast Into Kenya’s New Food Basket appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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7 d. ago Mega Dam Programme to Strengthen Food Security and Trade – President Ruto

GARISSA, Kenya, Nov 30 – President William Ruto has announced that the ongoing construction of 50 mega dams will irrigate 1.5 million acres of land in northern Kenya and the Coast, positioning the two regions as new agricultural production hubs. Speaking in Masalani, Ijara Constituency in Garissa County during the wedding ceremony of Mohammed Noordin […] The post Mega Dam Programme to Strengthen Food Security and Trade – President Ruto appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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1 week ago Ruto Praises Kenya’s Progress: “We Are Walking in Malaysia’s Footsteps”

President William Ruto on Monday announced a new phase of cooperation between Kenya and Malaysia following the unveiling of fresh areas of partnership and a raft of bilateral agreements the two countries inked. The landmark deals include the removal of tariffs on key agricultural products that Kenya exports to Malaysia, a development likely to unlock new commercial opportunities for Kenyan farmers. Receiving Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim in Nairobi, President Ruto said the tariff-free agreement would substantially deepen trade relations and widen Kenya’s footprint in the Asian market. He said the move was in line with Kenya’s ambition of increasing The post Ruto Praises Kenya’s Progress: “We Are Walking in Malaysia’s Footsteps” appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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1 week ago Kenya Gains New Market Access as Malaysia Drops Tariffs on Farm Exports

NAIROBI, Kenya Nov 24 – Kenya secured a major trade victory after Malaysia agreed to eliminate tariffs on key agricultural imports, opening a new frontier for Kenyan farmers and setting the stage for deeper commercial ties between the two nations. The breakthrough was announced by President William Ruto during the State Visit of Malaysian Prime […] The post Kenya Gains New Market Access as Malaysia Drops Tariffs on Farm Exports appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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1 week ago Kenya: President Ruto Announces SGR Extension to Kampala, Rwanda and DR Congo to Begin in Early 2026

Kenya: President Ruto Announces SGR Extension to Kampala, Rwanda and DR Congo to Begin in Early 2026  allAfrica.com

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2 w. ago Uganda Invited to Buy Stake in Kenya Pipeline Company shares as Ruto Pushes Regional Integration

NAIROBI, Kenya Nov 23-Kenya has formally invited Uganda to acquire a significant stake in the Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC), in what President William Ruto described as a historic step toward shared ownership of regional fuel infrastructure. President Ruto announced that Kenya will divest up to 65 percent of KPC, opening the door for the Ugandan […] The post Uganda Invited to Buy Stake in Kenya Pipeline Company shares as Ruto Pushes Regional Integration appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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2 w. ago President Ruto Announces SGR Extension to Kampala, Rwanda and DRC to Begin in Early 2026

KAMPALA, Uganda Nov 22 – President William Ruto has announced that construction of the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) extension from Naivasha to Kampala — and onwards to Rwanda and the border of the Democratic Republic of Congo — will begin early next year. Speaking in Osukuru, Tororo District, Uganda, on Sunday during the groundbreaking of […] The post President Ruto Announces SGR Extension to Kampala, Rwanda and DRC to Begin in Early 2026 appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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2 w. ago Ruto says affordable housing scheme on course to deliver 1mn jobs

President William Ruto announces that Kenya’s affordable housing programme will create 572,000 new jobs next year and provide 178,000 student beds, as part of a broader plan to empower citizens and grow the economy from the bottom up.

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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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3 w. ago Ruto says delayed SGR extension to Kisumu to commence in January

NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 16 – President William Ruto has announced that his administration will begin construction of the long-awaited extension of the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) from Naivasha to Kisumu in January. He framed the project, which will see the line stretch to Malaba, as a fulfillment of a development vision championed by the late […] The post Ruto says delayed SGR extension to Kisumu to commence in January appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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3 w. ago Mudavadi Announces Plan to Make Kenya Africa’s AI and Software Powerhouse

Kenya has declared its ambition to become Africa’s leading hub for software and artificial intelligence (AI) innovation, marking a new frontier in Kenya’s digital economy. The announcement came from Prime Cabinet Secretary and Foreign Affairs CS Musalia Mudavadi during the inaugural Software and Artificial Intelligence Summit held on November 10, 2025, at Moi University’s Annex Campus in Eldoret. The event brought together government leaders, tech industry experts, and innovators from across Africa to chart a roadmap for Kenya’s digital future. Mudavadi termed the summit a historical milestone in Kenya’s digital transformation, saying it reflects the vision of President William Ruto The post Mudavadi Announces Plan to Make Kenya Africa’s AI and Software Powerhouse appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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