52 h. ago CHAN CHAN 2024: President Ruto promises handsome rewards if Kenya beat Zambia

CHAN CHAN 2024: President Ruto promises handsome rewards if Kenya beat Zambia  Africa Top Sports

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3 d. ago President Ruto promises affordable housing unit if Kenya reach 2024 CHAN semi

President Ruto promises affordable housing unit if Kenya reach 2024 CHAN semi-finals  Flashscore.com

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9 d. ago Ruto Delivers Ksh1M Each to Harambee Stars After DRC Triumph

President William Ruto has honored his promise to reward each Harambee Stars player with Ksh1 million following their 1-0 victory over the Democratic Republic of Congo on Sunday, August 3, 2025. State House spokesperson Hussein Mohamed confirmed on Monday, August 4, that the funds had already been disbursed to the team. The payout also covered the technical bench. “President William Ruto has fulfilled his commitment to pay KSh1 million each to all 27 Harambee Stars players and 15 members of the technical bench, a total of KSh42 million, following the national team’s 1-0 win over the DRC on Sunday,” Mohamed The post Ruto Delivers Ksh1M Each to Harambee Stars After DRC Triumph appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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1 week ago Harambee Stars Eye Ksh1 Billion Jackpot After Sonko, Ruto Cash Promises

Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has pledged a hefty cash reward to Harambee Stars players as they gear up for the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN). Speaking at a public event, the flamboyant politician pledged to add Ksh 400 million to the national team’s reward package if they go on to win the tournament, reinforcing President William Ruto’s earlier promise. “The president has made a generous gesture, and it will definitely boost the players’ morale,” Sonko said. “My offer is simply to strengthen that support, not to compete with the president. I want to see our team lift the title.” The post Harambee Stars Eye Ksh1 Billion Jackpot After Sonko, Ruto Cash Promises appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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1 week ago Cash bonanza begins: Stars down DRC Leopards to claim first slice of Ruto’s Sh600mn jackpot

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 3 – Kenya’s Harambee Stars opened their Africa Nations Championship (CHAN) campaign in style, edging two-time champions Democratic Republic of Congo 1-0 at a packed Kasarani Stadium, to begin cashing in on President William Ruto’s lucrative promise of financial rewards for every victory. Ruto, who met the team on Saturday at the […] The post Cash bonanza begins: Stars down DRC Leopards to claim first slice of Ruto’s Sh600mn jackpot appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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1 week ago Govt allies unrelenting in empowerment crusades, term critics ‘enemies of the people’

KISUMU, Kenya, Aug 2 — The government will not relent in its efforts to uplift the lives of Kenyans through empowerment programs. Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot criticized those opposing the initiative, terming them “enemies of the people.” Cheruiyot said that during campaigns, President William Ruto promised to stand with Kenyans through economic empowerment programs. […] The post Govt allies unrelenting in empowerment crusades, term critics ‘enemies of the people’ appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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1 week ago Ruto’s deal with Hambee Starts: Sh600mn for CHAN title, reward for every match won

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 2 — President Ruto has promised national team Harambee Stars Sh600 million if they win CHAN 2024. He also pledged Sh60 million if they reach the quarter-finals, Sh70 million for reaching the semi-finals, and Sh90 million for qualifying for the finals. He said each player will also receive Sh1 million for every […] The post Ruto’s deal with Hambee Starts: Sh600mn for CHAN title, reward for every match won appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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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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3 w. ago President Ruto Promises 20,000 New ‘ClimateWorX’ Jobs by Next Week

President William Ruto has pledged to expand youth employment in both the Climate Worx and affordable housing programmes, aiming to double current figures within the next three months. During a tour of Soweto, Nairobi, on Thursday, July 17, 2025, Ruto assured residents that the government would not only scale up job opportunities but also invest in major community infrastructure. “In September, I will be coming back to begin the construction of a stadium here in Jacaranda alongside a school, hospital and a social hall.” Ruto acknowledged the ongoing unemployment crisis among the youth, noting that although 20,000 young people are The post President Ruto Promises 20,000 New ‘ClimateWorX’ Jobs by Next Week appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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4 w. ago Ruto’s 100 Mega Dam Projects Face Delays as CS Mugaa Blames Low PPP Returns

Water Cabinet Secretary Eric Mugaa has confirmed that none of the 100 mega dam projects promised by President William Ruto’s administration have been completed so far, nearly two years after the ambitious pledge. Speaking at a Senate plenary session on Wednesday, Mugaa attributed the delays to acute financial challenges. He explained the government had laid out to execute the majority of the large water projects under public-private partnerships (PPPs), but the model has not impressed investors due to low returns. “Most of the large dams were scheduled to be implemented under public-private partnerships. Unfortunately, investments in water have not been The post Ruto’s 100 Mega Dam Projects Face Delays as CS Mugaa Blames Low PPP Returns appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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