6 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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11 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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39 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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39 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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45 h. 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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58 h. 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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3 d. ago President Ruto: Youth are Kenya’s greatest asset in shaping the nation’s future

President Ruto: Youth are Kenya’s greatest asset in shaping the nation’s future  Citizen Digital

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3 d. 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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4 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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6 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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6 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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7 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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7 d. ago Kenya: President Ruto Orders Release of Over 9,000 Motorcycles With No Cases

Kenya: President Ruto Orders Release of Over 9,000 Motorcycles With No Cases  allAfrica.com

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8 d. ago President Ruto signs Gambling Control and Kenya Roads Bill into law

President Ruto signs Gambling Control and Kenya Roads Bill into law  Citizen Digital

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8 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 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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1 week ago President Ruto says he is the best President Kenya has ever had

President Ruto says he is the best President Kenya has ever had  standardmedia.co.ke

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1 week ago “I Am All of Them”: Ruto Compares Himself to Kenya’s Four Past Presidents

President William Ruto insists he is the right man for the job, declaring that he possesses the right mix of experience, education, and resolve to usher Kenya into a new chapter of growth and transformation. During a meeting with leaders from Tharaka-Nithi County at State House, Nairobi, Ruto dismissed his critics and doubled down on his promise to deliver on the country’s top priorities. He highlighted his long track record in public service, academic background, and intimate grasp of Kenya’s challenges as reasons he’s best suited to lead. “I have enough experience. I have been an MP for 15 years and The post “I Am All of Them”: Ruto Compares Himself to Kenya’s Four Past Presidents appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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1 week ago Kenya vs DRC: President Ruto tells Harambee Stars players when they will get KSh 1 million

Kenya vs DRC: President Ruto tells Harambee Stars players when they will get KSh 1 million  MSN

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1 week ago Mixed reactions in Kenya following President Ruto's State House tour alongside Uhuru Kenyatta

Mixed reactions in Kenya following President Ruto's State House tour alongside Uhuru Kenyatta  standardmedia.co.ke

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