3 d. ago Ruto Administration Made Record Meta Data Requests in 2024, Surpassing Regional Peers

In 2024, President William Ruto’s administration ramped up its surveillance efforts, making a record 35 requests to Meta for access to user data – more than any other country in East Africa, according to the tech giant’s Transparency Centre report. Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Threads, confirmed that it shares user data with governments when legally obligated or during emergencies, as outlined in its terms of service. Between January and June, the Kenyan government submitted 23 data requests – 19 tied to legal processes and four flagged as emergencies. From July to December, it added 12 The post Ruto Administration Made Record Meta Data Requests in 2024, Surpassing Regional Peers appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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4 d. ago Salasya Slams Ruto’s Plan to Regulate Campaigns: “Kenya Is Not Uganda”

Mumias East MP Peter Salasya has come out strongly against a proposed law by President William Ruto’s administration aimed at regulating political campaigns, calling it a dangerous assault on Kenya’s democracy. In a bold statement posted on his official X account on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, Salasya warned that such legislation could usher in an era of political repression reminiscent of Uganda’s current authoritarian climate. “I wish to categorically and unapologetically state my strong opposition to any legislative attempt by President William Ruto’s administration to regulate or control political campaigns in Kenya under the guise of law and order,” he The post Salasya Slams Ruto’s Plan to Regulate Campaigns: “Kenya Is Not Uganda” appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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6 d. ago CS Wandayi Defends Past Criticism of Ruto, Says G2G Fuel Deal Was Smart

Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has has defended his past criticism of President William Ruto’s administration, explaining that his previous stance stemmed from limited access to reliable information about government projects and development plans.. During a live television interview on Monday, June 9, 2025,, Wandayi explained that his position changed after he joined the government and gained a clearer understanding of its policies and operations. Before his appointment, Wandayi was a fierce critic of Ruto’s leadership, often questioning key government projects and policy decisions. However, he now admits that many of those criticisms were based on incomplete or surface-level information. The post CS Wandayi Defends Past Criticism of Ruto, Says G2G Fuel Deal Was Smart appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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8 d. ago Opposition leaders call for unity to beat President Ruto in 2027 polls

NAIROBI, Kenya Jun 7 – Opposition leaders have called on Kenyans to unite in removing President William Ruto from office in the 2027 general election. Speaking during their tour of Voi, Democracy for the Citizens Party Leader Rigathi Gachagua accused President Ruto of promoting tribalism, saying his administration is a major obstacle to national progress. […] The post Opposition leaders call for unity to beat President Ruto in 2027 polls appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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2 w. ago Ruto touts successes in housing, healthcare as he defends his record

NAIROBI, Kenya, June 1 — President William Ruto has defended his administration’s record, touting a raft of social and economic programs as he led the nation in commemorating the 62nd Madaraka Day celebrations in Homa Bay. President Ruto described his government’s “pro-people policies” as tangible proof of his administration’s Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA) development […] The post Ruto touts successes in housing, healthcare as he defends his record appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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2 w. ago Economic Frustration Mounts as Kenyans Slam Kenya Kwanza’s Performance

A new national survey has laid bare the growing frustration among Kenyans, with most citizens blaming the high cost of living as the biggest failure of President William Ruto’s Kenya Kwanza administration. TIFA Research, which conducted the survey between May 2 and May 6, 2025, found that 18% of respondents singled out the government’s inability to reduce living expenses as its most significant shortcoming. This issue topped a list of concerns, surpassing criticisms of poor leadership (11%), inadequate health services (8%), and corruption or human rights violations (7%). The findings come from the TIFA National Public Issues Survey: State of the The post Economic Frustration Mounts as Kenyans Slam Kenya Kwanza’s Performance appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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3 w. ago Boma Yangu Project Introduces Ksh300 Monthly Internet for Affordable Housing Residents

Huawei, in partnership with Zuku and the Boma Yangu initiative, has launched a groundbreaking high-speed internet service priced at just Ksh10 a day, or Ksh300 a month. The service specifically targets residents of Kenya’s affordable housing units, a key project under President William Ruto’s administration. This initiative seeks to close the digital gap by making reliable internet accessible to low-income households — enabling them to stay connected without breaking the bank. Speaking during the official launch on Tuesday, May 20, a Boma Yangu official said the project directly aligns with the government’s goal of making both housing and digital connectivity accessible for all. “In your vision for affordable housing, we The post Boma Yangu Project Introduces Ksh300 Monthly Internet for Affordable Housing Residents appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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