64 h. ago Ruto Secures KSh 200 Billion Direct U.S. Health Deal for Kenya

Ruto Secures KSh 200 Billion Direct U.S. Health Deal for Kenya  Dawan Africa

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3 d. ago President William Ruto today held a bilateral meeting with Mukhtar Diop, Managing Director of the International Finance Corporation (IFC). State House Kenya William Samoei Ruto

President William Ruto today held a bilateral meeting with Mukhtar Diop, Managing Director of the International Finance Corporation (IFC). State House Kenya William Samoei Ruto  facebook.com

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5 d. ago Ruto directs IG Kanja to establish New Administration Police Unit to support Chiefs in Crackdown on alcohol and drug abuse

President Ruto said the new unit will reinforce local administrators who increasingly face threats from criminal gangs, illicit brewers, and machete-wielding groups in villages.

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6 d. ago Gachagua Accuses Police of Aiding Political violence, Demands IG Kanja Acts on Rising incidents

NAIROBI, Kenya Dec 1 – Democracy for Citizens Party Leader Rigathi Gachagua has protested to Inspector-General of Police Douglas Kanja, accusing the National Police Service of enabling political violence and demanding an immediate end to what he terms state-sponsored goonism. Gachagua referenced President William Ruto’s latest directive ordering a crackdown on political hooligans following violent […] The post Gachagua Accuses Police of Aiding Political violence, Demands IG Kanja Acts on Rising incidents appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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6 d. ago Ruto directs IG Kanja to clamp down on hooliganism, vows strict legal action against perpetrators

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 1– President William Ruto has directed Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja to take firm action against anyone mobilizing Kenyans to incite violence, warning against the use of youth as thugs to disrupt peace. The directive came as he presided over the graduation of 5,982 National Government Administration Officers (NGAOs), including chiefs […] The post Ruto directs IG Kanja to clamp down on hooliganism, vows strict legal action against perpetrators appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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6 d. ago Kalonzo Accuses Ruto of Interfering in Mbeere North, Malava By

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 1 — Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has accused President William Ruto and senior state officials of directly interfering with last week’s Mbeere North and Malava by-elections, claiming police officers, local administrators and Cabinet members were deployed to manipulate vote totals in favour of United Democratic Alliance (UDA) candidates. Speaking during a […] The post Kalonzo Accuses Ruto of Interfering in Mbeere North, Malava By-Elections appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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2 w. ago No More Drug Shortages: Ruto Directs KEMSA to Deliver Medicines Directly to Hospitals

President William Ruto has directed the Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA) to ensure that public health facilities have adequate and consistent supplies of medicines. The President said the new system of delivering medicines and other health commodities directly to hospitals, rather than through county stores, will guarantee uninterrupted provision of health services under the Universal Health Coverage programme. Speaking at Loglogo Africa Inland Church (AIC) in Laisamis Constituency, Marsabit County, during celebrations to mark 60 years of its existence, the President told Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA) CEO Dr. Waqo Ejersa, who was present, to ensure all health facilities were The post No More Drug Shortages: Ruto Directs KEMSA to Deliver Medicines Directly to Hospitals appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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2 w. ago Ruto Reveals Oburu Oginga’s Role in ODM’s Negotiations With Kenya Kwanza

President William Ruto has revealed that ODM party leader Dr. Oburu Oginga personally presented him with a detailed list of ministries the party hoped to secure under the broad-based government agreement reached in 2024. Speaking at the ODM Founders’ Dinner in Mombasa on Saturday, President Ruto recounted the extensive consultations he held with former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, noting that Oburu consistently served as the central figure in all major discussions. Ruto described Oburu as Raila’s “brother, friend, and confidant”, adding that any substantive talks regarding the broad-based government had to involve him directly. “It was Oburu Odinga who came The post Ruto Reveals Oburu Oginga’s Role in ODM’s Negotiations With Kenya Kwanza appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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3 w. ago Ruto Justifies Police Use of Force, Says Law Allows It When Lives Are in Danger

President William Ruto has stood by his controversial remarks made in July, where he told police officers to shoot protesters in the legs, saying he has no regrets about the statement. In an interview with Al Jazeera, Ruto explained his comments, saying that the police have the right to use force in certain instances when lives are threatened. “I do not regret those comments at all because the law allows police to use force when other people’s lives are in danger,” Ruto said. The interviewer questioned why the President seemed to personally direct police operations instead of allowing officers to The post Ruto Justifies Police Use of Force, Says Law Allows It When Lives Are in Danger appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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3 w. ago Kenyan police officers stay put in Haiti as Nairobi awaits UN signal

NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 10 — President William Ruto says Kenya is awaiting further direction on the future of its police officers deployed in Haiti following the United Nations’ decision to transition the Kenya-led Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission into a more robust Gang Suppression Force (GSF). Speaking during an interview with Al Jazeera in Doha, […] The post Kenyan police officers stay put in Haiti as Nairobi awaits UN signal appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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3 w. ago Ruto says no regrets for order to shoot protesters in the feet in AJ appearance

NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 10 — President William Ruto says he has “no regrets” over his directive to police to shoot protesters “in the feet,” defending the use of force during violent anti-government demonstrations last year. Speaking in an interview with Al Jazeera aired on Sunday, Ruto maintained that police acted lawfully when responding to riots […] The post Ruto says no regrets for order to shoot protesters in the feet in AJ appearance appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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