2 d. ago Trump praises Kenyan runners, invites Ruto as guest for US Olympics in 2028

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2 d. ago Ruto Will Win 2027 Elections Hands Down, Senate Speaker Kingi Claims

The Senate Speaker, Amason Kingi, has made the bold declaration that President William Ruto will not face any serious competition in the 2027 elections, since none of his rivals can match his development record. Speaking in Mt Elgon, Bungoma County, on Thursday, December 4, 2025, Kingi praised Ruto’s administration for driving significant progress across the country, leaving him unmatched by any potential challenger. “In 2027, we have looked around, but we have not seen anyone capable of challenging Ruto. Have you seen any? We will have a competition without a competitor in 2027,” Kingi stated. “Ruto will emerge as the The post Ruto Will Win 2027 Elections Hands Down, Senate Speaker Kingi Claims appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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7 d. ago Ruto Reiterates Youths Should Marry at 25, Urges Young Kenyans to ‘Take Responsibility’

NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 30 – President William Ruto has encouraged young Kenyans to consider early marriage, saying settling down in their mid-20s fosters responsibility, stability, andstrong family values. Speaking during a church service at AIC Milimani on Sunday, President Ruto praised the congregation for nurturing youth and supporting couples preparing for marriage. Drawing from his […] The post Ruto Reiterates Youths Should Marry at 25, Urges Young Kenyans to ‘Take Responsibility’ appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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1 week ago Malaysia Backs President Ruto’s Vision to Turn Kenya into a First

President William Ruto’s vision to steer Kenya into first-world status has received strong support from visiting Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, who expressed confidence that the goal is achievable and that Kenya is on the right path. President William Ruto has often cited Malaysia and Singapore as models for Kenyan development. Malaysia, one of the renowned Asian Tigers celebrated for rapid economic transformation, has expressed firm support and pledged to partner with Kenya on what it calls a “transformational journey.” During a joint press briefing at State House, Nairobi, on Monday, Prime Minister Ibrahim praised Kenya for making sound policy The post Malaysia Backs President Ruto’s Vision to Turn Kenya into a First-World Nation appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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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 DEVKI Boss Claims Kenya Needs 20 Years of Ruto to End Unemployment

DEVKI Group founder Narendra Raval has sparked fresh debate after openly proposing that President William Ruto should remain in office for 20 years, praising what he described as transformative economic reforms under the current administration. Raval made the remarks on Sunday during the commissioning of the Devki Steel Factory in Tororo District, Uganda, where he argued that President Ruto’s policies have strengthened the shilling, lowered inflation, and boosted investor confidence. He insisted that Kenya needs consistent leadership to sustain this momentum. “Again, I will repeat, although the Constitution does not allow, I will say you should be there for 20 The post DEVKI Boss Claims Kenya Needs 20 Years of Ruto to End Unemployment appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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2 w. ago Duale: Muslim and Northeastern Communities Will ‘Pay Back’ Ruto at the Ballot

Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale on Sunday hailed President William Ruto for transformative initiatives benefiting the North Eastern region and the broader Muslim community, asserting that the people “will pay back” through the ballot in the 2027 elections. Speaking in Wajir town during the historic coronation of Sultan Abdirahman Sultan Hussein, where he was the chief guest, Duale applauded the President for a landmark policy that has eased access to national identification documents for residents of Garissa, Wajir, Mandera, and other counties. For decades, communities in Kenya’s border regions had to contend with bureaucratic impediments, discrimination, and unnecessary vetting before The post Duale: Muslim and Northeastern Communities Will ‘Pay Back’ Ruto at the Ballot appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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3 w. ago Ruto praises ODM resilience, says other parties have a lot to learn

MOMBASA, Kenya, Nov 16 — Political parties in Kenya have many lessons to learn from the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), President William Ruto has said. The President pointed out that ODM had remained a strong movement in the past 20 years because it had risen above personality, regional and tribal politics, retaining its presence and […] The post Ruto praises ODM resilience, says other parties have a lot to learn appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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3 w. ago Alice Wahome: Kenya Will Thrive If Leaders Follow President Ruto’s Example

Lands Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome has challenged Kenyans in the public service to follow the example set by President William Ruto, praising his dedication and tireless work ethic. Speaking on Sunday, November 9, 2025, in Maralal, while accompanying the President to a church function, Wahome highlighted Ruto’s hands-on approach as a model for all public servants. “Our president is a worker. If we could adopt the culture of our president and work with dedication in our respective stations, then Kenya will be in a good place, especially those of us in the public spaces,” she said. CS Wahome stressed that The post Alice Wahome: Kenya Will Thrive If Leaders Follow President Ruto’s Example appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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4 w. ago First Lady Rachel Ruto Commends Swift National Response to Elgeyo Marakwet Landslide

Elgeyo Marakwet, Nov 8 — First Lady Rachel Ruto has praised the swift and collective response by both the government and Kenyans in assisting victims of the Elgeyo Marakwet landslide, which has claimed 37 lives so far, with 11 people still missing. Speaking on Saturday at Chesongoch Grounds, where she met affected families, Mrs. Ruto […] The post First Lady Rachel Ruto Commends Swift National Response to Elgeyo Marakwet Landslide appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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