9 d. ago Ruto Flags Off Dualling of Rironi–Nakuru–Mau Summit Road, Promising Relief for Congested Corridor

NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 28 – President William Ruto has launched the long-awaited dualling of the Rironi–Nakuru–Mau Summit Road, kicking off construction of a critical upgrade of the 170-kilometre stretch linking Nairobi to the Rift Valley and western region. The ambitious project — to be delivered under a public-private partnership by a consortium including China Road […] The post Ruto Flags Off Dualling of Rironi–Nakuru–Mau Summit Road, Promising Relief for Congested Corridor appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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1 week ago Ruto Rewards Malava UDA Aspirants With Diplomatic Posts Ahead of By

Two United Democratic Alliance (UDA) aspirants who lost in the Malava Constituency primaries have secured government appointments to diplomatic roles in Uganda and South Africa, just days before voters head to the polls for the Malava by-election. The move has injected new political energy into the closing stretch of the campaign. Prime Cabinet Secretary Dr. Musalia Mudavadi announced on Monday that Simon Kangwana will now serve as the Education Attaché at Kenya’s Mission in Uganda, while Rhyan Injendi Malulu has been appointed Trade Attaché at the Kenyan Embassy in South Africa. Their appointments follow President William Ruto’s earlier promise to The post Ruto Rewards Malava UDA Aspirants With Diplomatic Posts Ahead of By-Election appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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2 w. ago Ruto says Kenya doing well, tells off ‘high priests of eternal pessimism’

President William Ruto delivers the 2025 State of the Nation Address, highlighting Kenya’s economic recovery, enhanced cancer treatment package, education expansion, and ambitious housing rollout.

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2 w. ago Ruto promises Sh800,000 cancer package under SHA from December 1

NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 21 — Cancer patients will from December 1 access an expanded treatment package of up to Sh800,000, a significant increase from the current Sh550,000, President William Ruto announced on Thursday during his State of the Nation Address. Ruto said the enhanced benefit under the Social Health Authority (SHA) is aimed at cushioning […] The post Ruto promises Sh800,000 cancer package under SHA from December 1 appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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3 w. ago Ruto promises further decentralization as govt moves to create new admin units

Government moves to decentralize public services with new sub-counties in Marsabit and three subregions in Nairobi, improving access to government services and mobile registration campaigns for residents.

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3 w. ago Woman, ‘husband’ nabbed after robbing Briton boyfriend Sh800,000 in Nyali ambush

Samira Mumbi Kiarie, alias Samira, lured the unsuspecting foreigner to her Nyali apartment under the pretext of a romantic date, after months of online courtship.

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3 w. ago Ruto tells off ‘haters’ ridiculing his promise to transform Kenya to first world status

SAMBURU, Kenya, Nov 10 — President William Ruto has told off opposition leaders who have claimed that Kenya’s transformation to a prosperous country cannot be achieved. The President said the government has the plan on what to do and how to raise the funding required, and dismissed the leaders as people without any agenda. He […] The post Ruto tells off ‘haters’ ridiculing his promise to transform Kenya to first world status appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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3 w. ago Teachers agree to SHA transition from December 1, technical team in place

NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 10 — Teachers’ unions have agreed to transition to the Social Health Authority (SHA) medical cover effective December 1, following a series of consultative meetings with the Teachers Service Commission (TSC). Acting TSC Chief Executive Officer Evaleen Mitei announced the activation of a Joint Technical Committee comprising representatives from TSC, the Kenya […] The post Teachers agree to SHA transition from December 1, technical team in place appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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3 w. ago Rigathi Gachagua Rips Into Ruto’s ‘First World’ Dream, “Kenya Is Moving Backwards”

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has poked holes into President William Ruto’s ambitious pledge to transform Kenya into a First World nation, saying the promise ignores the harsh realities facing ordinary citizens. Speaking during a church service at PCEA Kayole in Embakasi Central, Gachagua dismissed the President’s projection that Kenya could attain First World status within 20 to 30 years, describing it as “out of touch with reality.” He said that the country does not have good foundations for this kind of change and referred to failing social and economic systems to prove his point. According to Gachagua, the education The post Rigathi Gachagua Rips Into Ruto’s ‘First World’ Dream, “Kenya Is Moving Backwards” appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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