4 h. ago JLAC to Prioritise KNCHR nominee Claris Onganga’s Vetting Despite Parliamentary Recess

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 19 – President William Ruto has forwarded the nomination of Claris Awuor Onganga to the National Assembly for approval as Chairperson of the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR), following the withdrawal of city lawyer Duncan Oburu Ojwang. Speaker of the National Assembly, Moses Wetang’ula, noted that by submitting a fresh […]

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14 h. ago President Ruto hails Zoomlion’s bold waste solutions at Kenya DevCon2025

President Ruto hails Zoomlion’s bold waste solutions at Kenya DevCon2025  GhanaWeb

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16 h. ago UDA paid ODM ‘dowry’, Kuria claims, as he warns NADCO will end like BBI

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 19 – Former Presidential Economic Advisor Moses Kuria has likened the joint meeting between the legislators from the ruling UDA and the ODM to a “dowry payment,” accusing President William Ruto’s party of buying political peace with Raila Odinga’s camp. Kuria said he had hoped the National Dialogue Committee (NADCO) would pave […] The post UDA paid ODM ‘dowry’, Kuria claims, as he warns NADCO will end like BBI appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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21 h. ago No evidence that Kenya’s former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua travelled to the US for cancer treatment

No evidence that Kenya’s former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua travelled to the US for cancer treatment  Africa Check

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22 h. ago Ignore fake graphics attributing controversial quotes about Kenya’s national football team to ex

Ignore fake graphics attributing controversial quotes about Kenya’s national football team to ex-deputy president Gachagua  Africa Check

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22 h. ago ‘Soko Huru’ Senate: Who pocketed Sh150mn to save a Governor?

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 19 — President William Ruto’s latest corruption salvo has placed the Senate in an uncomfortable spotlight, after revealing unnamed Senators pocketed Sh150 million to sway an impeachment vote. The revelation, made during a joint Kenya Kwanza–ODM parliamentary group meeting on Monday, has raised fresh questions about the integrity of impeachment proceedings, already […] The post ‘Soko Huru’ Senate: Who pocketed Sh150mn to save a Governor? appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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38 h. ago The President of Kenya wants to build a new church. Why are Chrsitians opposing it?

The President of Kenya wants to build a new church. Why are Chrsitians opposing it?  Premier Christianity Magazine

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39 h. ago OPINION: It’s time to awaken the sleeping East African giant on trade

By Tobias Alando One November afternoon in 1999, three presidents—Daniel arap Moi of Kenya, Ali Hassan Mwinyi of Tanzania, and Yoweri Museveni of Uganda—met in Arusha to sign the Treaty establishing the East African Community (EAC), reviving a partnership that had collapsed in 1977 amid mistrust and economic rivalry. When it came into force on […] The post OPINION: It’s time to awaken the sleeping East African giant on trade appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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51 h. ago Kenya’s Grammy Dream: Ruto to Meet Organizers in US Next Month

President William Ruto has reiterated that Kenya’s quest to host an African equivalent of the iconic Grammy Awards in Nairobi remains very much on course. Addressing the 97th Kenya Music Festival State Concert at Sagana in Nyeri on Saturday, Ruto reiterated his government’s commitment to transforming Kenya into a creative hub globally and unleashing new opportunities for creatives. He revealed that he will in the next month travel to the United States for talks with the Recording Academy, which hosts the Grammys. His mission will be to advance further the agenda of having top-notch recording studios set up in Kenya, The post Kenya’s Grammy Dream: Ruto to Meet Organizers in US Next Month appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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51 h. ago Why President Ruto bid to win back voters in Mt Kenya may be uphill climb

Why President Ruto bid to win back voters in Mt Kenya may be uphill climb  Daily Nation

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3 d. ago Prtsident Ruto directs Kenya Copyright Board to create a digital collection on ECitizen

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 16 – President William Ruto has directed the Kenya Copyright Board to create a digital collection on ECitizen so as to enhance artist earnings. Speaking during the 97th Kenya Music Festival State Concert at the Sagana lodge in Nyeri, the head of state also ordered the board to resolve Collective Management Organisation […] The post Prtsident Ruto directs Kenya Copyright Board to create a digital collection on ECitizen appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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3 d. ago President Ruto directs Kenya Copyright Board to create a digital collection on ECitizen

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 16 – President William Ruto has directed the Kenya Copyright Board to create a digital collection on ECitizen so as to enhance artist earnings. Speaking during the 97th Kenya Music Festival State Concert at the Sagana lodge in Nyeri, the head of state also ordered the board to resolve Collective Management Organisation […]

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3 d. ago Fred Matiang’i: Presidential hopeful jets back to Kenya, treats locals to nyama choma

Fred Matiang’i: Presidential hopeful jets back to Kenya, treats locals to nyama choma  MSN

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4 d. ago Kindiki urges proactive oversight over Governor by MCAs devoid of harassment

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 15 — Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has urged Members of County Assemblies (MCAs) to exercise their oversight mandate with integrity and diligence, cautioning against using it to harass, blackmail, or extort governors. Speaking at the closing ceremony of the 9th Devolution Conference in Homa Bay County on Friday, Kindiki lauded devolution as […] The post Kindiki urges proactive oversight over Governor by MCAs devoid of harassment appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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4 d. 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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4 d. 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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4 d. ago CJ Koome slams executive over attacks on judges after Ruto bail protest

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 15 — Chief Justice Martha Koome has hit back at President William Ruto’s criticism of anticipatory bail, warning the Executive against undermining judicial independence through public attacks on judges. Speaking at the Law Society of Kenya Annual Conference in Kwale on Thursday, Koome said grievances with court decisions — even by the […] The post CJ Koome slams executive over attacks on judges after Ruto bail protest appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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5 d. ago Kindiki warns against ‘useless trickery’ in Baringo primaries as UDA eyes crucial Senate seat

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 14 — Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has urged officials of the ruling party to ensure a fair and transparent process for selecting a single candidate in the upcoming Baringo Senate by-election, warning that internal divisions could cost UDA the seat. Speaking while hosting 3,000 grassroots leaders from Baringo, Kindiki said the party […] The post Kindiki warns against ‘useless trickery’ in Baringo primaries as UDA eyes crucial Senate seat appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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5 d. ago Justice Mugambi allows President Ruto to retain advisors in Cabinet meetings

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 13 — The High Court has dismissed a petition challenging President William Ruto’s decision to invite advisors in Cabinet meetings, ruling that non-permanent inclusion of experts for advisory purposes does not breach the Constitution. Justice Lawrence Mugambi found that while Article 152 of the Constitution clearly defines Cabinet membership, it does not […] The post Justice Mugambi allows President Ruto to retain advisors in Cabinet meetings appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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6 d. 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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