8 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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14 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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18 h. ago Ruto: Bribe Givers and Receivers in Parliament Will Be Arrested

President William Ruto claimed a section of Members of Parliament took bribes to oppose the recently passed anti-money laundering law. In a joint parliamentary group meeting with ODM and UDA MPs on Monday, August 18, Ruto claimed he had knowledge of corruption taking place within parliamentary committees. “There are legitimate concerns about how resources are being spent at the counties, and we cannot run away. By virtue of the position I hold today, I am a consumer of raw intelligence. I know what’s going on,” he said. The President alleged that some MPs received millions of shillings to block crucial The post Ruto: Bribe Givers and Receivers in Parliament Will Be Arrested appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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19 h. ago Rift Valley Already Convinced on Ruto’s Leadership, Says Wetang’ula

National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula urged Rift Valley residents to stand firmly behind President William Ruto in his quest for a second term, insisting that Ruto’s performance has outshined that of his predecessors. Addressing congregants at a fundraiser at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Kapsabet, Wetang’ula said the region did not need convincing to back President Ruto because his leadership and tangible results already spoke for themselves. “As residents of Rift Valley, we are preaching to the converted. You do not need to be mobilised or coerced to support your son for a second term because you know the direction The post Rift Valley Already Convinced on Ruto’s Leadership, Says Wetang’ula appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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36 h. ago Raila would be implementing same reforms, including SHA, if he were President: Ruto

Ruto said the challenges he faces as Head of State stem from tough but necessary reforms his government is rolling out.

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36 h. ago Ruto threatens MPs with arrest for extortion as Raila cautions rot scaring away investors

President Ruto accused some lawmakers of turning parliamentary committees into extortion rackets, cautioning that those implicated would face arrest.

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42 h. ago Moses Kuria Warns of Consequences If Mt. Kenya Faces Collective Punishment

Former Senior Advisor to President William Ruto, Moses Kuria, on Saturday, August 16, 2025, openly criticized several leaders, including Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale. Kuria accused Duale of making remarks that unfairly targeted the entire Mt. Kenya region. He stressed that he would firmly oppose any effort to condemn the community as a whole. “In the recent past, I have listened to a number of leaders allege that there is a community that thinks it’s more superior than others. From Kamket to Mandago to Aden Duale in Balambala today. Some of us have unapologetically said NO to returning this country The post Moses Kuria Warns of Consequences If Mt. Kenya Faces Collective Punishment appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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43 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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43 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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51 h. ago President William Ruto and Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga celebrate Harambee Stars' victory over Zambia! State House Kenya Raila Odinga William Samoei Ruto

President William Ruto and Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga celebrate Harambee Stars' victory over Zambia! State House Kenya Raila Odinga William Samoei Ruto  Facebook

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3 d. ago President Ruto directs all Ministries, Agencies to prioritize online advertisements

President Ruto stated that increased advertising translates into higher content visibility and greater earnings for local creators.

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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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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 LSK defends anticipatory bail citing foolproof legal threshold

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 15 — The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has mounted a spirited defence of anticipatory bail, dismissing claims by President William Ruto that the measure shields corruption suspects from justice. LSK President Faith Odhiambo, speaking at the Society’s Annual Conference in Kwale on Thursday, said anticipatory bail is a “historically embedded” legal […] The post LSK defends anticipatory bail citing foolproof legal threshold 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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4 d. ago U.S. Report Links Ruto Govt to Unlawful Killings, Disappearances, and Journalist Attacks

The United States government has pointed out multiple human rights violations in Kenya in 2024, including reports of unlawful killings, enforced disappearances, torture, and curbs on media freedoms. In its latest Country Reports on Human Rights Practices, the US Department of State accuses President William Ruto’s administration of several abuses in the “Gen Z” youth-led protests of June and July 2024, which erupted over proposed tax hikes. “Kenya experienced a deterioration in the human rights situation during the year,” the report says. “In response to nationwide protests in June and July, authorities reportedly committed numerous abuses, including unlawful killings, physical The post U.S. Report Links Ruto Govt to Unlawful Killings, Disappearances, and Journalist Attacks appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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4 d. ago Ruto Accuses MPs of Running “Extortion Rings” and Judges of Shielding Graft Suspects

President William Ruto identified Parliament and the Judiciary as the weakest links in Kenya’s war against corruption, accusing lawmakers of soliciting bribes instead of exercising proper oversight. The President claimed that some parliamentary committees have morphed into “extortion rings,” allegedly demanding money from witnesses in exchange for favorable reports. Speaking in Homa Bay, he also accused the Judiciary of enabling corruption by granting anticipatory bail to suspects. Ruto said state officers have fallen prey to parliamentary committee extortion and urged the Speakers of both the Senate and the National Assembly to take action. He stressed that Parliament, like any other The post Ruto Accuses MPs of Running “Extortion Rings” and Judges of Shielding Graft Suspects appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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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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