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PHOTOS: President Ruto receives UEFA Champions League Trophy

Ruto noted that Kenya has an abundance of football talent, saying more focus is needed on identifying, nurturing and developing it through conducive infrastructure.

By PCS 7 days ago

PHOTOS: President Ruto receives UEFA Champions League Trophy

President Ruto hosts Maa elders at State House, advocates for equal opportunities

President Ruto hosts Maa elders at State House, advocates for equal opportunities

By PCS 7 days ago

Gatunga's two markets: One foot in the future, one on the roadside

Gatunga's two markets: One foot in the future, one on the roadside

By DPCS 7 days ago

Ruto warns US trade war could dismantle global order

Ruto warns US trade war could dismantle global order

By PCS 15 days ago

How Kaihii irrigation project is breeding commerce in Murang'a

When Catherine Ndung'u stands on her 0.8-acre plot in Iyego, Murang'a County, she sees more than just neat rows of maize, cabbage, sukuma wiki, and tomatoes.

By DPCS 17 days ago

How Kaihii irrigation project is breeding commerce in Murang'a

Ruto urges Parliament to consider memo on Conflict of Interest Bill

President William Ruto said that he returned the Conflict of Interest Bill to Parliament because it did not meet the standards demanded by Kenyans.

By PCS 19 days ago

Ruto urges Parliament to consider memo on Conflict of Interest Bill

Put your house in order, Ruto tells Kenya football managers

President William Ruto has challenged the leadership and managers of Kenyan football to raise the game's profile to international standards.

By PCS 24 days ago

Put your house in order, Ruto tells Kenya football managers

You stand to benefit more from broad-based government, Ruto tells Mt Kenya

During his second day tour of development projects in Mt Kenya region, the President said unity of purpose will unlock the country's true potential.

By PCS 1 month ago

You stand to benefit more from broad-based government, Ruto tells Mt Kenya

Ruto dismisses power-sharing claims in UDA-ODM pact

President William Ruto has clarified that the agreement between UDA and ODM is not about power-sharing or the 2027 elections.

By PCS 2 months ago

Ruto dismisses power-sharing claims in UDA-ODM pact

Ruto: Digital SHA system to curb fraud, expand universal health coverage

President William Ruto has said the new digital healthcare system will curb fraud that paralysed the defunct National Hospital Insurance Fund.

By PCS 2 months ago

Ruto: Digital SHA system to curb fraud, expand universal health coverage

Government to buy land from absentee landlords to resolve squatter issues in coast

President William Ruto has announced that the government will purchase land from absentee landlords and re-settle squatters along the Coast.

By PCS 2 months ago

Government to buy land from absentee landlords to resolve squatter issues in coast

Ruto warns against military intervention to end Sudan conflict

President William Ruto emphasised that a political crisis like the Sudan conflict should be resolved through dialogue rather than military means.

By PCS 2 months ago

Ruto warns against military intervention to end Sudan conflict

Ruto rallies for formation of Africa credit rating agency

Establishment of a Credit Rating Agency will eliminate distorted ratings, exaggerated risks, and unjustified high borrowing costs, says President Ruto at AU Summit.

By PCS 2 months ago

Ruto rallies for formation of Africa credit rating agency

Ruto concludes four-day North Eastern development tour, launches key infrastructure projects

President William Ruto has completed his four-day extensive development tour of the North Eastern region, covering Mandera, Wajir, Garissa and Isiolo counties.

By PCS 3 months ago

Ruto concludes four-day North Eastern development tour, launches key infrastructure projects

Ruto, Kindiki vow to end discrimination in Northern Kenya

President William Ruto on Wednesday assured residents of Northern Kenya that the government will prioritise equitable development to boost the region's economic growth.

By DPCS 3 months ago

Ruto, Kindiki vow to end discrimination in Northern Kenya

Kenya belongs to all, says Kindiki during Western region tour

Kindiki reiterated the government's development-oriented agenda, noting job creation through agriculture, livestock, fishing, and mining initiatives.

By DPCS 3 months ago

Kenya belongs to all, says Kindiki during Western region tour

Kenya to adopt the Kampala Declaration on ending hunger within Africa

Kenya to adopt the Kampala Declaration on ending hunger within Africa, President William Ruto urges collaborative efforts to build sustainable food systems.

By PCS 3 months ago

Kenya to adopt the Kampala Declaration on ending hunger within Africa

Ruto promises to address issues facing Moi University

President William Ruto and DP Kindiki pledge to address the institution's challenges.

By PCS 3 months ago

Ruto promises to address issues facing Moi University

Kenya Airways to resume direct flights to Angola in March

Kenya and Angola will collaborate to resume Kenya Airways' direct flights to Luanda starting in March, Presidents William Ruto and Joao Lourenco have announced.

By PCS 4 months ago

Kenya Airways to resume direct flights to Angola in March

Cabinet approves formation of multi sectoral group to address femicide

The Cabinet has approved the establishment of a presidential working group to develop a comprehensive approach to addressing femicide.

By PCS 4 months ago

Cabinet approves formation of multi sectoral group to address femicide

Ruto urges PSC to align salaries of Kenyan scientists with regional scales

President William Ruto has asked the Public Service Commission (PSC) to harmonise the salaries of Kenyan scientists to align with those of their regional colleagues.

By PCS 4 months ago

Ruto urges PSC to align salaries of Kenyan scientists with regional scales

Ruto commits Sh100m for campaign against GBV

The government will provide Sh100 million for an awareness campaign against gender violence, President William Ruto has said.

By PCS 5 months ago

Ruto commits Sh100m for campaign against GBV

Kindiki rallies support for Odinga's AUC bid in Botswana

Kindiki presented Kenya's request for support to President Duma Boko, seeking Botswana's backing of Odinga's candidacy for AUC chair.

By DPCS 6 months ago

Kindiki rallies support for Odinga's AUC bid in Botswana

Ruto awards charters to two new universities

President William Ruto awards charters to Islamic University of Kenya and National Intelligence and Research University at State House, Nairobi.

By PCS 6 months ago

Ruto awards charters to two new universities

Ruto assents to Sugar Bill, 2022

President William Ruto assents to Sugar Bill, allowing the re-establishment of Kenya Sugar Board, agency mandated to revive the industry and regulate sugar prices.

By PCS 6 months ago

Ruto assents to Sugar Bill, 2022

Ruto, Somalia President urge support for AU peace mission

President William Ruto and his Somali counterpart Hassan Sheikh have said AUSSOM would build on the achievements of the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia.

By PCS 6 months ago

Ruto, Somalia President urge support for AU peace mission

President Ruto calls for inclusivity, equity in global solidarity efforts

President William Ruto has called on the international community to discard the outdated power structure at the United Nations.

By PCS 7 months ago

President Ruto calls for inclusivity, equity in global solidarity efforts

Tea, coffee reforms bearing fruit, Gachagua says

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua says the annual bonus payout for over 800,000 small-scale farmers supplying green leaf tea to Kenya Tea Development Agency managed factories has improved.

By DPCS 7 months ago

Tea, coffee reforms bearing fruit, Gachagua says

Kenya signs labour mobility deal with Germany

Kenya signs labour mobility agreement with Germany

By PCS 7 months ago

Kenya signs labour mobility deal with Germany

President Ruto discusses Raila's AU Chair bid with African leaders in China

President Ruto spent Wednesday in China, meeting with African presidents to discuss bilateral issues and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga's candidature for the African Union Commission chairperson.

By PCS 8 months ago

President Ruto discusses Raila's AU Chair bid with African leaders in China

Ruto calls for unity, urges Kenyans to end divisive politics

President William Ruto has urged Kenyans to unite, saying the country needs all its people to develop.

By PCS 8 months ago

Ruto calls for unity, urges Kenyans to end divisive politics

Stop politicking and push farmers interests, Gachagua tells leaders

Gachagua has urged leaders to stop succession politics and advance matters of national interest aimed at boosting livelihoods such as reforms in the agriculture sector.

By DPCS 8 months ago

Stop politicking and push farmers interests, Gachagua tells leaders

Mudavadi calls for innovative solutions to education in conflict zones

Mudavadi has highlighted the alarming situation in the Sahel region and other parts of Africa, where approximately 100 million students are currently out of school due to conflict.

By PCS 8 months ago

Mudavadi calls for innovative solutions to education in conflict zones

Ruto directs Mbadi to avert looming strike by teachers, dons

President William Ruto has directed the National Treasury to open talks with teachers and lecturers' unions to avert looming strikes in the Education sector.

By PCS 8 months ago

Ruto directs Mbadi to avert looming strike by teachers, dons

Fight against alcoholism will not stop, says Gachagua

DP Rigathi Gachagua has said that the government will not relent in its resolve to eradicate the manufacture, distribution, sale and consumption of illicit brew.

By DPCS 9 months ago

Fight against alcoholism will not stop, says Gachagua

Ruto defends university funding model

President Ruto said there was misinformation about the funding model.

By PCS 9 months ago

Ruto defends university funding model

Ruto assures investors of a conducive business environment

President William Ruto has assured investors of a conducive business environment in Kenya, emphasising that the country is open and safe for business.

By PCS 9 months ago

Ruto assures investors of a conducive business environment

No more room for corrupt public officers, warns Ruto

President William Ruto says graft cases to be resolved within six months; announces redirection of funds earmarked for State offices renovation, towards development projects.

By PCS 9 months ago

No more room for corrupt public officers, warns Ruto

Ruto says forces operating abroad out to divide nation

While urging politicians to refrain from using shortcuts to ascend to power, the president said Kenya is a democratic country where the people decide the fate of a nation's leadership.

By PCS 9 months ago

Ruto says forces operating abroad out to divide nation

Ruto: Planned multi-sector dialogue to start on Monday

The national dialogue proposed last week will begin on July 15, President William Ruto says.

By PCS 10 months ago

Ruto: Planned multi-sector dialogue to start on Monday

Inside President Ruto's meeting with Cabinet

President Ruto directs Treasury to alter budget to ensure key national programmes are unaffected following withdrawal of Finance Bill 2024, says government to make crucial changes.

By PCS 10 months ago

Inside President Ruto's meeting with Cabinet

Gachagua urges youth to monetise talents

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has urged the youth to focus on monetising their talents to boost entrepreneurship and end unemployment.

By DPCS 10 months ago

Gachagua urges youth to monetise talents

Ruto urges G7 to reform global financial system for Africa's benefit

President William Ruto has reiterated his call on the G7 leaders to advocate strongly for the reform of the International Financial Architecture to create equity and inclusion.

By PCS 10 months ago

Ruto urges G7 to reform global financial system for Africa's benefit

Gachagua urges artistes to create content promoting social values

DP Gachagua says it is possible to influence morals through creation of content that resonates with realities of modern global society.

By DPCS 11 months ago

Gachagua urges artistes to create content promoting social values

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