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Track presidency updates, speeches, county visits, and government activities of President William Samoei Ruto, 5th President of Kenya.

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23h ago

I will speak up: Uhuru reopens 2022 poll row

Uhuru Kenyattas claim that Raila Odinga won the 2022 election has reopened political debate over the contest, while Ruto and his allies reject the claim.

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23h ago

Retired president claim revives 2022 election dispute over vote tally and Ruto's win

Uhuru Kenyattas claim that Raila Odinga won the 2022 election has reopened debate over a presidential contest whose official result was upheld unanimously by the Supreme Court.

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1d ago

NACADA shuts down two rehabilitation facilities in Murang’a over gross violations

The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA), in collaboration with the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC) and the Department of Public Health, has issued closure notices to two rehabilitation facilities in Murang’a County following a multi-agency compliance inspection that uncovered serious regulatory and human rights violations. The inspections, […] The post NACADA shuts down two rehabilitation facilities in Murang’a ov

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1d ago

Ruto calls for technology driven growth in Africa at UN General Assembly

President William Ruto has called on African countries to reposition technology as a driver of economic growth. Speaking Tuesday High-Level Convening on the ‘Accra Reset’ on the sidelines of 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York, Ruto noted that technology is a prime enabler of sustainable competitiveness, with the power to elevate African countries […] The post Ruto calls for technology driven growth in Africa at UN General Assembly appeared first on KBC Digital.

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1d ago

Ruto puts Kenya at centre of Accra Reset push to make African skills portable

NAIROBI, Kenya, Sept 22 — President William Ruto has announced that Kenya will lead the first national implementation of Masterkey, a digital platform designed to make African skills, qualifications and…

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1d ago

UDA hits back at Uhuru over Raila’s 2022 election claim

NAIROBI, Kenya Sep 22 – UDA has hit back at retired President Uhuru Kenyatta after he said he still believes the late Raila Odinga won the 2022 presidential election. In…

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1d ago

UDA Goes After Uhuru Over 2022 Election Claims

Retired President Uhuru Kenyatta courted controversy on Tuesday, September 22 after suggesting the late Raila Odinga won the hotly-contested 2022 elections.

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1d ago

'We know what happened': Uhuru claims Raila won 2022 polls

Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has said he remains convinced that Raila Odinga won the 2022 presidential election, four years after President William Ruto was declared the winner.

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1d ago

Asian gaming giant 747Live extends to Kenya

The platform offers an extensive range of betting markets, including football, rugby, and international leagues, along with live in-play betting. The post Asian gaming giant 747Live extends to Kenya appeared first on KBC Digital.

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1d ago

Construction of $15B Dangote-backed refinery set for next week

Construction of the multi-billion dollar East Africa Refinery in Lamu County is set to kick off next week with the groundbreaking ceremony led by President William Ruto. Deputy President Prof Kithure Kindiki has made the announcement saying the commissioning construction of the project will also involve regional heads of state for the $15 billion (Ksh […] The post Construction of $15B Dangote-backed refinery set for next week appeared first on KBC Digital.

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1d ago

Isaboke: Govt projects must have communication plans from the start under new policy

The government is strengthening coordination, funding and public engagement under the new National Government Communication Policy, Principal Secretary for Broadcasting and Telecommunications Stephen Isaboke has said. Speaking during a television interview on Tuesday, Isaboke said the policy will make communication an integral part of government programmes by requiring projects to include communication plans and resources […] The post Isaboke: Govt projects must have communication plans fr

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1d ago

Uhuru challenges ‘sponsor’ claims as he backs Matiang’i

NAIROBI, Kenya Sep 22 – Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has challenged claims that he is the political “sponsor” behind opposition activities, saying Kenyans are free to choose their leaders and…

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1d ago

Kilifi County declared technically insolvent over mounting pending bills

Senate Public Accounts Committee says Kilifi owes suppliers Ksh10 billion as county revenue collection remains below its estimated potential. The post Kilifi County declared technically insolvent over mounting pending bills appeared first on KBC Digital.

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1d ago

DP Kindiki calls on Kenyans to comply with safety measures during El Nino rains

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has asked Kenyans to comply with safety instructions during the forecasted El Nino rains expected in the country between October and December. The Second in Command said the government has put in place adequate measures to prevent loss of life and destruction of property calling on Kenyans not to ignore warnings […] The post DP Kindiki calls on Kenyans to comply with safety measures during El Nino rains appeared first on KBC Digital.

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1d ago

Takeover: Uhuru hands Jubilee leadership to Matiang'i

Former President Uhuru Kenyatta to hand over Jubilee Party leadership to Fred Matiangi at upcoming NDC, says he will remain a senior party adviser.

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1d ago

DP Kindiki: Final preparations underway for Lamu refinery groundbreaking next Wednesday

Kindiki said several heads of state and government from East Africa and beyond are expected to attend the event, which will be led by President William Ruto.

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1d ago

Court upholds national tallying of presidential results in Omtatah case

The court upheld Section 39(1C) of the Elections Act and Regulation 83(2) of the Elections (General) Regulations, which provide for the aggregation and verification of presidential results at the national level.

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1d ago

Uhuru hits back at Ruto over continued blame

NAIROBI, KenyaFormer President Uhuru Kenyatta has hit back at President William Ruto over what he described as the continued blame being directed at his administration, asking why his name is…

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1d ago

High Court Rules on Declaration of Presidential Election Results

The High Court has issued a key ruling on the national verification and final declaration of presidential election results.

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1d ago

Uhuru: ‘To this day, I know Raila won in 2022’

NAIROBI, Kenya Sep 22 – Former President Uhuru Kenyatta on Tuesday asserted that Raila Odinga won the presidential contest against President William Ruto in the 2022 election. Speaking during the…

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William Samoei Ruto

5th President of the Republic of Kenya, serving since September 2022. Former Deputy President under President Uhuru Kenyatta (2013–2022).

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Key Dates

Sep 2022Inaugurated as 5th President
2013Became Deputy President
1966Born in Uasin Gishu County
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