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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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5h ago

Landowners Put on Notice as KeNHA Expands Ksh24 Billion Highway

The multi-billion-shilling highway is expected to boost regional trade, reduce transport costs, and accelerate economic development in the northern part of Kenya.

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5h ago

High Court Issues Fresh Orders in Case Seeking to Halt JKIA Upgrade

The government has defended the construction plans for the airport despite criticisms from a section of Kenyans over the procurement and tendering processes for the Ksh154 billion upgrade.

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6h ago

UAE grants 30-day visa grace period for stranded Kenyans

NAIROBI,Kenya,June 20-Kenyan nationals in the United Arab Emirates now have a 30-day window to either regularise their immigration status or leave the country without incurring overstay penalties. This follows a…

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6h ago

State Unveils New Plan to Construct a Mega Dam Inside a National Park

Attention now shifts as to whether the government can convince conservationists that a project expected to create a 38-square-kilometre reservoir inside the park can coexist within the wildlife conservation landscape.

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8h ago

Police Seize Sh12.1 million bhang consignment in multi-county crackdown

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 20 – Police have seized Sh12.1 worth of  cannabis sativa in separate anti-narcotics operations conducted in Mombasa, Kitengela and Busia. According to the Directorate of Criminal Investigtions (DCI),detectives…

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8h ago

US to stop funding HIV programmes in South Africa

The US government says it will stop funding programmes in South Africa intended to tackle the spread of HIV and Aids. More than eight million South Africans are living with HIV – the highest number of any country in the world. The US State Department appeared to link the decision to South Africa’s alleged failure […] The post US to stop funding HIV programmes in South Africa appeared first on KBC Digital.

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8h ago

Era of foreign aid dependency is over – Mudavadi

Prime CS urges national focus on self-financing development and long-term economic resilience The post Era of foreign aid dependency is over – Mudavadi appeared first on KBC Digital.

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9h ago

Housing PS Reveals Nairobi Estates Where Landlords Earn Better From Rentals

According to the PS, such situations are among several factors that prompted the government to introduce the Affordable Housing Programme.

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9h ago

Kenyan Shilling Weakens Slightly as Foreign Reserves Fall

The government is working to balance its accounts ahead of the end of the fiscal year 2025/2026 in 10 days.

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10h ago

Coalition politics cannot defeat Ruto in 2027, says Wanjigi

Wanjigi said the emerging opposition realignments risk reproducing the same political culture that has repeatedly failed to address issues of debt, taxation and unemployment.

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11h ago

New Report Signals Possible Fuel Price Cuts Ahead of EPRA Review

Attention now shifts to EPRA and the government to determine whether the immediate relief could be passed on to consumers in line with international prices.

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13h ago

Ruto warns on June 25 demos as Opposition, families mobilise

President Ruto issued a strong warning over the planned demonstrations scheduled for June 25, the anniversary of the anti-Finance Bill 2024 protests.

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23h ago

Police Launch Manhunt for Kuresoi North MP Alfred Mutai Over Nakuru Violence

The police identified Mutai as the prime suspect in the chaos that erupted during a Youth Empowerment Meeting at Sirikwa Umoja Grounds attended by several political leaders, including Susan Kihika.

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23h ago

Defence Ministry named best performing in 2024/2025 performance contracting evaluation

The Ministry of Defence has been recognised as the Best Performing Ministry under the 2024/2025 Performance Contracting Evaluation, earning national acclaim for its role in advancing government priorities through efficiency, accountability and results-driven service delivery. Defence Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya received the award alongside Principal Secretary for Defence Dr. Patrick Mariru and the Assistant Chief […] The post Defence Ministry named best performing in 2024/2025 performanc

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1d ago

Police Launch Manhunt for MP After Ruto's Orders

Three people suffered gunshot injuries during the skirmishes involving the politicians and their supporters, prompting immediate action from police officers in the area.

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1d ago

Ruto orders action against goons and their sponsors

Ruto says Kenya must protect the right to protest but warns violence, destruction and armed groups will not be tolerated.

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1d ago

Gov’t urges responsible exercise of constitutional rights, warns against violence

Interior PS Dr. Raymond Omollo warns that violence during demonstrations undermines livelihoods, national unity and years of development gains. The post Gov’t urges responsible exercise of constitutional rights, warns against violence appeared first on KBC Digital.

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1d ago

Waiguru intensifies support for ECDE learners with supply of additional learning materials, furniture

Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has intensified support for Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) learners across the county through provision of free learning materials, furniture and uniforms aimed at easing the financial burden on parents. The initiative targets all 201 ECDE centres in the county, with learners receiving exercise books, pencils, crayons, plasticine, building blocks, curriculum […] The post Waiguru intensifies support for ECDE learners with supply of additional le

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1d ago

USA out to seal round of 32 against Australia

United States Of America,USA men’s national soccer team,faces a pivotal showdown against Australia today at Seattle’s Lumen Field, with the match kicking off at 10pm East Africa Time. Catch the action live on KBC Channel 1. Both teams enter the encounter with three points after the USA’s dominant 4-1 victory over Paraguay and Australia’s 2-0 […] The post USA out to seal round of 32 against Australia appeared first on KBC Digital.

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1d ago

PS Responds to Reports of Delays in Payments to Vulnerable Households

The government is pushing the second Supplementary Budget before the end of June 30, with additional funding to various MDAs.

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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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