Ruto urges SHA uptake as he unveils Kisii development projects

President Ruto urged Kenyans to register for SHA while highlighting ongoing development projects in Kisii County, including markets, electrification, housing, and infrastructure upgrades.

By Pcs 21 days ago

Ruto to represent Africa at G7 summit amid push for financial reforms

President Ruto has also been invited to engage in both the summit and preparatory processes, with a particular focus on key issues, including reforming the global financial systems

By Pcs 1 month ago

Ruto signs 20 investment deals, eyes 63,000 youth jobs

Kenya has secured $2.9 billion in investments across key sectors, with reforms and stable economic indicators boosting investor confidence and job creation.

By Pcs 1 month ago

Mega infrastructure projects get lifeline as Ruto signs Bill

President Ruto said the fund will help narrow the infrastructure financing needs of the country that the World Bank estimates to be about $4 billion (Sh16 billion) each year.

By Pcs 1 month ago

PHOTOS: From Bomas of Kenya to Bomas International Convention Complex

With a price tag of Sh45.1 billion, the Bomas International Convention Complex (BICC) is being presented to the public as President William Ruto's transformative legacy project.

By Pcs 2 months ago

DP Kindiki's wife Joyce calls for quality education for all children

Spouse to the DP,Joyce Kithure, has called for increased focus on ensuring all children get access to quality education to enable them to become better people in society.

By Pcs 2 months ago

Kenya's health reforms on track to curb maternal mortality, Ruto says

The President said the government has restructured Kenya's health financing framework, expanding pre-paid access to maternal care through the new Social Health Authority.

By Pcs 2 months ago

Ruto tells African leaders to speed up AfCFTA implementation

If fully implemented, he said, the agreement could significantly boost intra-African trade and expand the continent's economy over the next two decades.

By Pcs 2 months ago

Pres Ruto defends NYOTA initiative, says won't delegate roll out

The President noted that projects such as the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) is changing the livelihoods of tens of thousands of young people across the country.

By Pcs 2 months ago

Ruto tasks envoys with driving Kenya's first-world ambition

Ruto urged the envoys to actively champion the government's agenda of transforming Kenya into a first-world economy.

By Pcs 3 months ago

Ruto meets Dawoodi Bohra community, pledges strengthened partnership

He called on the community to support Kenya's plan to develop the highest calibre of human capital needed to transform the country into a first-world economy.

By Pcs 3 months ago

Ruto directs Kemsa to supply medicine directly to hospitals

Ruto said the new system of delivering medicines and other health commodities directly to hospitals will guarantee the uninterrupted provision of health services under the UHC programme.

By Pcs 5 months ago

Use science to save communities, Kenya's Second Lady says

Kenya's Second Lady, Dr Joyce Kithure, has called for science-driven solutions to protect communities from environmental and public health threats such as lead poisoning.

By Pcs 6 months ago

PHOTOS: President Ruto leads Parliament leadership in viewing Raila Odinga's body

President William Ruto led the Parliament leadership in paying their last respects to former Prime Minister Raila Odinga at Parliament buildings where hsi bodty lay in-state.

By Pcs 6 months ago

Ruto enrolls for Masters in Artificial Intelligence

President William Ruto has enrolled for a Masters in Artificial Intelligence at the Open University of Kenya, signaling his firm endorsement of the country's first fully digital university.

By Pcs 6 months ago

Ruto says government considering waiver of ID card replacement fee

Ruto on Saturday said the fee was introduced to discourage abuse of the service by citizens who, after receiving IDs for free, would lose them and replace them regularly.

By Pcs 7 months ago

Ruto urges African leaders to unite in championing UN Security Council reforms

President William Ruto has called on African leaders to unite in championing reforms of the United Nations Security Council.

By Pcs 7 months ago

Kenya's Second Lady makes a rare public appearance in Tharaka Nithi

Second Lady Dr Joyce Kithure has called on Kenyans to plant more trees to safeguard the environment against the severe effects of climate change.

By Pcs 7 months ago

18,000 NYS recruits graduate as Ruto pledges to increase number to 100,000

President Ruto said the recruitment to the National Youth Service will be significantly scaled up from the current 18,000 young people to 100,000 in the next three years.

By Pcs 8 months ago

Kindiki: North Eastern will not be left behind in development

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has assured residents of North Eastern that the Kenya Kwanza administration will not sideline the region in national development projects.

By Pcs 8 months ago

Please don't, Ruto pleads with ticketless Harambee Stars fans

Ruto has called on Harambee Stars fans to maintain discipline during the team's Sunday match against Zambia at the Kasarani Stadium in Nairobi.

By Pcs 8 months ago

Empty rhetoric will not develop the country- Kindiki

Kindiki called on Kenyans to reject tribalism, violence, and chaos, saying such rhetoric will not move the country forward.

By Pcs 9 months ago

Ruto meets Embu leaders, pledges to enhance muguka returns

The President pointed out that muguka is a scheduled crop under the Kenyan law and therefore enjoys legal and State protection

By Pcs 10 months ago

Ruto calls on UN member states to support Africa's economic governance

President Ruto welcomed the ongoing reforms in the international financial system to make it fairer and more efficient.

By Pcs 10 months ago

Nation-building first, politics later, Kindiki tells leaders

Kindiki said it is not the time to politick but to build the country, calling on all leaders to work together to alleviate under-development.

By Pcs 10 months ago

Ruto:Over 23 million Kenyans registered in Social Health Authority

Data from the Social Health Authority (SHA) shows that Kenyans have embraced the new universal healthcare scheme, President William Ruto has said.

By Pcs 10 months ago

Ruto says SHA registrations show Kenyans trust health reforms

President William Ruto says more than 23.3 million Kenyans have signed up for the Social Health Authority scheme, calling it proof that the universal health plan is gaining trust among the public.

By Pcs 10 months ago

Ruto urges united African front to tackle security threats

President William Ruto has called on militaries in Africa to forge closer cooperation and partnerships to deal with security risks facing the continent.

By Pcs 11 months ago

Ruto flags off Galana Kulalu project to boost food security

The long-awaited Galana Kulalu Food Security Project is now ready for full implementation, President William Ruto has announced.

By Pcs 11 months ago

Kenya, UAE sign MoU on military cooperation, economic development

Kenya and the United Arab Emirates have signed seven agreements aimed at deepening bilateral cooperation.

By Pcs 11 months ago

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 1 year ago

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

President Ruto while advocating for equal opportunities, asked leaders to discourage divisive politics and embrace unity for the sake of peace and cohesion.

By Pcs 1 year ago

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

Designed with accessibility, innovation, and trader empowerment in mind, the market offers far more than upgraded stalls.

By Pcs 1 year ago

Ruto warns US trade war could dismantle global order

The ongoing trade tariff war between the United States and other countries across the globe could undermine the current world order, President William Ruto has said.

By Pcs 1 year 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 Pcs 1 year ago

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 1 year ago

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 1 year ago

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 year ago

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 1 year ago

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 1 year ago