Kenyan President William Ruto’s arrival in Washington, D.C., for a state visit marks a historic moment. He is the first African leader to visit the U.S. on a state visit since 2008. This visit underscores Kenya’s strategic importance in global affairs, emphasizing its role in peacekeeping, diplomacy, and economic development. Kenya’s Global Significance Peacekeeping…
President William Ruto spearheaded the Kakamega Investment Conference, joined by Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa, H.E. Abdi Ibrahim Hassan, EGH and Senator Boni Khalwale. The four-day forum, themed ‘Opening up Counties as the New Frontiers for Investment and Development,’ commenced with high spirits and a shared vision for economic advancement. In…
Kenyan digital content creators received promising news today as President William Ruto announced Facebook’s decision to allow monetization of content on its platforms, including Facebook and Instagram, starting June 2024. The announcement came after a meeting between President Ruto, representatives from Facebook and Instagram’s parent company Meta, and a group of content creators. President Ruto…
Members of Parliament have revised their stance on limiting the number of Chief Administrative Secretaries (CAS) in government, opting instead to give President William Ruto the authority to appoint CASs without restrictions. This change follows a reconsideration of a proposed Bill aimed at capping the number of CAS positions at 22, mirroring the number of…
Narok Governor Patrick Ole Ntutu has made an urgent plea to President William Ruto for financial assistance in the construction of a much-needed abattoir in Narok County. Speaking on Sunday, Governor Ntutu revealed that the project requires a total of Sh2 billion, with the county requesting Sh1 billion in funding from the national government to…
President William Ruto has denounced the recent incident of public heckling directed at Bomet Governor Hillary Barchok during the President’s visit to the county on Saturday. Addressing a rally, President Ruto emphasized the importance of maintaining order and civility, urging residents to exercise patience and utilize their electoral power to hold non-performing leaders accountable. The…
President William Ruto, on Saturday, March 16, revealed plans for a nationwide registration drive aimed at transitioning Kenyans from the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) to the newly established Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF). This initiative, spearheaded by the Ministry of Health under Cabinet Secretary Susan Nakhumicha, represents a pivotal step towards achieving universal healthcare…
In a recent move by Kenyan President H.E. William Samoe Ruto, notable changes have been made in various governmental sectors, aimed at enhancing efficiency and effectiveness. Among the appointments announced are Francis Chachu Ganya and Ali Wario, both former Members of Parliament who, despite unsuccessful bids for gubernatorial seats in the 2022 General Elections, have…
Amidst growing concerns over rising living costs, the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has announced a nationwide adjustment in fuel prices aimed at providing relief to consumers across Kenya. The move, effective for the next 30 days, underscores EPRA’s commitment to addressing economic challenges and supporting households amidst inflationary pressures. Under the revised pricing…
President William Ruto’s administration has issued a directive to address the widespread devastation caused by the Prosopis Juliflora tree, commonly known as “Mathenge,” across 22 counties in Kenya. The invasive species has been identified as a major contributor to the loss of grazing land and a significant reduction in arable land throughout the country. Government…
