President William Ruto has dismissed mounting political criticism, declaring he will not be intimidated as the country gradually shifts focus toward the 2027 general elections. Speaking during the AIPCA Holy Oil Consecration at Mukaro South Diocese in Nyeri County, Ruto struck a defiant tone, insisting his leadership will ultimately be judged by results rather than…
President William Ruto has pledged sweeping reforms to protect Kenya creative sector after a group of Gengetone and Urbantone artists revealed they lost rights to hundreds of their own songs under disputed contracts. The announcement follows a meeting on Wednesday between the president and affected musicians, who described signing agreements with foreign entities that later…
President William Ruto has dismissed critics of the Social Health Authority, defending ongoing health reforms and describing opposition voices as politically motivated and misinformed. Speaking during a meeting with Maendeleo ya Wanawake women, the President said the new health insurance programme is already delivering tangible benefits to millions of Kenyans. He added that many critics…
Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has stirred fresh political debate after suggesting a possible reconciliation between President William Ruto and former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua ahead of the 2027 General Election. Speaking to residents in Ngariama, Gichugu Constituency on 31 March, Waiguru framed her remarks around political pragmatism, urging leaders and voters in the Mt Kenya…
Kenya has moved to shield its economy from the ripple effects of escalating geopolitical tensions in the Gulf, rolling out targeted measures to protect critical supply chains and stabilise key sectors. In a statement following a high level briefing with economic ministries and private sector stakeholders, President William Ruto said authorities are closely monitoring global…
Kenya is intensifying efforts to attract foreign investment through a new package of tax incentives and regulatory reforms aimed at securing more than USD 2.5 billion in commitments. President William Ruto unveiled the measures during the 2026 Kenya International Investment Conference, outlining a strategy focused on practical policy changes, faster approvals and improved business conditions….
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Monday praised Kenyan President William Ruto for publicly condemning Iran’s missile and drone strikes on Gulf states, as the two leaders discussed ways to strengthen security ties amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. The phone conversation, held 23 March, highlighted growing U.S.-Kenya partnership on regional stability and…
Kenya finds itself trapped in a fiscal spiral that no amount of political maneuvering can paper over. The numbers are stark, total public debt has surged past Sh12.29 trillion — roughly $80 billion — by the end of December 2025, representing a 4 percent increase from just six months earlier and standing at approximately 2.6…
Kenya has nominated Supreme Court Justice Njoki Ndung’u for election to the bench of the International Criminal Court, positioning one of the country’s most experienced jurists for a global judicial role. President William Ruto submitted Ndung’u’s nomination for one of six judicial vacancies to be filled during the 25th session of the Assembly of States…
For decades, Kenya’s senior judges served under a retirement system critics described as fragmented, unpredictable, and constitutionally inadequate. That era has now come to a formal close. President William Ruto has signed the Judges’ Retirement Benefits Act into law, establishing the country’s first comprehensive statutory framework dedicated exclusively to pension and post-retirement benefits for judges…
