Eliud Owalo has formally resigned from his role as Deputy Chief of Staff for Delivery and Government Efficiency, clearing the way for his bid for the presidency in the 2027 General Election. In a statement released on social media, Owalo said his continued stay in government was incompatible with his…
Uasin Gishu, Kenya — President William Ruto on Saturday, January 10, cast his vote in the ongoing United Democratic Alliance (UDA) grassroots elections at Koilel Primary School in Uasin Gishu County, as the ruling party conducted a nationwide exercise aimed at strengthening its local leadership structures. In a statement shared…
A diplomatic puzzle has emerged in Kenya after Italian billionaire Flavio Briatore posted on Instagram, seemingly revealing that President William Ruto visited Dubai for a private dinner, even as his official schedule placed him in Western Kenya. On Wednesday, January 6, 2025, Briatore shared a photo at his luxury venue,…
A total of 270,000 candidates who sat the 2025 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examinations have scored a C+ grade and above, qualifying for direct entry to university. President William Ruto disclosed the figures after being briefed on the examination outcomes by Education Cabinet Secretary Migos Ogamba. The successful…
The late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga’s long-serving bodyguard and security aide, Maurice Ogeta, has been appointed to a senior role in the Mombasa County Government, marking a new phase in his public service career. In a statement issued on Thursday, January 8, 2026, Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Nassir announced several…
Kenya’s prominent religious leader, Pastor Victor Kanyari, appears to have thrown his support behind President William Ruto, days after publicly clarifying his political stance. In a statement shared on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, via his official Facebook account, Kanyari urged Kenyans to embrace unity and support for the President. “Guys,…
The leader of the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP), Rigathi Gachagua, on Sunday launched a sharp attack on President William Ruto, accusing him of hypocrisy in the fight against narcotics and alleging that senior government figures are shielding individuals linked to drug trafficking and the so-called Minnesota fraud scheme.…
President William Ruto has called on residents of West Pokot County to immediately hand over all illegal firearms to local bishops or the police, warning that anyone found in possession of unauthorised weapons will face strict government action. Speaking during an interdenominational service in Chesombur on January 4, 2026, President…
Geoffrey Mosiria, Nairobi County’s Head of Customer Care, has publicly backed President William Ruto’s controversial proposal to impose tougher penalties on drug traffickers, warning that Kenya is facing a deepening crisis that threatens to wipe out an entire generation. In a series of posts on his Facebook page, Mosiria described…
President William Ruto has intensified his criticism of opposition leaders, accusing them of lacking clear ideas and relying on political slogans and smear campaigns rather than offering practical development solutions for Kenyans. Speaking at Bukhungu Stadium in Kakamega County during the Governor Fernandes Barasa Cup final, the President challenged the…