President William Ruto has dismissed claims that Kenyans are being forced to pay out-of-pocket hospital bills under the new Social Health Authority (SHA) scheme. Speaking at a public rally in Makueni County on Wednesday, 12 November 2025, President Ruto emphasized that the days of citizens selling personal assets or fundraising…
President William Ruto has reaffirmed his commitment to ensuring that the Ukambani region is fully integrated into Kenya’s national development agenda, vowing that no part of the country will be excluded from progress under his leadership. Speaking in Makueni County on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, the president told residents that…
Former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Ndung’u Waititu continues to grapple with legal woes as the hearing of his 2024 criminal case has been postponed to next week. Waititu, who is currently serving a corruption-related sentence at Kamiti Maximum Prison, faces charges stemming from remarks he allegedly made on September 29, 2024,…
The aftermath of the Mashujaa Day celebrations held on October 20, 2025, at Ithookwe Stadium in Kitui County continues to stir discontent, with residents decrying losses suffered in the name of hosting the national event. Many in the region say the celebrations brought more harm than good, following the demolition…
As Kenya approaches the 2027 general election, Jubilee Party Deputy Leader and presidential flagbearer Fred Matiang’i has expressed concern over what he describes as “clear signs of unpreparedness” by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) during the ongoing voter registration exercise. Speaking after a church service in Kiambu on…
President William Ruto has reiterated his government’s ambitious vision to elevate Kenya from a third-world to a first-world country, emphasizing that his administration possesses the plans, resources, and determination to achieve the goal. Speaking in Samburu County on Sunday, November 9, 2025, during the groundbreaking of the Archer’s Post Affordable…
President William Ruto has stood by his controversial remarks directing police to “shoot protesters in the leg” during the anti-government demonstrations that rocked Kenya in mid-2025. Speaking in an interview with Al Jazeera, the President maintained that his comments were consistent with the law, which permits the use of reasonable…
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has publicly challenged President William Ruto’s ambitious plan to elevate Kenya to first-world status within the next 30 years. Speaking during a church service at PCEA Kayole, Embakasi Central, Nairobi on Sunday, November 9, 2025, Gachagua accused the President of mismanaging critical sectors, including health…
Kenya Kwanza leaders made a significant political show of force at Ishiara Market in Mbeere North during a high-profile goat auction on Saturday, November 8, 2025, where a total of Ksh 6 million was spent. The event, which drew thousands of traders and residents, quickly became a rallying point for…
President William Ruto has unveiled plans to upgrade Maralal town to a small city, a move aimed at accelerating service delivery and boosting economic growth in Northern Kenya. Speaking on Sunday, November 9, 2025, at a church service at All Saints Pro-Cathedral in Samburu County, the Head of State highlighted…