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Ruto Celebrates Daughter Charlene’s Koito Engagement Ceremony

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by Chris Omondi - August 9, 2026August 9, 2026

On Saturday, President William Ruto and First Lady Rachel Ruto joyfully celebrated the engagement of their daughter, Charlene Ruto, during a traditional Koito ceremony at Intonna Heritage Farm in Kilgoris, Narok County.Koito serves as a vital Kalenjin pre-marriage ceremony where the families of both the bride and groom come together

Ruto Urges Kenyans Abroad to Invest as He Wraps Up European Tour

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by Chris Omondi - June 15, 2026June 15, 2026

President William Ruto concluded his visit to three European nations by encouraging the Kenyan diaspora to support and invest in the transformative programmes the government is implementing back home.During a town hall meeting in Helsinki, Finland, with Kenyans living and working across the Nordic region, the President explained that significant

Grief as 14 Kariandusi Crash Victims Set for Burial

by Chris Omondi - October 2, 2025October 6, 2025

Fourteen members of an extended family who lost their lives in the Kariandusi road crash will be laid to rest next week in what promises to be a deeply emotional farewell spread across three counties.The victims, who perished in the tragic accident on September 28, will be buried in separate

First Lady’s message as President William Ruto turns 58

by Nyanza Daily - December 21, 2024December 21, 2024

First Lady Rachel Ruto shared a touching tribute to her husband, President William Ruto, as he celebrated his 58th birthday on Saturday. In a heartfelt message posted on X, she expressed her gratitude for his unwavering devotion as both a husband and a father, noting that his birthday coincides with

Korean NGO I-Love Africa donates sewing machines to First Lady’s initiative

by Nyanza Daily - April 6, 2023April 6, 2023

The First Lady, Rachel Ruto on Thursday April 6 received a donation of 100 sewing machines from I Love Africa, a non-governmental organisation committed to the economic empowerment of women in Africa. In her remarks, the First Lady thanked Mrs. Chang Ok Lee, the CEO of I Love Africa, for the

President William Ruto signs supplementary budget

by Nyanza Daily - March 6, 2023March 6, 2023

More than Sh60 Billion has been provided for pending bills by the Government in its ambitious plan to tackle the sticky issue in the country. Speaking when he assented to the Supplementary Appropriation Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 4 of 2023) on Monday at State House, President Ruto said the

Jill Biden recounts traumatizing drought situation

by Chris Omondi - February 24, 2023February 24, 2023

The visiting US First Lady Jill Biden took time to recount the traumatizing drought situation in Africa, and Kenya in particular. The First Lady of the world's most powerful country recounted how she felt argonized with how children would collapse on their way from search for water due to severe

Rachel Ruto welcomes American First Lady Jill Biden at JKIA in style

by Nyanza Daily - February 24, 2023February 24, 2023

Rachel Ruto welcoming Jill Biden. Kenyan First lady Mama Rachel Ruto on Friday evening welcomed Dr. Jill Biden at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA). Jill Biden starts her three-day visit to Kenya where she is expected to talk about women's economic empowerment projects. She will also address food security in the

Ruto says global financial systems now open for Kenya

by Nyanza Daily - February 14, 2023February 14, 2023

President William Ruto has announced that the local and international financial systems which had blacklisted Kenya Kenya are now open. The President said that the country is now free to engage with the financial systems to fund its development activities. The President said the confidence shown by the international

Charlene Ruto sparks controversy over Office of the 1st Daughter

by Nyanza Daily - December 14, 2022December 14, 2022

President Ruto's most prominent daughter Charlene Ruto has sparked controversy over her remarks about the Office of the First Daughter. While speaking at a conference in Arusha Tanzania, Ms Ruto on Tuesday introduced members of a team that works with her at the office during a summit held in