President William Ruto has urged the Azimio One Kenya coalition to call off the weekly demonstrations and suggested that a bipartisan process should be initiated to look at some of the issues raised by the opposition. Speaking from Statehouse Nairobi, the President said he had listened to the opposition's
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“Stop the protests now” President Ruto tells Odinga
President William Ruto on Friday told Azimio leader Raila Odinga to stop inciting his supporters against his government. The President decried the mass protests that has led to destruction of property in various parts of the country. Speaking during the launch of the public service internship programme and acknowledgement of the
“Embrace Change” president Ruto tells PSC
President Ruto says all tax refunds to be paid within six months
President William Ruto has announced that all verified tax refund claims will be payable within six months. To attract fresh ideas in Kenya, the President noted that the Government will exempt start-up firms from paying taxes on unrealised gains on employee-allocated shares starting in July. Meanwhile, Dr Ruto told the
The EU Commission to construct EUR 347.6 Green BRT in Kenya
Kenya and the European Commission have reached a EUR 347.6 million financing agreement for the construction of the first dedicated electric bus rapid lane in East Africa. President Ruto reiterated Kenya's commitment to a green transition as envisaged in the country’s climate change mitigation plan. The Green Mobility-Nairobi core bus rapid
The EU to support Kenya’s development plan
President William Ruto Wednesday held talks with the leadership of the European Union and European Commission at EU Headquarters in Brussels, Belgium. During a meeting with Charles Michel, President of the European Council, the two leaders committed to strengthening the Kenya-EU strategic partnership. The President of the EU commended Kenya’s
Raila Odinga holds talks US Senator Chris Coons
Azimio La Umoja leader Raila Odinga on Wednesday 29th March held talks with Delaware Senator Chris who is heading a delegation from the US to Kenya. After the meeting Raila tweeted "Had a great meeting this evening with US Senator Chris Coons and his delegation to discuss developments in our country.
Sakaja says NO to Kisumu demonstrators in Nairobi
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has condemned the decision by Kisumu Governor Prof. Anyang' Nyong'o to export suspend mass action in Kisumu to enable the Kisumu demonstrators to join protests in Nairobi. Sakaja said Nairobi has already borne the brunt of the demonstrations and termed the Kisumu governor's move “preposterous and
Univercells to set up Biotechnology Center in Kenya
Kenya is seeking to partner with Univercells to develop a biotechnology centre in Nairobi that will manufacture vaccines and drugs. President William Ruto said the biotechnology centre is part of the government’s plan for Universal Healthcare. The Head of State said the partnership once finalised will also include skills transfer to boost
President Ruto asks OACPS to enhance relations with EU
President William Ruto has asked the Organization for African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS) to improve relations with the European Union to unlock trade and investment opportunities for its members. The President said delays in signing of Key agreements, like the Post-Cotonou Partnership (Samoa) Agreement, have stalled numerous opportunities for member