President William Ruto has announced that his government will digitize more than 5,000 services in 6 months. Speaking at Nyayo stadium during the 59th Jamhuri Day celebrations, Ruto announced that this year's Jamhuri Day was showcasing the country's technology and innovation. The President promised to set up a commission to
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Ruto asks MPs to protect CDF for the sake of Education
President William Ruto has explained why he wants the National Government-Constituency Development Fund (NG-CDF) protected and made a constitutional fund. President Ruto said his proposal to Parliament last week, asking the two houses to make the NG-CDF a constitutional institution is meant to secure development of education in the country. He said
Dawoodi Bohra community to support Ruto’s housing plan
The Government is working with the Dawoodi Bohra community to address challenges facing low income earners. President William Ruto said the Government has partnered with the Dawoodi Bohra community as part of efforts to enable low income earners to live in decent houses. "We are collaborating with the Dawoodi Bohra community to
President Ruto hosts tech companies at State House
The government will work with leading global tech companies to prepare Kenyan youth for opportunities in the digital space. President William Ruto said the government has partnered with various global tech companies to train youth to meet international standards. This, he said, will enable Kenyan youth to be competitive in
Ruto: Technical training will drive economic growth
The Government will work with tertiary institutions to forge a pathway for Kenya to deepen its competitive technical capacity. President Ruto said the move will boost the number of competent human resources and build an engine to power the country’s economic growth. "Our socio-economic transformation agenda needs a responsive
Ruto aplogizes to Atwoli over harsh campaign
President William Ruto has apologised to Central Organisation of Trade Unions (COTU) Secretary-General Francis Atwoli, over the harsh rhetorics during the 2022 campaign period. The president made the apology during a meeting with Western leaders at Kakamega State Lodge as part of hus two-day tour of the region. Ruto said he felt
Miguna Miguna to Ruto: don’t amend the constitution
Lawyer Miguna Miguna, (in Somali cap), during a recent press briefing. Kenyans have come out strongly to differ with President William Ruto over his intentions to amend the constitution.Among the notable people to express their dissatisfaction is firebrand lawyer Miguna Miguna. Miguna, recently seen as having a soft spot for President
Why activists want Hustlers Fund suspended
Activists have petitioned the high court to suspend the Ksh.50 billion Hustler Fund launched by President William Ruto last week. In the case filed against the Attorney General, President William Ruto and six other individuals, lawyers Benard Odero Okello and Kevin Ndoho Macharia for the petitioners argue that Fund
3rd IEBC Commissioner Francis Wanderi resigns
Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) commissioner Francis Wanderi has resigned from the beleaguered polls body days after President William Ruto suspended him and other fellow commissioners. Wanderi's resignation follows that of Justus Nyang'aya and IEBC Vice Chair Juliana Cherera both of whom resigned on December 2 and 5 respectively. In
Anyang Nyong’o skips Azimio rally for Statehouse event
While Azimio La Umoja politicians were congregated in Kamukunji grounds on Wednesday in Nairobi, Kisumu Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o skipped the much publicised rally to attend an event at Statehouse Nairobi. Odinga had organised the rally to pile pressure on President William Ruto's government to deliver on the many promises he made