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Kenya to elevate its partnership with European Union, Ruto says

Published on November 12, 2026

Source: KBC DigitalBy Muraya Kamunde

Kenya and the European Union (EU) have agreed to elevate their longstanding relationship to a comprehensive strategic partnership to deliver greater benefits to the people, President William Ruto has said. The President noted that the Kenya-EU relationship has yielded immense mutual benefits, but there is still room for deepening cooperation and unlocking greater opportunities for both sides. He spoke at…

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Kenya and the European Union (EU) have agreed to elevate their longstanding relationship to a comprehensive strategic partnership to deliver greater benefits to the people, President William Ruto has said.

The President noted that the Kenya-EU relationship has yielded immense mutual benefits, but there is still room for deepening cooperation and unlocking greater opportunities for both sides.

He spoke at State House, Nairobi on Thursday morning when he hosted Heads of EU Delegations to African countries.

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Ruto, Sifuna tie at 31pc in latest TIFA presidential race

Published on November 12, 2026

Source: Politics – Capital FMBy CORRESPONDENT

William Ruto Rigathi Gachagua Edwin Sifuna Kalonzo Musyoka UDA DCP

NAIROBI, Kenya Nov 12 – President William Ruto has recorded an increase in his preferred presidential candidate rating, tying with Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna at 31 per cent, according to the latest TIFA Research opinion poll. The November 2026 findings show Ruto’s support has grown from 18 per cent in August 2022 to 31 per cent, placing him at the…

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NAIROBI, Kenya Nov 12 – President William Ruto has recorded an increase in his preferred presidential candidate rating, tying with Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna at 31 per cent, according to the latest TIFA Research opinion poll.

The November 2026 findings show Ruto’s support has grown from 18 per cent in August 2022 to 31 per cent, placing him at the top of the presidential preference rankings alongside Sifuna.

Sifuna, meanwhile, has emerged from previously negligible support to match the Head of State in the latest ratings.

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Linda Mwananchi emerges as Nairobi’s most popular political outfit in new TIFA race

Published on November 12, 2026

Source: Citizen DigitalBy News Desk

William Ruto Rigathi Gachagua Edwin Sifuna Babu Owino Kalonzo Musyoka Fred Matiang'i UDA DCP ODM Jubilee Wiper

The movement, associated with Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, leads the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP), which commands 11 percent support, followed by ODM at 9 percent and President William Ruto's UDA at 8 percent. The Linda Mwananchi Movement has emerged as the most popular political outfit in Nairobi, commanding 26 percent support, according to a new survey released by…

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The movement, associated with Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, leads the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP), which commands 11 percent support, followed by ODM at 9 percent and President William Ruto's UDA at 8 percent.

The Linda Mwananchi Movement has emerged as the most popular political outfit in Nairobi, commanding 26 percent support, according to a new survey released by Trends and Insights for Africa (TIFA) on Thursday, November 12.

The movement, associated with Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, leads the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP), which commands 11 percent support, followed by ODM at 9 percent and President William Ruto's UDA at 8 percent.

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Ida Odinga asema anamuunga mkono Ruto, asema mumewe alimwacha serikali ya BroadBased

Published on November 12, 2026

Source: Taifa LeoBy Fatuma Bariki

William Ruto Rigathi Gachagua Edwin Sifuna Babu Owino Kalonzo Musyoka UDA DCP ODM

MJANE wa aliyekuwa waziri mkuu marehemu Raila Odinga, Ida Odinga, ameweka wazi msimamo wake wa kisiasa baada ya wiki kadhaa za minong’ono kuhusu mwelekeo wa familia yake kutokana na kifo cha mumewe. Ida amesema bado yuko katika chama cha ODM na anaunga mkono Serikali Jumuishi inayoongozwa na Rais William Ruto, akisisitiza kuwa huo ndio msimamo ambao Raila alimwachia kabla ya…

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MJANE wa aliyekuwa waziri mkuu marehemu Raila Odinga, Ida Odinga, ameweka wazi msimamo wake wa kisiasa baada ya wiki kadhaa za minong’ono kuhusu mwelekeo wa familia yake kutokana na kifo cha mumewe.

Ida amesema bado yuko katika chama cha ODM na anaunga mkono Serikali Jumuishi inayoongozwa na Rais William Ruto, akisisitiza kuwa huo ndio msimamo ambao Raila alimwachia kabla ya kufariki.

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Ruto Changes Date of State of the Nation Address

Published on November 12, 2026

Source: AllAfrica News: KenyaBy News Desk👁 3 views

William Ruto

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto's State of the Nation Address has been moved to Wednesday, November 18, bringing forward the highly anticipated speech by a day.

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto's State of the Nation Address has been moved to Wednesday, November 18, bringing forward the highly anticipated speech by a day.

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David Maraga Questions Govt 'Hypocrisy' After U-Turn On Ebola Quarantine Policy

Published on November 12, 2026

Source: AllAfrica News: KenyaBy News Desk

William Ruto David Maraga

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Former Chief Justice David Maraga has accused President William Ruto of hypocrisy over the government's position on Ebola quarantine facilities, revisiting the deadly June protests against a planned US-linked isolation centre as Kenya begins a 42-day countdown towards being declared Ebola-free.

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Former Chief Justice David Maraga has accused President William Ruto of hypocrisy over the government's position on Ebola quarantine facilities, revisiting the deadly June protests against a planned US-linked isolation centre as Kenya begins a 42-day countdown towards being declared Ebola-free.

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Ruto announces new strategic partnership with European Union

Published on November 12, 2026

Source: People DailyBy Emmanuel Rono👁 3 views

William Ruto

President William Ruto has announced plans to elevate Kenya’s diplomatic and economic relations with the European Union (EU) into a comprehensive strategic partnership as the two sides mark 50 years of diplomatic ties. Ruto said the new partnership would focus on strengthening trade, investment, security cooperation and democratic governance while promoting sustainable development. In a […]

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President William Ruto has announced plans to elevate Kenya’s diplomatic and economic relations with the European Union (EU) into a comprehensive strategic partnership as the two sides mark 50 years of diplomatic ties. Ruto said the new partnership would focus on strengthening trade, investment, security cooperation and democratic governance while promoting sustainable development. In a […]

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Herman Manyora: Opposition leaders are not ready, they know who can beat Ruto

Published on November 12, 2026

Source: People DailyBy Emmanuel Rono👁 3 views

William Ruto

Political analyst Herman Manyora has accused opposition leaders of dragging their feet in efforts to unite ahead of the 2027 General Election, arguing that they already know who stands the best chance of defeating President William Ruto. Manyora said the prolonged discussions around identifying a joint presidential candidate were unnecessary, insisting that opposition politicians and […]

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Political analyst Herman Manyora has accused opposition leaders of dragging their feet in efforts to unite ahead of the 2027 General Election, arguing that they already know who stands the best chance of defeating President William Ruto. Manyora said the prolonged discussions around identifying a joint presidential candidate were unnecessary, insisting that opposition politicians and […]

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Samuel Poghisio: Ruto must respect Uhuru despite political differences

Published on November 12, 2026

Source: People DailyBy Felix Kyalo👁 1 views

William Ruto

Former West Pokot Senator Samuel Poghisio has urged President William Ruto to respect retired President Uhuru Kenyatta, warning that their public exchanges could undermine the dignity of the presidency and Kenya’s image. Poghisio said the two leaders should stop allowing political disagreements to shape how they address each other, arguing that they can disagree politically […]

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Former West Pokot Senator Samuel Poghisio has urged President William Ruto to respect retired President Uhuru Kenyatta, warning that their public exchanges could undermine the dignity of the presidency and Kenya’s image. Poghisio said the two leaders should stop allowing political disagreements to shape how they address each other, arguing that they can disagree politically […]

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