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Ruto Signs Law Increasing County Governmentsโ€™ Allocations

Published on October 19, 2026

Source: KahawatunguBy David Wafula👁 31 views

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President William Ruto has assented to the County Governments Additional Allocations Bill, 2026, increasing additional allocations to county governments to Sh71.09 billion in the 2026/2027 financial year. Ruto signed the law at Eldoret State Lodge in Uasin Gishu County, raising the allocations from Sh70.67 billion in the 2025/2026 financial year by Sh425.6 million. The funds will be drawn from theโ€ฆ

President William Ruto has assented to the County Governments Additional Allocations Bill, 2026, increasing additional allocations to county governments to Sh71.09 billion in the 2026/2027 financial year.

Ruto signed the law at Eldoret State Lodge in Uasin Gishu County, raising the allocations from Sh70.67 billion in the 2025/2026 financial year by Sh425.6 million.

The funds will be drawn from the National Governmentโ€™s share of revenue, statutory entitlements, loans and grants from development partners.

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Explainer: What Rutoโ€™s two new laws mean for counties and assembly staff

Published on October 19, 2026

Source: People DailyBy Felix Kyalo👁 44 views

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President William Ruto assented to two Senate bills at Eldoret State Lodge on Monday, October 19, 2026, introducing changes to county funding and the administration of county assemblies. The County Governments Additional Allocations Act, 2026, provides for Ksh71.09 billion in additional resources for counties during the 2026/2027 financial year. The County Assembly Services Amendment Act, […]

President William Ruto assented to two Senate bills at Eldoret State Lodge on Monday, October 19, 2026, introducing changes to county funding and the administration of county assemblies. The County Governments Additional Allocations Act, 2026, provides for Ksh71.09 billion in additional resources for counties during the 2026/2027 financial year. The County Assembly Services Amendment Act, […]

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Wetangula: Opposition lacks capacity to challenge Ruto

Published on October 19, 2026

Source: KBC DigitalBy KBC Digital👁 28 views

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National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangโ€™ula has questioned the ability of opposition leaders to defeat President William Ruto in the 2027 General Election, arguing that none has the experience required to lead the country. Wetangโ€™ula said the presidency was too important an office to be entrusted to inexperienced leaders, insisting that Kenya needed a leader with a proven record of leadership.โ€ฆ

National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangโ€™ula has questioned the ability of opposition leaders to defeat President William Ruto in the 2027 General Election, arguing that none has the experience required to lead the country.

Wetangโ€™ula said the presidency was too important an office to be entrusted to inexperienced leaders, insisting that Kenya needed a leader with a proven record of leadership.

โ€œThe presidency is a serious responsibility. We cannot gamble with it as a country. Kenyans have historically elected leaders with considerable leadership experience,โ€ he said.

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Waiguru Reveals Why Sheโ€™s Better Than Kindiki and Canโ€™t Deputise Sifuna

Published on October 19, 2026

Source: The Kenya Times ~ Trending, Breaking News and VideosBy Wiltord Otieno👁 41 views

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The Kenya Times ~ Trending, Breaking News and Videos Waiguru Reveals Why She’s Better Than Kindiki and Can’t Deputise Sifuna Governor Anne Waiguru has laid out an ambitious case for why she believes she should become President William Rutoโ€™s running mate in the 2027 General Election, arguing that Deputy President Kithure Kindiki is not guaranteed the position and insisting thatโ€ฆ

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Waiguru Reveals Why She’s Better Than Kindiki and Can’t Deputise Sifuna

Governor Anne Waiguru has laid out an ambitious case for why she believes she should become President William Rutoโ€™s running mate in the 2027 General Election, arguing that Deputy President Kithure Kindiki is not guaranteed the position and insisting that she brings a unique combination of experience, competence and gender representation. Speaking during an interview […]

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Ruto signs 2 bills into law, unlocks Ksh71B for counties

Published on October 19, 2026

Source: People DailyBy Felix Kyalo👁 28 views

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President William Ruto has assented to two Senate bills into law, including legislation providing Ksh71.09 billion in additional allocations to county governments for the 2026/2027 financial year. The President signed the County Governments Additional Allocations Bill, 2026, and the County Assembly Services Amendment Bill, 2023, during a presidential assent ceremony at Eldoret State Lodge on […]

President William Ruto has assented to two Senate bills into law, including legislation providing Ksh71.09 billion in additional allocations to county governments for the 2026/2027 financial year. The President signed the County Governments Additional Allocations Bill, 2026, and the County Assembly Services Amendment Bill, 2023, during a presidential assent ceremony at Eldoret State Lodge on […]

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Mudavadi: We should not second guess the destiny of our nation

Published on October 19, 2026

Source: KBC DigitalBy OPCS👁 29 views

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Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has warned the electorate not second guess and gamble with the leadership of the country come August 2027. Mudavadi told Kenyans there is no room for taking chances. The country requires the right leadership from the grassroots to the Presidency. He cautioned Kenyans against entrusting the countryโ€™s leadership to non-visionary leaders questioning their ability toโ€ฆ

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has warned the electorate not second guess and gamble with the leadership of the country come August 2027.

Mudavadi told Kenyans there is no room for taking chances. The country requires the right leadership from the grassroots to the Presidency.

He cautioned Kenyans against entrusting the countryโ€™s leadership to non-visionary leaders questioning their ability to provide credible alternatives to President William Ruto.

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Babu Owino explains how William Ruto might defeat opposition in 2027 election

Published on October 19, 2026

Source: Tuko.co.keBy News Desk👁 35 views

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Babu Owino warns Sifuna, Gachagua, Kalonzo and Matiang'i that a divided opposition could hand William Ruto a second term in Kenya's 2027 election and urges unity.

Babu Owino warns Sifuna, Gachagua, Kalonzo and Matiang'i that a divided opposition could hand William Ruto a second term in Kenya's 2027 election and urges unity.

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Komboa Kenya to Begin Talks With Gachagua, Sifuna Camps On Joint 2027 Ticket

Published on October 19, 2026

Source: AllAfrica News: KenyaBy News Desk👁 33 views

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Democratic Action Party of Kenya (DAP-K) leader Eugene Wamalwa says the Kalonzo Musyoka-led Komboa Kenya alliance will begin talks next week with key opposition figures on a unified presidential ticket to challenge President William Ruto in 2027.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Democratic Action Party of Kenya (DAP-K) leader Eugene Wamalwa says the Kalonzo Musyoka-led Komboa Kenya alliance will begin talks next week with key opposition figures on a unified presidential ticket to challenge President William Ruto in 2027.

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President Ruto's hustler promise faces test of livelihoods

Published on October 19, 2026

Source: The Standard PoliticsBy Standard Digital👁 35 views

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As Kenya approaches the 2027 elections, questions remain over whether President William Rutos youth-focused programmes are delivering sustainable jobs.

As Kenya approaches the 2027 elections, questions remain over whether President William Rutos youth-focused programmes are delivering sustainable jobs.

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