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Image: The Standard News FeedsPublished on September 22, 2026
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has said he remains convinced that Raila Odinga won the 2022 presidential election, four years after President William Ruto was declared the winner.
Published on September 21, 2026
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has put a Ksh39 billion development programme at the centre of Kenya Kwanza politics in Meru, challenging critics to focus on their own ambitions as the Government rolls out roads, markets and education projects. Speaking at Gitimene Market in Buuri Constituency on Monday, Prof Kindiki said Meru had been allocated Ksh39 billion for development and construction…
Published on September 21, 2026
NEW YORK, US Sep 21 – President William Ruto has met Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote in New York to discuss financing and final preparations for the proposed East Africa Refinery in Lamu. The meeting, held on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly, also brought together Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) President and CEO Samaila Zubairu as Kenya seeks…
Image: The Standard PoliticsPublished on September 21, 2026
President William Ruto has urged the country not to elect ‘a fool as president for the sake of development and growth of the country.
Published on August 4, 2026
President William Ruto has announced a support package for more than 106,000 village elders across Kenya, including a monthly stipend, smartphones, training and health insurance cover. The President pointed out that these initiatives were aimed at recognising the contribution of village elders in grassroots leadership, community mobilisation and implementation of Government programmes. Speaking during an engagement with more than 10,000…
Published on August 2, 2026
The Government is implementing measures to cushion farmers and safeguard national food security following below-average rainfall that has affected crop production in the country’s food basket, President William Ruto has said. The President announced that the Government will lower the cost of fertiliser and seeds to enable farmers to plant food crops during the expected rains in September and October.…
Published on July 30, 2026
President William Ruto has called for a national conversation among Kenyans and groups that will help craft a long-term national development plan that will succeed Vision 2030. In a special address from State House Nairobi on Thursday evening, the President noted that as Vision 2030 comes to a close, Kenya has reached a defining moment that requires a fresh, people-driven…
Published on July 28, 2026
President William Ruto said the country’s future prosperity depends on producing globally competitive talent capable of driving the digital economy. Speaking at State House, Nairobi, during a ceremony to honour Kenyan winners of the 2026 Global Huawei ICT Competition and launch the 11th edition of the contest, President Ruto said Kenya’s remarkable performance on the global stage demonstrates that the…
Published on May 22, 2026
The government is taking decisive measures to cushion Kenyans from high fuel prices caused by the conflict in the Middle East, President William Ruto has said. Speaking after a consultative meeting with transport stakeholders at State House Mombasa on Friday, the President directed that diesel prices be reduced by KSh10 in the June-July pricing cycle. He explained that the Government…
