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WATCH LIVE: President Ruto Issues Title Deeds to Mombasa Residents at Mama Ngina Drive

Published on October 2, 2026

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President William Ruto speaking during a church service in Kisumu County on September 13, 2026 ยฉCitizen Digital, Kenya

President William Ruto speaking during a church service in Kisumu County on September 13, 2026 ยฉCitizen Digital, Kenya

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Sifuna hits back at Ruto over Dangote agreement

Published on October 2, 2026

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Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has hit back at President William Ruto after the President criticised his demand for the agreement between the government and businessman Aliko Dangote over the planned refinery in Lamu. Sifuna invoked Article 35 of the Constitution, which guarantees every citizen access to information held by the State and requires the government to publish and publicise importantโ€ฆ

Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has hit back at President William Ruto after the President criticised his demand for the agreement between the government and businessman Aliko Dangote over the planned refinery in Lamu.

Sifuna invoked Article 35 of the Constitution, which guarantees every citizen access to information held by the State and requires the government to publish and publicise important information affecting the nation.

โ€œArticle 35 (1): Every citizen has the right of access to information held by the State,โ€ Sifuna said.

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From Mr empty to shiny things and extortion: Inside William Ruto's renewed attacks on Uhuru and Sifuna

Published on October 2, 2026

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President William Ruto on Thursday intensified attacks on his predecessor, Uhuru Kenyatta, accusing him of doing little to alleviate the economic suffering of the residents of Taita Taveta County.

President William Ruto on Thursday intensified attacks on his predecessor, Uhuru Kenyatta, accusing him of doing little to alleviate the economic suffering of the residents of Taita Taveta County.

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Ruto renews attacks on Uhuru and Sifuna as he steps up Coast development tour

Published on October 1, 2026

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President William Ruto on Thursday intensified attacks on his predecessor, Uhuru Kenyatta, accusing him of doing little to alleviate the economic suffering of the residents of Taita Taveta County.

President William Ruto on Thursday intensified attacks on his predecessor, Uhuru Kenyatta, accusing him of doing little to alleviate the economic suffering of the residents of Taita Taveta County.

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Ruto: Lamu refinery project to attract Ksh908B foreign direct investment

Published on October 1, 2026

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Kenya has agreed with Aliko Dangote to invest in a pipeline linking Lamu to Turkana, enabling the country to transport its crude oil to Lamu, President William Ruto has said. Speaking in a joint interview in Mombasa, President Ruto noted that Kenya will begin extracting Turkana oil by December, with the proposed pipeline enabling the country to transport crude toโ€ฆ

Kenya has agreed with Aliko Dangote to invest in a pipeline linking Lamu to Turkana, enabling the country to transport its crude oil to Lamu, President William Ruto has said.

Speaking in a joint interview in Mombasa, President Ruto noted that Kenya will begin extracting Turkana oil by December, with the proposed pipeline enabling the country to transport crude to Lamu regardless of the initial production volumes.

“We have agreed with Dangote that we will invest in a pipeline from Turkana to Lamu so that, however small the quantity, we can transport our crude oil to Lamu,” Ruto said.

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Ruto: Kenya, Dangote agree on Turkana-Lamu oil pipeline

Published on October 1, 2026

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Kenya has agreed with Aliko Dangote to invest in a pipeline linking Lamu to Turkana, enabling the country to transport its crude oil to Lamu, President William Ruto has said. Speaking in a joint interview in Mombasa, President Ruto noted that Kenya will begin extracting Turkana oil by December, with the proposed pipeline enabling the country to transport crude toโ€ฆ

Kenya has agreed with Aliko Dangote to invest in a pipeline linking Lamu to Turkana, enabling the country to transport its crude oil to Lamu, President William Ruto has said.

Speaking in a joint interview in Mombasa, President Ruto noted that Kenya will begin extracting Turkana oil by December, with the proposed pipeline enabling the country to transport crude to Lamu regardless of the initial production volumes.

“We have agreed with Dangote that we will invest in a pipeline from Turkana to Lamu so that, however small the quantity, we can transport our crude oil to Lamu,” Ruto said.

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Ndindi Nyoro demands full disclosure of Dangote Lamu refinery shareholders

Published on October 1, 2026

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Opposition leaders are stepping up pressure on the government over what they describe as a lack of transparency surrounding the Lamu refinery deal with Nigerian businessman Aliko Dangote. People's Party of Kenya (PPK) leader Ndindi Nyoro is demanding full disclosure of the shareholding structure of the proposed Dangote oil refinery, arguing that the deal is a matter of public interestโ€ฆ

Opposition leaders are stepping up pressure on the government over what they describe as a lack of transparency surrounding the Lamu refinery deal with Nigerian businessman Aliko Dangote.

People's Party of Kenya (PPK) leader Ndindi Nyoro is demanding full disclosure of the shareholding structure of the proposed Dangote oil refinery, arguing that the deal is a matter of public interest and that Kenyans have a right to scrutinise its details.

Nyoro has accused President William Ruto's administration of underhand dealings in the project, as questions mount over how the government intends to finance its stake through the National Infrastructure Fund.

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Ruto vows to protect Dangote refinery investment from extortionists

Published on October 1, 2026

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President William Ruto has vowed to protect Nigerian industrialist Aliko Dangote and the Ksh2.2 trillion refinery investment in Lamu from extortionists seeking to frustrate him through frivolous demands and court cases. The President said a cabal of political leaders was behind attempts to frustrate the businessman, warning that his administration would not allow vested interests to derail major investments inโ€ฆ

President William Ruto has vowed to protect Nigerian industrialist Aliko Dangote and the Ksh2.2 trillion refinery investment in Lamu from extortionists seeking to frustrate him through frivolous demands and court cases.

The President said a cabal of political leaders was behind attempts to frustrate the businessman, warning that his administration would not allow vested interests to derail major investments in the country.

He pointed out that he would not allow the forces that previously frustrated Dangoteโ€™s efforts to establish a cement factory in Kenya to undermine his new investment.

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Ruto flags off Ksh.34.5M electricity projects targeting over 300 households in Mwatate

Published on October 1, 2026

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Hundreds of households in Mwatate Constituency, Taita Taveta County, are set to gain access to electricity following the flag-off of materials for Last Mile Connectivity projects valued at Ksh.34.54 million. President William Ruto flagged off the materials, paving the way for the commencement of works targeting 305 households in Iparenyi/Mwandala and Mghondinyi/Chongonyi villages. The projects are being implemented by theโ€ฆ

Hundreds of households in Mwatate Constituency, Taita Taveta County, are set to gain access to electricity following the flag-off of materials for Last Mile Connectivity projects valued at Ksh.34.54 million.

President William Ruto flagged off the materials, paving the way for the commencement of works targeting 305 households in Iparenyi/Mwandala and Mghondinyi/Chongonyi villages.

The projects are being implemented by the Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy Corporation (REREC) as part of the governmentโ€™s efforts to expand electricity access and extend power infrastructure to underserved communities.

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