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45 boreholes, overseas jobs: Wajir North MP aspirant Abdullahi Sajo outlines plan ahead of 2027

Published on October 17, 2026

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Wajir North Member of Parliament aspirant Abdullahi Sajo has pledged to address water shortages, unemployment, women’s economic empowerment, international partnerships and education should he clinch the constituency seat in the 2027 general elections. Sajo, who is aligned with the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party, spoke after being endorsed by the Gareen community to join the race for Wajir Northโ€ฆ

Wajir North Member of Parliament aspirant Abdullahi Sajo has pledged to address water shortages, unemployment, women’s economic empowerment, international partnerships and education should he clinch the constituency seat in the 2027 general elections.

Sajo, who is aligned with the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party, spoke after being endorsed by the Gareen community to join the race for Wajir North next year at a Nairobi hotel.

He committed to pursuing the drilling of 45 boreholes over five years by working with development partners, NGOs and the national government to drill at least three boreholes annually in each of the constituency’s three sub-counties, translating to nine boreholes every year.

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William Ruto 'endorses' Jalang'o as next Nairobi senator day after Winnie Odinga joined race

Published on October 17, 2026

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Ruto calls Jalang'o โ€˜Nairobi senatorโ€™ as his ambitions meet Winnie Odinga's bid, sharpening the political contest for the seat ahead of Kenya's 2027 election.

Ruto calls Jalang'o โ€˜Nairobi senatorโ€™ as his ambitions meet Winnie Odinga's bid, sharpening the political contest for the seat ahead of Kenya's 2027 election.

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Ruto sets deadline for awarding Koitalel Samoei University full charter

Published on October 17, 2026

Source: People DailyBy Sharon Atieno👁 57 views

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President William Ruto has set February 2027 as the deadline for awarding Koitalel Samoei University a full university charter, pledging Ksh3.5 billion towards infrastructure development at the institution in Nandi Hills, Nandi County. Speaking on Saturday, October 17, 2026, during his visit to Nandi Hills, Ruto said he would return in February 2027 to formally […]

President William Ruto has set February 2027 as the deadline for awarding Koitalel Samoei University a full university charter, pledging Ksh3.5 billion towards infrastructure development at the institution in Nandi Hills, Nandi County. Speaking on Saturday, October 17, 2026, during his visit to Nandi Hills, Ruto said he would return in February 2027 to formally […]

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Nandi Hills MP Bernard Kitur heckled in Rutoโ€™s presence

Published on October 17, 2026

Source: People DailyBy Emmanuel Rono👁 30 views

William RutoUDA

Nandi Hills Member of Parliament Bernard Kitur faced public rejection from sections of the crowd in an incident that highlights growing tensions between elected leaders and residents in President William Rutoโ€™s political backyard. The incident in Nandi during Ruto’s political tour on Saturday, October 17, 2026, has highlighted the challenges facing some Kenya Kwanza leaders […]

Nandi Hills Member of Parliament Bernard Kitur faced public rejection from sections of the crowd in an incident that highlights growing tensions between elected leaders and residents in President William Rutoโ€™s political backyard. The incident in Nandi during Ruto’s political tour on Saturday, October 17, 2026, has highlighted the challenges facing some Kenya Kwanza leaders […]

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Speaker Wetangโ€™ula: Ruto deserves second term to complete development projects

Published on October 17, 2026

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National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangโ€™ula has urged residents of Western Kenya to support President William Rutoโ€™s re-election bid in 2027, saying the region stands to benefit from ongoing government development projects. Speaking in Kitale town, Wetangโ€™ula said the President had demonstrated commitment to development through investments in roads, education, healthcare, housing and electricity connectivity. โ€œWe all want development. Under Presidentโ€ฆ

National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangโ€™ula has urged residents of Western Kenya to support President William Rutoโ€™s re-election bid in 2027, saying the region stands to benefit from ongoing government development projects.

Speaking in Kitale town, Wetangโ€™ula said the President had demonstrated commitment to development through investments in roads, education, healthcare, housing and electricity connectivity.

โ€œWe all want development. Under President Rutoโ€™s administration, we have seen key projects launched in different parts of the country, including Western Kenya,โ€ he said.

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I have a clear plan for Kenya, says President Ruto

Published on October 17, 2026

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President William Ruto has assured Kenyans that he will deliver on the promises he made during the 2022 General Election. The President vowed to prove his critics wrong, saying his government would shame the competitors by fulfilling the pledge of transformation he made to Kenyans in the run-up to the 2022 elections. He said his administration had a clear planโ€ฆ

President William Ruto has assured Kenyans that he will deliver on the promises he made during the 2022 General Election.

The President vowed to prove his critics wrong, saying his government would shame the competitors by fulfilling the pledge of transformation he made to Kenyans in the run-up to the 2022 elections.

He said his administration had a clear plan that is transforming the country and delivering on its manifesto across all sectors.

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Murkomen mocks Sifuna for waiting hours to address Kitale crowd

Published on October 17, 2026

Source: People DailyBy Kenneth Mwenda👁 29 views

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Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has mocked Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna over his rally in Kitale, claiming the opposition politician had to wait until President William Ruto left the town before addressing his supporters. Murkomen made the remarks on Saturday, October 17, 2026, while addressing a gathering in Nandi County, where he questioned whether Sifuna […]

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has mocked Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna over his rally in Kitale, claiming the opposition politician had to wait until President William Ruto left the town before addressing his supporters. Murkomen made the remarks on Saturday, October 17, 2026, while addressing a gathering in Nandi County, where he questioned whether Sifuna […]

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DP Kindiki moves to marshall support in Mt. Kenya regionย 

Published on October 17, 2026

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Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has urged locals in Mt. Kenya region to rally behind President William Ruto ahead of next yearโ€™s presidential election saying his development record speaks for itself. Citing the tarmacking of roads, last mile electricity connectivity, modern markets and the coffee sub-sector reforms, DP Kindiki maintained that President William Ruto has delivered his 2022 election pledges andโ€ฆ

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has urged locals in Mt. Kenya region to rally behind President William Ruto ahead of next yearโ€™s presidential election saying his development record speaks for itself.

Citing the tarmacking of roads, last mile electricity connectivity, modern markets and the coffee sub-sector reforms, DP Kindiki maintained that President William Ruto has delivered his 2022 election pledges and therefore deserves another term.

Speaking in Thumaita in Gichugu, Kirinyaga County where he flagged off electricity connection materials including poles, DP Kindiki said that the government had lined up mega projects in the region and across the country.

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