Image: | Daily NationRuto takes re-election pitch to Eldoret home turf, defends UDA-ODM pact
Published on October 17, 2026
"As I stand here in my home city of Eldoret, I can account for my 2022 pre-election promises."
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Image: Tuko.co.keWilliam Ruto 'endorses' Jalang'o as next Nairobi senator day after Winnie Odinga joined race
Published on October 17, 2026
Ruto calls Jalang'o ‘Nairobi senator’ as his ambitions meet Winnie Odinga's bid, sharpening the political contest for the seat ahead of Kenya's 2027 election.
Ruto sets deadline for awarding Koitalel Samoei University full charter
Published on October 17, 2026
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 […]
Nandi Hills MP Bernard Kitur heckled in Ruto’s presence
Published on October 17, 2026
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 Ruto’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 […]
Speaker Wetang’ula: Ruto deserves second term to complete development projects
Published on October 17, 2026
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has urged residents of Western Kenya to support President William Ruto’s re-election bid in 2027, saying the region stands to benefit from ongoing government development projects. Speaking in Kitale town, Wetang’ula said the President had demonstrated commitment to development through investments in roads, education, healthcare, housing and electricity connectivity. “We all want development. Under President…
I have a clear plan for Kenya, says President Ruto
Published on October 17, 2026
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…
Murkomen mocks Sifuna for waiting hours to address Kitale crowd
Published on October 17, 2026
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 […]
DP Kindiki moves to marshall support in Mt. Kenya region
Published on October 17, 2026
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has urged locals in Mt. Kenya region to rally behind President William Ruto ahead of next year’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…
2 years later: Gachagua’s impeachment, fall and rise in Kenya’s political landscape
Published on October 17, 2026
Two years after his impeachment as Kenya’s Deputy President, Rigathi Gachagua has rebuilt his political presence through the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP), attracting prominent defectors, winning by-elections and challenging President William Ruto’s influence in Mount Kenya. His journey from government to opposition has reshaped political alignments ahead of the 2027 general election. From […]