President William Ruto began his 10-day tour of the North Rift on Monday, October 12, 2026, with inspections of road projects and a visit to a modern market in Tinderet, Nandi County, placing infrastructure and public services at the centre of his regional engagements. The President inspected the Maraba-Kebeneti and Timboroa-Kopere roads, as well as…
President William Ruto has mourned Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo and his wife, Lucy Muteke, describing the loss of his friend in a helicopter crash as deeply painful. In a condolence message, Ruto remembered Chivayo for his warmth, energy and belief in Africa’s potential, and extended his sympathies to the families of everyone killed. “I am…
President William Ruto has warned individuals he accused of attempting to “extort” billionaire Aliko Dangote over his planned investment in Lamu, saying the government will not allow brokers to interfere with the project. Ruto said investors should be treated as development partners rather than subjected to conditions that could discourage them from putting their money…
President William Ruto has explained how discussions with Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote evolved from talks on fertiliser supplies into a broader partnership on energy and oil refining. Ruto said Kenya initially sent a delegation to Nigeria in April last year to explore how the country could source fertiliser from the Dangote Refinery, which also produces…
KeRRA has listed the two Chepalungu road packages for completion works, with mandatory site meetings scheduled for October 13 and 14, 2026. Chepalungu residents are set to benefit from renewed efforts to upgrade key roads in the constituency to bitumen standards, with MP Victor Koech announcing that two major road packages have been tendered. Koech…
Construction of the East Africa Refinery in Lamu is set to officially commence on Wednesday, with President William Ruto expected to lead the groundbreaking ceremony. Deputy President Kithure Kindiki said the President will be joined by invited heads of state and government from East Africa and beyond during the ceremony. Speaking during a final preparations…
People’s Party of Kenya (PPK) leader Ndindi Nyoro has accused senior government officials associated with Kenya’s Government-to-Government (G2G) fuel arrangement of using the deal to enrich themselves at the expense of Kenyans. Nyoro made the allegations on Saturday, September 19, while addressing a political meeting in Njiru, Kasarani, where he also challenged President William Ruto…
Nairobi has been awarded the right to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships, making Kenya the first African country to stage the prestigious global track and field event. World Athletics announced the decision on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, following a meeting of its Council in Budapest, Hungary. Nairobi was selected ahead of competing bids from…
President William Ruto has defended Kenya’s open-door investment policy, saying foreign investors and workers have a place in the country as long as they operate within the law. Ruto said Kenya would continue welcoming investors from across the world despite growing debate over the role of foreigners in the country’s economy and labour market. Speaking…
The Hustler Fund has reached nearly 28 million Kenyans and disbursed close to Ksh94 billion since its launch, Principal Secretary for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Susan Mang’eni has said. Speaking during an interview with a local station on Friday, September 11, 2026, Mang’eni said the government-backed financing programme has also mobilised nearly Ksh7…
