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President Ruto dismisses talk of extending his term limit
He stressed that once his term ends, he will hand over power to whoever succeeds him. His remarks contradict some of his close allies who have been vocal in supporting an extension of his stay in office.
By-election showdown: Battle lines drawn as Ruto, Gachagua face off in first political test
The November 27 by-election has already hit fever pitch, with a gruelling do-or-die contest expected in Mbeere North and Malava constituencies.This could be the first political acid test for President Ruto and his former deputy ahead of the 2027 general election.
Opposition accuses Gov't of plot to rig Magarini by-election
The United Opposition leaders, captained by the Wiper party leader Kalonzo Musyoka, alleged a plot to steal votes in the upcoming by-elections.The leaders said they will use the by-election to build a storm which they hope will sweep President William Ruto from office in 2027.
'Fools, brainless...': President Ruto's politics of insults, and the art of doublespeak
In what is becoming a constant in his campaign speeches, President Ruto has been berating his opponents, questioning their intellectual capacities and declaring outright that they lacked brains.The President's language has been in sharp contrast to his calls against what he terms ‘politics of insult...
Ruto admits Kenya now on power rationing, says Ksh.1.2 trillion needed to meet demand
Ruto said the country needed over Ksh.1 trillion to boost its power capacity to at least 5,000 megawatts to spur growth.The President explained the plan to ramp up power production to meet the growing domestic and industrial needs, now standing at 3,158 megawatts at p...
Cracks in opposition as Gachagua throws thinly-veiled jab at Matiang'i's presidential bid
The opposition team, which held a rally in Kajiado County, opposed the privatisation of the Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC), maintaining their resolve to make Ruto a one-term president.
One person injured, vehicle torched as 2,900-acre Kibiko land tussle turns violent
On Thursday, the government deployed a heavy contingent of police officers to avert possible bloodshed, even as the rival factions stood their ground, insisting they would not vacate the land they had settled on.
President Ruto defends State House delegations amid mounting criticism
Ruto has hosted about 10 delegations of grassroots leaders including professionals and religious leaders, with the recent meeting of 10,000 teachers at State House Nairobi reportedly gobbling up about Ksh.100 million.
Nairobi, Machakos among top counties flagged for blowing billions in travel expenditure
Nairobi County spent a whopping Ksh.863 million on travel alone. Expenditure on domestic travel amounted to Ksh.630 million, comprising Ksh.271.28 million spent by the county assembly and Ksh.359 million by the county executive. Expenditure on foreign travel amounted to Ksh.232 million....
Confusion as IEBC says it lacks funds to conduct 8 by-elections, to spend Ksh.1B for remaining 24
Speaking when he appeared for the first time after taking over the mantle before the National Assembly Public Accounts Committee, IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon also told the committee that the commission will spend Ksh.1 billion to prepare for the by-election. ...