Topic: William Ruto
Kenya’s macroeconomy is on a positive growth trajectory - President Ruto
Nov 21, 2024 at 05:52 PM
In his latest State of the Nation address, President William Ruto provided a comprehensive update on Kenya's economic recovery, highlighting significant progress in key areas....
Ruto cancels Adani's Sh334 billion JKIA and KETRACO deals over US indictments
Nov 21, 2024 at 04:08 PM
President William Ruto has announced the immediate cancellation of Adani Group’s controversial Public Private Partnership (PPP) totaling Sh333.68 billion in light of the US indic...
William Ruto nominates leaders for key state commissions and agencies
Nov 13, 2024 at 09:33 AM
President William Ruto has unveiled a series of nominations to fill critical roles within Kenya’s constitutional commissions and state agencies, a strategic move aimed at reinfor...
Kenya signs petroleum G-to-G pact with Malawi for secure, long-term fuel supply
Nov 08, 2024 at 10:28 AM
The governments of Kenya and Malawi have officially inked an agreement aimed at enhancing cooperation in the petroleum sector, opening new avenues for stable fuel supply and bulk p...
Cane growers in Kenya optimistic of revival as Ruto assents to Sugar Bill 2022
Nov 04, 2024 at 08:13 AM
President William Ruto on Friday give his approval to the Sugar Bill 2022, marking a major milestone aimed at restoring Kenya’s struggling sugar industry....
Taxpayers’ Day: Ruto celebrates Kenya's economic gains, compliance milestones
Nov 01, 2024 at 09:45 PM
Kenya’s economy is turning a corner with a steady drop in inflation and a strengthened currency, President William Ruto revealed in a significant address on Taxpayers’ Day at S...
Businesses in Kenya left in a daze as Govt declares Friday a ‘Kindiki’ public holiday
Oct 31, 2024 at 09:32 PM
A section of Kenyans have been caught off guard as Acting Interior Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi’s late-evening declaration has made Friday a public holiday....
IMF approves Sh78 billion loan to Kenya
Oct 31, 2024 at 11:38 AM
International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved the disbursement of a $605 million (Sh78 billion) loan to Kenya in a bid to bolster the country's fiscal position and resilience agai...
Ruto finally breaks his silence on Kenya's Sh95.6 billion Adani-Ketraco power deals
Oct 25, 2024 at 01:44 AM
President William Ruto has strongly defended the controversial Sh95.6 billion agreement signed between Adani Group and Kenya Electricity Transmission Company (KETRACO)....
Court upholds constitutionality of Ruto's Housing Levy in landmark ruling
Oct 22, 2024 at 07:34 PM
In a significant legal victory for President William Ruto, the Housing Levy has been declared constitutional by a three-judge bench....
Kenyan banks commit Sh450 billion to empower local MSMEs over next 3 years
Oct 17, 2024 at 04:59 PM
Kenya’s banking sector, under the Kenya Bankers Association (KBA), has announced a Sh450 billion financial boost to Micro, Small, and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) over the ne...
Kenya banks challenged to lower their interest rates to support MSMEs growth
Oct 16, 2024 at 08:21 PM
Local banks must lower their lending rates if Kenya’s micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) are to thrive....
'Inua Biashara': Govt unveils accelerator program to stimulate growth of MSMEs
Oct 16, 2024 at 07:27 PM
President William Ruto on Wednesday launched the MSME Accelerator Programme aimed at boosting the development of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Kenya....
Optimism as Govt to effect 6 per cent minimum wage hike from November
Oct 12, 2024 at 09:23 PM
Kenya’s workforce is set to benefit from a 6 per cent rise in the minimum wage, effective from November 1, 2024, following the signing of a crucial gazette notice by Labour Cabin...
State eyes paybills, till numbers for virtual ETRs in tax base expansion bid - VIDEO
Oct 10, 2024 at 05:41 PM
In a move aimed at expanding the country’s tax base, the Kenyan government has announced that all pay bills will be classified as virtual electronic tax receipt systems starting ...
Revenue sharing impasse between national assembly and senate heads to mediation
Oct 03, 2024 at 09:24 PM
A deadlock between the National Assembly and the Senate over the equitable distribution of revenue to devolved units is set to be resolved through mediation....
Kenya, Germany forge promising pact to unlock jobs and education opportunities
Sep 13, 2024 at 10:11 PM
Kenya and Germany have entered a new era of cooperation with the signing of the Comprehensive Migration and Mobility Partnership Agreement in Berlin....
MCAs’ sitting allowances in cash-strapped counties grow to Sh1.59 billion
Sep 13, 2024 at 06:35 PM
Counties across Kenya have allocated a substantial portion of their budgets to Members of County Assemblies (MCAs), spending a total of Sh1.59 billion on sitting allowances in the ...
William Ruto’s engagements during his two-day official visit to Berlin, Germany
Sep 13, 2024 at 02:05 AM
President William on Thursday evening departed the country for a two-day official visit to Berlin, Germany where he is set to hold a series of talks aimed at enhancing bilateral ti...
Govt confirms 17 deaths in tragic fire at Hillside Endarasha Academy in Nyeri
Sep 06, 2024 at 05:40 PM
The Ministry of Education through its Principal Secretary Belio Kipsang has confirmed a tragic fire at Hillside Endarasha Academy in Kieni West Sub County, which claimed the lives ...