Topic: William Ruto
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 ...
Ruto calls for stronger China-Africa partnership to drive economic growth
Sep 05, 2024 at 11:42 PM
In a passionate appeal for a stronger partnership between China and Africa, President William Ruto has called on China to step up its efforts to help African nations access crucial...
Ruto seeks to strengthen Kenya-China ties as he attends FOCAC Summit
Sep 02, 2024 at 05:54 PM
President William Ruto has arrived in Beijing to attend the 9th Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) Summit, a significant event aimed at fortifying the relationship between A...
Zipline pioneers groundbreaking drone-delivered healthcare in Kisumu County
Sep 02, 2024 at 04:10 PM
Zipline has achieved a significant milestone by completing its inaugural drone delivery to the newly opened St. Joseph's Nyabondo Mission Hospital, an initiative set to revolutioni...
Meet Douglas Kanja Kirocho, the man poised to become Kenya's next Police IG
Aug 16, 2024 at 09:43 PM
Douglas Kanja Kirocho is expected to take over as Kenya’s Inspector General of Police....
Business optimism as Eldoret elevated to Kenya's fifth city in elaborate ceremony
Aug 15, 2024 at 09:14 PM
Eldoret has officially been elevated to city status, a significant milestone for the town as it joins the ranks of Kenya’s major urban centres....
Equity pumps Sh25 million into Kenya Music Festival, pledges Sh100 million
Aug 15, 2024 at 04:23 PM
Equity Bank has underscored its commitment to education and youth development through a significant partnership with the Ministry of Education and the Kenya Music Festival (KMF)....
William Ruto hints at reviving Finance Bill 2024 talk amid budgetary shortfalls
Aug 14, 2024 at 02:05 PM
President William Ruto has reignited speculation about a potential return of the controversial Finance Bill, 2024....
Former Treasury CS Njuguna Ndung’u exposes Kenya's deep-rooted corruption
Aug 13, 2024 at 02:27 PM
Former Cabinet Secretary for the National Treasury, Njuguna Ndung’u, has painted a damning picture of the financial irregularities plaguing the government of President William Ru...