Cane farmers praise President Ruto’s efforts to revive sugar sector

Cane farmers across Kenya have commended President William Ruto for his commitment to revamping the sugar sector, noting that his reforms are already bearing fruit. Led by Kenya National Federation of Sugar Cane Farmers Secretary General Killion Osur Anyango, the farmers said the president’s initiatives must be supported by other industry players to ensure smooth…

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President William Ruto during the State of Nation Address in Parliament/Photo Courtesy

What President William Ruto’s administration has done for agriculture sector

President Dr William Samoei Ruto has laid out what his Kenya Kwanza administration has done for the Agriculture sector, the main turbine in the engine that is driving his ambitious 10-year Bottom Up Transformation Agenda blueprint. This is as the countdown for his momentous first term in office draws to a close. In his second…

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President William Ruto during the 25th EAC trade fair in Nairobi/Photo Courtesy

President Ruto reaffirms Kenya’s commitment to MSME growth

President William Ruto has reaffirmed Kenya’s commitment to strengthening micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) as a key driver of economic transformation and regional integration. Speaking on Tuesday during the official opening of the 25th East African Community (EAC) MSME Trade Fair at Uhuru Gardens, Nairobi, President Ruto said the MSME sector remains the “engine…

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President William Samoei Ruto with CS Wyclliffe Oparanya during the commemoration of World MSMEs Day 2025 at Kenyatta International Conference Centre, Nairobi. Photo Courtesy

President Ruto: Kenya to process all locally grown crops to boost value addition, jobs

President William Ruto has announced a bold plan to ensure that all crops produced in Kenya are processed within the country as part of the government’s broader strategy to promote value addition, reduce raw exports, and create jobs. Speaking during the Mashujaa Day celebrations in Kitui County, President Ruto emphasized that Kenya must shift from…

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Deputy President Prof. Kithure Kindiki/photo by John Majau

Government to work with Boda Boda riders to reform the sector,  says DP Kindiki 

Deputy President Prof. Kithure Kindiki has announced that the government is committed to work with boda boda operators in a bid to reform and empower the sector. Addressing the operators from Meru County at his Irunduni home in Tharaka Nithi County on Tuesday, the DP at the same time cautioned them against reckless behavior and…

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Homa Bay fishermen form Sacco to boost income, net wealth in blue economy

Fishermen in Homa Bay have formed a Savings and Credit Cooperative Society (Sacco) to boost their income and promote sustainable fishing. This comes after President William Ruto, during the Blue Economy Summit at Tom Mboya University on May 31, gave the Homa Bay Beach Management Unit Sacco Ksh5 million to strengthen its financial base. During…

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PS Omollo applauds S&P credit upgrade as boost for Kenya’s economic confidence

Internal Security and National Administration Principal Secretary, PS Dr. Raymond Omollo has welcomed the recent decision by S&P Global Ratings to raise Kenya’s long-term sovereign credit score from ‘B-’ to ‘B’, calling it a strong endorsement of the country’s economic direction under President William Ruto. In a post shared on his official X (Formerly twitter)…

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Japan PM- Shigeru Ishiba alongside President William Ruto Photo/courtesy

President Ruto urges Japan to ease trade barriers on Kenyan exports, calls for fairer trade     

President William Ruto has urged Japan to ease trade barriers on Kenyan agricultural products and also address tariff and non-tariff barriers that continue to limit market access for Kenyan goods such as tea, avocados, and flowers. Speaking during high-level engagements in Yokohama ahead of the 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD), Ruto said…

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President Ruto establishes multi-agency team to combat corruption

President William Ruto has announced the formation of a Multi-Agency Team on War against Corruption (MAT) to beef up the fight against graft. In a presidential proclamation issued today, Ruto said the team will operate under a whole-of-government approach, designed to foster synergy, coordination, and impactful interventions across various arms of government. MAT will be…

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MPs pocketed Ksh10 Million to pass Anti-Money Laundering Bill, President Ruto says

President William Ruto has accused a group of MPs of pocketing Ksh10 million to pass the Anti-Money Laundering Bill, a law with far-reaching consequences for financial regulation in Kenya. The President who was speaking on Monday during the ODM and Kenya Kwanza talks held in Karen, Nairobi issued a stern warning to the lawmakers who…

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