Ruto flies to Moscow to seek new markets for Kenyan exports

Ruto is seeking wider international markets for Kenyan agricultural and manufactured goods. The Moscow visit will target investment in agro-processing, energy and infrastructure. Kenya will also pursue partnerships in technology, agricultural inputs and digital innovation. President William Ruto left for Moscow, Russia, on Tuesday evening to push for wider access to foreign markets for Kenyan…

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President William Ruto during the commissioning of the KSh1.47 billion Mwala Cluster Water Supply Project in Machakos County. PHOTO| courtesy

Ruto commissions Sh1.47bn Mwala water project in Machakos

A major water project has been commissioned to address longstanding shortages in Lower Eastern. The government has outlined plans to expand household water connections and improve access across the region. New dam construction plans are expected to shape the next phase of water infrastructure development. The National Infrastructure Fund will now be used to construct…

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President William Ruto hands over keys to homeowners at the Pioneer Affordable Housing Project in Eldoret, Uasin Gishu County. PHOTO| courtesy

Ruto hands over 2,157 Pioneer affordable homes in Eldoret

President Ruto has handed over 2,157 homes at Eldoret’s Ksh5.3 billion Pioneer estate. The development features shops, a kindergarten, sports facilities and recreational spaces. The project combines affordable homeownership with job creation and urban development. President William Ruto has handed over keys to 2,157 homeowners at the Ksh5.3 billion Pioneer Affordable Housing Project in Eldoret…

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President William Ruto signs the County Governments Additional Allocations Bill, 2026, at Eldoret State Lodge on October 19, 2026. PHOTO| courtesy

Ruto signs laws allocating Ksh71.09 billion to counties

President William Ruto has signed a law allocating Ksh71.09 billion in additional funding to county governments for 2026/2027. The funding will support county headquarters, health workers and Community Health Promoters, alongside new financial accountability requirements. A second law seeks to strengthen county assembly administration by clarifying staff management and removal procedures for key officials. President…

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President William Ruto addresses farmers and other stakeholders during the Agriculture and Food Security Transformation Summit at Jamhuri Park ASK Showground in Nairobi.

Ruto vows action against sugar cartels blocking elections

Ruto has vowed to deal with sugar cartels accused of repeatedly blocking Kenya Sugar Board elections. The latest election suspension has raised fresh concerns over who controls the sugar sector. The government has outlined financial support and reforms aimed at improving the fortunes of sugarcane farmers and mills. Sugar cartels holding the cane industry hostage…

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President William Ruto addresses farmers and other stakeholders during the Agriculture and Food Security Transformation Summit at Jamhuri Park ASK Showground in Nairobi.

Ruto eyes camel, buffalo imports to ease milk shortage

President William Ruto has floated the import of water buffaloes and superior camel breeds to ease Kenya’s persistent milk shortages. He spoke at the Agriculture and Food Transformation Summit at the Nairobi ASK Showground. The summit was themed Advancing Food Sovereignty, Job Creation & Shared Prosperity. There, he urged farmers and livestock officials to look…

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President William Ruto addresses farmers and other stakeholders during the Agriculture and Food Security Transformation Summit at Jamhuri Park ASK Showground in Nairobi.

Ruto orders tea value addition plant at Mombasa port

President Ruto orders a tea value addition plant at Mombasa port to boost farmers’ earnings. The government sets aside Ksh850 million to modernise underperforming tea factories. Farmers are urged to demand accountability over wide disparities in tea bonus payments. President William Ruto has ordered the construction of a large tea value addition plant at the…

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President William Ruto addresses farmers and other stakeholders during the Agriculture and Food Security Transformation Summit at Jamhuri Park ASK Showground in Nairobi.

President Ruto: Kenya is now Africa’s largest milk producer

President William Ruto says Kenya has overtaken other African countries in milk production following gains in agricultural productivity. The Government has pledged billions of shillings to settle outstanding debts owed to dairy, coffee and sugar sector players. Rising food imports remain a concern as the Government plans to expand irrigation and strengthen domestic food production….

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President Ruto launching the Affordable housing in Mukuru
President Ruto launching the Affordable housing in Mukuru./ Courtesy

Court of Appeal gives green light to housing levy

A major legal hurdle facing the government’s housing programme has been cleared Questions over how the housing programme is funded have been settled by the court The ruling also addresses concerns surrounding land set aside for housing projects The Court of Appeal has dismissed a raft of legal challenges against the Affordable Housing Act, 2024,…

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Deputy President Kithure Kindiki speaks during a meeting at his Karen residence in Nairobi on preparations for the groundbreaking of the East Africa Refinery in Lamu County. PHOTO| Courtesy

DP Kindiki: Construction of Sh2.2 trillion Lamu refinery set to begin next week

Lamu refinery project is set for groundbreaking next week as preparations enter final stages Government says the project could create thousands of jobs and expand opportunities in the Coast region The refinery is expected to support Kenya’s petrochemical, manufacturing and energy ambitions The construction of the East Africa Refinery in Lamu County is set to…

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