African Stories in Perspective
African Stories in Perspective
MOMBASA, Kenya – President William Ruto has called for stronger global political will and concrete action to protect the world’s oceans, urging leaders to translate conservation commitments into tangible results. Speaking during the closing ceremony of the 11th Our Ocean Conference in Mombasa on Thursday—the first edition of the conference to be held on African soil—President Ruto […]
KAKAMEGA, Kenya – Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has called on the people of Western Kenya to remain focused and united behind President William Ruto ahead of the 2027 General Election, saying the region’s future prosperity is closely tied to continued collaboration with the current administration. Speaking during the launch of Shirikiana SACCO at Masinde […]
NAIROBI, Kenya – William Ruto on Wednesday assented to the Supplementary Appropriations Bill, 2026 at State House Nairobi, approving a significant expansion of the national budget aimed at addressing urgent priorities while safeguarding development spending. The newly enacted law raises total government expenditure by KSh393 billion—from KSh4.301 trillion to KSh4.695 trillion—marking one of the largest […]
Mombasa, Kenya – Coastal leaders allied to the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) on Tuesday held a political sensitization engagement in Mombasa, rallying residents to support President William Ruto and his development agenda in the region. The meeting is part of an ongoing coastal mobilization tour by UDA leaders aimed at strengthening grassroots support and consolidating […]
Mombasa, Kenya – William Ruto has credited the Broad-Based Government for enabling what he described as some of the most consequential legislation in Kenya’s development history, including the establishment of the National Infrastructure Fund and the rollout of the Kenya Pipeline Company Initial Public Offering (IPO). Speaking on Friday during an Iftar dinner for members […]
President William Ruto has lauded the newly signed KSh80 billion cooperation agreement between the National Government and the Nairobi City County Government, terming it a bold step toward resolving long-standing infrastructure and service delivery challenges in the capital. Speaking during an inspection tour of Dagoretti South and Dagoretti North constituencies on Tuesday, the Head of […]
Nairobi, Kenya — President William Ruto has pledged that the government will allocate KSh2 billion in the next financial year to begin settling a debt owed to Methodist University, in a move seen as an effort to mend relations with the church and stabilise higher education financing. Speaking at State House Nairobi during a meeting […]
Nairobi, Kenya — President William Ruto on Tuesday met leaders from Meru County at State House, Nairobi, to chart a path for strengthening the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) at the grassroots while accelerating the county’s transformation agenda. The meeting was led by Meru Governor Isaac Mutuma and attended by Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, alongside other […]
Nairobi – President William Ruto has praised the Dawoodi Bohra community for its significant contribution to Kenya’s socio-economic development, citing strong investments in housing, healthcare, and education that continue to support national growth. Speaking during an official visit to the Aljamea-tus-Saifiyah Nairobi campus in Karen, the President said the community’s long-standing presence and commitment to Kenya […]
WASHINGTON DC, USA – President William Ruto has arrived in Washington, D.C., at the invitation of U.S. President Donald J. Trump, where he is set to witness the signing of the Democratic Republic of the Congo–Rwanda Peace Agreement — a major diplomatic milestone aimed at restoring stability in the Great Lakes region. While in Washington, […]
