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Ruto calls for bold reforms at UN Security Council to tackle global challenges

Ruto says there was a need to redesign the international financial system at the Security Council.

By PSCU 1 month ago

Ruto calls for bold reforms at UN Security Council to tackle global challenges

Cabinet approves implementation of the Treasury Single Account

Cabinet approves implementation of the Treasury Single Account

By PSCU 10 months ago

Kenya, Germany agree to escalate cooperation in green investments

Kenya, Germany agree to escalate cooperation in green investments

By PSCU, PCS 1 year ago

President Ruto's speech on ending plastic pollution

President Ruto's speech on ending plastic pollution

By PSCU, PCS 1 year ago

Irrigation the way to go to end hunger, says Ruto

Ruto said his administration will continue to improve access to water for irrigation through construction of dams and water pans across the country.

By PSCU 1 year ago

Irrigation the way to go to end hunger, says Ruto

Saudi Arabia seeks to increase investments in Kenya

The Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia Mohammed bin Salman has described Kenya as a pillar of stability and growth in the continent of Africa.

By PSCU 1 year ago

Saudi Arabia seeks to increase investments in Kenya

Ruto urges China to pump more money into energy and housing

The President said Kenya will support foreign investors who can engage in value addition of the country's abundant raw materials, especially in the energy, water and housing sectors.

By PSCU 1 year ago

Ruto urges China to pump more money into energy and housing

Kenya, DRC and Central African Republic team up to fight insecurity

President William Ruto said the three nations are committed to achieving lasting peace and stability in the continent.

By PSCU 1 year ago

Kenya, DRC and Central African Republic team up to fight insecurity

Kenya and Russia set to deepen relations and increase trade volumes

Kenya will deepen its relations with Russia to increase trade volumes.

By PSCU 1 year ago

Kenya and Russia set to deepen relations and increase trade volumes

President Ruto mourns lawyer Juma Kiplenge

President Ruto said the late Kiplenge was a patriotic Kenyan who inspired many and worked hard to make Kenya a better nation.

By PSCU 2 years ago

President Ruto mourns lawyer Juma Kiplenge

Allow Safaricom to provide mobile money service, Ruto tells Ethiopia

Allow Safaricom to provide mobile money service; Ruto was in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, for the formal launch of Safaricom Ethiopia.

By PSCU 2 years ago

Allow Safaricom to provide mobile money service, Ruto tells Ethiopia

What President Ruto discussed with outgoing CSs during cabinet meeting

President William Ruto chaired a meeting a cabinet meeting with outgoing ministers, at State House, Nairobi, today.

By PSCU 2 years ago

What President Ruto discussed with outgoing CSs during cabinet meeting

What outgoing Cabinet agreed on during meeting at State House

The Cabinet, according to a dispatch, examined the state of the economy, assessed the drought and security situation in the country, as well as the Ebola outbreak in Uganda.

By PSCU, Standard Team 2 years ago

What outgoing Cabinet agreed on during meeting at State House

Kenya ready for investments, Ruto tells American business executives

President Ruto holds high-level meeting with American business executives in New York, calls for increased bilateral trade cooperation.

By PSCU 2 years ago

Kenya ready for investments, Ruto tells American business executives

President William Ruto mourns Baringo Deputy Governor Charles Kipng'ok

Hon Charles Kipng'ok, a former Chairperson of the Kenya Tea Growers Association, is reported to have succumbed to breathing complications while waiting to board a Mombasa-bound Kenya Airways flight

By PSCU 2 years ago

President William Ruto mourns Baringo Deputy Governor Charles Kipng'ok

President Ruto appoints 6 judges rejected by Uhuru

The Court of Appeal Judges appointed by Ruto are Korir Weldon, Muchelule Aggrey, Odunga George and Prof Joel Ngugi.

By PSCU, Kamau Muthoni 2 years ago

President Ruto appoints 6 judges rejected by Uhuru

President Kenyatta mourns Queen Elizabeth II

President Uhuru Kenyatta mourns Queen Elizabeth II of the UK who died Thursday

By PSCU 2 years ago

President Kenyatta mourns Queen Elizabeth II

Didmus Barasa detained at Kisumu police station

Confidential sources claim the weapon-a pistol that was allegedly used in the murder has already been confiscated from the MP.

By PSCU 2 years ago

Didmus Barasa detained at Kisumu police station

Big names in Coast politics set for mighty fall as tallying continues

Provisional results show some bigwigs had either lost or were trailing their rivals. Taveta MP Naomi Shaban conceded defeat to newcomer Mr John Bwire Okano of Wiper Party.

By PSCU 2 years ago

Big names in Coast politics set for mighty fall as tallying continues

True or false? Fact-checking election updates

Andrew Kibe made fun of Jalang'o who vied under the ODM party ticket saying he had mistaken his million subscribers on YouTube for votes.

By PSCU 2 years ago

True or false? Fact-checking election updates

Shun politicians who use Raila's name for selfish interests, Homa Bay voters told

In the region, most ODM politicians eyeing senatorial, parliamentary and woman representative positions in the county are counting on Raila coattails effect to win election.

By PSCU 2 years ago

Shun politicians who use Raila's name for selfish interests, Homa Bay voters told

Raila Odinga wants answers on 'extra' IEBC forms

Form 34As gained notoriety in the 2017 General Election after they were cited as one of the reasons for the cancellation of the presidential results.

By PSCU 2 years ago

Raila Odinga wants answers on 'extra' IEBC forms

Solid graft plan sure way for Raila, Ruto to win over undecided voters

Both candidates must candidly speak about past corruption during next week's presidential debate.But they must also ensure their supporters get out the vote if they are to be assured of victory.

By PSCU 2 years ago

Solid graft plan sure way for Raila, Ruto to win over undecided voters

Kenya and Guinea-Bissau sign pacts to boost ties

Kenya and Guinea-Bissau signed three agreements to deepen economic and social ties between the two countries.

By PSCU 2 years ago

Kenya and Guinea-Bissau sign pacts to boost ties

President Kenyatta condoles with family of late retired President Mwai Kibaki

The Head of State eulogised the late Mama Waitherero as a strong pillar in the life of the late retired President Mwai Kibaki.

By PSCU 2 years ago

President Kenyatta condoles with family of late retired President Mwai Kibaki

End violent extremism, armed conflicts, Uhuru tells IGAD conference

The President cited violent extremism, drought and armed conflicts as some of the challenges that require urgent attention.

By PSCU 2 years ago

End violent extremism, armed conflicts, Uhuru tells IGAD conference

President Kenyatta lauds positive impact of World Rally Championship

President Kenyatta lauds positive impact of World Rally Championship

By PSCU 2 years ago

President Kenyatta lauds positive impact of World Rally Championship

President Kenyatta calls for urgent global action to protect oceans

President Kenyatta calls for urgent global action to protect oceans

By PSCU 2 years ago

President Kenyatta calls for urgent global action to protect oceans

President Uhuru Kenyatta signs 10 parliamentary bills into law

The second Supplementary Appropriation Bill of 2022 makes available a total of Sh88,822,649,842 for Government expenditure

By PSCU 2 years ago

President Uhuru Kenyatta signs 10 parliamentary bills into law

Uhuru hosts 3rd EAC Heads of State Conclave on inter-Congolese dialogue

President Kenyatta is hosting the high-level meeting in his capacity as the Co-Convenor of the Peace Process and Chairperson of East African Community.

By PSCU 2 years ago

Uhuru hosts 3rd EAC Heads of State Conclave on inter-Congolese dialogue

President Kenyatta Signs Into Law The Military Veterans Bill, 2022

President Uhuru Kenyatta has today signed into law the Military Veterans Bill, 2022.

By PSCU 2 years ago

President Kenyatta Signs Into Law The Military Veterans Bill, 2022

President Kenyatta receives Africa Gender Award

The award serves as a mechanism to monitor and reward an African Head of State or Government who has demonstrated outstanding achievement in promoting gender equality and development.

By PSCU 2 years ago

President Kenyatta receives Africa Gender Award

Uhuru roots for better ties between Kenya, Barbados

The president said that the two countries possessed great potential that could be harnessed for the benefit of their citizens.

By PSCU 2 years ago

Uhuru roots for better ties between Kenya, Barbados

Stockholm 50: Uhuru seeks faster action

Uhuru urged the international community to accelerate actions to avert environmental threats facing the world.

By PSCU 2 years ago

Stockholm 50: Uhuru seeks faster action

President Kenyatta mourns Rabai MP William Kamoti Mwamkale

The Head of State wished Hon Kamoti's family, friends, relatives and constituents God's grace and comfort as they come to terms with their leader's demise.

By PSCU 2 years ago

President Kenyatta mourns Rabai MP William Kamoti Mwamkale

Uhuru challenges WHO member states to unite in combating pandemics

The President pointed out that Kenya, through the Africa CDC Eastern Collaborating Centre in Nairobi, is committed to building the necessary capacity.

By PSCU 2 years ago

Uhuru challenges WHO member states to unite in combating pandemics

Switzerland to send to Kenya Sh230m graft funds

President Uhuru in Switzerland: Swiss Government agrees to send back Sh230m graft funds stashed in the country; asks Kenya to speed up cases against suspects.

By PSCU 2 years ago

Switzerland to send to Kenya Sh230m graft funds

President Uhuru shares message of good will to Muslim faithful

President Uhuru Kenyatta has shared a message of goodwill to all Muslim faithful as they mark Eid-ul-fitr globally.

By PSCU 2 years ago

President Uhuru shares message of good will to Muslim faithful

First Lady Margaret Kenyatta holds talks with Cuban Ambassador Juan Vazquez

The Cuban envoy applauded First Lady Margaret Kenyatta's involvement in the promotion of the welfare of children and women.

By PSCU 2 years ago

First Lady Margaret Kenyatta holds talks with Cuban Ambassador Juan Vazquez

President Uhuru mourns former Machakos MP Jonesmus Kikuyu

Kikuyu died at the age of 70 years while receiving treatment at a Machakos hospital.

By PSCU 2 years ago

President Uhuru mourns former Machakos MP Jonesmus Kikuyu

President Uhuru receives credentials from nine new envoys

The President received diplomatic papers on Friday at Nairobi’s State House from Ambassadors Michael Lotem (Israel), Yeo Sungjun (Republic of Korea).

By PSCU 2 years ago

President Uhuru receives credentials from nine new envoys

Govt to train 200,000 boda boda riders on first aid, President Uhuru says

The President also ordered the Ministry of Health to establish a framework of cooperation to co-opt 26,000 volunteers from the St. John Priory.

By PSCU 2 years ago

Govt to train 200,000 boda boda riders on first aid, President Uhuru says

Let's raise contributions to the Global Fund, President Kenyatta urges Governments

President Uhuru Kenyatta has urged governments to raise their financial contributions to the Global Fund.

By PSCU 2 years ago

Let's raise contributions to the Global Fund, President Kenyatta urges Governments

President Uhuru calls for unity among Central Kenya residents

“I have no time to insult others or tell lies. My focus has been and remains to be working for the unity and peace of all Kenyans."

By PSCU 2 years ago

President Uhuru calls for unity among Central Kenya residents

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