NAIROBI, Kenya Nov 21-President William Ruto has pledged a vigorous and uncompromising fight against corruption, urging independent institutions responsible for combating graft to intensify their efforts. Speaking on Thursday during the State of the Nation Address, President Ruto emphasized plans to foster collaboration across various arms of government, particularly the Judiciary and Parliament, to improve integrity and efficiency through digitization and automation. “This fight against corruption is one of the most difficult tasks I undertake, and I am determined to see it through. Let this serve as a warning to all: the institutions charged with this responsibility must step up their efforts,” the President declared. He warned lawmakers that corruption continues to undermine social justice, sustainable development, national security, and the success of his Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda, which will
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NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 20 — Kenya’s foreign policy will be reviewed and aligned with emerging global realities and complexities, President William Ruto has said. The President said the policy will be an important tool that helps navigate the challenges of a complex world order. “Our foreign policy must align with the dynamic realities of domestic and international environments,” said President Ruto. He pointed out that Kenya’s pursuit of national economic transformation requires a forward-looking, robust, patriotic and people-centred foreign policy that will attract investments and secure our country’s rightful place on the global stage. “Through the power of our patriotism, concerted effort and the strategic framework provided by our foreign policy, we must aim to keep Kenya’s flag flying high to inspire pride and hope, and symbolise Africa’s true renaissance,”
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EMBU, Kenya, Nov 17 – The government will review the Universal Health Coverage to resolve problematic issues pointed out by Kenyans, including Catholic bishops, President William Ruto has said. Reiterating that the new health insurance is critical to providing all Kenyans with accessible healthcare, the President said the government will continue improving the model. “I want to assure Kenyans and the bishops that we will rectify the issues they have pointed out because UHC will make sure no citizen is left behind,” he said on Saturday at Embu University grounds. He was speaking during the ordination and installation of Bishop Peter Kimani Ndung’u as the new Bishop of Embu Diocese. During a press briefing earlier in the week, the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops cited several issues, among them challenges
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NAIROBI, Kenya Nov 6 – President William Ruto’s promise on free university promise will continue to be a mirage over crippling funds with the university funding agencies saying it will cost the government Sh990 Billion annually to fund higher learning students. With the current regime facing liquidity issues, the University Fund (UF) Chief Executive Officer George Monari dismissed assertions on free education for varsity students saying its not economically viable at the moment. “Its going to be very difficult to have free university education in the country as that’s why we moved from the differentiated unit cost model to the new university funding model which is all about equity. We would require Sh 990 Billion to carry out the proposal,” Monari told lawmakers. He was responding to issues raised by
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NAIROBI,Kenya,Nov 6—Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has condoled with the family of a deceased police officer who was attached to the Harambee House Annex office. The deceased officer passed on at 42 after suffering an illness. The deceased,Jane Kagwiria, had been assigned security duties at the building which houses the office of the Deputy President. In his condolence message to the late officer’s family, Kindiki who served as the country’s Interior Cabinet Secretary prior to his current role,wished them peace and comfort as they cope with the loss of their loved one. Further, the Deputy President celebrated the late officer for serving the country diligently while she was alive. “Rest in Peace Jane Kagwiria our sister. You have served our country well,” Kindiki said in his Wednesday. “We pray for grace
The pass-out parade follows a six-month training of new Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) personnel/PCS
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President William Ruto has urged the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) to help combat climate change, which he identified as the biggest threat to the country’s development and prosperity. Speaking at a pass-out parade for KDF officers in Eldoret, Uasin Gishu County, the President expressed confidence in the military’s ability to tackle climate change. He asked […]