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11 Jul

President Ruto Fires Ministers

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President William Ruto has fired the entire Cabinet and the Attorney General apart from the Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and the Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, whose position is unconstitutional. The Presidency has already removed all the Cabinet Secretaries from its official website: https://www.president.go.ke/cabinet/. Ruto said he is paving the way for the formation of a “broad-based Government”. The President said he had acted after an extensive appraisal of the Cabinet performance. He noted that he will consult different sectors and political formations to identify those who will assist him in accelerating Kenya’s transformation. President Ruto said he was keen…

09 Jul

Ruto To Sign The IEBC Amendment Bill, 2024. Have You Read it?

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President William Ruto is set to formally assent to the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Amendment Bill, 2024 today, marking a significant milestone in electoral reform ahead of the upcoming general elections. The bill, which was recently passed by both houses of Parliament, aims to enhance the transparency and efficiency of Kenya's electoral processes. But have you read it? Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (Amendment) Bill, 2024

08 Jul

President Ruto to Assent to the IEBC Amendment Bill, 2024 Tomorrow

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President William Ruto is set to sign the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Amendment Bill, 2024, into law tomorrow. This move comes in response to the demands of Gen Z protesters, who have been calling for greater accountability and the recall of underperforming members of parliament. The Bill will also address concerns in constituencies that have been without legislators, such as Banissa Constituency, which fell vacant following the death of MP Kulow Hassan more than 12 months ago. The IEBC Amendment Bill, 2024, seeks to introduce pivotal reforms aimed at refining the operational framework of the IEBC. The proposed…

07 Jul

DP Gachagua praises President Ruto over X-Space engagement with Gen-Z

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Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua on Saturday evening praised President William Ruto for engaging and fielding questions from young Kenyans, Generation Z, through audio conversation on X-Spaces. Speaking in Nyeri town, the Deputy President lauded the young people for seeking to have a conversation with the President virtually, adding that this marked a turning point in public engagement towards good governance. "The young people did well to speak and this a new beginning for our country- that everybody matters. Every Kenyan has something to contribute to the wellbeing of our nation, including the young people. In fact, they know more than…

07 Jul

Ruto Congratulates Keir Starmer on Election as UK Prime Minister

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President William Ruto has extended his heartfelt congratulations to Keir Starmer following his election as the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. In a statement, President Ruto lauded Starmer's victory and the Labour Party's overwhelming support in the recent elections. "On behalf of the government and the people of Kenya, I wish to convey my utmost congratulations to Sir Keir Starmer on the overwhelming support garnered by the Labour Party at the just-concluded elections and his subsequent appointment as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom," President Ruto stated. President Ruto highlighted that Starmer's election reflects the United Kingdom's citizens' deep…

05 Jul

President Ruto Flags Off Kenyan Olympics Team with Pledge of Full Support

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President William Ruto has officially flagged off Kenya's 79-member National Olympics team from State House Nairobi, ahead of their participation in the upcoming Paris Olympics. The contingent comprises 70 athletes set to compete in various Olympic disciplines, alongside nine Paralympians. In his address, President Ruto reiterated the government's commitment to providing comprehensive support to the athletes, ensuring they represent Kenya with distinction at the international sporting event starting later this month in Paris, France. "We are fully behind our team as they embark on this journey to the Paris Olympics. Their dedication and achievements make us proud, and we have…

05 Jul

President Ruto’s Stringent Austerity Measures

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In a bid to streamline government operations and enhance fiscal discipline, President William Ruto has unveiled a series of austerity measures aimed at reducing expenditure and improving efficiency across ministries and state agencies. Speaking during a press briefing, President Ruto outlined the following key initiatives: a. Dissolution of State Corporations: "47 State Corporations with overlapping and duplicative functions will be dissolved," President Ruto declared. This move is expected to eliminate operational and maintenance costs associated with these entities, with their functions integrated into respective line ministries. Employees currently working in these corporations will be transferred to ministries and other state…

05 Jul

President Ruto Likely to Reshuffle His Cabinet Today

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President William Ruto is rumored to be reshuffling his cabinet today. A press briefing has been called at State House, fueling speculation about imminent changes in the government. This development follows mass protests concerning the Finance Bill 2024, corruption, debt management, and the wastage of government resources. Last week, during a Presidential Roundtable interview, Ruto hinted at the possibility of a cabinet reshuffle, stating, “My cabinet did a wonderful job, however, they should have done much better. I now have a moment to reflect deeply.” A source speaking on condition of anonymity indicated that ministries will be reorganized and consolidated.…

05 Jul

President William Ruto Engage to Kenyans on X Space #EngageThePresident

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President William Ruto is set to engage with Kenyans on X Space from 2 PM to 5 PM today, marking a historic move in digital governance. This interactive session will address a range of pressing issues raised by the youth, extending beyond the rejection of the Finance Bill 2024. The President will discuss key concerns including corruption, government wastage, youth unemployment, the status of the economy, and the recent killings of demonstrators and alleged criminals during protests over the past two weeks. With this initiative, Ruto becomes the first president globally to directly engage with his citizens via X Spaces.…

04 Jul

Cabinet Briefed on the Security Situation in Kenya

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The Cabinet met today and was briefed on the security situation in the country following days of riots. The meeting at State House Nairobi, which was chaired by President William Ruto, was informed that though the riots started as a protest against the tax measures proposed in the Finance Bill 2024, they were infiltrated, hijacked and taken over by criminal and opportunistic political forces. The two groups have in the past two weeks reigned terror on the people of Kenya in the cities, towns and other urban areas, occassioning loss of life, destruction of National and County governments’ buildings, infrastructure,…