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Coast leaders outline terms to Ruto ahead of 2027 race
President Ruto met Coast leaders at State House, Mombasa, on Thursday evening, where he said his administration was committed to unlocking the region’s economic potential.
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Ruto to Opposition: Stop anger, start offering solutions
Ruto reiterated that his administration remains focused on implementing its development agenda and urged Kenyans to judge leaders by their tangible programmes rather than slogans.
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Ruto nominates new ambassador, deputy envoys
The new postings include Kosiom Frank Ole Kibelekenya as Ambassador to Copenhagen, Denmark, and Elias Bare Shill as Deputy Ambassador to Mogadishu, Somalia. Ambassador Joseph Warui has been redeployed to Moscow...
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Over 5,800 youth receive Sh139.5 million in NYOTA grants at coast event
The government has disbursed Sh139.5 million in NYOTA start-up grants to 5,880 young entrepreneurs in Mombasa, Kwale and Taita-Taveta, pairing capital with training to boost youth jobs and businesses.
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Ruto condoles with Johnson Muthama’s family over son’s death, offers support
The family has previously suffered loss, following the death of Moses’ sibling, Janet Njoki, in 2022.
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Over 5,000 coastal youth receive Sh160 million boost under NYOTA program
Under the NYOTA Business Component, each youth entrepreneur received Sh25,000 in the first phase of the grant. From this amount, Sh22,000 was sent directly to the beneficiary’s Pochi la Biashara account to supp...
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Bankers call for five per cent PAYE cut across all income groups
The bankers recommended capping the highest PAYE rate at 30 per cent, in line with the 2023 National Tax Policy, while proposing a uniform five per cent reduction across all brackets.
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Contractors to be paid as State moves to unlock stalled road projects
The President highlighted that clearing these arrears is critical to completing the 6,000 kilometres of contracted roads next year, as well as opening up an additional 28,000 kilometres of new road projects.
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PHOTOS: State House buzzes as over 10,000 UDA hopefuls attend forum
The President noted that the large turnout reflects both the party’s reach across the country and the strong competition anticipated during the primaries.
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Ruto extends terms of four members on State Corporations Advisory Committee
The reappointments, made under Section 26 (1) (e) of the State Corporations Act, will take effect from February 4, 2026, and were communicated through a Gazette Notice dated January 30, 2026.
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PHOTOS: Ruto rolls out Sh220 million NYOTA youth cash in Kisii region
Under the first phase of the NYOTA Start-Up Capital programme, each participant will get Sh25,000. Out of this amount, Sh22,000 will be sent directly to the beneficiary’s Pochi la Biashara account to help with...
Education and Career
Ruto ends police role in exam oversight, says tests not life-or-death
The President highlighted that the country has successfully guided learners through critical transitions under the new education system, including moving from primary to junior secondary, and now from junior to...