The Nigerian billionaire said the refinery idea took shape during a meeting with President William Ruto in Nairobi. The two were initially discussing fertiliser supplies before the conversation turned to the possibility of investing in a refinery.
By Maureen KinyanjuiAccording to a notice signed by NEB chairman Anthony Mwaura, voting will take place on Thursday, October 8, between 8am and 5pm.
By Bradley BosireSpeaking in Karachuonyo, Homa Bay County on Thursday, Ruto said the coalition was focused on delivering development rather than promoting tribalism and hatred.
By David AbonyoThe President, who spoke during a development tour of Siaya County on Tuesday, said Uhuru should have embraced the role of a statesman after leaving office instead of engaging in opposition politics.
By Bradley BosireSpeaking in Kisumu during his five-day tour of the Nyanza region on Monday, Ruto defended his administration’s record, citing projects and reforms in infrastructure, agriculture, healthcare and the economy as evidence of progress.
By David AbonyoSpeaking at a church service in Kisumu on Sunday, Ruto said he would ensure that Odinga’s legacy, his party and the issues he championed continued to shape Kenya’s development.
By David AbonyoSpeaking at a church service in Kisumu on Sunday, Ruto said the government had inherited an economy burdened by debt, high inflation, a volatile exchange rate and low foreign exchange reserves, but claimed significant improvements had since been made.
By David AbonyoThe President said the country’s health challenge was not only a shortage of hospitals but also gaps in the availability of essential services where they are most needed.
By Bradley BosireThe President also signed the Public Finance Management (Amendment) Bill 2025, bringing new provisions into the system used to manage public resources at both national and county levels.
By David AbonyoIn a statement on Monday, Ruto said he had received the news with “deep sorrow”, extending condolences on behalf of the Kenyan government and people, First Lady Rachel Ruto, his family and himself.
By David AbonyoSpeaking at State House, Nairobi, on Thursday during a meeting with private security stakeholders, the President said the government had received reports that some companies had ignored the 15 per cent minimum wage increase announced on Labour Day, while others continued paying guards as little as Sh4,000 to Sh7,000 a month.
By David AbonyoAccording to the provisional results received from at least 96 of the 114 polling stations, Waweru had garnered more than 10,000 votes against Muchina’s about 2,000.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe Speaker said the Kenya Kwanza administration had fulfilled key promises made during the 2022 campaigns through investments in agriculture, roads, healthcare and market infrastructure, adding that the projects had directly improved the lives of residents.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe senator said recent opinion polls show President Ruto's support has dropped below the 50-plus-one threshold that is required to win a presidential election, claiming the opposition has enough combined backing to mount a serious challenge.
By David AbonyoIn a statement shared on his social media pages, MP Yusuf Hassan described the incident as a heartbreaking tragedy that had devastated thousands of traders who depend on the market for their livelihoods.
By Samuel OtienoThe DP said there will be no room for lawbreakers to perpetrate crimes in the name of demonstrations, saying the Constitution protects everyone, including those not participating.
By Samuel OtienoSpeaking during the 95th St John Ambulance Annual Parade and Inspection at State House in Nairobi on Sunday, Ruto said the government will continue working closely with the Ministry of Health to improve emergency preparedness, expand ambulance coverage and enhance coordination of life-saving services nationwide.
By David AbonyoAccording to State House, the President will use the forum to push Africa’s priorities on global finance reform, trade, climate action and digital transformation.
By Samuel OtienoIn a surprise move, the UDA governor addressed a Linda Mwananchi rally in Thika, Kiambu County, where he called for the formation of a strong opposition alliance to challenge President William Ruto in the 2027 polls.
By Samuel OtienoSpeaking during a church service at Nkarusha Seventh Day Adventist Church in Kajiado County on Sunday, the President announced that he would represent Africa's 54 nations at the upcoming G7 Summit, where he intends to champion the continent's agenda on the sustainable use of its vast resources, productive land and growing population to drive economic transformation and development.
By David AbonyoThe President's trip, which combines official visits and a state visit, is expected to focus on boosting trade opportunities for Kenyan products, courting foreign investors and advancing Kenya's diplomatic interests in Europe.
By David AbonyoSpeaking during the trophy presentation on Sunday, the President announced direct cash incentives for players as well as a multimillion-shilling boost for the club, saying the government would continue supporting Kenyan football development.
By David AbonyoKonza Technopolis is one of the flagship projects under Kenya's Vision 2030 development blueprint.
By David AbonyoThe report released on June 4,2026 shows that 45 percent of respondents have “no trust at all” in President Ruto, the highest level of distrust recorded among the institutions and leaders surveyed, tied with the National Police Service.
By David AbonyoSpeaking during an interview on Radio Generation on Monday, Mwangi alleged that the proposed facility, reportedly linked to Ebola preparedness efforts involving the United States, was being pushed through without proper public participation, parliamentary approval or adherence to legal processes.
By David AbonyoSpeaking during Madaraka Day celebrations held in Wajir County on June 1,2026, Ruto said the changes are intended to end what he described as “long-standing discrimination” against communities in northern and border counties, while maintaining the integrity of the national registration system.
By David AbonyoUnder the programme, the government will roll out a Sh5 billion County Livestock Investment Company initiative that will target more than 350,000 pastoralists.
By David AbonyoSpeaking at the 63rd Madaraka Day celebrations in Wajir, the President said the reforms were necessary to address long-standing exclusion in access to education.
By David AbonyoThe President pointed to early national planning approaches, including Sessional Paper No. 10 of 1965, noting that development had been directed mainly to areas considered high potential, while vast parts of Northern Kenya were left behind.
By David AbonyoSpeaking during the 37th Rhino Charge motorsport competition in Wamba, Samburu County, on Sunday, Ruto said recent incidents involving children and youth underscore the importance of active parental involvement in shaping character and values.
By Samuel Otieno