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Kenya's Phoebe Okowa wins nine-year term at International Court of Justice
Okowa will join four other successful candidates who will also take up their positions on February 6, 2027, for terms running until 2036.
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Africa
Ruto urges Africa to turn natural wealth into finished products
The President noted that Africa has more than 1.5 billion people and is increasingly linked through the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), giving countries on the continent a wider market for goods produced locally.
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President Ruto set to address UN General Assembly
Ruto is scheduled to speak during the general debate of the 81st session of the annual assembly in the afternoon in New York, which will be Wednesday evening in Kenya.
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Ruto pushes for new global financial order, fairer governance
The President also called for stronger cooperation among countries, saying Africa should not be forced to choose between the East and the West as it pursues its development interests.
Africa
Ruto: Africa must change rules blocking investment in local projects
The President said Africa has more than $2 trillion in domestic non-bank capital, including more than $1 trillion in pension and insurance assets, but much of this money is not reaching projects that need long-term financing.
Business
Ruto: Kenya ready for Lamu refinery groundbreaking
Ruto made the remarks on Monday after meeting Dangote Industries President and CEO Aliko Dangote in New York on Monday.
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Ruto leaves for UN Assembly to seek investment and AI partnerships
In his UN General Assembly address, the President will champion an Africa-financing-Africa approach.
Politics
Maraga takes Ukatiba Caravan to US ahead of 2027
The tour comes after Maraga completed a nationwide Ukatiba Caravan that reached 43 counties between February and April. The former Chief Justice used the tour to engage Kenyans on the state of the country and hold discussions on governance, constitutionalism and the future of democracy.
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Ruto challenges unfair climate finance burden on Africa
The President called for a shift in approach, urging the international community to embrace innovative measures that can ease financial pressures while unlocking investment opportunities.
Health and Wellness
Ruto urges nations to build resilient health systems free from donor dependence
The President explained that Kenya is advancing universal health coverage through reforms anchored in law. He noted that four new laws on social health insurance have been enacted to ensure every Kenyan has access to essential medical care.