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Speaking on Thursday during the burial service of renowned gospel musician Betty Bayo at Ndumberi Stadium in Kiambu County, Kindiki said the initiative would provide critical financial security for families often left vulnerable when artists pass on.
Speaking during the State of the Nation address, he recalled the challenges faced three years ago, when inflation neared double digits, fuel shortages threatened to halt business operations, and the shilling plummeted.
Ruto said the priorities — human capital development, economic transformation through expanded agricultural production, massive investment in energy generation and a modernised transport and logistics network — are essential for securing Kenya’s long-term prosperity.
The Hustler Fund has already disbursed more than Sh80 billion, benefiting seven million Kenyans directly. “The seven million once blacklisted Kenyans have since repaired their credit,” Ruto said.
As of late 2025, the Ruto administration's Affordable Housing Programme (AHP) has between 140,000 and 161,911 units in various stages of construction across 44 counties, with 3,171 units reported as complete and handed over to beneficiaries.
The President said the agricultural growth is part of a broader narrative of sacrifice, progress, and national renewal, visible in the numbers and felt across communities. He pointed to government support for dairy farmers through the installation of 230 new milk coolers, expanding the cold chain and reducing post-production losses.
Ruto noted that the education sector had long suffered from inadequate student housing, with fewer than 10 percent of learners previously accessing decent accommodation. The new beds, he said, will help close that gap.
Ruto stressed that effective health services start long before hospital visits. He spotlighted the deployment of 107,000 community health promoters in September 2023, the largest primary healthcare workforce ever in Kenya. These promoters have visited 8.9 million households, conducted 9.9 million diabetes screenings identifying 134,000 cases, and carried out 6.5 million hypertension screenings that confirmed 305,000 cases.
Ruto noted that the country had been grappling with a serious shortage of teachers and a difficult transition under CBC, a situation he said was made worse by the financial struggles in universities.
According to the results released on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, net interest income grew 21.1% to Sh31.819 billion, up from Sh26.280 billion in the same period last year.
Recent findings from WHO’s Enhanced Gonococcal Antimicrobial Surveillance Programme (EGASP) show a sharp increase in resistance to essential antibiotics, highlighting a rising public health challenge. Between 2022 and 2024, several countries reported a worrying number of cases where standard treatments no longer work.
President William Ruto and Deputy President Kithure Kindiki have arrived at Parliament grounds ahead of the President’s 13th State of the Nation address.
Ahead of the address, teams from the General Service Unit and regular police were spread across key roads that feed into the National Assembly. Officers were positioned along Harambee Avenue, City Hall Way and the connecting routes to ensure controlled movement as the President made his way to the precinct.
The tech giant said it has started informing users it believes are aged between 13 and 15 that their accounts will be shut down. Notifications are being delivered via emails, text messages, and in-app alerts.
Speaking on Radio Generation on Thursday, he said Kenya’s elections reward hatred over policy, and urged creating a safe exit for any president to enable peaceful transitions.
The courts were introduced to tackle the persistent backlog of cases that has slowed down the judiciary for years. They handle disputes involving sums below Sh1 million and are designed to manage common cases such as sale and supply contracts, debt recovery, claims for personal injury, and other routine matters.
Non-interest income dropped 10.1 percent to Sh45.09 billion, largely because foreign exchange trading earnings fell 40.1 percent to Sh8.24 billion from Sh13.76 billion. The bank noted that digital channels helped shield non-funded income, which faced pressure from declining fees and commissions in the Democratic Republic of Congo following branch closures.
Mudavadi was responding to Samburu West MP Naisula Lesuuda, who asked about the measures in place to protect Kenyans heading to or already employed in Gulf countries. The Cabinet Secretary said the Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs has managed 3,452 cases of Kenyans in distress across the region since 2023.
The lawmaker criticised the country’s economic direction, saying Kenya is stuck due to short-sighted planning and an inability to fully utilise available resources.
In a new assessment, Gang Suppression Force (GSF) Commander Godfrey Otunge said the restructuring of Haiti’s security architecture has created a unified framework that is now driving more coordinated and sustained operations on the ground.
Residents argue that relocation within Embobut is essential to prevent further tragedies, noting that those previously moved to areas “below the road” were among the hardest hit.
Speaking during an interview on Radio Generation on Thursday, Kituyi said the government’s high-rise projects labeled as “affordable housing” fail to meet the practical needs and living patterns of citizens, particularly in rural areas.
As of June 2025, KCB held Sh189.1 billion in non-performing loans, or 17.2 percent of its Sh1.09 trillion loan book, with Sh12.4 billion in loan loss provisions. Equity recorded Sh71.2 billion in non-performing loans, representing 17.5 percent of its Sh406.8 billion loan book, and made Sh7.3 billion in provisions.
The 15-year bond, now with 8.7 years remaining until maturity, is listed under ISIN KE6000001328 and will mature on July 10, 2034. The 25-year bond, carrying ISIN KE8000005093, has 21.9 years to maturity and will expire on September 23, 2047.
Amnesty International said that authorities used online harassment, disinformation campaigns, and unlawful monitoring to discourage participation in protests. The organization expressed concern over reports that security agencies accessed mobile data and location information without proper court approval, raising alarms about privacy violations.
Speaking during an interview with Radio Generation on Thursday, Kituyi said the opposition is made up of many different groups with varied backgrounds, but the one thing they agree on is their stand against the continuation of the Ruto government.
The NLC’s order stems from a petition by Kenyans claiming their land was taken during colonial times. After a long investigation, the commission directed Kakuzi to release 3,200 acres for settlement of the most vulnerable claimants, and at least 50 acres to the county government for public use. The directive also includes improving access to roads and communal facilities such as schools. The national and Murang’a County governments are expected to coordinate implementation, including issuing titles and formalizing settlements.
The matatu operators filed the petition after receiving notices from both EPRA and the Nairobi County government ordering them to leave the stations. Omari explained that the legal action was prompted by information suggesting authorities intended to carry out the evictions on November 19.
The raid, carried out early in the morning at Riangombenene Village, was led by officers from the Kiogoro Police Station after intelligence pointed to an active brewing operation in the area.
With citizens feeling the pinch of rising living costs and critical sectors under strain, the President’s address sought to highlight progress while acknowledging areas needing urgent attention. The speech, delivered to a joint sitting of the National Assembly and Senate, focused on healthcare, education, finance, employment, and security.