Also known as: Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot · Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot · Senator Aaron Cheruiyot · Kericho Senator Aaron Cheruiyot · Kericho senator · @AaronCheruiyot
Senate Majority Leader who defends government policies including the Dangote refinery and backs the Referendum Bill 2026.
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NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 2 — Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot has drawn criticism after telling Linda Mwananchi Movement leader Edwin Sifuna to spread the Constitution on a poor road so he could drive over it. …
Cheruiyot under fire over ‘Tandika Katiba’ jibe at SifunaCitizen Digital
… "Wacheni kutupotezea wakati, mtangaze mtu tupatane kwa uwanja, unless kwa hii opposition kuna Malaika,” Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot added. …
'Sifuna won't support you!' Kenya Kwanza leaders urge Kalonzo to back Ruto after hecklingThe Standard
… ve the explicit legal requirement for the IEBC to establish a mechanism for livestreaming election results as they are announced at polling stations.The Bill, which emerged from the National Dialogue Committee (NADCO) process and was co-sponsored by Senate leaders Aaron Cheruiyot …
How live-streaming can shore up trust in Kenya's elections- PS Sing'oeiCitizen Digital
… The bill is jointly sponsored by Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot and Senate Minority Leader Stewart Madzayo and came out of the National Dialogue Committee (NADCO), which was set up after the disputed 2022 election. …
Results livestreaming: Is Kenya trading trust for convenience in elections?Capital News
… Those present included Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen, Environment Cabinet Secretary Deborah Mulongo, Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi, National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah, Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot and West Pokot Governor Simon K …
Ruto Launches Sh1bn Kitale Hospital Upgrade, Blames Natembeya for DelaysCapital News
… Others present included National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah, Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot, West Pokot Governor Simon Kachapin and several Members of Parliament.
Ruto: Sh4.4bn road project to transform Kerio Valley, curb banditryThe Standard
… Those present included National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen, National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung'wah and Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot. …
Ruto outlines plan to turn Kerio Valley into economic hub with Sh4.4b projectCapital News
… Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot has also argued that Ruto has the political capacity to carry aspects of Raila’s legacy forward. …
Beyond Baba: Who will inherit Raila’s political empire?Capital News
… Also present during the day-long tour of the two counties were Governors Wesley Rotich (Elgeyo-Marakwet) and Benjamin Cheboi (Baringo), Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot and MPs, among other leaders.
Ruto Says Opposition Has No Plan for Kenya, Pledges Development Ahead of 2027 PollsCitizen Digital
… And I hope nobody gets a temptation to ask for free tickets,” said Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot. …
Senators celebrate Fred Machokaa’s 50 years in journalismSenate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot drew criticism after responding to a post about poor road conditions by telling Linda Mwananchi Movement leader Edwin Sifuna to "spread the Constitution so you can drive over it." Social media users questioned why a senior elected leader would make light of the Constitution and its role in governance.
23 hours ago · Capital News →
Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot drew criticism after responding to a post about poor road conditions by telling Linda Mwananchi Movement leader Edwin Sifuna to "spread the Constitution so you can drive over it." Social media users questioned why a senior elected leader would make light of the Constitution and its role in governance.
23 hours ago · Capital News →
Kenya Kwanza leaders, led by Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen, have urged Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka to join the government side, saying his hostile reception during the launch of the Linda Mwananchi Movement showed he was no longer welcome in opposition ranks.
31 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Singoei says real-time transmission of election results promotes transparency and international confidence in Kenya's elections, and that technological challenges should be addressed through improvements rather than scrapping the system.
22 October 2026 · The Standard →
Parliament is considering legal changes that would remove the mandatory live transmission of election results from polling stations, a practice established after the 2007 post-election violence to ensure transparency and prevent result manipulation during tallying.
21 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto launched a KSh1 billion upgrade of Trans Nzoia County Level 5 Hospital in Kitale, accusing Governor George Natembeya of opposing the project and delaying improvements. Ruto said the facility's poor condition had led residents to nickname it "Shakahola" and criticised leaders who put political differences ahead of public services.
16 October 2026 · Capital News →
President Ruto said government investments in roads, irrigation, electricity and markets are transforming the Kerio Valley into an economic hub and addressing banditry. The 35-kilometre Kopasi River-Lomut-Sigor-Marich Pass road project is 60 per cent complete and is expected to improve connectivity between West Pokot, Turkana, Baringo and Elgeyo-Marakwet counties.
16 October 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto announced a government investment in roads, irrigation, modern markets and electricity to transform the Kerio Valley into an economic hub, addressing banditry and cattle rustling while improving livelihoods and connectivity across West Pokot, Turkana, Baringo and Elgeyo-Marakwet counties.
16 October 2026 · The Standard →
A year after Raila Odinga's death, multiple politicians—including President Ruto, former President Kenyatta, Wiper's Kalonzo, and ODM figures—are invoking different aspects of his legacy as they position themselves ahead of the 2027 General Election. The contest exposes divisions over whether Raila represented a movement capable of cooperating with those in power or an opposition tradition focused on challenging government and demanding accountability.
15 October 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto declared during a development tour of Elgeyo-Marakwet and Baringo counties that opposition leaders have no plan for Kenya and resort to ethnic politics, insults and hatred. He stated the 2027 election will be decided by leaders' development records and practical plans, not tribal arithmetic or ethnic mobilisation.
13 October 2026 · Capital News →
Senators honoured Royal Media Services veteran journalist Fred Obachi Machokaa on Wednesday as he prepares to celebrate 50 years in journalism this Saturday at the Ulinzi Sports Complex in Nairobi. The senators praised his career and recalled how Machokaa entertained them during their childhood.
6 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has given President William Ruto 14 days to publicly release the agreement between Kenya and Nigerian businessman Aliko Dangote over the proposed Sh2.2 trillion Lamu refinery, demanding transparency on shareholder identities and government commitments.
6 October 2026 · Capital News →
An opinion piece argues that President Ruto's distribution of over 300,000 title deeds (scaling to 500,000 by December 2026) in the Coastal region dignifies residents who have long suffered historical land injustices and deprivation of important land documents.
5 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission says it will closely review political party candidate lists submitted for next year's elections to ensure compliance with the two-thirds gender principle. IEBC Commissioner Ann Nderitu said the commission proposes that any candidate list presented must meet at least the two-thirds gender threshold as a compliance requirement, urging parties to nominate women for constituencies where they have a strong chance of election.
5 October 2026 · The Standard →
President Ruto's political allies, including Majority Leader Kimani Ichung'wah and Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot, have attacked opposition leaders for demanding transparency on the proposed Sh2.2 trillion Dangote East Africa Refinery in Lamu. Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has invoked constitutional provisions calling for Parliament to scrutinize the government's agreement with billionaire Aliko Dangote on the project.
4 October 2026 · The Standard →
Senate leaders are calling on county governments to prepare skilled workers for employment opportunities from the proposed Lamu Oil Refinery, which is being established by Dangote Group. Heavy construction equipment has already begun arriving at Lamu Port, with 2,930 metric tonnes received and an additional 400 units expected within 60 days.
3 October 2026 · Capital News →
Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot says the Referendum Bill 2026, currently at Third Reading stage, will seal legal gaps and provide a harmonised framework for conducting referendums. The bill, introduced in January 2026, is expected to pass the Senate this week before proceeding to the National Assembly.
24 September 2026 · The Standard →
Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot told the Meru community that Deputy President Kithure Kindiki will continue as President William Ruto's running mate in 2027 and succeed him in 2032, citing improved service delivery since Kindiki replaced Rigathi Gachagua.
16 September 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto has described opposition leaders as lacking development records, current agendas, and future vision, calling them an "existential threat" to Kenya's progress. He argued they would reverse his administration's gains and lack clear policy alternatives.
10 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Sotik MP Francis Sigei misspoke while welcoming President William Ruto at a road commissioning in Bomet County, accidentally saying "one term" instead of the Kenya Kwanza campaign's two-term rallying call. The verbal blunder occurred as opposition groups increasingly use the "one-term" slogan against Ruto's bid for a second term ahead of 2027.
10 September 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto launched a four-day South Rift tour, announcing Sh19 billion allocated to Bomet County for construction of eleven roads covering 380km. He also launched projects including Itembe Airstrip inspection, road construction, a market, and electricity connectivity, while claiming 80 per cent implementation of his 2022 campaign pledges.
9 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Senate returns from a month-long recess with several bills due for first reading, including the Public Participation Bill, Kenya Roads Amendment Bill, Fisheries Management and Development Amendment Bill, Gold Processing Bill, Plant Protection Bill, and Sports Amendment Bill. Motions are also expected regarding petroleum supply chain irregularities and a cooking gas handling facility in Mombasa County.
8 September 2026 · The Standard →
Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot has called for a speedy investigation into the abduction of Standard Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich and urged the Inspector General of Police to arrest and prosecute those involved. Cheruiyot also raised concerns about media conduct and called for responsible journalism free from blackmail and extortion.
7 September 2026 · The Standard →
Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot has defended President William Ruto's September 4 order for Tata Chemicals to leave Kenya, saying the company's soda ash extraction contract was exploitative. Cheruiyot dismissed opposition criticism that the move signals the President is unwelcoming to foreign investors.
6 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has backed Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna's presidential ambitions for 2027, saying age should not prevent young leaders from seeking the top seat and describing Sifuna as one of the serious contenders. Gachagua said he has no problem either deputising Sifuna or Sifuna deputising him, and pushed back against COTU Secretary General Francis Atwoli's suggestion that the 44-year-old Sifuna is too young to run.
6 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Residents of Kipkelion sub-county in Kericho County have threatened to boycott the 2027 General Election if the proposed South Rift Level VI Teaching and Referral Hospital is moved from Londiani town, angered by its omission from President Ruto's reported itinerary for a planned tour of the county from October 10 to 15.
2 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya Kwanza leaders, including Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot, have defended the IEBC's independence and urged opposition parties to allow it to work without political interference, ahead of the 2027 General Elections.
30 August 2026 · The Standard →
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula has cautioned politicians against interfering with the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission's operations and procurement processes, saying such attempts could erode public confidence in the 2027 General Election. His remarks come as former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has alleged that the IEBC's tender for an Integrated Elections Management System was designed to favour South Korean firm Miru Systems Co. Ltd, though the IEBC has rejected these allegations and said the procurement process remains transparent and at an early stage.
28 August 2026 · Capital News →
The government has released Ksh.2.6 billion to 13,000 families evicted from Narok Mau Forest six years ago, with each beneficiary receiving Ksh.200,000 through M-Pesa at a ceremony presided over by President William Ruto.
26 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto's allies, including Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa and Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot, attacked Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna and the opposition in Kakamega, accusing them of lacking a clear agenda beyond challenging the President as political competition for Western Kenya intensifies ahead of the 2027 General Election.
24 August 2026 · The Standard →
More than 25,000 runners participated in the third edition of the Belgut Marathon in Kericho County, which organisers described as their most successful iteration yet. The event, held across three race categories, raised millions in bursaries for vulnerable students.
23 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →