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Emmanuel Too

2026-04-282026-10-20
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  1. June 2026

  2. Citizen Digital

    Ruto fires back at critics in Meru, warns school unrest perpetrators of consequences By Emmanuel Too June 28, 2026 03:20 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize President William Ruto on Sunday us …

    Ruto fires back at critics in Meru, warns school unrest perpetrators of consequences

  3. Citizen Digital

    … John Ambulance, hands over Upper Hill land By Emmanuel Too June 21, 2026 12:14 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize President William Ruto has announced a Ksh.600 million support package for St …

    President Ruto unveils Ksh.600M package for St. John Ambulance, hands over Upper Hill land

  4. Citizen Digital

    MPs clash as Finance Bill 2026 sails through Second Reading By Emmanuel Too June 17, 2026 07:03 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Pro-government Members of Parliament and their opposition co …

    MPs clash as Finance Bill 2026 sails through Second Reading

  5. Citizen Digital

    Budget 2026/27: No tax relief for workers earning below Ksh.30K despite Ruto, Mbadi promise By Emmanuel Too June 11, 2026 10:15 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter President William Ruto with Treasury CS John M …

    Budget 2026/27: No tax relief for workers earning below Ksh.30K despite Ruto, Mbadi promise
  6. May 2026

  7. Citizen Digital

    Former LSK president demands action against Karen Nyamu for 'demeaning' Grade 10 student By Emmanuel Too May 07, 2026 08:47 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Nominated Senator Karen Nyamu during a past commit …

    Former LSK president demands action against Karen Nyamu for 'demeaning' Grade 10 student

  8. Citizen Digital

    President goes after his opponents, dares them to show their track-record By Emmanuel Too May 03, 2026 08:23 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter President William Ruto addressing the faithful at A.I.C. …

    President goes after his opponents, dares them to show their track-record
  9. April 2026

  10. Citizen Digital

    Governors end Senate boycott after truce over oversight standoff By Emmanuel Too April 28, 2026 10:28 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Governors and senators have closed ranks following wee …

    Governors end Senate boycott after truce over oversight standoff
Politics

Ruto accuses Uhuru of betrayal, warns opposition leaders

The News

President William Ruto has accused his predecessor Uhuru Kenyatta of reneging on a political agreement and abandoning him during the 2022 presidential election, warning opposition leaders against trusting Kenyatta ahead of the 2027 General Election. Ruto claimed he supported Kenyatta's presidential ambitions in 2013 and 2017 but was turned against when it became his turn to seek the presidency.

12 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 12 October

  1. Ruto accuses Uhuru of betrayal, warns opposition leaders

    President William Ruto has accused his predecessor Uhuru Kenyatta of reneging on a political agreement and abandoning him during the 2022 presidential election, warning opposition leaders against trusting Kenyatta ahead of the 2027 General Election. Ruto claimed he supported Kenyatta's presidential ambitions in 2013 and 2017 but was turned against when it became his turn to seek the presidency.

    12 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 9 October

  1. Sifuna outlines tax cuts and wastage reduction plan for presidency

    Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, a presidential aspirant, says he would reduce taxation, cut between Ksh.500 billion and Ksh.1.8 trillion in budget wastage, establish a national data bank for schools, and ensure hospitals are paid for services within 30 days if elected President.

    9 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 6 October

  1. Senators honour veteran journalist Fred Machokaa's 50 years

    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 →

Friday 2 October

  1. Thousands commemorate Raila Odinga one year after death

    Supporters of former Orange Democratic Movement leader Raila Odinga gathered across Kenya on Friday to mark one year since his passing, with candle-lighting ceremonies and commemorative events held in Nairobi, Kisumu, Kisii, Mombasa and other areas where he had support.

    2 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Gachagua accuses Ruto of planting moles to divide opposition

    Democracy for Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua claimed President William Ruto is attempting to disrupt efforts to build a united opposition front ahead of the 2027 General Election, saying the opposition will continue working towards fielding a single candidate to challenge Ruto.

    2 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 18 September

  1. Ruto warns politicians against misusing police for partisan disputes

    President Ruto cautioned politicians against using the police to settle political scores and urged officers remain non-partisan, citing rising political temperatures ahead of the 2027 General Election.

    18 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 11 September

  1. Ruto claims Kenya borrowed least under his administration

    President William Ruto has defended his administration's borrowing record during a development tour of Kericho and Bomet counties, stating that Kenya has borrowed less under his leadership than during previous administrations, and that debt increased by 27 per cent in his first five years compared to higher increases under his predecessors.

    11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 4 September

  1. Controller of Budget flags Ksh.30 billion travel spending

    The Controller of Budget raised concern over national government travel expenditure of KSh.30.69 billion during the 2025-2026 financial year, comprising KSh.21.98 billion in domestic travel and KSh.8.71 billion in foreign travel, and noted that some projects were commenced without approved budget allocation.

    4 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 24 August

  1. Opposition pledges unified candidate to challenge Ruto 2027

    The United Opposition has committed to support a single presidential candidate against President William Ruto in the 2027 General Election, with leaders agreeing to execute a Personal Unity Pledge and Coalition Unity Agreement following a retreat in Nairobi.

    24 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 12 July

  1. Leaders urge peace as Ol-Kalou by-election campaign nears end

    Leaders and clergy in Ol-Kalou Constituency, Nyandarua County, have called for peace ahead of Sunday's by-election, following violence when a DCP truck was attacked during campaign activities. Political actors and supporters have been urged to embrace calm and tolerance to ensure a free, fair, and peaceful election.

    12 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 28 June

  1. Ruto warns student unrest perpetrators of consequences in Meru rally

    President William Ruto addressed school unrests at a public rally in Meru town, warning students involved in unrest that "choices have consequences" and urging parents to take a more active role in their children's upbringing. He also announced the government had set aside funds to recruit 24,000 teachers.

    28 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 21 June

  1. President Ruto announces Ksh.600M support package for St John Ambulance

    President Ruto has announced a Ksh.600 million support package for St John Ambulance Kenya, including a one-acre parcel of land in Upper Hill, Ksh.500 million in construction funding, 15 new ambulances, and an annual budgetary allocation of Ksh.100 million beginning the next financial year.

    21 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 17 June

  1. Finance Bill 2026 passes second reading amid MP disagreements

    The Finance Bill 2026 advanced through its second reading in Parliament despite sharp disagreements between pro-government and opposition MPs. Pro-government leaders dismissed claims the bill imposes punitive taxes, while opposition lawmakers alleged it contains hidden taxes on mitumba clothing and mobile phones.

    17 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 11 June

  1. Budget omits tax relief for workers below Ksh.30,000

    Kenyan workers earning below Ksh.30,000 monthly will not receive the anticipated PAYE tax exemption in the 2026/2027 Budget, despite promises by President Ruto and Treasury CS John Mbadi. The relief had been expected by more than one million employed Kenyans.

    11 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 7 May

  1. Former LSK President calls for Senate action on Nyamu remarks

    Former Law Society of Kenya President Faith Odhiambo has called for the Senate to take sterner action against nominated Senator Karen Nyamu over inappropriate and degrading remarks she made about a Grade 10 student undergoing voluntary service at Parliament, describing Nyamu's apology as insincere.

    7 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 3 May

  1. President Ruto challenges opponents to show track record for 2027

    President William Ruto said his development record, including projects in agriculture, transport, and housing across Murang'a county, demonstrates his competence for a second term in the 2027 elections. He announced plans to complete the Mau Mau roads project by next year, noting it has progressed from 20% to 60% completion since 2022 with a 1 billion shilling allocation.

    3 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 28 April

  1. Governors end Senate boycott after resolving oversight standoff

    Governors and senators have reached an agreement following weeks of closed-door talks over allegations that some Senate County Public Accounts Committee members were engaging in extortion. Governors have agreed to resume appearing before Senate oversight committees, while senators have pledged to consider increased county funding in the next financial year.

    28 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →

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