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Executive Office of the President

Entity that oversees the Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Disability Rights under President William Ruto's administration.

2026-06-092026-10-21

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  1. September 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    … .The awards were adjudicated by a jury drawn from the World Human Resource Congress, human-resource experts from India and community-service leaders.Chief guest Isaac Mwaura, Head of the Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Disability Rights in the Executive Office of the President …

    REREC CEO Rose Mkalama honoured at East Africa Leadership Awards
  3. Citizen Digital

    … It brings together the Executive Office of the President, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Health, Judiciary and other government agencies, with implementation overseen by a National Steering Committee.

    Kenya launches national mediation hub to tackle unrest in schools, universities
  4. Citizen Digital

    … The author, Sitati Olando, is the Head of Government Delivery Unit in the Executive Office of the President, Kenya. …

    OPINION: Umaa and Thwake dams to Transform Lower Eastern into economic powerhouse
  5. Citizen Digital

    … State House and the Executive Office of the President also recorded significant spending on hospitality, foreign delegations, and domestic travel. …

    Ksh.30.6B on travel, Ksh.74.5 non-remitted deductions, pending bills; Where the budget shoe pinches
  6. August 2026
  7. Citizen Digital

    … The invitation, issued through the Executive Office of the President, confirms that the event will be held on Friday, August 14, 2026, with media organisations invited to cover the State Concert. …

    Ruto set to attend Kenya Music Festivals 2026 State concert in Bungoma
  8. July 2026
  9. Citizen Digital

    … President Ruto recently appointed Mwaura as the Head of the Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Disability Rights in the Executive Office of the President. …

    Mwaura bids farewell to Government Spokesperson staff following reassignment
  10. Citizen Digital

    … Sakaja said the county government had spent the past three years working with the Executive Office of the President to develop a comprehensive implementation blueprint for the first phase of the project. …

    Sakaja explains Nairobi’s first underground metro project to Senate, says will end traffic gridlock
  11. Citizen Digital

    … Silvester Kasuku, Advisor on Governance in the Executive Office of the President, meets with Roads Principal Secretary Eng. …

    National Gov't, County Officials move to fast-track Nairobi Mass Rapid Transit project
  12. Capital News

    … The decision was made during the 90th County Executive Committee meeting chaired by Governor Johnson Sakaja, with the proposal developed in collaboration with the Executive Office of the President. …

    Nairobi County Executive approves Phase I of Mass Rapid Transit System
  13. The Standard

    … The approval, made during the 90th County Executive Committee meeting, clears the way for the first phase of the ambitious mass transit project, which City Hall said has been developed in close technical collaboration with the Executive Office of the President. …

    Sakaja's cabinet approves phase I of metropolitan transit system
Business

REREC CEO Rose Mkalama wins East Africa Leadership Award

The News

Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy Corporation CEO Dr Rose Mkalama was named CEO of the Year at the second East Africa Leadership Awards for her leadership in advancing the Last Mile Connectivity Programme, which has expanded electricity access across Kenya's 290 constituencies.

28 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 28 September

  1. REREC CEO Rose Mkalama wins East Africa Leadership Award

    Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy Corporation CEO Dr Rose Mkalama was named CEO of the Year at the second East Africa Leadership Awards for her leadership in advancing the Last Mile Connectivity Programme, which has expanded electricity access across Kenya's 290 constituencies.

    28 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 22 September

  1. Kenya launches national mediation hub for school and university unrest

    The government has launched a national mediation hub at the University of Nairobi to help prevent unrest, resolve disputes and strengthen security in schools, colleges and universities. The platform will connect more than 30,000 campus- and school-based mediation hubs with national government administration officers and their agencies, enabling learning institutions to address grievances, student unrest and mental health challenges through dialogue and alternative dispute resolution.

    22 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 16 September

  1. Umaa and Thwake dams to transform Lower Eastern region

    An opinion piece argues that Umaa Dam in Kitui and Thwake Multipurpose Dam on the Kitui-Makueni border will address water scarcity and serve as an economic turning point for the lower Eastern region, supporting agriculture, businesses, and job creation.

    16 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Government spent Ksh.30.6B on travel amid austerity drive

    The Controller of Budget's report on the 2025/2026 financial year reveals that while ordinary Kenyans face cost-of-living pressures, parts of government continued high spending on travel, hospitality, and emergency expenditures that bypass usual checks. The national government spent Ksh.30.6B on travel and Ksh.74.5B in non-remitted deductions during the period.

    16 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 14 August

  1. President Ruto to attend Kenya Music Festivals State concert

    President William Ruto is set to attend the Kenya Music Festivals 2026 State Concert at State Lodge, Bungoma, on Friday, August 14, where performers will showcase the country's diverse musical and cultural talent.

    14 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 25 July

  1. Government Spokesperson Mwaura reassigned, bids farewell to staff

    Outgoing Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura held a farewell meeting with the Office of the Government Spokesperson's 80-member staff following his reassignment by President William Ruto to head the Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Disability Rights in the Executive Office of the President.

    25 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 23 July

  1. Sakaja pitches Nairobi underground metro to Senate as traffic solution

    Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja told the Senate that the Nairobi Metropolitan Mass Rapid Transit System, including the capital's first underground metro line, will address chronic traffic congestion and transform Nairobi into a "20-minute city." Sakaja said the project had been approved by the Nairobi City County Executive Committee, with the National Government fast-tracking implementation.

    23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. National and county officials accelerate Nairobi Mass Rapid Transit project

    Senior National Government officials held high-level meetings to coordinate the rollout of the Nairobi Metropolitan Mass Rapid Transit System (NMRTS) after Nairobi County approved the transport initiative, signalling growing collaboration between the two levels of government on what is expected to become one of Kenya's most ambitious urban transport infrastructure projects.

    23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 22 July

  1. Nairobi County approves Phase I of Mass Rapid Transit System

    The Nairobi County Executive has approved the implementation framework for Phase I of the Nairobi Metropolitan Mass Rapid Transit System, which will include an underground transit core in the CBD and the Eastlands Line to improve connectivity and reduce traffic congestion.

    22 July 2026 · Capital News →

  2. Sakaja cabinet approves first phase of Nairobi mass transit system

    Governor Johnson Sakaja's cabinet has approved phase one of the Nairobi Metropolitan Mass Rapid Transit System, which will include an underground rail core through the CBD and the Eastlands line to address traffic congestion and modernize public transport.

    22 July 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 21 July

  1. Ruto nominates KNCHR chair to lead police oversight authority

    President William Ruto has nominated Kenya National Commission on Human Rights Chairperson Dr. Duncan Ojwang Oburu to chair the Independent Policing Oversight Authority, succeeding former chair Justice Ahmed Issack Hassan. The nominations, announced through Notification of Presidential Action No. XI of 2026, also include appointments to the Teachers Service Commission, Public Service Commission, and Intergovernmental Relations Technical Committee, pending parliamentary approval.

    21 July 2026 · Capital News →

  2. Ruto appoints Owino as Government Spokesperson in reshuffle

    President William Ruto has appointed Charles Owino, former National Police Service spokesperson, as Government Spokesperson, while Isaac Mwaura was redesignated to head the newly established Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Disability Rights.

    21 July 2026 · Capital News →

  3. Kenya building sports economy through infrastructure investments

    An opinion piece argues that Kenya has sporting talent but lacks the ecosystem to unlock its economic potential. The author highlights ongoing infrastructure projects including new sports academies, upgraded community fields, and stadium modernization ahead of Kenya's co-hosting of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, positioning sport as an economic frontier beyond competition and entertainment.

    21 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  4. Charles Owino appointed Government Spokesperson in executive reshuffle

    President William Ruto promoted Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura to Head of the Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Disability Rights, while Charles Owino Wahong'o, redeployed from the Ministry of Information, Communications and the Digital Economy, was appointed as the new Government Spokesperson. Ruto also made nominations to constitutional commissions and approved changes in senior executive ranks.

    21 July 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 7 July

  1. Barpello-Tot-Marich Pass Highway infrastructure legacy analysis

    Dr. Sitati Olando argues that roads are instruments of statecraft that enable governance, service delivery, and shared prosperity, drawing historical parallels from the Roman Empire and colonial administrations to frame the significance of modern infrastructure investment in Kenya.

    7 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 11 June

  1. Africa clean cooking summit in Nairobi postponed to later date

    The 2026 Summit on Clean Cooking in Africa, originally scheduled for July 9-10 in Nairobi, has been postponed due to travel and participation uncertainties. A high-level virtual session will proceed on July 9 via the International Energy Agency's digital platforms.

    11 June 2026 · Capital News →

Wednesday 10 June

  1. Government spent 17.3B on travel despite austerity calls

    The Controller of Budget flagged defiance of austerity measures in the national government's nine-month expenditure report, showing Ksh.17.3 billion spent on domestic and foreign travel, with State House and the Foreign Affairs Department among the largest spenders despite President Ruto's calls to reduce travel expenditure.

    10 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 9 June

  1. President Ruto reshuffles Principal Secretaries for Education and Tourism

    President William Ruto has reassigned Prof. Julius Bitok from the State Department for Basic Education to Tourism, while John Lekakeny Ololtuaa moves from Tourism to the Basic Education docket. The changes take effect immediately amid ongoing school unrest and closures.

    9 June 2026 · The Standard →

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