Also known as: Former President Kibaki · the late Mwai Kibaki · President Mwai Kibaki · late President Mwai Kibaki · former President Mwai Kibaki · the late president Mwai Kibaki · late Mwai Kibaki · President Kibaki
Former President who launched Kenya Vision 2030 in 2008 to guide the country's transformation into a middle-income nation.
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The Standard
… these projects are completed, he should be given another term to implement his plans,” said Wetang’ula.The Speaker noted that President Ruto had visited the Western region more frequently over the past three years to launch development projects than former presidents Mwai Kibaki …
Back Ruto to secure development projects, Wetang'ula tells Western residentsThe Standard
… n what she termed a future of “fair taxation, fiscal discipline and opportunity” and one characterized by “more taxes, more borrowing, more waste and more hardship.” Drawing comparisons with the economic growth experienced during the administration of former President Mwai Kibaki …
Karua accuses govt of over-taxing KenyansThe Standard
… In January 2011, President Mwai Kibaki nominated four men to the country’s highest justice offices — Chief Justice, Attorney General, Director of Public Prosecutions, and Controller of Budget — despite a new Constitution promising equality and inclusion. …
Why the soul of CREAW should never be lost in over 400 years!The Standard
… From the retirement of Mwai Kibaki to the quiet exit of Daniel Arap Moi, former heads of state have historically adhered to an unwritten code: once you leave State House, you leave the knives behind. …
Why Uhuru owes us restraint while opposing Ruto's politicsCitizen Digital
… Having tried in 1997 and 2007 (where he lost controversially to President Mwai Kibaki), the expectations among his supporters for his third stab at the presidency were extremely high. …
Evidence kwa Kalatas! Raila die-hard supporter reflects on his viral 2013 memeCapital News
… Ahmed Khalif, who served as Wajir West MP on a NARC ticket during the early years of President Mwai Kibaki’s administration, remains one of the shortest-serving Cabinet ministers in Kenya’s history. …
Wajir Stadium to be named after late Kibaki minister Ahmed Khalif, Ruto announcesCitizen Digital
… President Ruto acceded to a request from local leaders to rename the newly-refurbished Wajir Stadium after the late Wajir West MP and former President Mwai Kibaki-era minister Ahmed Khalif, who perished in a 2003 plane crash. …
Ruto apologises for decades of marginalisation, pledges to transform Northern KenyaCitizen Digital
… nt: 'Mid Article Thumbnails', target_type: 'mix' }); "It would be a befitting tribute for the people of Wajir to name this magnificent stadium the Ahmed Khalif Stadium." Ahmed Mohamed Khalif became the first Cabinet Minister from Wajir region to serve in the President Mwai Kibaki …
Ruto declares Wajir stadium to be named Ahmed Khalif Wajir StadiumThe Standard
… Dr Ruto should seize the moment to spur Kenya, or squander it.The late President Mwai Kibaki left a robust economy by building domestic capital instead of borrowing. …
How Ruto's administration can unleash Singapore's magicCitizen Digital
… He noted that former Presidents Daniel arap Moi, Mwai Kibaki and Uhuru Kenyatta, as well as President William Ruto, first gained experience, built national networks and mobilised resources before successfully running for the country’s top seat. …
Speaker Wetang’ula calls for crackdown on schools ignoring safety rulesKenya Revenue Authority Chairperson Ndiritu Muriithi, who served as Laikipia governor from 2017 to 2022 before losing to Joshua Irungu in 2022, has announced his candidacy for the county's top seat in the 2027 General Election on a Reform Party of Kenya ticket.
7 hours ago · Capital News →
Kenya Revenue Authority Chairperson Ndiritu Muriithi, who served as Laikipia governor from 2017 to 2022 before losing to Joshua Irungu in 2022, has announced his candidacy for the county's top seat in the 2027 General Election on a Reform Party of Kenya ticket.
7 hours ago · Capital News →
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi said President William Ruto's campaign team is working to secure a petition-free victory in the 2027 General Election through the democratic will of the people, calling for large voter turnout and rejecting rigging and election misconduct.
7 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An editorial argues that the review of Kenya's post-Vision 2030 development blueprint should be a consultative, inclusive national process involving experts and Kenyans from all regions, rather than a vehicle for partisan advantage amid the current political tensions facing the government.
6 August 2026 · The Standard →
Former Kiambu Governor James Nyoro has criticised President Ruto's Vision 2060 blueprint, saying it lacks bipartisan support and comes amid worsening economic conditions in Kenya. Nyoro argued the country should first reform agriculture and energy sectors to reduce manufacturing costs before pursuing a new long-term development plan, contrasting it with Vision 2030, which he said had bipartisan backing.
4 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya Vision 2030, launched by former President Kibaki in 2008 to guide the country's transformation into a middle-income nation, has anchored Kenya's national development agenda since its inception as a long-term economic, social and political blueprint.
4 August 2026 · The Standard →
President Ruto announced that the Government will reduce the cost of fertiliser and seeds to help farmers plant during expected September and October rains, following below-average rainfall that has affected crop production. As a long-term measure, the Government plans to construct 50 mega dams, 200 medium and 1,000 micro dams to expand irrigation farming in arid and semi-arid areas.
3 August 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto said the government will lower the price of fertiliser and seeds from next year to help farmers resume production after widespread crop failure due to failed rains. He urged farmers to take advantage of expected short rains through December to secure the country's food supply.
2 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka renewed claims that former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua was improperly impeached, citing remarks by National Assembly Majority Leader Junet Mohamed that he said amounted to an admission that some lawmakers received inducements to support the removal.
2 August 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto has called for national unity and broad public participation to develop a new long-term national development blueprint to succeed Vision 2030, arguing that the current framework nearing its implementation timeline should be replaced with a plan aligned with Kenya's 2010 Constitution.
2 August 2026 · The Standard →
Jubilee Deputy Leader Fred Matiang'i has dismissed President Ruto's call for a national conversation on Kenya's post-Vision 2030 development agenda, arguing it diverts attention from what he characterizes as constitutional failures, deteriorating security, and weakening public institutions. Matiang'i contends the government should first restore public confidence in security, constitutionalism and the rule of law before launching such dialogue.
31 July 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto has announced a nationwide dialogue beginning August 12 to develop a national development charter to succeed Vision 2030, describing it as the most consequential national conversation since the 2010 Constitution. The citizen-driven process will shape Kenya's long-term development priorities for the country's next phase of economic and social transformation.
31 July 2026 · Capital News →
An opinion piece uses the myth of Icarus to counsel Senator Edwin Sifuna, who polls show as a rising presidential candidate, to avoid political extremes and "stick to the middle" as he navigates heightened national prominence.
31 July 2026 · The Standard →
The University of Nairobi has announced the death of its former Chancellor, Dr Vijoo Rattansi, who served as the institution's fifth Chancellor from 2013 to 2023 and was its first female Chancellor. During her tenure, she worked to expand access to higher education, strengthen academic excellence, and champion scholarships for disadvantaged students.
31 July 2026 · The Standard →
Former Treasury Cabinet Secretary Njuguna Ndung'u has accused President William Ruto of overrunning government institutions and forcing civil servants to conform out of fear, thereby weakening institutional independence. Speaking at a forum in Sweden, Ndung'u argued that strong institutions rather than individuals are key to fighting corruption and addressing poverty, describing both corruption and poverty as fundamentally institutional problems.
30 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Coffee farmers in Gichugu, Kirinyaga County, say thieves are uprooting entire coffee stems and stealing ripe cherries, with most incidents occurring on Sundays when people are at church. Farmers attribute the rise to high coffee prices and say the thieves are becoming increasingly bold.
28 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Opinion piece examining whether young people gathering at Senator Edwin Sifuna's Linda Mwananchi rallies signal the emergence of a new political force in Kenya's opposition, as supporters voluntarily contribute money and show unprecedented engagement.
28 July 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi County Assembly has allocated Sh20 million in the 2026-2027 budget to build a monument and statue honouring former Prime Minister Raila Odinga at the Supreme Court Roundabout in the Central Business District. The monument will recognise Odinga's contributions to Kenya's democratic reforms, constitutional change, infrastructure development and efforts to promote national unity.
28 July 2026 · The Standard →
Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has dismissed accusations from Rigathi Gachagua's camp that he was dispatched by President William Ruto to split the Mt. Kenya region, saying he is only addressing development disparities and accusing Gachagua of political arrogance.
27 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua has alleged that President William Ruto is behind a coordinated effort to politically isolate Deputy President Kithure Kindiki by encouraging leaders within the Kenya Kwanza administration to publicly criticize him. Gachagua claimed Kindiki is enduring mounting political pressure in silence and said he experienced a similar pattern during his tenure as Deputy President.
27 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka condemned tribal remarks by Public Service Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale at a burial in Kitui County, declaring that Duale and UDA Secretary General Hassan Omar are unfit for public office and should resign.
26 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
People's Liberation Party leader Martha Karua has castigated Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale over anti-Kikuyu remarks she described as inciting ethnic divisions, and appealed to youth not to be recruited as "goons by selfish politicians" to fight "proxy wars" in politics.
25 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A Standard opinion piece argues that Pauline Njoroge's resignation from Uhuru Kenyatta's Jubilee Party to align with Senator Edwin Sifuna is a "reckless gamble" that may damage her political prospects, warning that if her move fails to deliver results by 2027, she may not recover.
25 July 2026 · The Standard →
A Standard columnist critiques a report on Kenya's path to First World status, arguing that despite its technical merit, the nation's development cannot succeed under kleptocratic rule. The piece references the Economic Recovery Strategy and Vision 2030 as previous development frameworks.
25 July 2026 · The Standard →
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has denied making ethnically inciteful comments targeting the Kikuyu community in Mandera County, claiming his remarks were taken out of context. The National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) has launched an investigation into the allegations following complaints about the remarks circulating on social media.
24 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale faced criticism in the Senate over remarks in a viral video that lawmakers said could inflame ethnic tensions. Senators from both sides of the chamber condemned the alleged remarks and warned against ethnic rhetoric ahead of the 2027 General Election, with Narok Senator Ledama Ole Kina cautioning that such comparisons between communities risked reopening wounds of 2007/08 post-election violence.
24 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Tourism Principal Secretary Julius Bitok announced that Ronald Ngala Utalii College in Kilifi will open on September 1, 2026, welcoming its first cohort of 1,000 students after more than three decades of planning and delays.
23 July 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto has announced plans to introduce universal government funding for all students admitted to universities and colleges, abandoning the controversial means-tested model. The government has submitted amendments to Parliament to anchor the new framework in law, with Ruto urging lawmakers to fast-track the legislation before universities reopen in September.
21 July 2026 · Capital News →
An opinion piece argues that Kenya's tree-planting initiatives, including the Plant Your Age programme, should be viewed as central to national security and family welfare. The author notes that about 1.7 billion trees have been planted since 2022 toward Kenya's 15-billion-tree goal, and calls for families to participate in forestry as a path to prosperity.
19 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Democracy for the Citizens Party won the Ol Kalou by-election with 35,440 votes against the United Democratic Alliance's 5,450, an outcome the source says revived memories of a Moi-era by-election defeat and raised questions about state resources and voter influence in Mt Kenya.
17 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Democracy for the Citizens Party won the Ol Kalou by-election by a landslide, with its candidate Sammy Kamau Ngotho Waweru receiving 35,440 votes compared to the UDA candidate's 5,450 votes, raising questions about state resources and incumbency in Mt Kenya.
17 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →