Also known as: President Ruto · President William Ruto · Ruto · the President · President · Wiliam Ruto · President Wiliam Ruto · The government · Kasongo · Head of State · the Kenyan president · the Kenyan leader · Kenyan president
President of Kenya facing economic pressures, political opposition, and criticism over governance ahead of 2027 elections.
President Ruto says no one will decide for the Mt Kenya region on its presidential choice in 2027, emphasizing residents will assess his record. The remarks come as his former deputy Rigathi Gachagua, who was impeached, has claimed the region was duped into supporting Ruto and subsequently neglected.
18 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
President Ruto says no one will decide for the Mt Kenya region on its presidential choice in 2027, emphasizing residents will assess his record. The remarks come as his former deputy Rigathi Gachagua, who was impeached, has claimed the region was duped into supporting Ruto and subsequently neglected.
18 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
During a development tour of Murang'a County, President William Ruto dismissed former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's claims that he must seek approval from regional political figures to secure Mt. Kenya support, stating "I will not kneel" and emphasizing that leadership should be judged on performance rather than political influence.
19 hours ago · Capital News →
President Ruto inspected construction of Ciumbu Modern Market in Murang'a County, where the government is building 25 modern markets at a cost of KSh 2.5 billion. Nationally, 600 similar markets are under construction to provide improved trading infrastructure for small-scale traders.
20 hours ago · Capital News →
The Linda Mwananchi faction, led by Senators Edwin Sifuna and Godfrey Osotsi, Governor James Orengo, and MP Babu Owino, will hold rallies in Vihiga on Saturday and Kisumu on Sunday. The activities have drawn criticism from some ODM members, with MP Samuel Atandi accusing the faction of disrespecting party leader Oburu Oginga.
25 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Communities along the Kenya-Somalia border await President Ruto's April pledge to reopen the crossing after a 15-year closure, announced in February, though little activity has shown the entry and exit points are about to be reactivated.
25 April 2026 · The Standard →
Siaya Governor James Orengo announced he has assumed the responsibilities of ODM deputy leader, stating the move ensures the party remains active and functional while party deputy leader Oburu Oginga is "playing with his work." Orengo also called on Kenyans to pressure President William Ruto over the rising cost of living and governance issues.
25 April 2026 · The Standard →
Leaders allied to the Linda Mwananchi movement held a rally in Vihiga County on Saturday in support of Senator Godfrey Osotsi's bid for governor, vowing not to be intimidated despite a recent attack on Osotsi in Kisumu. Osotsi and allied leaders, including Edwin Sifuna, condemned the assault and called for improved security.
25 April 2026 · The Standard →
This Standard editorial argues that Kenyatta National Hospital, Kenya's largest referral facility, faces systemic neglect including chronic understaffing, equipment shortages, and delayed services, forcing many Kenyans into costly private care. The editorial calls on President Ruto to treat the hospital's crisis as a national emergency requiring decisive top-level intervention, adequate funding, and accountability mechanisms as a defining test of his leadership legacy.
25 April 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya and Uganda are proposing a joint investment in a Tanzanian refinery, a partnership reflecting improved ties between Presidents William Ruto and Yoweri Museveni, but rekindling memories of their 2014 falling out over the Hoima-Lokichar-Lamu pipeline.
25 April 2026 · The Standard →
Siaya Governor James Orengo has warned President William Ruto against any attempt to weaken or take over the Orange Democratic Movement, saying the party remains anchored in its founding ideals and leadership. Speaking ahead of planned Linda Wanainchi rallies, Orengo said the movement within ODM is determined to defend the party's identity, legacy and political direction.
25 April 2026 · The Standard →