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African countries must collaborate to build resilient food systems

The President urged African governments to increase their investments in regional agricultural infrastructure, foster research and innovation and accelerate the dissemination of technological solutions

President William Ruto has called on African countries to implement common strategies to build resilient agricultural food systems. The President urged African governments to increase their investments in regional agricultural infrastructure, foster research and innovation and accelerate the dissemination of technological solutions. He also called on international partners to align…

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Kenya: We will address challenges facing Moi University, President Ruto

The President said he has set up a committee to assess the magnitude of the issues facing the institution and recommend solutions

The financial and management challenges facing Moi University will soon be resolved, President William Ruto has announced. The President said he has set up a committee to assess the magnitude of the issues facing the institution and recommend solutions. “We will put in place an efficient management team and allocate…

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Increased Investments in Education have improved Students’ Performance

President Ruto also announced that an additional 20,000 teachers are in the process of being recruited

Increased government investment in education in the past two years has started paying off, President William Ruto has said. The President pointed out that the improved results of the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examination released on Thursday was evidence of the dividends of investing in schooling. “The teachers…

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Kenya Airways to resume direct flights to Luanda in two months

This was announced after a meeting between Presidents William Ruto and João Lourenço of Angola at the Angolan presidential palace in Luanda on Wednesday

Kenya and Angola will work together to ensure Kenya Airways resumes direct flights to Luanda, Angola, beginning March this year. This was announced after a meeting between Presidents William Ruto and João Lourenço of Angola at the Angolan presidential palace in Luanda on Wednesday, marking a significant step in strengthening…

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President Ruto Attends the Swearing-in of Ghana New President, Mahama

The swearing-in ceremony was held at the iconic Black Star Square in the capital Accra

President William Ruto was among several African leaders who attended the swearing-in ceremony of Ghana’s new President John Dramani Mahama on Tuesday. The swearing-in ceremony was held at the iconic Black Star Square in the capital Accra. Speaking after his swearing-in, President Mahama assured businesses and investors that Ghana is…

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Kenya: This is the Year we will Deliver Key Projects, President Ruto

The government has made significant progress in the economy, security, agriculture, healthcare, education and electricity connectivity, among others

The government has successfully stabilised the country’s economy and will now turn its focus to the implementation of key development projects, President William Ruto has said. In the past two years, the President noted, key development programmes had stalled due to economic challenges. He, however, pledged that this year, Kenyans…

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Raila’s African Union Commission (AUC) Candidature Rekindles Pan-African Spirit

President Ruto rooted for African integration, noting that territorial boundaries should not serve as roadblocks to trade and investment between and among countries

Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has what it takes to champion the unity and progress of the African continent, President William Ruto has said. The President said Mr Odinga’s candidature for the African Union Commission chairperson continues to receive tremendous support owing to his proven track record as a pan-Africanist.…

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President Ruto puts Contractors on Notice

The President made the remarks in Kisii, where he inspected the construction of the Kisii Cancer Centre

President William Ruto has issued a stern warning to contractors delaying the implementation of key government projects. The President said the government is committed to fulfilling its promises to the people, saying contractors undermining their efforts will not be tolerated. “There are many contractors who are letting us down, and…

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Navy Capabilities to be Enhanced to Improve Service Delivery, President Ruto

President Ruto, who is also the Commander-in-Chief of the Kenya Defence Forces, called on members of the disciplined forces to uphold the highest standards of professionalism, integrity and excellence

The government will enhance support for the Kenya Navy to boost its ability to safeguard the country’s maritime borders. President William Ruto said this will include investing in advanced technologies and modernising the navy’s fleet. He said the government will also bolster the skills and operational capacity of navy personnel.…

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Kenya: Modernising Police Service will Enhance Service Delivery, President Ruto

The ambitious modernisation programme will include new equipment and weapons, digitisation of police operations as well as constructing new housing units for police officers

The government will modernise the National Police Service at a cost of KSh28 billlion over the next two years, President William Ruto has said. The ambitious modernisation programme will include new equipment and weapons, digitisation of police operations as well as constructing new housing units for police officers. “I want…