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Source: President of the Republic of Kenya | Dec 14, 2024

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.…

Source: President of the Republic of Kenya | Dec 13, 2024

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…

Source: President of the Republic of Kenya | Nov 28, 2024

We are Using Technology and Innovation to Create Jobs, President Ruto

Kenya is scaling up investments in innovation to not only position Kenya as a global innovation hub, but also support start up businesses and empower the youth

The government is using technology and innovation to create jobs and tackle the unemployment challenge in the country, President William Ruto has said. The President said Kenya is scaling up investments in innovation to not only position Kenya as a global innovation hub, but also support start up businesses and…

Source: President of the Republic of Kenya | Nov 27, 2024

President Ruto: African Institutions Solution to African Problems

The President said African institutions have a deep understanding of the continent’s economy and the unique challenges it faces

President William Ruto has called for the strengthening of African institutions to champion the African agenda. The President said African institutions have a deep understanding of the continent’s economy and the unique challenges it faces. He explained that they are, therefore, able to provide customised solutions, and cited the African…

Source: President of the Republic of Kenya | Nov 26, 2024

President Ruto Urges Universities to Seek Partnership to Unlock their Potential

The President made the remarks during the launch of the University of Nairobi’s Silicon Savannah Innovation Park at State House, Nairobi

President William Ruto has challenged universities to devise innovative ways of raising funds for training, research and development. The President urged university leadership to think “outside the box” and build partnerships with the private sector to unlock opportunities in the education sector. Additionally, he said universities must also consider monetising…

Source: President of the Republic of Kenya | Nov 18, 2024

Kenya: Government to Release KSh 2.5 Billion to Pay National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) Debts

This is on top of the KSh5 billion the government recently paid out to make the roll-out of the Universal Health Coverage smooth

The government will release an additional KSh2.5 billion next week to pay for debts owed to hospitals and service providers by the defunct National Hospital Insurance Fund, President William Ruto has announced. This is on top of the KSh5 billion the government recently paid out to make the roll-out of…

Source: President of the Republic of Kenya | Nov 17, 2024

Kenya: President Ruto Pledges to Address Social Health Authority (SHA) Challenges

Reiterating that the new health insurance is critical to providing all Kenyans with accessible healthcare, the President said the government will continue improving the model

The government will review the Universal Health Coverage to resolve problematic issues pointed out by Kenyans, including Catholic bishops, President William Ruto has said. Reiterating that the new health insurance is critical to providing all Kenyans with accessible healthcare, the President said the government will continue improving the model. “I…

Source: President of the Republic of Kenya | Nov 04, 2024

President Ruto Appeals to Judiciary to be Wary of Anti-People Interests

The President was of the view that governments are elected on the basis of a manifesto and stressed that this should carry more weight in court

President William Ruto has urged the Judiciary to exercise restraint on national and public interest matters in an effort to prevent individuals and groups whose goal is to advance their sectarian agenda. The President noted that the line between public interest and populist politics can be blurred, saying we live…

Source: President of the Republic of Kenya | Nov 01, 2024

African Payment System will Unlock the Continent’s Trade Potential, President Ruto

African payment system will save Africa more than $5 billion annually in payment and foreign exchange transaction costs

President William Ruto has asked Member States of the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) to ratify Pan- African Payments and Settlement System to enable and ease trade among the countries. The President said the African payment system will save Africa more than $5 billion annually in payment…

Source: President of the Republic of Kenya | Oct 29, 2024

Kenya: Logging Licences will be issued Transparently, President Ruto

The President has directed that this should from now on be done through open and public tendering

Logging licences will no longer be issued in an opaque manner, President William Ruto has announced. Instead, the President has directed that this should from now on be done through open and public tendering. This way, Kenyans will get value for forest resources, while transparency will develop the capacity of…