President William Samoei Ruto on Tuesday took part in the ongoing United Democratic Alliance (UDA) grassroots elections at Koilelel Primary School, as the ruling party rolled out its nationwide internal polls. The Head of State arrived at the polling centre in the morning and cast his vote alongside party members, in a move party officials…
8th January 2026, Eldoret, Uasin Gishu County, H.E. Dr William Ruto, President of the Republic of Kenya, today officially launched the NYOTA Project Business Start-Up Capital disbursement for the North Rift Cluster, amounting to Ksh. 235,575,000. The initiative will benefit 9,423 youth from Uasin Gishu, Elgeyo Marakwet, Nandi, Trans-Nzoia, Turkana, and West Pokot counties. Each…
The President of the Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK), Eng. Shammah Kiteme, on Thursday read a joint statement on behalf of built environment professional associations calling for an end to impunity in Kenya’s construction sector following the collapse of a building under construction in South C, Nairobi. Reading the statement, Eng. Kiteme expressed condolences…
Former Sports Cabinet Secretary Rashid Echesa has moved to the Milimani Commercial Courts seeking urgent orders to restrain an online television channel and its associates from publishing or circulating what he describes as defamatory content linking him to serious criminal activities. In the suit filed under a certificate of urgency, Echesa has sued Seth Panyako,…
Beneficiaries of the NYOTA Project attend a business skills training session ahead of receiving their start-up capital. The second phase of disbursements begins on 8th January 2026 across 27 counties. The NYOTA Project, a flagship youth economic empowerment initiative under the State Department for MSMEs Development, has started the second phase of its…
As Kenyans ushered in the New Year from State Lodge, Eldoret, President William Ruto used his 2025 New Year’s Address to deliver a unifying message anchored on responsibility, restraint and shared national purpose, reminding the country that “Kenya is bigger than any individual, any office, or any ambition.” Speaking at a moment of reflection and…
President William Ruto and his Deputy, Prof. Kithure Kindiki, ushered in the New Year during the Pamoja New Year Crossover Concert held at Eldoret Sports Club on Wednesday night. The event drew thousands of residents who gathered for music, entertainment and celebration as the country welcomed the New Year. Earlier, the President hosted a New…
Talanta Stadium’s shield taking shape with only the spears on the first shield yet to be moulded. The first shield at Talanta Sports City is nearly complete, and the spears are being meticulously moulded, signalling more than just construction progress; it reflects Kenya’s ambition to merge global standards with African identity. Inspired by the national…
Former athlete and Shoe4Africa founder Toby Tanser, accompanied by partners, on Christmas eve visited the Shoe4Africa Children’s Hospital at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital (MTRH) in Eldoret to celebrate the festive season with underprivileged children. Tanser, together with former athlete and nurse Nancy Wagner, toured the paediatric facility where they interacted with young patients and…
Christmas is a season of endless wish lists, skyrocketing grocery bills, and the pressure to create memories that will last a lifetime. But when your finances are stretched thin, even the simplest joys like hosting your family or buying gifts for loved ones can feel like a daunting challenge. Imagine yourself at the market, haggling…
