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Kenya to align foreign policy with global realities, President Ruto says
The President said the policy will be an important tool that helps navigate the challenges of a complex world order.
President Ruto calls for investment in food security to end hunger in Africa
He said governments, international organisations, the private sector, and other partners should work together to ensure farmers have access to the necessary inputs, irrigation systems and infrastructure to prevent post-harvest losses, among others.
Kenya seeks Chinese support for Investments in Renewable Energy, Affordable Housing
The President said Kenya is eager to reap the benefits of the projects to enhance transformative development and alleviate poverty.He pointed out that discussions are at an advanced stage over the Rironi-Mau Summit Road, while talks are going on over the extension of SGR 2B (Naivasha to Kisumu) and...
Ruto pledges increased water supply for Nairobi as Northern Collector Tunnel nears completion
He said the 11.8km tunnel will bring 140,00 cubic meters of additional water to the capital city daily, a much-welcomed reprieve to water-starved Nairobi estates.
President Ruto signs Bill aimed at reviving sugar sector into law
The Bill will address the challenges that have crippled the once vibrant and profitable industry, a vital source of livelihood for many farmers.The Bill will enable the re-establishment of the Kenya Sugar Board, the creation of the Kenya Sugar Research and Training Institute, and the implementation...
Logging licences will no longer be issued in an opaque manner, Ruto says
"To make sure that we exploit our forest resources in a transparent and effective manner, the old method of allocating forest resources in a manner that is not transparent has to stop," he said.
'We don't want tribal or discriminative politics,' President Ruto declares
Speaking during the Turkana Tourism and Cultural Festival, the President was firm that he would spare no efforts in uniting Kenyans.He explained that he formed a broad-based Cabinet as part of his efforts to bring all Kenyans together irrespective of the political parties or communities they belonge...
Gov't to scale down Visa, work permit requirements for missionaries
The President commended religious organisations for working with the national government to provide affordable and accessible healthcare to Kenyans over the years.
President Ruto calls for equitable climate financing
The President said Africa’s agenda at COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, should be to push for a new and equitable climate financing mechanism.He noted that the new financing must match the urgency and scale of the climate crisis and adequately address the needs of Africa and other developing nations....
President Ruto calls for reforms in the UN Security Council
Ruto said there was a need to redesign the international financial system, strengthen partnerships for common security, bridge the digital divide and invest in human capacity.