Tag: William Ruto
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Democracy Begets Dialogue: Oburu Odinga on ODM’s Pivot to UDA
Democracy as the Guiding Compass In a decisive statement, Oburu Odinga, the senior ODM leader, underscored that the party’s recent outreach to the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) is rooted in a commitment to democratic governance and constitutional reform. Odinga’s remarks reframed the engagement with President William Ruto’s political vehicle as a strategic choice grounded in…
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Oburu Odinga: ODM Seeks Democratic Governance Through Talks with UDA
ODM and the democracy conversations: What Oburu Odinga is really saying Oburu Odinga, a senior figure in the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), has continued to emphasize the party’s commitment to democracy, constitutional reform, and governance that serves the Kenyan people. In recent public remarks and party communications, he framed ODM’s decision to engage with President…
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Ruto Eyes 2-Million Vote Landslide With ODM Deal
Strategic Coalition Talks Signal a Bold Bid for Electoral Supremacy Kenya’s president William Ruto has signalled an aggressive approach to coalition-building as he seeks to widen support ahead of the next general election. In what analysts describe as a move to secure a decisive victory, Ruto has indicated that negotiations with the Orange Democratic Movement…
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Ruto Orders Halt to Mukuru Demolitions After Clashes
Overview: A presidential intervention in a tense day in Mukuru President William Ruto announced that he personally intervened to halt ongoing demolitions in the sprawling Mukuru Kwa Njenga informal settlement, Nairobi. His decision came after chaotic scenes and protests that erupted earlier in the week, drawing national attention to the contentious redevelopment efforts in one…
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Ruto vows to double his vote tally in 2024 re-election bid
Ruto’s Bold Promise: Doubling the 2022 Vote Tally President William Ruto has asserted that he expects to double the number of votes he received in the 2022 general election as he campaigns for a re-election in the coming year. Speaking to grassroots leaders from Nyeri County at Sagana State Lodge, Ruto framed the promise as…
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Can’t Rise to Occasion: Inconsistent Oburu Leading ODM into a Freefall
Introduction: A party at a crossroads ODM, once a dominant force in Kenya’s opposition landscape, now finds itself in a delicate ballet of ambition and risk. At the center of the latest maneuver is Oburu Oginga, the party leader who is pursuing a political deal with President William Ruto. The move is strategic, but beneath…
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NACADA welcomes reappointment of Stephen Mairori as board chair
Kenya’s NACADA celebrates leadership continuity The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) has welcomed the reappointment of Bishop Stephen Mairori as its Board Chair for a new three-year term. The appointment, approved by President William Ruto, underscores the government’s commitment to sustaining a strategic approach to drug and alcohol abuse…
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Ruto Confirms Capitation Release for Grade 10 Transition
Kenya Advances Capitation Funds Ahead of Grade 10 Transition The Kenyan government has released more than Ksh 44 billion in capitation funds to public primary and secondary schools in preparation for the Grade 10 transition slated for January 2026. President William Ruto confirmed the disbursement during a public remarks at a church event in Narok…
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Climate Action Must Anchor Global Economy, Ruto Says at UNEA
Ruto frames climate action as the backbone of economic strategy President William Ruto told delegates at the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA) that climate action should be anchored in national and global economic strategy rather than treated as an optional pledge. Speaking during the UNEA-7 high-level opening, Ruto argued that the transition to a low-carbon…
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No More Excuses: Ruto pushes AU reforms that need no funding
Ruto’s Bold Demand: Reform Without New Funding Kenya’s President William Ruto is taking a direct stance on the African Union’s reform agenda, calling on member states to accelerate reforms that do not require additional financial resources. He argues that delaying these cost-free reforms harms the AU’s effectiveness and undermines its ability to respond to the…