Also known as: President William Ruto · Kenyan President William Ruto · Kenyan president Ruto
Kenya's President, who announced the reopening of Somalia border crossings and advanced a Chinese-funded railway extension with Uganda.
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The Namibian
President William Ruto has defended the plan for the US-funded Ebola quarantine site
“In recent weeks Kenya's President William Ruto has defended the plan for the US-funded Ebola quarantine site, saying he had received a request from the US to establish the centre and a refusal would be "inhuman".”
Kenya minister found in contempt of court over US-backed Ebola centreThe Namibian
President William Ruto said Sawe's achievement was 'a defining moment in the story of human endurance'
“Receiving Sawe at State House in Nairobi, Ruto said it was "a defining moment in the story of human endurance".”
Hero’s welcome in Kenya for marathon record breaker SaweNew Era
President William Ruto said the rail link will define generations
“Kenyan President William Ruto said the rail link will "define generations", speaking at a ceremony in grand pomp and circumstance with his Ugandan counterpart Yoweri Museveni in Kisumu, near the Kenya-Uganda border.”
Kenya, Uganda double down on rail extensionNew Era
Ruto argued the line would slash logistics costs that undermine east Africa competitiveness
“Ruto argued the line would slash logistics costs that "undermine competitiveness" in east Africa.”
Kenya, Uganda double down on rail extensionThe Namibian
President William Ruto said authorities were working to clear blocked drainage systems
“President William Ruto on Sunday said authorities were working to clear blocked drainage systems but Ali says they had seen no one and the Parklands Residents Association had cleared up the debris themselves.”
Severe flooding kills 66 in Kenya, as heavy rains continueThe Namibian
President William Ruto announced Kenya's border with Somalia will re-open in April
“Kenya's border with Somalia will re-open in April almost 15 years after it shut because of attacks by Islamist militant group al-Shabab, President William Ruto has announced.”
Kenya's border with Somalia set to re-open after almost 15 yearsThe Namibian
President William Ruto has not commented on the church attack allegations
“Ruto has not commented but Interior Minister Kipchumba Murkomen condemned the violence, calling it unacceptable.”
Kenya's ex-deputy president alleges assassination attempt in church attackThe Namibian
William Ruto requested Ukrainian government secure release of Kenyans in conflict zone
“Kenyan President William Ruto last week requested the Ukrainian government to secure the release of Kenyans currently held in the conflict zone.”
Over 200 Kenyans fighting for Russia in Ukraine – ministerThe Namibian
Kenyan president William Ruto said he had spoken with Zelenskyy about young Kenyans illegally recruited to fight in Ukraine
“In a post on social media on Friday, Kenyan president William Ruto said he had spoken with Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy about "young Kenyans who have been illegally recruited to fight in the war in Ukraine" and both agreed to "raise awareness of the dangers of such ventures".”
Over 1 400 Africans recruited to fight for Russia in war – Ukrainian ministerThe Namibian
President William Ruto said he expected to sign a trade deal with the US by the end of the year while urging Washington to extend Agoa for at least five more years
“Last week, President William Ruto said he expected to sign a trade deal with the US the end of the year while urging Washington to extend the continent's duty-free access under Agoa for at least five more years.”
Thousands of workers in limbo as US-Africa trade deal set to expireKenya's Health Minister Aden Duale was found guilty of contempt of court for continuing construction of a US-funded 50-bed Ebola quarantine facility at a military base in Nanyuki despite a High Court order to halt the project. The facility has sparked protests in which three people died as police attempted to disperse demonstrators.
23 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Kenya's Health Minister Aden Duale was found guilty of contempt of court for continuing construction of a US-funded 50-bed Ebola quarantine facility at a military base in Nanyuki despite a High Court order to halt the project. The facility has sparked protests in which three people died as police attempted to disperse demonstrators.
23 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's Minister of International Relations and Trade joined more than 40 African foreign ministers in Nairobi to reaffirm support for UN Security Council reform, including permanent African representation and abolition of the veto power. The minister described Africa's exclusion from permanent membership as a historical injustice.
14 May 2026 · Informanté →
Sabastian Sawe became the first athlete to run a sub-two hour marathon in race conditions, clocking 1hr 59min 30sec in London on 26 April 2026. He received a hero's welcome on his return to Kenya, where President William Ruto compared his achievement to historic milestones including the first four-minute mile and the moon landing.
30 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Sebastian Sawe of Kenya became the first athlete to run a sub-two-hour marathon in an officially ratified race, crossing the line in 1hr 59min 30sec at the London Marathon. Ethiopia's Yomif Kejelcha finished second in 1:59:41, the fastest marathon debut ever, with all three top finishers beating the previous men's world record of 2:00:35.
26 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Kenya and Uganda's presidents met to advance a multi-billion-dollar extension of a Chinese-built railway to Uganda, despite Kenya spending roughly US$1 billion annually servicing debt from the project. The leaders argue the rail link will reduce logistics costs and inefficiencies in East Africa, with plans for the line to reach Kisumu by June 2027 and later extend to the Kenya-Uganda border at Malaba.
23 March 2026 · New Era →
Heavy rainfall over the past week has triggered deadly flash floods across Kenya, with at least 66 deaths recorded and more than 2,000 people displaced from their homes. Poor drainage and obstruction of rivers from unregulated development have worsened flooding in Nairobi, where half the deaths have occurred, while authorities continue search-and-rescue operations.
16 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Kenya's President William Ruto announced the reopening of two border crossings with Somalia in April, almost 15 years after they closed following al-Shabab attacks. The decision follows years of security assessments, with heavy security deployment planned to manage safety and smuggling concerns.
13 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Rigathi Gachagua, Kenya's former deputy president who was impeached in 2024, alleged that rogue police officers attacked a church service he was attending in Nyeri using bullets and tear gas, accusing President William Ruto of ordering the assault. Gachagua was escorted to safety, no injuries were reported, and police launched an investigation into the incident.
26 January 2026 · The Namibian →