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The meeting comes at a time when political conversations have been increasing around how ODM and UDA will relate going forward, especially as attention shifts toward the 2027 General Election. ODM has in recent weeks held internal meetings to discuss possible structured engagement with UDA.
Chege, who also serves as Nairobi County Deputy Minority Leader, raised concern over what she termed as unequal development across the city. She said several wards have been left behind in the rollout of major projects, deepening disparities among residents.
Ruto warned that this situation has created a long-standing burden in the form of a risk premium, which makes it harder for African governments to raise funds for key projects.
Ruto will meet Italian PM Giorgia Meloni for bilateral talks aimed at boosting both diplomatic and trade relations between Rome and Nairobi.
The reappointments were confirmed in a gazette notice dated April 17, 2026, with the changes taking effect later in April. The decision keeps in place leadership at institutions seen as central to ongoing government programmes.
If cleared, the incoming commissioners will take over from the team led by Reverend Samuel Kobia, whose term came to an end on November 17, 2025, after serving for six years since November 2019.
The remarks immediately set off laughter among those present, with the President maintaining a light mood as he continued speaking on expectations for official events.
The affected section lies along the Kirichwa Kubwa River, where the boundary wall extends into restricted land.
The former Deputy President also dismissed claims by sections of the media that chaos was expected at the funeral due to his presence alongside Ruto.
Nderitu Gachagua passed away on February 24, 2017, at the Royal Marsden Hospital in London. Prior to his death, he had signed a will dated February 17, 2017, setting out how his estate would be distributed among his family members and other beneficiaries.
The remarks come shortly after President Ruto publicly declared his readiness for the next election cycle while on a four-day development tour in the Nyanza region. During his engagements, he embraced the youth-driven “Niko Kadi” message, which encourages voter registration and participation among young people.
The president’s remarks come amid the rising popularity of the “tuko kadi” slogan, which has become a rallying cry for youth engagement in the upcoming 2027 elections.