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Key discussions focused on supporting Kenya’s coffee and leather industries, sectors that play a major role in generating employment and sustaining the economy. The leaders also explored strategies for enhancing technical training colleges to equip young people with practical skills for the job market.
Meja joined the PSC in January 2025 and his promotion would position him at the helm of one of the country’s key constitutional commissions responsible for overseeing public service management.
Ruto called on Kenyans to reject politics built on hatred, tribalism, or division, emphasizing that true development comes from “humility, patience, hard work, and unity.” He pledged to continue using his office to foster cohesion across the nation.
Ruto’s remarks came against the backdrop of rising criticism from Gachagua, who has openly challenged the president and questioned whether Mt Kenya voters should back his re-election bid. T
President Ruto reappointed Hannah Waitherero Muriithi as the Non-Executive Chairperson of the Board of the Kenya Deposit Insurance Corporation for a further three-year term starting January 20, 2026.
Selected participants will receive Sh6,000 every month to assist with travel and living expenses while attending the courses. After completing six months of training, the government will cover examination fees and issue certificates, giving youths both practical skills and formal recognition.
The Kenol–Sagana–Marua road forms part of the Kenyan stretch of the Trans-Africa Highway. The corridor runs from Nairobi through the Mount Kenya region and extends northwards to Moyale, linking Kenya to Ethiopia at the border.
According to the draft document, which is yet to be submitted to Parliament, the allocations place heavy emphasis on development while maintaining large recurrent budgets to support ongoing programmes across the four sectors.
Speaking in Nakuru County on Friday during the Nyota Business Start-Up Capital disbursement, Ruto noted that while the government has increased the education budget from Sh500 billion to Sh700 billion, this funding still falls short of supporting every learner across the country.
In the latest appointments, Bishop Stephen Mairori has been re-appointed as Non-Executive Chairperson of the National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse for a three-year term starting January 20, 2026.
The new system will replace the current, outdated security platform with a technology-driven architecture that integrates various security agencies, enabling real-time intelligence sharing and rapid coordinated responses.
Among the deals signed was the Bilateral Air Services Agreement, designed to expand air connectivity, this agreement will facilitate easier travel between the two countries, while boosting trade and tourism