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Addressing Kenyans in the diaspora in Doha, Qatar, during the United Nations Social Development Summit, Ruto said the government is streamlining labour deployment to ensure dignity and fairness for all workers.
In a message of sympathy, Ruto said the country shares in the grief and pledged support as emergency teams search for those still missing.
The remarks came shortly after Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen issued a gazette notice confirming a six-month waiver on all charges related to ID replacement and correction of information. The directive, which took effect immediately, was issued under the amended Registration of Persons (Amendment) Rules, 2025.
The directive was formally communicated through a special gazette notice dated October 31, 2025, signed by Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen. The notice states that the waiver takes effect immediately and applies to all citizens seeking a replacement of their national ID cards.
The authority has been under public scrutiny for years as many health facilities across the country continue to face shortages of basic drugs, forcing patients to buy medication privately despite seeking care in public hospitals. The leadership at KEMSA has come under pressure to overhaul processes and rebuild trust after numerous complaints from health workers and communities.
Speaking in Malava, Kakamega County, during the launch of his development tour on Thursday, Ruto painted a picture of the political landscape, claiming that those positioning themselves against him are more focused on tribalism and division than on offering solutions for the country.
A report by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) shows that the value of imported furniture, bedding, and related items rose to Sh8.69 billion in the nine months ending March 2024, compared to Sh7.68 billion in a similar period the previous year—an increase of 13.1 percent.
The appointments, officially published in a Gazette notice on October 24, 2025, affect the Gambling Regulatory Authority, the National Water Harvesting and Storage Authority, and the National Council for Population and Development (NCPD)
Before the match, Sports Principal Secretary Elijah Mwangi, who represented the President, delivered a goodwill message that included an initial Sh5 million token and a promise to settle all player allowances.
President Ruto said the new arrangement marks a significant step toward enhancing people-to-people ties, trade, and cooperation between Kenya and Senegal.
Speaking during the event, the Senegalese leader reflected on the painful yet proud legacy of the Mau Mau fighters, including Fred Kubai, Jomo Kenyatta, Paul Ngei and their companions
At least 20,000 guests are expected to attend the event, where President William Ruto is set to give a national address.