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Speaking at the 13th World Urban Forum in Baku, Azerbaijan, Ruto said 8,000 housing keys had already been issued under the programme, while another 273,000 units were under construction across the country.
Speaking during the ODM Nyanza Delegates Consultative Forum in Kisumu, Oburu said global events, including conflict in the Middle East, had contributed to the sharp rise in fuel prices. However, he maintained that the government could still ease the burden through tax adjustments.
Speaking at State House in Nairobi on Thursday, Ruto said the move is aimed at positioning Kenya as a global leader in advanced technology, medical research, and industrial transformation, arguing that no country has achieved prosperity without deliberate investment in science and human capital.
The new laws are expected to strengthen tax administration, widen incentives for investors operating in special economic zones and establish a stronger legal structure for technology-driven cities and large-scale strategic projects
Set to be held in Nairobi from May 11-12, 2026, the summit brought together heads of state, defense experts, and regional policymakers to discuss security cooperation, economic resilience, and the strengthening of defense partnerships among other important subjects.
Africa's richest man, Dangote, at an infrastructure summit in Nairobi last month, said he could replicate his 650,000-barrel-a-day Nigerian refinery in East Africa, provided governments in the region supported the initiative.
Ruto said the government was determined to seal loopholes that had allowed misuse of education funds for years.
President William Ruto urged deeper Kenya–Tanzania cooperation and faster regional integration in Dodoma, saying mistrust has fragmented markets. He highlighted growing trade and called for aligned policies and faster infrastructure and private-sector involvement.
Speaking at State House during the swearing-in of judges to the High Court, Environment and Land Court, and the COMESA Court of Justice on Monday, the president said modern systems were essential to ensure efficiency and timely delivery of rulings. He stressed that as judicial capacity expands, expectations must also rise.
In a clearly worded statement on May 3, 2026, stopping short of a direct rebuke, the Murang’a County chief attributed the unprecedented decision to several factors, including what he described as a state of political intolerance in the country and the emergence of “honest differences.”
President William Ruto congratulated skater Kelvin Kiarie for winning gold at the African Skating Championship in Cairo, Egypt, calling it a proud moment for Kenya and an inspiration to athletes. Ruto also urged support for aspiring sportspeople.
The event is being held at Chavakali High School, where workers have gathered to celebrate International Labour Day and reflect on the state of labour in the country over the past year.