Articles by DPPS

DP William Ruto during the ordination ceremony of regional bishops of the Pentecostal Evangelistic Fellowship ...

DP Ruto: Give Kenyans contracts worth less than Ksh1B, not foreigners

856, October 28, 2018 (EAT)

Deputy President William Ruto has endorsed a motion by Mathira MP Rigathi Gachagua that seeks to protect locals jobs and contracts from foreigners. ...

DP William Ruto with Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu and Woman Rep Gathoni wa Muchomba. Photo/...

Jubilee leaders say referendum not a priority for Kenyans

1641, October 13, 2018 (EAT)

Jubilee leaders have warned that calls for a referendum may derail the development agenda of the country. Governors Ferdinand Waititu (Kiambu), Gab...

Wetangula: Some leaders want referendum for self-resurrection

613, October 13, 2018 (EAT)

Leaders from Western Kenya have said they are opposed to calls for a referendum to amend the Constitution that will create more positions for some ind...

DP William Ruto with Congo Prime Minister Clement Mouamba during the signing of the Framework ...

DP William Ruto in Congo for official tour

1142, September 13, 2018 (EAT)

Deputy President William Ruto is in the Republic of Congo for an official tour. He travelled on Wednesday alongside Mining and Petroleum CS John Mu...

DP William Ruto on Monday during the launch of construction works of the 53-kilometre Rumuruti/...

DP William Ruto launches Ksh.200M fence in Laikipia

909, September 11, 2018 (EAT)

Deputy President William Ruto launched a Ksh.200million electric fence in Laikipia County as part of the Government’s efforts to address human-wildl...

DP William Ruto and Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru in Karen, Nairobi on August 23, 2018.

DP Ruto says poll ranking him most corrupt is a ‘distraction’

1845, August 23, 2018 (EAT)

Deputy President William Ruto has said he will not be distracted by under-the-table political tactics. The Deputy President was referring to a repo...

Deputy President William Ruto with Malindi MP Aisha Jumwa and other Coast leaders at Vanga ...

Defiant Coast leaders widen rift in Opposition over Ruto

708, July 8, 2018 (EAT)

A section of Coast leaders have said they will continue to drum support for DP William Ruto despite wrangles that the move has caused within the Oppos...

Jubilee leaders put on united front amid claims of rift

1851, June 29, 2018 (EAT)

A section of Jubilee leaders have dismissed claims of division within the party. They said those trying to undermine the Jubilee agenda would not dis...

Deputy President William Ruto. Photo/FILE

NCBP to be merged with two State firms, Ruto says

1728, June 22, 2018 (EAT)

Deputy President William Ruto has revealed plans to merge three State corporations. They include the Agricultural Finance Corporation (AFC), Nation...

DP William Ruto and MPs from Central Kenya including Moses Kuria (Gatundu South) and Peter ...

We are not Ruto’s touts: Central MPs

1945, June 8, 2018 (EAT)

More than 15 MPs from Central Kenya have reiterated their support for Deputy President William Ruto in his bid for presidency. Speaking in Kikuyu T...

Deputy President William Ruto and MPs in Gilgil on Saturday.

Freeze assets of corrupt State officers, lawmakers say

1625, May 26, 2018 (EAT)

MPs are demanding that the Assets Recovery Agency and the Criminal Investigations Department to freeze bank accounts and assets of all those linked to...

Ruto puts Agriculture ministry on the spot over NCPB scam

1653, May 25, 2018 (EAT)

Deputy President William Ruto has demanded that the Agriculture Ministry explain how money meant for farmers ended up in the hands of brokers and busi...

DP William Ruto in Garsen, Tana River County. Photo/DPPS

Gov’t to build more dams to curb floods menace

725, May 24, 2018 (EAT)

Deputy President William Ruto has said that the government will build dams to curb the floods menace in the country. The dams will be located on Ri...

Ruto says Raila’s referendum push is a ‘bogeyman’ affair

1653, May 22, 2018 (EAT)

Deputy President William Ruto has said any changes to the Constitution must benefit the people and further their interests. He said any discussion ...

Ruto rubbishes calls for referendum

1844, May 19, 2018 (EAT)

Leaders should stop engaging in divisive politics, Deputy President William Ruto has said. Speaking in Baringo County on Saturday, Mr Ruto said the...

DP Ruto at the Maasai Technical Training Institute graduation ceremony in Kajiado County.

Ruto: Technical colleges to reduce fees by up to 50pc

1616, May 18, 2018 (EAT)

Technical colleges in Kenya will review their fees structure downwards by between 30 to 50 per cent in an ambitious move that seeks to increase studen...

Deputy President William Ruto during a meeting with the Africa Inland Church (AIC) leadership from ...

Work with us, DP Ruto urges Ukambani clergy

2119, May 17, 2018 (EAT)

Deputy President William Ruto has urged religious leaders to work with the government in uniting Kenyans. The DP said a more united country will us...