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DP William Ruto with residents of Mokomoni, Borabu, Nyamira County. PHOTO | DPPS

Ruto tells politicians to keep off church donations debate

1159, June 1, 2019 (EAT)

Deputy President William Ruto has said leaders should work as a team and forget divisive politics. Speaking at Nyamira Catholic Parish on Friday, t...

DP William Ruto in Chepchoina Immaculate Catholic Church, Endebess, Trans Nzoia County on Saturday, May 18, 2019.

Leave Uhuru’s name out of fake gold scam, Ruto tells Opposition

1651, May 18, 2019 (EAT)

DP William Ruto has said the Opposition must leave President Uhuru Kenyatta's name out of what he calls 'their illegal gold business'. Speaking on ...

DP William Ruto with former Kakamega Senator Bonny Khalwale during a leaders' meeting, Malinya, Ikolomani. ...

Khalwale defects to Jubilee, tells off Opposition

1907, May 17, 2019 (EAT)

Former Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale has defected to the Jubilee party from Ford Kenya. During a meeting in Kakamega with Deputy President William...

DP William Ruto in Njoro, Nakuru County on Saturday, April 13, 2019. Photo/DPPS

DP Ruto denies claims of division in Jubilee party

1556, April 13, 2019 (EAT)

Deputy President William Ruto has said there are no divisions in the ruling Jubilee party. On Saturday, Dr Ruto said Jubilee will continue being on...

DP Ruto talks tough as impeachment debate drags on

1257, March 30, 2019 (EAT)

Deputy President William Ruto has asked Kenyans to shun tribal politics saying it is outdated. “Political competition should not be between tribe...

DP William Ruto at Kacheliba, West Pokot County. Photo/DPPS

Ruto says opposition leaders are ‘serial liars’ out to con Kenyans

1707, March 16, 2019 (EAT)

Deputy President William Ruto has said propaganda and lies driven by the opposition would not stop Jubilee from serving Kenyans. He termed their cr...

DP William Ruto at the 91st graduation of Kamwenja Teachers' Training College, Nyeri on March 8, 2019. ...

DP Ruto says fight for two-third gender rule won’t stop

1742, March 8, 2019 (EAT)

Deputy President William Ruto has said the Government will continue with its efforts in ensuring the realisation of two-third gender rule. Speaking...

DP William Ruto (right) and Wiper party leader Kalonzo Musyoka during the funeral of Mama ...

DP Ruto says fighting corruption will not work with ‘false information’

828, March 5, 2019 (EAT)

Deputy President William Ruto has said the government’s fight against corruption is unwavering and no one will be spared. He said institutions sh...

DP William Ruto presented Jubilee's nomination certificate to Ahmed Kolosh Mohamed on Friday, February 22, 2019. Photo/...

Jubilee picks Mohamed Kolosh as party flag bearer for Wajir West poll

1447, February 22, 2019 (EAT)

Deputy President William Ruto has expressed confidence that the Jubilee Party will win the forthcoming Wajir West fresh elections. Dr Ruto said Jub...

DP William Ruto greets Helene Carrison Rex, the programme leader for NEDI from the World ...

DP Ruto tells donors to involve local communities in projects

1355, February 19, 2019 (EAT)

Deputy President William Ruto has urged donors and Government officers to involve communities in the implementation of development projects. Dr Rut...

Shun petty politics and focus on development, DP Ruto tells leaders

1306, February 16, 2019 (EAT)

Deputy President William Ruto has once again asked leaders to shun petty politics and focus on development. He said the time for elections was over...

DP Ruto greets Kakamega Senator Bonny Khalwale. Photo/DPPS

Sugarcane farmers to be paid Ksh1.9B in the next seven days: DP Ruto

1603, February 16, 2019 (EAT)

The Government is finalising plans to pay money owed to sugarcane farmers in Western Kenya, Deputy President William Ruto has said. He said Ksh.1.9...

DP William Ruto at Chatham House, London on Friday, February 8, 2019.

DP Ruto proposes creation of office for leader of official opposition

1815, February 8, 2019 (EAT)

Deputy President William Ruto has proposed for the creation and recognition of the official opposition in Parliament. He said the current formulati...

DP William Ruto greets Chief Justice David Maraga during the funeral of Prof Abel Mugenda ...

DP Ruto: We have confidence in the Judiciary

1218, January 19, 2019 (EAT)

Deputy President William Ruto has asked the judicial arm of the Government to discharge its mandate diligently and in accordance with the Constitution...

2022 politics takes centre stage at Idakho bullfighting

938, January 1, 2019 (EAT)

More than 20 MPs from Central, Kisii and Western Kenya have vowed to back Deputy President William Ruto for presidency in 2022. The leaders had joi...

DP William Ruto at Lelboinet, Keiyo South, Elgeyo Marakwet County on December 7, 2018. Photo/DPPS

DP Ruto says he will work with all leaders no matter their party

1622, December 28, 2018 (EAT)

Deputy President William Ruto has said he will work with all leaders irrespective of their political affiliations. He noted that development will b...

Western Kenya leaders drum up support for Ruto 2022 bid

1536, December 20, 2018 (EAT)

At least 10 Members of Parliament from Western Kenya have said they will support Deputy President William Ruto in his 2022 presidential bid. The le...

Deputy President William Ruto with KUPPET officials on Saturday, December 15, 2018, marked the union’s 20 anniversary. ...

DP Ruto says Gov’t to engage teachers over new housing tax

1559, December 15, 2018 (EAT)

The government will engage teachers over the 1.5 per cent tax to finance housing so as to reach an amicable solution, Deputy President William Ruto ha...

Ruto says leaders must stop policitising war on corruption

1630, December 8, 2018 (EAT)

Deputy President William Ruto has urged leaders to stop politicising the war against corruption. Speaking at Lelboinet Boys High School in Elgeyo M...