President Ruto Gives a New Year's Speech.
President William Ruto gave a big speech on New Year's Eve. He talked about his plans for 2025 and how he wants to improve the lives of Kenyans.
Ruto gave the speech in Kisii, an important choice. He wants the support of the Abagusii people, who could help him win again in 2027.
Some people in the mountain region do not like Ruto anymore. But Ruto will not give up on them. He still wants their votes.
Ruto said his government is working hard. They want to make things more fair, help small businesses and schools, and make government services easier to use.
Some people might challenge Ruto in the next election. But he has a strong plan. He wants to bring different groups together. He calls...
New Huduma Center Brings Joy and Worry.
John Paul Mwirigi, a member of parliament (MP) in Kenya, had big news on Saturday. He said a new Huduma Centre will be built in his area, Igembe South.
Mwirigi shared the news at a school. He was giving money to help students pay for school.
People who live in Kiegoi and Antubochiu are happy. They said the new center will make a big difference and bring government services closer to them.
Right now, people have to travel far away to get help—to Meru Town. This takes a lot of time and money.
Mwirigi said the new center will change that. People will no longer have to go on long trips, and they can save time and money.
The center will offer many services. People can get IDs, birth certificates...
President Ruto's Nomination Raises Questions.
The OCCRP named Kenya's President William Ruto as a runner-up for "Person of the Year." They said it was because of corruption.
This is strange. Since starting his job, President Ruto has done a lot to improve the government. He strengthened the courts so they could handle corruption cases. He also gave more money to groups that watch what the government does.
President Ruto also required the government to share more about how it spends money and made it easier for people to use the Internet to find out what the government is doing.
However, the OCCRP did not seem to care about these good changes. They listened to people who complained about President Ruto on social media. Many of these...
New York City Starts Charging Drivers.
New York City has a new rule that requires some people to pay money to drive in the city. This is called a congestion charge.
People who drive cars will pay up to $9 a day. The amount varies for different vehicles; trucks and buses pay more.
The rule covers a busy part of the city, including famous places like Times Square and Wall Street.
Leaders want the rule to help with traffic and use the money to improve public transit. But not everyone likes the new rule.
Some people complained about the rule before, so leaders waited and made changes. Most car drivers will pay $9 to enter the area when it is very busy, but they will pay less at other times.
The new president, Donald Trump, is from New...
IEBC Official Killed in Mombasa Home Robbery.
Aisha Akinyi Abubakar died on Sunday. She was 48 years old. Aisha worked for the IEBC in Kilifi County. The IEBC helps run elections in Kenya.
Two people attacked Aisha and her son, Khasim Hassan. It happened at their home in Utange, Mombasa County. It was around 3 in the morning.
The attackers hurt Khasim badly. He went to the hospital. He is 18 years old.
The attackers stole items from the house, including a TV, a sound system, and an iPad, and then they ran away.
The hospital told the police about the attack. The police went to the house. They saw that the attackers got in through a window. They used a crowbar and a knife. One attacker wore a mask.
The attackers stabbed Aisha in the...
Police Look Into Death of Missing 24-Year-Old.
The police shared what they found out about a young man who died. His name was Ibrahim Mwiti. He was 24.
Mwiti went missing in November 2024. His family looked for him, and his friends asked for help on social media. They thought someone had taken him.
On Sunday, the police said Mwiti died in an accident. It happened on Thika Road on November 12, 2024. A car hit him and drove away. Mwiti was riding a motorcycle.
The police found his body that night. He had head injuries. They took his body to a hospital. They did not know who he was at first.
Later, the police used his fingerprints to figure out it was Mwiti. On January 2, 2025, his mother went to court. She asked to bury him without...
President William Ruto went to church in Elgeyo Marakwet County on Sunday. He was there for a service with many different Christian groups.
At the same time, Mr. Ruto's deputy, Kithure Kindiki, was also at church. But Mr. Kindiki went to a different service in Embu. He prayed at the Full Gospel Church in Mbeere North.
The two leaders were in different parts of Kenya for Sunday worship. They each chose to attend services in separate regions today.
President William Ruto went to a church service in Elgeyo Marakwet County on Sunday. The service was a homecoming and thanksgiving for Kichumba Murkomen, the new Cabinet Secretary for the Interior. Many MPs joined President Ruto at the service. They will likely talk about politics after the service.
At the same time, Vice President Kithure Kindiki attended a different church service in Embu. He has not been seen much in public recently. On Saturday, Kindiki said he was on a short vacation that President Ruto approved. He said he feels energized and ready to help the president in the new year.
Some people thought Kindiki might be having problems with President Ruto because he missed some important events. These events included...
Kenya's Deputy Leader Says Government Is United.
NAIROBI, Kenya — Deputy President Kithure Kindiki says there is no split in the government. He wants Kenyans to support President William Ruto this year.
Mr. Kindiki spoke at a wedding on Saturday. It was for the son of a cabinet member. Mr. Kindiki said he was on a short vacation. The president had given him a few days off.
"Enjoy the holiday," Mr. Kindiki said. "Pay no attention to small issues. We have important work to do."
Mr. Kindiki feels ready to go. He thinks 2025 will be a big year, and he wants everyone to help the president make Kenya better.
Many important people came to the wedding. There were other cabinet members and officials.
Mr. Kindiki discussed the government's...
