Murang’a governor Irungu Kang’ata has announced that he will not defend his gubernatorial seat under President William Ruto’s ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party ticket in 2027. Kang’ata said he made the decision after a discussion with President William Ruto, which did not result in a full agreement. “After careful reflection, I wish to state
Kenya and Italy have unveiled an ambitious 2026-2029 Action Plan aimed at deepening bilateral cooperation in education, innovation, trade, security, and sustainable development. The agreement was reached during President William Ruto’s official visit to Rome, where he held talks with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni under the framework of the Mattei Plan for Africa. The
President William Ruto has explained why fuel prices in Kenya remain higher than those in neighbouring countries, attributing the difference to the country’s economic status, infrastructure demands, and global market pressures. Speaking during a church service at Africa Gospel Church in Karen on Sunday, April 19 2026, he said that Kenya’s status as a middle-income