Ruto in China: 7 major deals sealed in Beijing so far

President William Ruto during a high-level meeting with Chinese Prime Minister Li Qiang on April 23, 2025. PHOTO/@WilliamsRuto/X President William Ruto’s ongoing four-day state visit to China has yielded a significant boost to Sino-Kenyan economic cooperation, with at least seven investment deals worth over $823 million (Ksh106 billion) signed so far. The agreements span…

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Ruto warns US trade war could dismantle global order

President William Ruto (Second left), Prime CS Musalia Mudavadi (left), Transport CS Davis Chirchir and ICT CS Wiliam Kabogo in China. [PCS] The ongoing trade tariff war between the United States and other countries across the globe could undermine the current world order, President William Ruto has said.  He said the trade war has exposed…

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List of leaders who accompanied Ruto to China state visit

President William Ruto during a meeting with some leaders who accompanied him. PHOTO/https://www.facebook.com/williamsamoei President William Ruto landed in China on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, to commence his state visit in that Asian country. After landing at Beijing Danxing International Airport, Siaya Senator Oburu Odinga was among the leaders who made headlines as being among…

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Junet: Natembeya does not deserve to be a village elder

Suna East MP Junet Mohamed. PHOTO/@JunetMohamed/X Minority party leader in the National Assembly, Junet Mohamed, has disparaged remarks by Trans-Nzoia Governor George Natembeya on the abolishment of the vetting requirement for people of Somali origin in the North Eastern region during the acquisition of national Identity Cards. Speaking at the National Assembly on Wednesday,…

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Former Bahati MP declares himself converted from ethnic politics

Former Bahati MP Ngunjiri Kimani addressing a public function. PHOTO/https://www.facebook.com/HonOnesmusKimaniNgunjiriMpBahatiConstituency Former Bahati Member of Parliament (MP) Onesmus Kimani Ngunjiri has declared himself a political convert from the politics of tribal rhetoric, citing his experience with the negative impact of the vice. The politician made the statement on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, during an interview…

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‘Ruto is a man of means’: Cherargei defends large church donations

Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei. Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei has defended President William Ruto’s sizable church donations, which have drawn public criticism. Speaking on Spice FM on Wednesday, April 23, Cherargei said the president’s contributions are justifiable compared to those of some Members of Parliament, whom he accused of being unable to account for their wealth. …

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Kenya secures Sh107b investment deal from Chinese firms

President William Ruto delivers a public lecture at Peking University in Beijing, China. [PCS] Kenya has secured Sh106.7 billion  from seven Chinese companies, funds that will boost the manufacturing, agriculture, and tourism sectors.   The deals, signed during the Kenya-China business forum in Beijing, mark a major step in attracting foreign capital to promote job…

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