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MPRSK, KEG & MCK

[Korir Sing'Oei @SingoeiAKorir]

Kenya strongly protests the decision by Israel to include the country amongst those whose travellers it will restrict. This is esp unfortunate given Kenya’s support to regional surveillance & response to Ebola. With over 80,000 tests, no case of Ebola has been reported in Kenya.

[William Samoei Ruto, PhD @WilliamsRuto]

Assented to the Division of Revenue Bill, 2026, which provides for the sharing of nationally raised revenue between the National Government and County Governments for the 2026/27 Financial Year in accordance with the Constitution.

The Bill allocates KSh428 billion to county governments, representing an increase of KSh13 billion, or 15 percent, over the KSh415 billion allocated in the 2025/26 Financial Year.

Significantly, the equitable share allocated to county governments exceeds the constitutional minimum threshold of 15 per cent, reaffirming our commitment to strengthening devolution and enhancing service delivery across the country.

The legislation also provides KSh10.25 billion for the Equalisation Fund, reflecting an increase of 0.5 per cent and underscoring the Government’s resolve to promote equitable development and address regional disparities.

These allocations have been carefully structured to safeguard fiscal sustainability while supporting national development priorities in light of rising expenditure pressures within the fiscal framework, including increased obligations under Consolidated Fund Services.

Through this balanced approach, we continue to advance inclusive growth, strengthen devolution, and uphold prudent public financial management.

[ACSUS-University of Nairobi @ACSUS254]

Happening at the top of the hour!

[William Samoei Ruto, PhD @WilliamsRuto]

We are advancing Kenya’s maritime and blue economy agenda through cooperation with Norway, exploring opportunities for investment, knowledge exchange, skills development, technology transfer and job creation across the maritime economy, including opportunities for Kenyan maritime professionals and seafarers to work with established Norwegian maritime companies.

We are also exploring new shipping routes to boost trade, strengthen supply chain resilience, enhance connectivity between the ports of Mombasa and Lamu and Norwegian ports, and expand our shipbuilding capacity.

Met with the Norwegian Shipowners’ Association in Oslo, Norway, where we further discussed opportunities in the blue economy and fisheries sector, as well as cooperation on green shipping, ocean sustainability and decarbonisation, including the development of green trade corridors between Kenya and Norway to support trade, skills development and the energy transition.

We also welcome the commitment by Wilhelmsen Ship Management and other Norwegian shipping companies to employ 1,000 Kenyan seafarers by 2030, including 120 by the end of this year.

[William Samoei Ruto, PhD @WilliamsRuto]

Met the President of the Norwegian Parliament, Masud Gharahkhani, and discussed ways to further strengthen Kenya–Norway relations, deepen parliamentary cooperation, promote democratic governance and advance our shared development agenda.

We underscored the importance of parliamentary diplomacy in deepening bilateral relations and promoting mutual understanding between our peoples.

We also appreciated Norway’s support for regional peace and stability efforts in South Sudan, where Kenya continues to play a constructive role in promoting dialogue, reconciliation and sustainable peace.

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Kindiki says Govt ready to respond to Ebola, warns against disease politicization   https://t.co/F4XDerLqne

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CHANGES IN EDUCATION SECTOR

Basic Education Principal Secretary Julius Bitok has been moved to Tourism Ministry. Educationist John Ololtuaa takes over the docket amid growing concern over rising cases of student unrest.

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@EduMinKenya

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Educationist John Ololtuaa takes over the Basic Education docket https://t.co/OixiKkl7ES

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Bodies of four men exhumed from mass grave in Mwingi https://t.co/y1IzUkP7Gt

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BITOK AHAMISHWA

Katibu wa maswala ya elimu ya msingi Julius Bitok ahamishwa hadi wizara ya utalii.

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[William Samoei Ruto, PhD @WilliamsRuto]

We welcome €102 million (approximately KSh 15.3 billion) in new investments under the EU-Kenya Digital Partnership to accelerate digital transformation, expand connectivity and create opportunities for our youth and businesses. We also welcome €37 million in EU support for the Blue Raman submarine cable’s Africa extension connecting Djibouti, Somalia, Kenya and Tanzania, which will strengthen connectivity, lower bandwidth costs and reinforce Kenya’s position as a leading regional digital hub.

Held productive talks with Executive Vice-President of the European Commission, Henna Virkkunen, on deepening cooperation between Kenya and the European Union in trade, innovation and the digital economy.

We reviewed the implementation of the EU-Kenya Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA), under which Kenya’s exports to the European Union have grown by more than 20 per cent since its entry into force, creating jobs and expanding opportunities for our farmers and manufacturers.

We also welcomed progress under the EU-Kenya Digital Partnership, particularly on the Digital Dialogue and the Data Adequacy process, which will strengthen digital trade, attract investment and enhance Kenya’s position as a leading digital hub and the world’s 11th-ranked Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) destination.

Our partnership with the European Union continues to unlock investment, drive innovation and advance shared prosperity.

[William Samoei Ruto, PhD @WilliamsRuto]

Africa is the opportunity of this century, with the resources, talent, and potential to drive global growth. And if Africa is the opportunity, Kenya is the gateway, offering access to Africa’s 1.4 billion people and key global markets.

Addressed the Kenya–Belgium Business Forum in Brussels, where we championed a new Africa-Europe partnership founded on sovereign equality, mutual benefit, and shared prosperity.

We showcased investment opportunities in agribusiness, logistics, technology, clean energy, and the circular economy, and invited Belgian and Benelux businesses to partner with Kenya in value addition, manufacturing, innovation, and sustainable industrialisation.

I also officiated the launch of the Kenya–Benelux Chamber of Commerce, a permanent bridge connecting Kenyan enterprise with the investors, innovators, and markets of Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg.

Africa is the opportunity. Kenya is the gateway. Let us build stronger partnerships that expand trade, create jobs, and unlock shared prosperity for our peoples.

[William Samoei Ruto, PhD @WilliamsRuto]

Held fruitful discussions with His Majesty King Philippe of Belgium on strengthening Kenya-Belgium relations and expanding cooperation in trade, investment, infrastructure and tourism.

I thanked Belgium for being the leading destination for Kenyan coffee exports and highlighted the growing opportunities for trade and investment between our two countries. I also briefed His Majesty on the outcomes of the Kenya-Belgium Business Forum and our efforts to create an enabling environment for business and investment.

We discussed opportunities to enhance regional connectivity through the extension of the Northern Corridor road and rail network to Kinshasa, strengthening transport links between the Port of Mombasa and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

We further discussed cooperation in tourism and I invited His Majesty to make a maiden visit to Kenya and experience the world-renowned wildebeest migration.

[William Samoei Ruto, PhD @WilliamsRuto]

The European Parliament remains a key partner in fostering stronger relations and cooperation between Kenya, Africa and the European Union.

Met with President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola, and discussed strengthening Kenya-European Union relations for our mutual benefit.

We welcomed progress under the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) and the EU-Kenya Digital Partnership, particularly on the Digital Dialogue and Data Adequacy process, which will strengthen digital trade, attract investment and enhance Kenya’s position as a leading digital hub.

We also urged support for the conclusion and implementation of the Cross-Border Trade in Services framework to unlock new opportunities for Kenyan and European businesses, leveraging Kenya’s young, highly educated and tech-savvy workforce.

Beyond trade and investment, we called for reforms to the global financial architecture to improve access to affordable financing and ensure fairer treatment of developing economies.

We further urged support for reforms of global governance institutions, including the United Nations Security Council, to ensure a more inclusive, equitable and representative international order.

[William Samoei Ruto, PhD @WilliamsRuto]

It is the product of unwavering unity and superb management, on and off the pitch, and a relentless drive to be the best.

For decades, Gor Mahia has been more than a club; it is part of Kenya’s identity. The team's rich legacy continues to inspire young Kenyans to chase their goals, fully express their talents, work as a team, and strive for greatness and competitiveness.

[William Samoei Ruto, PhD @WilliamsRuto]

As the team heads to the CAF Champions League, we are sure that Gor Mahia goes forth carrying the hopes and pride of the entire nation. May this milestone be the start of even bigger glories for the club and for Kenyan football.

Hongera K'Ogalo.

The government remains committed to backing our youth in sports. In the next year, we will be completing 28 new stadia. We will keep investing in modern, world-class sporting facilities across the country to give every young person in every part of the country an opportunity to realise their dreams.

[William Samoei Ruto, PhD @WilliamsRuto]

Congratulations Team Kenya for your outstanding performance at the Huawei ICT Competition Global Finals in Shenzhen, China.

By competing and excelling against the best in the world, you have demonstrated that Kenyan youth can lead and thrive in the global digital economy.

Your success strengthens our resolve to continue investing in ICT, digital skills and innovation to create more opportunities for young people and position Kenya as a leading technology and digital economy hub.

You have made our nation proud and inspired a new generation to pursue excellence in science, technology and innovation.

[William Samoei Ruto, PhD @WilliamsRuto]

Congratulations Gor

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Malindi residents have won a major environmental victory after the Environment and Land Court ordered the closure and relocation of the controversial Malindi dumpsite located near Casuarina area

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Busia county governor Paul Otuoma and his deputy, who also serves as county executive committee member for health Arthur Odera, have assured residents that adequate measures have been put in place to prevent the spread of the deadly ebola virus into Busia county and other border towns

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