Fresh appointments to key state advisory bodies reignite questions over President William Ruto's commitment to the two-thirds gender rule.
Despite creating the Office of the Women's Rights Adviser, critics say women remain underrepresented in influential government positions. #NationGender https://t.co/xccPVUPac6
Preparations for the Kenya Health Summit 2026 are in the final stretch, with technical teams intensifying coordination ahead of the national event.
Principal Secretary for Medical Services, Dr. Ouma Oluga, and Principal Secretary for Public Health and Professional Standards, Ms. Mary Muthoni, co-chaired a high-level planning meeting bringing together the Summit’s technical committees and key stakeholders to assess progress and finalise outstanding activities.
Committee leads provided updates on programme development, exhibitions, logistics, communications and resource mobilisation. The meeting also reviewed the proposed thematic areas and plenary sessions, stakeholder participation, exhibition booth allocation, resource requirements and implementation timelines.
The Kenya Health Summit 2026 will take place on 18–19 August 2026 in Nairobi under the theme, “Reforms Delivered, Health as a Right.”
The meeting brought together senior Ministry of Health officials, chief executive officers of health-sector State Corporations, county government representatives and other institutions involved in organising the Summit.
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At the same time, we are correcting historical injustices through equitable development across our Republic. Historically underserved regions, including Northern Kenya and the Coast, are receiving unprecedented investment in infrastructure and economic opportunity as we ensure that no community is left behind.
Today, we proudly inaugurate the new terminal at the Bahir Dar Dejazmach Belay Zeleke International Airport Terminal—a significant milestone for one of Ethiopia’s most important gateways. This project represents more than a modern terminal. Following the challenges Bahir Dar has experienced in the very recent past, it is a testament to resilience, recovery, and continued investment in the future.
The new terminal significantly enhances the airport’s capacity and passenger experience, supported by expanded aircraft facilities, upgraded infrastructure, improved access roads, and modern amenities designed to serve the region’s growing needs. Together with the urban transformation shaping the city, the new terminal positions Bahir Dar as another key hub for both international and domestic flights. It is my hope that the local community continues to safeguard its peace to reap the economic rewards of what a vibrant city like Bahir Dar offers.
BREAKING: Ugandan authorities have gained parliamentary approval to deploy troops to Gaza as part of the international force proposed by US President Trump's Board of Peace to secure the enclave following Israel's genocidal war.
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Merci President Felix Tshisekedi, for a very constructive meeting on the urgently needed scale-up of the #Ebola response to bring the outbreak under control.
We agreed on the need to adapt the response to the speed and trajectory of the outbreak, strengthen coordination under the #DRC government’s leadership, and ensure that all partners work together to implement our shared strategy to stop this outbreak.
Community ownership must be at the heart of the response. Building trust and respecting local traditions, including around safe and dignified burials, are essential to reaching affected communities and stopping transmission.
We also discussed the need to continue to protect and support frontline health and community workers, including by ensuring they have adequate personal protective equipment, and are compensated for their work.
We agreed on the need to strengthen collaboration across the Ebola response and wider humanitarian efforts.
I thanked the President and his government for their leadership and commitment. @WHO will continue to work alongside the government, @AfricaCDC, communities and all partners to ensure the response matches the scale and urgency of this emergency.
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I have arrived in Dar es Salaam, United Republic of Tanzania, at the invitation of H.E. Dr. @SuluhuSamia Hassan for a two-day working visit.
Uganda and Tanzania have enjoyed excellent relations over the years, founded on our common history, Pan-African ideals, and commitment to regional integration. I look forward to productive engagements that will further strengthen our cooperation for the prosperity of our two countries and the East African region.
A woman who had gone missing for a day was found dead and her body stuffed in a sack in a house in Kipkaren, Uasin Gishu County.
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A man has been sentenced to life imprisonment after he was found guilty of repeatedly defiling and impregnating his 16-year-old sister in a case that the High Court described as a gross betrayal of trust.
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Recognising this vital role, the Government is strengthening collaboration with private security firms to build a more integrated and professional security framework.
Homa Bay County is the leading producer of sweet potatoes in the country. Despite production being of commercial levels, post-harvest losses have often limited the economic viability of potato farming.
To address this, we have today broken ground for the establishment of the Kabondo Potato Aggregation and Post-harvest Handling Facility at Anyona, Kabondo East, that will facilitate aggregation, storage, and processing of the sweet potatoes, enabling value addition to harvested potatoes through drying, chipping, and packaging, thereby extending shelf-life and improving returns.
We're closely tracking the development progress of the state-of-the-art Ronald Ngala Campus of Kenya Utalii College @KenyaUtalii in Vipingo, Kilifi County, as it prepares to officially open its doors to its pioneer cohort of students soon.
This landmark facility will serve as a regional hub of excellence~expanding training capacity, creating sustainable economic opportunities for coastal youth, and elevating standards across Kenya's hospitality sector.
With youth constituting over 75% of personnel in the hospitality industry, equipping our young workforce with world-class skills remains vital to matching global demand and enhancing Kenya's competitiveness as a premier tourist destination.
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Today in Dar es Salaam, together with H.E. Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan, I witnessed the signing of an MoU between Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC), the Tanzania Petroleum Development Corporation (TPDC) and Vitol Bahrain E.C. to develop the Tanga Regional Energy Hub.
To enhance their work, I have established a taskforce comprising ministries of Interior and Labour, the Private Security Regulatory Authority, the National Police Service and the private security industry to, within 60 days, prepare a clear framework on how to improve the officers’ welfare.
Rais wa Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania, Mheshimiwa Dkt. Samia Suluhu Hassan akiagana na Rais wa Jamhuri ya Uganda Mhe. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni mara baada ya kuhitimisha ziara rasmi ambapo walishuhudia utiaji saini Hati ya Makubaliano kuhusu mapendekezo ya kuendeleza Tanga kama Kituo cha Nishati cha Kikanda kuwasili katika viwanja vya Ikulu Jijini Dar es Salaam, tarehe 06 Agosti, 2026.
A safe nation depends on the men and women who protect it every day. Across our homes, schools, hospitals, businesses, factories and places of worship, private security officers serve as an indispensable pillar of Kenya’s security and economic growth.
Recognising their contribution, H.E. President @WilliamsRuto today announced reforms at State House to improve the welfare, recognition and professional development of Private Security Officers across the country. The reforms include strengthening labour standards, enforcing compliance with the minimum wage and reviewing existing laws to better support the sector.
In a significant step towards restoring dignity to the profession, the Government will also remove the terms “watchman” and “guard” from all official Government documents. Going forward, they will be formally recognised as Private Security Officers, reflecting the professionalism and vital role they play in safeguarding our nation.
I reaffirmed our appreciation for their dedication, discipline and service. By investing in the welfare and professional growth of private security officers, we are strengthening public safety, supporting businesses, creating a more secure investment climate and building a safer, more prosperous Kenya for all.
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Familly. Spending time with my sons at the Fort Snelling National Park, USA, where the Minnesota River joins the Mississippi River.