President William Ruto

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The doctored image showing Ruto greeting Azziad Nasenya
BT FACTCHECK

Doctored: Photo Showing President William Ruto Greeting Azziad Is Manipulated

A photo showing President William Ruto greeting radio personality Azziad Nasenya has been doctored. The photo, shared by several social media accounts, shows...

POWER WOMAN

Inside Rachel Ruto’s Multi-Billion Business Empire

Not only does the First Lady own significant stakes in several companies alongside Ruto and other family members, she also has key roles...

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Inside Ruto’s Multi-Billion Chicken Empire

Ruto stated that he sells eggs worth Ksh1.5 million per day - translating to Ksh547 million in annual revenue, which is more than...

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos (l) and President William Ruto. [Photo/ BT]
BUSINESSECONOMY

How Jeff Bezos’ Amazon Forced Ruto’s Hand

Kenya has in recent months been on a charm offensive meant to attract investment by American firms, including Amazon, into the country, through...

FEATURED STORYNEWSPOLITICS

Ruto’s CAS Appointments Thrown Out

Ruto had nominated 51 CASs, sparking widespread discontent and concerns over a bloated executive and a ballooning public wage bill, even as the...

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New Paybill as Govt Services Go Online

Services offered by various state agencies and county governments will be available on the eCitizen platform.

"If we ask Kenyans to step forward and name the people who help them to evade tax, I don't know how many staff members will remain at KRA," a tough-talking Ruto stated at KRA's Times Tower headquarters on May 26, 2023.
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How Betting Firms, KRA Staff Collude to Evade Taxes – Ruto

"I must tell you. Collusion, wanton bribe-taking and general corruption continue to pervade operations of KRA. There are many people who are encouraged...

President William Ruto. The Shilling's downward spiral shows no signs of slowing down.
BUSINESSECONOMY

Ruto’s Failed Prediction Comes Back to Bite

"In the next one month or so, you will see the exchange rate coming down in a very phenomenal way," Ruto stated on...

He was previously Principal Secretary at the National Treasury in former President Uhuru Kenyatta's administration.
ECONOMYFEATURED STORY

Ruto Nominates Kamau Thugge as CBK Governor

Dr Thugge is currently the senior adviser and Head of Fiscal Affairs and Budget Policy at State House. He was previously Principal Secretary...