The Latest Breaking News from Kenya

Kenya's Ruto: From village chicken seller to president

In the rolling red hills outside the western Kenyan town of Eldoret, residents remember William Ruto as a barefoot schoolboy who used to sell chickens at a roadside stall.

Reuters · Aug 15, 2022

William Ruto declared narrow winner of Kenya presidential election

Victory for deputy leader who sold himself to voters as a ‘hustler’ against longstanding political dynasties

The Independent UK · Aug 15, 2022

William Ruto is declared the winner of Kenya's presidential election

The elections had been hailed as step forward for Kenyan democracy, with politicians focused on economic issues rather than tribal mobilization. Across Nairobi, scenes of celebration mixed with anger.

WEKU · Aug 15, 2022

Kenya's Ruto declared president-elect in chaotic scenes

Kenya's elections chief declared Deputy President William Ruto the winner of a tight presidential race on Monday but some senior election officials disowned the result, fuelling fears of widespread violence like that seen after previous disputed polls.

Reuters · Aug 15, 2022

First Dates waitress shares snaps of incredible honeymoon to Kenya after fairytale wedding

First Dates star turned paramedic Laura Tott gave her followers a closer look at her picture perfect honeymoon after lavish Devon wedding

Daily Mirror · Aug 14, 2022

Police chief quit after abuse by British colonial troops in Kenya covered up

Documentary reveals how Britain was not only involved in rape and torture but tried to suppress evidence

The Guardian - UK · Aug 14, 2022

Odinga ahead in Kenya's presidential race, official results show

Veteran opposition leader Raila Odinga led Kenya's presidential race, official election results showed on Saturday, pushing Deputy President William Ruto into second place.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 14, 2022

Ruto pulls ahead in Kenya's presidential vote count as tempers fray

Kenya's Deputy President William Ruto has edged ahead in a tight presidential race, according to official results reported by Kenyan media on Sunday, as more riot police were deployed inside the national election tallying centre after scuffles and accusations by party agents.

Reuters · Aug 14, 2022

Uhuru Kenyatta's economic legacy: big on promises, but weak on delivery

Uhuru Kenyatta and his deputy, William Ruto, ascended to Kenya’s presidency in March 2013. This followed a contested poll that they won with a slim majority of 50.3% of the votes cast.

The Conversation · Aug 14, 2022

Kenya election body: Ruto's party wins governorship of Kenya's capital

Deputy President William Ruto's party has won the governorship of Kenya's capital Nairobi, the election commission announced on Sunday, handing Ruto's party control of East Africa's wealthiest city.

Reuters · Aug 14, 2022