President Ruto Orders Copyright Board to Ensure Fair Royalties for Musicians

President William Ruto has tasked the Kenya Copyright Board with establishing a transparent system for royalty collection to guarantee fair compensation for artists. Speaking at the Jamhuri Day celebrations at Uhuru Gardens, Nairobi, on Thursday, December 12, 2024, Ruto addressed the challenges musicians face despite their significant role in enriching Kenyan society. Ruto praised creatives…

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Ruto Warns, Kenya’s Progress at Risk If Criticism Continues Without Factual Basis

President William Ruto has called on Kenyans to offer honest and fact-based criticism while challenging the policies of his Kenya Kwanza administration. Speaking at the Jamhuri Day celebrations at Uhuru Gardens on Thursday, Ruto warned that the nation risks stagnation if citizens continue to focus solely on negativity instead of constructive dialogue. The President emphasized…

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Ruto admits public skepticism over SHA, avoids vaccination topic

President Ruto addressing the public during Jamuhuri Day Celebrations on December 12, 2024 at Uhuru Gardens. [Kanyiri Wahito Standard] President William Ruto has acknowledged that Kenyans have been skeptical about the Social health Authority that was rolled out in October. In his Jamhuri Day speech yesterday, the president said, “The discourse around universal healthcare remains lively, with…

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500 Kenyans awarded State commendations by President Ruto

President William Ruto conferred over 500 citizens with various state honours and awards during the Jamhuri Day Luncheon, which was hosted at State House Nairobi. Among the awardees are General Charles Kahariri, Deputy Chief Justice Lady Justice Philomena Mwilu and Inspector General Douglas Kanja who received state commendations. The Presidential awards include the Order of…

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Pomp and colour at Jamhuri Day celebrations

School children flying the Kenyan flag in jubilation during Jamuhuri Day Celebrations on December 12, 2024 at Uhuru Gardens. [Kanyiri Wahito Standard] It was pomp and colour as the country marked its 60 years  since becoming a republic, with President William Ruto hosting the President of the Gambia Adama Barrow. Kenyans started arriving at the Uhuru…

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Jamhuri Day Celebrations in pomp and colour

School children flying the Kenyan flag in jubilation during Jamuhuri Day Celebrations on December 12, 2024 at Uhuru Gardens. [Kanyiri Wahito Standard] It was pomp and colour as the country marked its 60 years  since becoming a republic, with President William Ruto hosting the President of the Gambia Adama Barrow. Kenyans started arriving at the Uhuru…

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State to secure more jobs for Kenyans abroad

President William Ruto has revealed that the Government intends to create 2 million job opportunities for Kenyans abroad. Speaking during the 61st Jamhuri Day Celebrations Thursday, the President said his administration has implemented strategies to secure jobs for the hundreds of thousands of young men and women to facilitate mobility and placement of suitably qualified…

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Kirinyaga, Nyeri, Bomet, Embu and Lamu commended for leading Taifa Care drive

President William Ruto on Thursday commended Kirinyaga, Nyeri, Bomet, Embu, and Lamu counties for leading in Taifa Care registration. Speaking during the Jamhuri Day celebrations at Uhuru Gardens in Nairobi, the Head of State encouraged counties lagging behind, Marsabit, Garissa, Mandera, West Pokot, and Turkana, to mobilize their residents to register and take advantage of…

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