Kenya-South Africa trade ties are strong and growing, but much still needs to be done and many opportunities and potential remain unlocked. The agreements we signed today will help us harmonise regulations and standards, foster regional and continental integration, improve infra…Mostrar mais

Freedom Park Memorial Museum, Pretoria, South Africa

Kenya-South Africa Business Forum, Pretoria, South Africa

Profoundly honoured to visit Freedom Park Memorial Museum in Pretoria, South Africa, to lay wreaths in tribute to South Africa’s heroes and heroines. This sacred place bears witness to the nation’s hard-fought freedom struggle and preserves the memory of those who sacrificed lif…Mostrar mais

Arrival ceremony for the State Visit at Union Buildings, Pretoria, South Africa

Freedom Park Memorial Museum, Pretoria, South Africa

With President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa, witnessed the signing of six trade agreements between Kenya and South Africa at the Union Buildings in Pretoria, a clear testament to our commitment to deepening bilateral ties. The new agreements cover shipping and maritime, gende…Mostrar mais

MoUs & Press Conference, Union Buildings, Pretoria

Welcoming Ceremony, Union Buildings, Pretoria

Welcoming Ceremony, Union Buildings, Pretoria

Welcoming Ceremony, Union Buildings, Pretoria

The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS)

Mama Rachel Ruto and I arrived in Pretoria for a two-day State Visit to South Africa. Kenya and South Africa have had close ties for more than 30 years. That bond has grown into a strategic partnership anchored on trade and investment, pharmaceuticals and vaccine development an…Mostrar mais

Our global profile has been growing at a defining moment in the age of multilateralism. Kenya will keep growing and strengthening her diplomatic networks across the world in pursuit of our common interests, benefit and prosperity. Received credentials of newly-assigned envoys…Mostrar mais

Presentation of Credentials, State House, Nairobi.

We have concluded our three-day tour of Wajir and Garissa counties, reaffirming our commitment to ending the historical marginalisation of Northern Kenya through sustained investment in development programmes and infrastructure. We thank the people of Wajir and Garissa for their…Mostrar mais

To expand access to reliable electricity in Northern Kenya, we are investing KSh8.4 billion to connect more than 53,000 households to the national grid across the region. In Wajir County, we are investing KSh4.1 billion to connect 26,000 households, while 18,600 homes will be co…Mostrar mais

Inspection of Garissa-Ijara Road, Fafi.

Inspection of Garissa-Ijara Road, Fafi.

We are investing KSh15 billion in Wajir County to build 18 modern markets, 2,000-bed student hostels and 4,600 affordable housing units, initiatives that will expand economic opportunities, improve living standards and create jobs for the residents. Laid the foundation stone for…Mostrar mais

Launch of Maalimin Mini-Grid, Lagdera, Garissa

Enhanced security in Northern Kenya has created a secure environment for residents to engage in worthwhile economic activities, laying the foundation for accelerated economic growth and investment.

To unlock the region's vast economic potential, the Government is building the 750km Horn of Africa Gateway Development Project from Isiolo to Mandera through Wajir at a cost of KSh100 billion.

The strategic corridor traverses Isiolo, Meru, Garissa, Wajir and Mandera counties, significantly improving connectivity within Northern Kenya and linking Kenya to neighbouring Ethiopia and Somalia.

The project will ease the movement of people and goods, lower transport costs, expand market access and boost cross-border trade, particularly in the livestock sector which is a key economic pillar in the region. More than 11 contractors have been engaged in various sections of…Mostrar mais

Eldas Town, Wajir County.

Inspection of Wajir-Tarbaj-Kotulo Road.

The health and safety of Kenyans remain our top priority. As part of our preparedness measures against the Ebola threat, the Government is taking all necessary steps to prevent, detect, and manage any potential cases, while strengthening our public health response capabilities wi…Mostrar mais

North Eastern Media Roundtable

Our administration is making significant investments to unlock Northern Kenya's vast potential and address decades of historical marginalisation. Through the Horn of Africa Gateway Development Project, we are investing over KSh100 billion on the Isiolo-Mandera road, a flagship p…Mostrar mais

Opened Wajir County Teaching and Referral Hospital Accident and Emergency Wing, a major investment in strengthening emergency and critical care services in the region. The facility features a 12-bed Intensive Care Unit (ICU), modern orthopaedic, laparoscopic and general surgery…Mostrar mais

In the Affordable Housing Programme, we are investing KSh38.5 billion across the three counties, creating job opportunities for thousands of young people while stimulating local economic growth.

In healthcare, more than 800,000 residents across the region have registered with the Social Health Authority (SHA), which has already paid KSh8.1 billion in claims to hospitals in Wajir, Garissa and Mandera, expanding access to quality and affordable healthcare services.

In education, we have established Wajir, Kotulo, and Mandera teacher training colleges to complement Garissa Teacher Training College. More than 4,600 young teacher trainees from this region are currently enrolled, building the human capital necessary to transform the future of…Mostrar mais

On behalf of the Government and the Republic of Kenya, I extend my sincere apology to the people of Northern Kenya for the hardships and exclusion you have endured over the years. Your resilience in the face of these challenges is a testament to the strength and patriotism of th…Mostrar mais

The historic Madaraka Day celebration in Wajir County is, without question, the most consequential of my lifetime and political career. Today, we are confronting and correcting a historical injustice that has endured for more than six decades. For far too long, the people of Nor…Mostrar mais

On infrastructure, the 750km Northern Kenya Gateway Corridor linking Isiolo, Wajir, and Mandera counties is progressing well. This transformative project costs KSh100 billion and will enhance connectivity and unlock economic opportunities in the region. We are also establishing…Mostrar mais

Wajir County Teaching and Referral Hospital Accident and Emergency Building

Wajir County Teaching and Referral Hospital Accident and Emergency Building

Wajir County Teaching and Referral Hospital Accident and Emergency Building

Madaraka Day, Wajir Stadium

Congratulations Gor Mahia Football Club on winning the 2025/2026 SportPesa Premier League title and securing a historic 22nd league championship. This remarkable achievement is a testament to the hard work, discipline, and resilience that have defined your campaign throughout th…Mostrar mais

We are ending decades of marginalisation by implementing development projects fairly across Kenya. Our goal is to build a nation that every Kenyan is proud to call home. We have abolished the discriminatory extra vetting process that for many years denied residents of Northern K…Mostrar mais

Under our affirmative action programme for Northern Kenya, we are investing KSh8.4 billion to connect more than 53,300 households to electricity, advancing our commitment to inclusive development and ensuring that no part of our country is left behind. In Wajir South Constituenc…Mostrar mais

Also inspected the progress of the upgrading of 7.5km of roads within Habaswein Town, a KSh557 million project that will enhance mobility, facilitate trade, and improve access to essential services for residents and businesses alike.

Griftu Town Roads, Wajir County

Conservation is at the heart of our sustainable development agenda. For 37 years, the Rhino Charge has been a pivotal partner in preserving Kenya's water towers and critical ecosystems, including the Aberdares, Kakamega Forest, Mt Kenya, and the Mau Forest Complex.

This annual Rhino Charge event is an exciting intersection of motorsport adventure and conservation. It directly complements Government initiatives aimed at environmental preservation, climate resilience, community livelihood enrichment, and mitigating human-wildlife conflict.

Since its inception, the Rhino Charge has raised more than KSh2.8 billion for the Rhino Ark Kenya Charitable Trust. These funds have built over 800km of electric fencing, protecting fragile ecosystems and transforming the lives of more than 90,000 families.