President William Ruto was moved to tears during a rally in Bomet County after a young girl, Dora Chepchumba, recited a heartfelt poem in Kalenjin. According to Tuko, the poem urged the president to ignore his critics and appealed for help for her struggling mother. The emotional moment, captured at the event, drew attention for the girl's touching plea and the president's visible reaction.

Kenyan President William Ruto apologised for his casual attire during an address to the Bomet County Assembly, promising to return in a three-piece suit on a future visit. According to Tuko, Ruto used the occasion to outline major ongoing and planned development projects in the county. The apology came after his informal dressing drew attention during the official appearance, with the president acknowledging that the setting called for more formal wear.

Kenyan President William Ruto has said his government is preparing a policy to end the export of raw minerals from the country, requiring companies to invest locally, add value to minerals and create jobs. Speaking in Samburu County, Ruto said he had personally intervened to halt mineral shipments from Magadi. He said the policy would cover all national resources, including oil, gold and rare minerals, declaring that Kenya would no longer sell unprocessed minerals abroad.

Kenya's First Lady Rachel Ruto visited Lwala Kadawa Comprehensive School in Kisumu County, joined by Principal Secretary for Children Services Carren Ageng'o and local leaders. According to KBC, the visit focused on children and women, with the school hosting activities described as bringing laughter, learning and renewed hope to the community. Details of specific programmes or announcements made during the visit were not provided in the report.

President William Ruto has highlighted the challenging conditions African nations face when obtaining loans from foreign lenders, stating that these lenders often impose their own agendas, including demands for specific sexuality laws. Speaking at a State House dinner in Nairobi for members of the Africa Trade and Investment Development Insurance (ATIDI), Ruto emphasized that the reliance on foreign loans stems from a lack of pooled financial resources for local projects.

Kenya's First Lady Rachel Ruto on Tuesday flagged off relief supplies for distribution to 39 day secondary schools across Kisumu County, at an event held at Lwala Kadawa Comprehensive School. According to KBC, about 12,000 learners from five sub-counties affected by drought are set to benefit from the initiative, which is run by the State Department for Children Services and aims to support students in drought-hit areas.