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 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.

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.

President William Ruto criticized the United Opposition, labeling them as weak and unprepared for the upcoming 2027 General Election. Speaking at a coffee revival launch in Kianyaga, Kirinyaga County, on June 22, 2026, he expressed confidence in securing an early victory and challenged opposition leaders on their campaign capabilities. Ruto's remarks were met with enthusiasm from parts of the audience.

Preparations are intensifying across Kericho County ahead of an anticipated visit by President William Ruto, according to the Kenya News Agency. Government officials, project teams and residents are making final arrangements for the visit, which is expected to allow the President to assess the progress of government programmes in the county, launch completed or near-completed projects and receive updates on ongoing initiatives.

Wetang’ula has called on the residents of Western Kenya to support President William Ruto in his re-election campaign, asserting that Ruto has brought significant development to the region. This statement was reported by KBC.