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President William Ruto has defended the use of national and county government land for affordable housing, saying it should be developed for Kenyans rather than left vulnerable to grabbers or turned into slums. Speaking at the Broad-based PG meeting in Naivasha, Ruto said public land can legally be converted for development. He added that houses built through the housing levy and public land are sold to Kenyans, with the proceeds creating a revolving fund to finance more homes.
The Eastleigh Voice139,483 views • 5 days ago
Garissa Senator Abdul Haji has criticised remarks by Health CS Aden Duale, saying emotive statements by leaders can create disharmony among communities. Speaking in the Senate on July 23, 2026, Haji said he listened to the clip in question and found the remarks inappropriate, but noted that any formal action against a Cabinet Secretary must follow parliamentary procedures.
The Eastleigh Voice65,075 views • 22 days ago
Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu has revealed that she reprimanded President William Ruto for his announcement about the Tanga refinery, saying she was not aware of it beforehand. Speaking during the MoU signing and press conference at State House in Dar es Salaam, Samia pressed Ruto to explain the declaration made at the Africa We Build Summit 2026 in Nairobi, where he, Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni, and Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote discussed plans for a joint oil refinery. “Tulipokuwa tunaongea ndani kule. Nilimbana Ruto nikamwambia umekwenda kutangaza refinery Tanga mbona mimi sijui. Sasa atasema yeye mwenyewe kwa nini akatangaza.”
The Eastleigh Voice254,244 views • 3 months ago
Speaking at the inauguration of the United Nations Nairobi Expansion Project in Gigiri, UN Secretary-General António Guterres criticised the global financial system for forcing African countries to pay borrowing costs three times higher than those of developed nations, despite some having stronger financial stability and growth prospects. Guterres also called for permanent African representation on the UN Security Council and a stronger voice for Africa within the IMF and World Bank.
The Eastleigh Voice192,449 views • 3 months ago
Drama unfolded in the Senate after Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah and Speaker Amason Kingi engaged in a heated exchange over Omtatah’s demand for evidence to support claims of misuse of public funds. Tensions escalated when Kingi told Omtatah that he could not dictate how the House operates. In response, the senator insisted that, as a representative of taxpayers, he had a duty to "dictate" how public money is spent, adding that he would rather be ejected from the House than be part of what he described as a scam.
The Eastleigh Voice91,681 views • 1 month ago
A video has surfaced showing Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen declaring that the government will not cooperate with any investigations into killings committed by police officers. Murkomen: If a police officer is taken to court for using their gun to protect themselves or government premises, we will not cooperate with anyone attempting to punish them for doing their job or protecting their lives. Our stance is clear: we will provide legal representation to any officer facing trouble.
The Eastleigh Voice535,087 views • 1 year ago
President William Ruto has revealed that former President Uhuru Kenyatta granted him a two‑year leave of absence, which he used with colleagues to draft the Kenya Kwanza manifesto. Speaking at the launch of the New National Vision: Journey to a First World Economy report, Ruto credited Uhuru for shaping his development agenda, saying the experience reinforced the importance of continuity in national development. He noted that the manifesto built on foundations laid by previous administrations in education, health, housing and agriculture.
The Eastleigh Voice39,917 views • 25 days ago
Man leaves bikers stunned after casually walking into a drainage tunnel along Thika Road.
The Eastleigh Voice121,301 views • 3 months ago
President William Ruto recalls a moment on Tuesday when he declined to receive a report privately at his office, insisting that a matter concerning openness in government should be handled publicly. Speaking at State House, Nairobi, during the commencement of consultations on Kenya’s first State of Openness Report, President Ruto said transparency and accountability remain critical in strengthening trust between the government and citizens.
The Eastleigh Voice42,373 views • 1 month ago
Somali referee Omar Artan thanks Kenya for supporting his career, saying he was delighted to be in the country and feels at home after working with Kenyan assistant referees over the past three to four years. Speaking at BBS Mall in Eastleigh, Nairobi, he also wished African referees and teams success at the World Cup, saying every achievement by an African reflects positively on the entire continent and dismissed any controversy surrounding his omission at the tournament.
The Eastleigh Voice55,207 views • 1 month ago
Dramatic footage captures DCI detectives arresting six suspected robbers in Nairobi’s South B area. The gang, accused of terrorising residents across various city estates such as Westlands and Parklands, was finally caught yesterday following an operation by the detectives.
The Eastleigh Voice224,546 views • 9 months ago
