Kenya's Central and Rift Valley regions lead in digital hubs rollout
Kenya's Central and Rift Valley regions are leading the rollout of President Ruto's Sh3.9 billion digital hubs initiative, with Central having 54 completed hubs and Eastern 24.
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Kenya's Central and Rift Valley regions are leading the rollout of President Ruto's Sh3.9 billion digital hubs initiative, with Central having 54 completed hubs and Eastern 24.
Allies of President Ruto have extended a conditional welcome to Deputy President Gachagua for his announced tour of the Rift Valley, a region where Ruto is also expected.
Maize farmers in the Rift Valley are facing substantial losses due to drought and disease, with this year's harvest projected to decline by as much as 30 percent.
Experienced women leaders in Kenya's Rift Valley are poised to challenge for governorships and Senate seats, with analysts predicting intense competition in upcoming county elections.
Fuel protests in Kenya's Rift Valley have resulted in one fatality and widespread disruption, with roads shut down due to the unrest.
Former Rift Valley police boss Tom Odero has been appointed to lead the new Nairobi Metropolitan Police Unit, which is scheduled to become operational on May 1.
Cartels have reportedly infiltrated President Ruto's subsidized fertilizer plan in Kenya, posing a threat to national food security, with 10 suspects arrested in Rift Valley and Western Kenya over the past two weeks.
Gachagua is actively campaigning in President Ruto’s Rift Valley stronghold, urging residents to give the opposition a chance due to Ruto's perceived failures.

In recent years, Lake Baringo in Kenya’s Rift Valley has risen to levels not seen in decades.
Maize prices in Kenya have jumped significantly as a poor harvest, particularly in the Rift Valley region where farmers reported stunted crops, has led to a shrinking supply.

A Kenyan court has charged eight schoolgirls with murder in connection with the deaths of 16 fellow students in a dormitory fire at a school in Kenya's Rift Valley in late May.
A nationwide transport strike and protests erupted in Kenya over soaring fuel prices, leading to deaths, economic disruption, and clashes with police. The strike has since been suspended for one week after two days of unrest.
A reporter traveled to Kenya's Great Rift Valley to train for a marathon, experiencing firsthand why the region is considered a global hub for distance running.
A by-election to fill the vacant parliamentary seat in Emurua Dikirr, Kenya, has attracted four candidates from various parties, setting the stage for a political contest involving Ruto and Gachagua.
An audit has uncovered that approximately Sh1 billion was lost due to ghost workers in Rift Valley counties, with much of the money disbursed through manual payroll systems.

Kenya's Rift Valley is experiencing unprecedented flooding, with two lakes, Baringo and Bogoria, nearing a merge, leading to submerged homes, displaced populations, and a struggling tourism sector.

Kenya's Lake Baringo and Lake Bogoria in the Rift Valley have reached a tipping point this summer, with rising water levels displacing communities following years of above-average rainfall.
An analysis explores the political rivalry between President William Ruto and Gideon Moi, examining its potential impact on the 2027 general elections and future political landscape in Kenya's Rift Valley region.
Fuel protests in Kenya's Kitengela and Rift Valley regions escalated into violence, leading to heavy losses, road closures, and one fatality. Goons reportedly took control in Kitengela amidst the unrest.
Unfulfilled development projects initiated by President Ruto are reportedly casting a shadow over progress in Kenya's Rift Valley region.
An article reflects on the historical figure Ewart Grogan, who acquired vast tracts of land in Kenya's Rift Valley and near Kilindini Harbour.
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