Audio By VocalizePresident William Ruto and First Lady Rachel Ruto attend a Maendeleo ya Wanawake women's empowerment meeting at State House, Nairobi, on April 1, 2026. [PCS]President William Ruto has pushed back against criticism over the eviction of traders from Gikomba Market ahead of a planned multi-billion-shilling modernisation programme. Speaking at a Maendeleo ya Wanawake women's empowerment meeting at State House, Nairobi, Ruto faulted opponents for politicising the process, warning that claims of ethnic profiling risked derailing a long-overdue upgrade. President William Ruto: Watu wa Nairobi walikuja kuniona hapa. Wafanyibiashara, viongozi wa hapa Gikomba walinitembelea hapa.

Source: Standard Digital April 01, 2026 15:35 UTC