{"schema":"hottub-news/list/v1","item_schema":"hottub-news/item/v1","count":44,"next":"https://hottub.news/v1/items?before=1790838598.1146628&entity=Q121080151","sponsored":0,"items":[{"id":"n_mkps3ielhfk7ofpzfada","seq":1453946,"kind":"article","title":"Ruto vs Sifuna: Dangote Investment Triggers Political Storm","url":"https://www.theonlinekenyan.com/daily/2026-10-02/ruto-vs-sifuna-dangote-investment-triggers-political-storm","summary":"A political storm has erupted between President Ruto and Edwin Sifuna, the Secretary-General of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), over the Dangote Group's investment in Kenya. President William...","published":"2026-10-02T23:59:59Z","seen":"2026-10-03T00:24:30Z","lang":"en","country":"KE","source":{"id":"kite-theonlinekenyan-com-987605","name":"theonlinekenyan.com","domain":"theonlinekenyan.com"},"via":"kite-theonlinekenyan-com-987605","topics":["top"],"entities":[{"id":"Q121080151","name":"Ruto","type":"person"},{"id":"Q114753735","name":"Edwin Sifuna Watenya","type":"person"},{"id":"Q1394965","name":"Aliko Dangote","type":"org"}],"story":"st_6szhfadpdq6ikh5jcrba","category":"politics","category_p":0.87,"sentiment":"negative","tone":-0.62,"political":0.99},{"id":"n_3zggm4uy32yuqi772yma","seq":1453945,"kind":"article","title":"Ruto announces more officers and vehicles in drug trafficking war","url":"https://www.theonlinekenyan.com/daily/2026-10-02/ruto-announces-more-officers-and-vehicles-in-drug-trafficking-war","summary":"President William Ruto has announced significant enhancements to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) Anti-Narcotics Unit as part of a stepped-up campaign against drug trafficking and...","published":"2026-10-02T23:59:59Z","seen":"2026-10-03T00:24:30Z","lang":"en","country":"KE","source":{"id":"kite-theonlinekenyan-com-987605","name":"theonlinekenyan.com","domain":"theonlinekenyan.com"},"via":"kite-theonlinekenyan-com-987605","topics":["top"],"entities":[{"id":"Q121080151","name":"Ruto","type":"person"}],"story":"st_rp7mos5ofxirdmpalcha","category":"conflict-war","category_p":0.35,"category2":"politics","sentiment":"negative","tone":-0.46,"political":0.91},{"id":"n_4eb7sp6g3t5fqs64xata","seq":1450332,"kind":"article","title":"President Ruto calls for unity among Mombasa ODM and UDA leaders amid heated gubernatorial race","url":"https://kenya-today.com/report-president-ruto-calls-for-unity-among-mombasa-odm-and-uda-leaders-amid-heated-gubernatorial-race-5893","published":"2026-10-02T23:33:00Z","seen":"2026-10-02T23:54:49Z","lang":"en","source":{"id":"kenya-today.com","name":"kenya-today.com","domain":"kenya-today.com"},"via":"gdelt-gkg-english","topics":["politics","economy"],"entities":[{"id":"Q121080151","name":"Ruto","type":"person"},{"id":"Q36992159","name":"Mombasa","type":"place"},{"id":"Q65077013","name":"OpenDroneMap","type":"org"},{"id":"Q3407533","name":"Uda","type":"org"}],"story":"st_msttvl4hp4vuxvmjh3fq","category":"politics","category_p":0.81,"sentiment":"neutral","tone":-0.26,"political":0.93},{"id":"n_2oieyoms5lo7fgd2yemq","seq":1445959,"kind":"article","title":"Pro-Ruto protest at Standard Group ends in chaos as demonstrators demand payment","url":"https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/article/2001559275/protest-against-standard-group-ends-in-dispute-over-payments","published":"2026-10-02T23:12:37Z","seen":"2026-10-02T23:12:37Z","lang":"en","country":"KE","source":{"id":"standardmedia.co.ke","name":"standardmedia.co.ke","domain":"standardmedia.co.ke","outlet":{"wikidata":"Q7766218","name":"The Standard","type":"newspaper","country":"KE","designations":["newspaper"]}},"via":"gdelt-gkg-english","topics":["economy"],"authors":["David Odongo"],"entities":[{"id":"Q121080151","name":"Ruto","type":"person"}],"story":"st_plakpedom2ssgo4au3na","category":"politics","category_p":0.39,"sentiment":"negative","tone":-0.09,"political":0.78},{"id":"n_sxlhruxz7xnz5zpvzbbq","seq":1440646,"kind":"article","title":"Ruto Accuses Opposition of Extortion Over Dangote Sh2 Trillion Refinery","url":"https://www.theonlinekenyan.com/daily/2026-10-02/ruto-accuses-opposition-of-extortion-over-dangote-sh2-trillion-refinery","summary":"President William Ruto has accused opposition leaders of attempting to extort Nigerian businessman Aliko Dangote over his Sh2 trillion refinery investment in Lamu, promising to protect investors. He...","published":"2026-10-02T22:21:13Z","seen":"2026-10-02T22:21:13Z","lang":"en","country":"KE","source":{"id":"kite-theonlinekenyan-com-987605","name":"theonlinekenyan.com","domain":"theonlinekenyan.com"},"via":"kite-theonlinekenyan-com-987605","topics":["politics"],"entities":[{"id":"Q121080151","name":"Ruto","type":"person"},{"id":"Q1394965","name":"Aliko Dangote","type":"person"}],"story":"st_sxlhruxz7xnz5zpvzbbq","category":"politics","category_p":0.45,"category2":"economy-business","sentiment":"negative","tone":-0.76,"political":0.96},{"id":"n_knp3imdwjs6dmsesofja","seq":1435290,"kind":"article","title":"'Matapeli sugu'! Ruto warns Coast traders over politicians seeking 'handouts'","url":"https://www.the-star.co.ke/news/2026-10-02-ruto-warns-coast-over-extortionists-seeking-2027-cash","published":"2026-10-02T21:39:16Z","seen":"2026-10-02T21:39:16Z","lang":"en","country":"KE","source":{"id":"the-star.co.ke","name":"the-star.co.ke","domain":"the-star.co.ke","outlet":{"wikidata":"Q16955760","name":"The Star","type":"newspaper","designations":["newspaper"]}},"via":"gdelt-gkg-english","topics":["economy","politics"],"entities":[{"id":"Q121080151","name":"Ruto","type":"person"}],"story":"st_knp3imdwjs6dmsesofja","category":"politics","category_p":0.85,"sentiment":"negative","tone":-0.75,"political":0.98},{"id":"n_ka3732znnun4kb5dbtfq","seq":1440012,"kind":"article","title":"Ruto Rebuts Kalonzo's Age Remark, Urges Voters to Focus on Track Record","url":"https://kenya-today.com/report-ruto-rebuts-kalonzos-age-remark-urges-voters-to-focus-on-track-record-5978","published":"2026-10-02T21:05:00Z","seen":"2026-10-02T22:17:26Z","lang":"en","source":{"id":"kenya-today.com","name":"kenya-today.com","domain":"kenya-today.com"},"via":"gdelt-gkg-english","topics":["economy","politics"],"entities":[{"id":"Q121080151","name":"Ruto","type":"person"}],"story":"st_tq45k3u366wyz2xbhgsq","category":"politics","category_p":0.37,"category2":"sport","sentiment":"neutral","tone":-0.13,"political":0.32},{"id":"n_sn6cdwea6kp5dp33v5aa","seq":1407177,"kind":"article","title":"Ruto amshambulia Sifuna kuhusu mkataba wa Dangote, asema hatakubali mradi kuvurugwa","url":"https://www.theonlinekenyan.com/daily/2026-10-02/ruto-amshambulia-sifuna-kuhusu-mkataba-wa-dangote-asema-hatakubali-mradi-kuvurugwa","summary":"President William Ruto has criticized Senator Edwin Sifuna, accusing him of corruption and acting on behalf of former President Uhuru Kenyatta. A political storm has erupted between President Ruto...","published":"2026-10-02T18:18:03Z","seen":"2026-10-02T18:18:03Z","lang":"en","country":"KE","source":{"id":"kite-theonlinekenyan-com-987605","name":"theonlinekenyan.com","domain":"theonlinekenyan.com"},"via":"kite-theonlinekenyan-com-987605","topics":["top"],"entities":[{"id":"Q121080151","name":"Ruto","type":"person"},{"id":"Q114753735","name":"Edwin Sifuna Watenya","type":"person"},{"id":"Q1394965","name":"Aliko Dangote","type":"org"}],"story":"st_6szhfadpdq6ikh5jcrba","category":"politics","category_p":0.81,"sentiment":"negative","tone":-0.41,"political":0.94},{"id":"n_pei6tpius33dyuphb5na","seq":1355679,"kind":"article","title":"Ruto Mourns Businessman Wicknell Chivayo, Wife After Zimbabwe Helicopter Crash","url":"https://chimpreports.com/ruto-mourns-businessman-wicknell-chivayo-wife-after-zimbabwe-helicopter-crash","published":"2026-10-02T13:41:53Z","seen":"2026-10-02T13:41:53Z","lang":"en","source":{"id":"chimpreports.com","name":"chimpreports.com","domain":"chimpreports.com"},"via":"gdelt-gkg-english","topics":["economy"],"authors":["Isaac Opio"],"entities":[{"id":"Q121080151","name":"Ruto","type":"person"},{"id":"Q47035434","name":"Wicknell Chivayo","type":"person"},{"id":"Q954","name":"Zimbabwe","type":"place"}],"story":"st_dbbetrahmabfhxif45hq","category":"politics","category_p":0.2,"sentiment":"negative","tone":-0.7,"political":0.42},{"id":"n_iyyhxdxjwrz37nwwjfzq","seq":1308466,"kind":"article","title":"President Ruto Announces New Investor for Ksh33 billion Kitui Cement Plant","url":"https://kenya-today.com/report-president-ruto-announces-new-investor-for-ksh33-billion-kitui-cement-plant-5702","published":"2026-10-02T08:54:00Z","seen":"2026-10-02T09:24:22Z","lang":"en","source":{"id":"kenya-today.com","name":"kenya-today.com","domain":"kenya-today.com"},"via":"gdelt-gkg-english","topics":["economy","environment","business","politics"],"entities":[{"id":"Q121080151","name":"Ruto","type":"person"}],"story":"st_phodbmiejwtomm3q2rza","category":"economy-business","category_p":0.85,"sentiment":"positive","tone":0.34,"political":0.86},{"id":"n_ueokks55e6npjkfkry3a","seq":1307706,"kind":"article","title":"Sifuna Demands Ruto-Dangote Refinery Agreement, Cites Constitutional Right to Information","url":"https://allafrica.com/stories/202610020117.html","summary":"[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has hit back at President William Ruto after the President criticised his demand for the agreement between the government and businessman Aliko Dangote over the planned oil refinery in Lamu.","published":"2026-10-02T08:52:08Z","seen":"2026-10-02T09:22:45Z","lang":"en","country":"KE","source":{"id":"kite-allafrica-com-d55503","name":"allafrica.com","domain":"allafrica.com","outlet":{"wikidata":"Q2837437","name":"AllAfrica.com","type":"website","designations":["website"]}},"via":"kite-allafrica-com-d55503","topics":["east africa","governance","kenya"],"entities":[{"id":"Q114753735","name":"Edwin Sifuna Watenya","type":"person"},{"id":"Q121080151","name":"Ruto","type":"person"},{"id":"Q1394965","name":"Aliko Dangote","type":"person"}],"mentions":2,"story":"st_kong7mug66tlcz42yfea","category":"politics","category_p":0.89,"sentiment":"neutral","tone":-0.32,"political":0.95},{"id":"n_5rzb5zzjlmfiutq2t22q","seq":1295770,"kind":"article","title":"Middle East Fuel Disruptions Sparked Lamu Refinery Plan, President Ruto Says","url":"https://allafrica.com/stories/202610020100.html","summary":"[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has detailed how the Sh2 trillion Dangote East Africa Oil Refinery project was conceived, saying disruptions to global oil supplies exposed Kenya's vulnerability to fuel shortages.","published":"2026-10-02T08:12:02Z","seen":"2026-10-02T08:21:26Z","lang":"en","country":"KE","source":{"id":"kite-allafrica-com-d55503","name":"allafrica.com","domain":"allafrica.com","outlet":{"wikidata":"Q2837437","name":"AllAfrica.com","type":"website","designations":["website"]}},"via":"kite-allafrica-com-d55503","topics":["east africa","governance","kenya"],"entities":[{"id":"Q12493814","name":"Lamu","type":"place"},{"id":"Q121080151","name":"Ruto","type":"person"}],"mentions":2,"story":"st_3dzacyumsntk6cwckbtq","category":"economy-business","category_p":0.4,"category2":"politics","sentiment":"negative","tone":-0.44,"political":0.95},{"id":"n_bpuvqsss467w56wpackq","seq":1295771,"kind":"article","title":"'Matters of a Madman' - Ruto Dismisses Gachagua's Mrima Hills Claims","url":"https://allafrica.com/stories/202610020098.html","summary":"[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has dismissed allegations by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua that his recent visit to the United States was partly aimed at sealing a deal to exploit mineral deposits at Mrima Hills in Kwale County.","published":"2026-10-02T08:10:15Z","seen":"2026-10-02T08:21:26Z","lang":"en","country":"KE","source":{"id":"kite-allafrica-com-d55503","name":"allafrica.com","domain":"allafrica.com","outlet":{"wikidata":"Q2837437","name":"AllAfrica.com","type":"website","designations":["website"]}},"via":"kite-allafrica-com-d55503","topics":["east africa","governance","kenya"],"entities":[{"id":"Q121080151","name":"Ruto","type":"person"},{"id":"Q127922980","name":"Gachagua","type":"person"}],"mentions":2,"story":"st_jsofmsebll6c3wxqq4eq","category":"politics","category_p":0.43,"category2":"arts-culture-entertainment","sentiment":"neutral","tone":-0.19,"political":0.36},{"id":"n_qm4xdzsyoxxmx5p3uf3a","seq":1284647,"kind":"article","title":"Trending PHOTOs of LULU HASSAN and RUTO - Has she joined the Two-Term Movement? (LOOK)","url":"https://www.kenyan-post.com/2026/10/trending-photos-of-lulu-hassan-and-ruto.html","summary":"The Kenyan DAILY POST.","published":"2026-10-02T06:37:23Z","seen":"2026-10-02T06:55:22Z","lang":"en","country":"KE","source":{"id":"kite-kenyan-post-com-817d39","name":"kenyan-post.com","domain":"kenyan-post.com"},"via":"kite-kenyan-post-com-817d39","topics":["media","photos","politics"],"authors":["author"],"entities":[{"id":"Q116196985","name":"Lulu Hassan","type":"person"},{"id":"Q121080151","name":"Ruto","type":"person"}],"image":"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaalrh4b09StflHqGE8Fl6IYYYlrRCZEPVPZTHbaJeXg0lR_IYMlnAtwLM4djuABx_uQ-Sv-R-ZDjgDSmQmFrMQVciZOoVuVKUxaUoLAvX6vOIrgvk5PL66fdAVI6d7-0rj_vQrZdCRB7uwoQoe-Q3bQTqc4qtOakrIFlCiYgQjoSz00z94vJdD_d4Zv4Q/s72-w526-h640-c/HTmUjbGW4AAxF8IU.jpg","story":"st_qm4xdzsyoxxmx5p3uf3a","category":"politics","category_p":0.57,"sentiment":"neutral","tone":-0.06,"political":0.75},{"id":"n_wsz2r42py324udiweyea","seq":1283221,"kind":"article","title":"‘Matters of a Madman’: Ruto Dismisses Gachagua’s Mrima Hills Claims","url":"https://capitalfm.africa/matters-of-a-madman-ruto-dismisses-gachaguas-mrima-hills-claims","summary":"Ruto, responding to a question about the claims during a media engagement in Mombasa on Thursday, declined to directly address the substance of Gachagua’s allegations and instead attacked his former deputy.","published":"2026-10-02T06:00:57Z","seen":"2026-10-02T06:49:13Z","lang":"en","country":"KE","source":{"id":"kite-capitalfm-co-ke-b93c7f","name":"capitalfm.co.ke","domain":"capitalfm.co.ke","outlet":{"wikidata":"Q4646193","name":"98.4 Capital FM","type":"broadcaster","country":"KE","designations":["radio station"]}},"via":"kite-capitalfm-co-ke-b93c7f","topics":["national news","news","kenya critical minerals","kwale minerals","mrima hills","mrima hills minerals","mrima hills mining","mrima hills niobium"],"authors":["IRENE MWANGI"],"entities":[{"id":"Q121080151","name":"Ruto","type":"person"},{"id":"Q127922980","name":"Gachagua","type":"person"}],"story":"st_jsofmsebll6c3wxqq4eq","category":"politics","category_p":0.58,"sentiment":"neutral","tone":-0.28,"political":0.51},{"id":"n_zu5xcgw57bq4hdij3kdq","seq":1274607,"kind":"article","title":"PHOTOs of the company that RUTO’s friend WICKNELL CHIVAYO claimed to run in Zimbabwe - No single employee has publicly mourned him - Was it a shell company?","url":"https://www.kenyan-post.com/2026/10/photos-of-company-that-rutos-friend.html","summary":"The Kenyan DAILY POST.","published":"2026-10-02T05:51:56Z","seen":"2026-10-02T05:54:37Z","lang":"en","country":"KE","source":{"id":"kite-kenyan-post-com-817d39","name":"kenyan-post.com","domain":"kenyan-post.com"},"via":"kite-kenyan-post-com-817d39","topics":["africa","editorial"],"authors":["author"],"entities":[{"id":"Q121080151","name":"Ruto","type":"person"},{"id":"Q47035434","name":"Wicknell Chivayo","type":"person"}],"image":"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpKNz5CUr6jFSTpBuC8OWwqbJJHhvqJE0Upb0VzlBw-quuSiod358z40GzgxGNRMcSa2duulDhmTx1Trv_7BNZKB2ehMtlDYp_aeVZRMlua0xUe_pqTLbrAp8cbUDTlvdzQ-HhFK3yyURKWXLI2q7kK1VJgezYSvxs4T7YzxbqouX4CiFx7Oo6fyEVN9-M/s72-w640-h566-c/HTithjJWUAAgjjz.jpg","mentions":2,"story":"st_zu5xcgw57bq4hdij3kdq","category":"crime-law","category_p":0.27,"category2":"economy-business","sentiment":"neutral","tone":-0.24,"political":0.23},{"id":"n_64xfes47hne2tujfsy7q","seq":1271882,"kind":"article","title":"From Tanga to Mombasa and Lamu, have no doubt as Ruto's in full command","url":"https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001559188/from-tanga-to-mombasa-and-lamu-have-no-doubt-as-rutos-in-full-command","published":"2026-10-02T05:40:41Z","seen":"2026-10-02T05:40:41Z","lang":"en","country":"KE","source":{"id":"standardmedia.co.ke","name":"standardmedia.co.ke","domain":"standardmedia.co.ke","outlet":{"wikidata":"Q7766218","name":"The Standard","type":"newspaper","country":"KE","designations":["newspaper"]}},"via":"gdelt-gkg-english","topics":["economy","politics","environment"],"authors":["Peter Kimani"],"entities":[{"id":"Q25273828","name":"Tangnga Island","type":"place"},{"id":"Q36992159","name":"Mombasa","type":"place"},{"id":"Q12493814","name":"Lamu","type":"place"},{"id":"Q121080151","name":"Ruto","type":"person"}],"story":"st_ub25lcofayyudvfqqpnq","category":"politics","category_p":0.34,"category2":"sport","sentiment":"neutral","tone":0.32,"political":0.35},{"id":"n_t4boopsz3dyd2hmuwcyq","seq":1274608,"kind":"article","title":"One of the pilots who perished in the ill-fated chopper that was ferrying RUTO’s friend and business associate WICKNELL CHIVAYO has left behind a pregnant wife - Married 7 months ago (PHOTOs)","url":"https://www.kenyan-post.com/2026/10/one-of-pilots-who-perished-in-ill-fated.html","summary":"Friday, October 2, 2026 - Another sad story has emerged from the helicopter crash that claimed the lives of controversial Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo, his wife Lucy, and four others. Co-Captain Courage Mutavirwa, who also died in the crash, has left behind his pregnant wife, whom he married about seven months ago. Photos of the couple from their wedding have since emerged, highlighting the tragedy that has struck the young family. George Mashababe…","published":"2026-10-02T05:28:05Z","seen":"2026-10-02T05:54:37Z","lang":"en","country":"KE","source":{"id":"kite-kenyan-post-com-817d39","name":"kenyan-post.com","domain":"kenyan-post.com"},"via":"kite-kenyan-post-com-817d39","topics":["africa","features"],"authors":["author"],"entities":[{"id":"Q121080151","name":"Ruto","type":"person"},{"id":"Q47035434","name":"Wicknell Chivayo","type":"person"}],"image":"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZSdDBhYgvCHSvx7qozg2a3YtvjMBHKHqAzuLmD9lKZi0cTQp6_v2faFwrberk5X8ISEdcvHg9NXZhbh_Z5jpa-3WrEyScfQ_CJcqDiKcyh1WkYELDPVi1zejH50O6gr8Cetzhu269RtmrW_yP-Y0wk930iiP9dR_dMSfFJs615CH6wSSBW97FcfCQvMeh/s72-w640-h574-c/Dewatermark_1790918830147.jpeg","mentions":2,"story":"st_t4boopsz3dyd2hmuwcyq","category":"disaster-accident","category_p":0.21,"sentiment":"negative","tone":-0.65,"political":0.1},{"id":"n_vjb6577cxrim7rtc2mla","seq":1266918,"kind":"article","title":"Ruto: Lamu refinery project to attract Ksh908B foreign direct investment","url":"https://www.theonlinekenyan.com/daily/2026-10-02/ruto-lamu-refinery-project-to-attract-ksh908b-foreign-direct-investment","summary":"President William Ruto announced that the Lamu refinery project is expected to attract between $6 billion and $7 billion (Ksh778B - Ksh908B) in foreign direct investment next year. This investment is...","published":"2026-10-02T04:57:39Z","seen":"2026-10-02T04:57:39Z","lang":"en","country":"KE","source":{"id":"kite-theonlinekenyan-com-987605","name":"theonlinekenyan.com","domain":"theonlinekenyan.com"},"via":"kite-theonlinekenyan-com-987605","topics":["top"],"entities":[{"id":"Q121080151","name":"Ruto","type":"person"}],"story":"st_m3iwwkl4vgnscskc747a","category":"economy-business","category_p":0.88,"sentiment":"positive","tone":0.34,"political":0.49},{"id":"n_ndzjy4iyu6vrhuvsbzdq","seq":1266917,"kind":"article","title":"President Ruto Criticizes Senator Sifuna Over Dangote Refinery Deal","url":"https://www.theonlinekenyan.com/daily/2026-10-02/president-ruto-criticizes-senator-sifuna-over-dangote-refinery-deal","summary":"President William Ruto has criticized Senator Edwin Sifuna, accusing him of corruption and acting on behalf of former President Uhuru Kenyatta regarding the Dangote Group's investment in Kenya. A...","published":"2026-10-02T04:57:39Z","seen":"2026-10-02T04:57:39Z","lang":"en","country":"KE","source":{"id":"kite-theonlinekenyan-com-987605","name":"theonlinekenyan.com","domain":"theonlinekenyan.com"},"via":"kite-theonlinekenyan-com-987605","topics":["video"],"entities":[{"id":"Q121080151","name":"Ruto","type":"person"},{"id":"Q114753735","name":"Edwin Sifuna Watenya","type":"person"}],"story":"st_6szhfadpdq6ikh5jcrba","category":"politics","category_p":0.89,"sentiment":"negative","tone":-0.65,"political":0.98},{"id":"n_jsofmsebll6c3wxqq4eq","seq":1273018,"kind":"article","title":"Ruto Dismisses Journalist’s Question on Gachagua’s Mrima Hills Claims","url":"https://nairobileo.co.ke/news/article/30551/ruto-dismisses-journalists-question-on-gachaguas-mrima-hills-claims","summary":"President William Ruto on Thursday, October 1,dismissed a question from a journalist about DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua’s claims regarding niobium deposits at Mrima Hills in Kwale County.","published":"2026-10-02T04:52:37Z","seen":"2026-10-02T05:47:24Z","lang":"en","country":"KE","source":{"id":"kite-nairobileo-co-ke-405d91","name":"nairobileo.co.ke","domain":"nairobileo.co.ke"},"via":"kite-nairobileo-co-ke-405d91","entities":[{"id":"Q121080151","name":"Ruto","type":"person"},{"id":"Q127922980","name":"Gachagua","type":"person"}],"story":"st_jsofmsebll6c3wxqq4eq","category":"politics","category_p":0.75,"sentiment":"neutral","tone":-0.26,"political":0.73},{"id":"n_phodbmiejwtomm3q2rza","seq":1274342,"kind":"article","title":"Ruto Reveals New Investor for Multi-Billion Kitui Cement Factory","url":"https://www.kenyans.co.ke/news/127525-ruto-reveals-new-investor-planned-ksh33-billion-kitui-cement-factory","summary":"Ruto also defended the planned Ksh2 trillion East African oil refinery in Lamu, saying the government would not evict residents because of the project.","published":"2026-10-02T04:14:04Z","seen":"2026-10-02T05:54:08Z","lang":"en","country":"KE","source":{"id":"kite-kenyans-co-ke-c0d95a","name":"kenyans.co.ke","domain":"kenyans.co.ke"},"via":"kite-kenyans-co-ke-c0d95a","authors":["Kenyans.co.ke"],"entities":[{"id":"Q121080151","name":"Ruto","type":"person"}],"story":"st_phodbmiejwtomm3q2rza","category":"economy-business","category_p":0.95,"sentiment":"positive","tone":0.51,"political":0.39},{"id":"n_rv3fgnd52fwud2d7gjba","seq":1265798,"kind":"article","title":"Ruto Accuses Sifuna of ‘Sponsor’ Plot Over Dangote Refinery Deal","url":"https://nairobiwire.com/2026/10/ruto-sifuna-dangote-refinery-agreement.html","summary":"President William Ruto alleged on Thursday, October 1, that Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna had been urged by his “sponsor” to seek the contract agreement for the Dangote Lamu Refinery. Ruto claimed Sifuna’s backers had a sinister motive in requesting access to the agreement between the government and the Dangote Group that enabled the establishment of the Ksh2.2 trillion refinery. “I heard Mr Empty, one of ‘Shiny things’, asking about the agreements between the government and…","published":"2026-10-02T03:50:43Z","seen":"2026-10-02T04:45:19Z","lang":"en","country":"KE","source":{"id":"kite-nairobiwire-com-c9e1e5","name":"nairobiwire.com","domain":"nairobiwire.com"},"via":"kite-nairobiwire-com-c9e1e5","topics":["news","politics"],"authors":["Richard Kamau"],"entities":[{"id":"Q121080151","name":"Ruto","type":"person"},{"id":"Q114753735","name":"Edwin Sifuna Watenya","type":"person"},{"id":"Q60748485","name":"Dangote Refinery","type":"org"}],"mentions":2,"story":"st_6szhfadpdq6ikh5jcrba","category":"politics","category_p":0.74,"sentiment":"negative","tone":-0.64,"political":0.95},{"id":"n_uyr5hgcy7q53pypfluyq","seq":1237448,"kind":"article","title":"Ruto vows to protect Dangote refinery investment from extortionists","url":"https://www.theonlinekenyan.com/daily/2026-10-01/ruto-vows-to-protect-dangote-refinery-investment-from-extortionists","summary":"President William Ruto has pledged to protect the Ksh2.2 trillion Dangote refinery investment in Lamu from individuals he described as \"extortionists\" and \"political leaders\" attempting to frustrate...","published":"2026-10-01T23:47:59Z","seen":"2026-10-01T23:47:59Z","lang":"en","country":"KE","source":{"id":"kite-theonlinekenyan-com-987605","name":"theonlinekenyan.com","domain":"theonlinekenyan.com"},"via":"kite-theonlinekenyan-com-987605","topics":["top"],"entities":[{"id":"Q121080151","name":"Ruto","type":"person"},{"id":"Q1394965","name":"Aliko Dangote","type":"person"}],"story":"st_zmzxriglq5esg3jwt7kq","category":"politics","category_p":0.43,"category2":"economy-business","sentiment":"negative","tone":-0.42,"political":0.9},{"id":"n_ywx72g6an3p6g5emsiua","seq":1224936,"kind":"article","title":"Ruto: More officers, vehicles to boost crackdown on heroin, cocaine trafficking","url":"https://www.the-star.co.ke/news/2026-10-01-ruto-more-officers-vehicles-to-boost-anti-drug-war","published":"2026-10-01T22:10:22Z","seen":"2026-10-01T22:10:22Z","lang":"en","country":"KE","source":{"id":"the-star.co.ke","name":"the-star.co.ke","domain":"the-star.co.ke","outlet":{"wikidata":"Q16955760","name":"The Star","type":"newspaper","designations":["newspaper"]}},"via":"gdelt-gkg-english","topics":["politics","economy"],"entities":[{"id":"Q121080151","name":"Ruto","type":"person"},{"id":"Q62024745","name":"Heroin","type":"other"},{"id":"Q2725356","name":"Cocaine","type":"other"}],"story":"st_rp7mos5ofxirdmpalcha","category":"crime-law","category_p":0.43,"category2":"politics","sentiment":"negative","tone":-0.55,"political":0.73},{"id":"n_bk7d7fplzewq2fuwrc2a","seq":1210834,"kind":"article","title":"Ruto-Sifuna Clash Explodes Over Dangote Refinery Deal","url":"https://independent.co.ke/ruto-sifuna-clash-explodes-over-dangote-refinery-deal","summary":"Ruto-Sifuna Clash Explodes Over Dangote Refinery Deal President William Ruto took a swipe at Linda Mwananchi Movement leader & Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, calling him an extortionist and claiming that former President Uhuru Kenyatta was using him to strong-arm the Kenyan government into handing over the agreement between Kenya & Nigerian businessman Aliko Dangote over […] The post Ruto-Sifuna Clash Explodes Over Dangote Refinery Deal appeared first on independent .","published":"2026-10-01T20:14:35Z","seen":"2026-10-01T20:29:05Z","lang":"en","country":"KE","source":{"id":"kite-independent-co-ke-67dd27","name":"independent.co.ke","domain":"independent.co.ke"},"via":"kite-independent-co-ke-67dd27","topics":["business","refinery deal","ruto sifuna"],"authors":["Nickson Wafula"],"entities":[{"id":"Q121080151","name":"Ruto","type":"person"},{"id":"Q114753735","name":"Edwin Sifuna Watenya","type":"person"},{"id":"Q60748485","name":"Dangote Refinery","type":"org"}],"story":"st_6szhfadpdq6ikh5jcrba","category":"politics","category_p":0.45,"category2":"conflict-war","sentiment":"negative","tone":-0.83,"political":0.91},{"id":"n_twos4xegt3xbzuxy6f5q","seq":1215104,"kind":"article","title":"Ruto urges critics to pursue Dangote refinery deal through Parliament","url":"https://kenya-today.com/report-ruto-urges-critics-to-pursue-dangote-refinery-deal-through-parliament-5491","published":"2026-10-01T18:32:00Z","seen":"2026-10-01T20:44:56Z","lang":"en","source":{"id":"kenya-today.com","name":"kenya-today.com","domain":"kenya-today.com"},"via":"gdelt-gkg-english","topics":["politics","economy"],"entities":[{"id":"Q121080151","name":"Ruto","type":"person"},{"id":"Q60748485","name":"Dangote Refinery","type":"other"},{"id":"Q35749","name":"parliament","type":"org"}],"story":"st_cnipxfxumn7i3bl5h3eq","category":"politics","category_p":0.93,"sentiment":"negative","tone":-0.63,"political":0.99},{"id":"n_w3lmblqkcybbgi5cxgdq","seq":1186086,"kind":"article","title":"Ruto: Why Lamu was chosen for Dangote refinery","url":"https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001559185/ruto-why-lamu-was-chosen-for-dangote-refinery","published":"2026-10-01T17:45:00Z","seen":"2026-10-01T17:46:06Z","lang":"en","country":"KE","source":{"id":"standardmedia.co.ke","name":"standardmedia.co.ke","domain":"standardmedia.co.ke","outlet":{"wikidata":"Q7766218","name":"The Standard","type":"newspaper","country":"KE","designations":["newspaper"]}},"via":"gdelt-gkg-english","topics":["business","economy","environment","politics"],"authors":["Mike Kihaki"],"entities":[{"id":"Q121080151","name":"Ruto","type":"person"},{"id":"Q1394965","name":"Aliko Dangote","type":"org"}],"story":"st_cxc6m6vkodori3rufbqa","category":"economy-business","category_p":0.62,"sentiment":"neutral","tone":0.29,"political":0.18},{"id":"n_ide43lkapflf3ttfgocq","seq":1171240,"kind":"article","title":"Dangote and Ruto break ground on $16bn Kenyan refinery","url":"https://african.business/2026/10/energy-resources/dangote-and-ruto-break-ground-on-16bn-refinery","summary":"The refinery in Lamu County is expected to process up to 700,000 barrels of crude oil per day from its planned completion in 40 months.","published":"2026-10-01T15:14:01Z","seen":"2026-10-01T15:57:37Z","lang":"en","source":{"id":"kite-african-business-5af107","name":"african.business","domain":"african.business"},"via":"kite-african-business-5af107","topics":["africa","energy","quick reads"],"authors":["David Thomas"],"entities":[{"id":"Q1394965","name":"Aliko Dangote","type":"person"},{"id":"Q121080151","name":"Ruto","type":"person"}],"story":"st_r3po5qclkhjbmapx7kvq","category":"economy-business","category_p":0.76,"sentiment":"positive","tone":0.31,"political":0.81},{"id":"n_xoj6fz2rztijpdy3prdq","seq":1171766,"kind":"article","title":"Ruto to Sifuna: \"Follow parliamentary procedure to access Dangote refinery deal\"","url":"https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001559173/ruto-to-sifuna-follow-parliamentary-procedure-to-access-dangote-refinery-deal","summary":"I want to tell you, if you want the agreement, you know how its asked for at Parliament so that its brought, Ruto said.","published":"2026-10-01T14:49:15Z","seen":"2026-10-01T16:05:59Z","lang":"en","country":"KE","source":{"id":"kite-standardmedia-co-ke-aa8ddf","name":"standardmedia.co.ke","domain":"standardmedia.co.ke","outlet":{"wikidata":"Q7766218","name":"The Standard","type":"newspaper","country":"KE","designations":["newspaper"]}},"via":"kite-standardmedia-co-ke-aa8ddf","authors":["Standard Digital"],"entities":[{"id":"Q121080151","name":"Ruto","type":"person"},{"id":"Q114753735","name":"Edwin Sifuna Watenya","type":"person"},{"id":"Q60748485","name":"Dangote Refinery","type":"org"}],"image":"https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/6cp79JDQYVzOHV9xLAuZhQSiinZSAb7wxuADYewF.jpg","story":"st_6szhfadpdq6ikh5jcrba","category":"politics","category_p":0.92,"sentiment":"neutral","tone":-0.15,"political":0.97},{"id":"n_fmjmevw6ydo2n7rdfftq","seq":1159290,"kind":"article","title":"\"Follow Parliament procedure to access Dangote refinery deal\" - Ruto to Sifuna","url":"https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001559173/follow-parliament-procedure-to-access-dangote-refinery-deal-ruto-to-sifuna","summary":"I want to tell you, if you want the agreement, you know how its asked for at Parliament so that its brought, Ruto said.","published":"2026-10-01T14:49:15Z","seen":"2026-10-01T15:04:26Z","lang":"en","country":"KE","source":{"id":"kite-standardmedia-co-ke-aa8ddf","name":"standardmedia.co.ke","domain":"standardmedia.co.ke","outlet":{"wikidata":"Q7766218","name":"The Standard","type":"newspaper","country":"KE","designations":["newspaper"]}},"via":"kite-standardmedia-co-ke-aa8ddf","authors":["Standard Digital"],"entities":[{"id":"Q121080151","name":"Ruto","type":"person"},{"id":"Q114753735","name":"Edwin Sifuna Watenya","type":"person"},{"id":"Q60748485","name":"Dangote Refinery","type":"org"}],"image":"https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/6cp79JDQYVzOHV9xLAuZhQSiinZSAb7wxuADYewF.jpg","story":"st_6szhfadpdq6ikh5jcrba","category":"politics","category_p":0.92,"sentiment":"neutral","tone":-0.08,"political":0.96},{"id":"n_lpt3oram3prqyapgbbvq","seq":1155078,"kind":"article","title":"Ruto Hits Back at Sifuna Over Dangote Refinery Agreement, Drags Uhuru In","url":"https://thekenyatimes.com/latest-kenya-times-news/ruto-hits-back-at-sifuna-over-dangote-refinery-agreement-drags-uhuru-in","summary":"The Kenya Times ~ Trending, Breaking News and Videos Ruto Hits Back at Sifuna Over Dangote Refinery Agreement, Drags Uhuru In President William Ruto has hit back at Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna after he demanded to see the agreement between the government and Dangote Group for the proposed KSh2.2 trillion Lamu refinery. Speaking in Mombasa on Thursday, October 1, Ruto accused Sifuna of pursuing the agreement on behalf of former President Uhuru Kenyatta. Ruto also warned […]…","published":"2026-10-01T14:11:52Z","seen":"2026-10-01T14:47:35Z","lang":"en","country":"KE","source":{"id":"kite-thekenyatimes-com-3fa0d2","name":"thekenyatimes.com","domain":"thekenyatimes.com"},"via":"kite-thekenyatimes-com-3fa0d2","topics":["news","politics","dangote refinery","william ruto"],"authors":["Annah Nanjala Wekesa"],"entities":[{"id":"Q121080151","name":"Ruto","type":"person"},{"id":"Q114753735","name":"Edwin Sifuna Watenya","type":"person"},{"id":"Q60748485","name":"Dangote Refinery","type":"org"},{"id":"Q580043","name":"Uhuru","type":"person"}],"story":"st_6szhfadpdq6ikh5jcrba","category":"politics","category_p":0.78,"sentiment":"negative","tone":-0.5,"political":0.95},{"id":"n_434yrcsonywfmcsjoz3a","seq":1148997,"kind":"article","title":"Politrack Poll - Ruto 45.1 Percent, Sifuna 19.6 Percent, Kalonzo 10.3 Percent If Elections Held Today","url":"https://allafrica.com/stories/202610010372.html","summary":"[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto leads the presidential preference survey by Politrack Africa, with 45.1 per cent of respondents saying they would vote for him if elections were held today.","published":"2026-10-01T13:39:18Z","seen":"2026-10-01T14:03:09Z","lang":"en","country":"KE","source":{"id":"kite-allafrica-com-d55503","name":"allafrica.com","domain":"allafrica.com","outlet":{"wikidata":"Q2837437","name":"AllAfrica.com","type":"website","designations":["website"]}},"via":"kite-allafrica-com-d55503","topics":["east africa","governance","kenya"],"entities":[{"id":"Q121080151","name":"Ruto","type":"person"},{"id":"Q114753735","name":"Edwin Sifuna Watenya","type":"person"}],"mentions":2,"story":"st_amykvsjafun5fdrcf5sq","category":"politics","category_p":0.71,"sentiment":"neutral","tone":0.09,"political":0.59},{"id":"n_ha4wm44npep5fiioafka","seq":1165658,"kind":"article","title":"Ruto Signals Possible Shift of 2026 Jamhuri Day to Taita‑Taveta","url":"https://kenya-today.com/report-ruto-signals-possible-shift-of-2026-jamhuri-day-to-taitataveta-5382","published":"2026-10-01T12:22:00Z","seen":"2026-10-01T15:38:39Z","lang":"en","source":{"id":"kenya-today.com","name":"kenya-today.com","domain":"kenya-today.com"},"via":"gdelt-gkg-english","entities":[{"id":"Q121080151","name":"Ruto","type":"person"}],"story":"st_rlh4dmut24ul4qs2ofgq","category":"politics","category_p":0.74,"sentiment":"neutral","tone":0.37,"political":0.89},{"id":"n_cnipxfxumn7i3bl5h3eq","seq":1130474,"kind":"article","title":"President Ruto tells critics to seek Dangote refinery agreement through Parliament","url":"https://eastleighvoice.co.ke/national/407081/president-ruto-tells-critics-to-seek-dangote-refinery-agreement-through-parliament","summary":"He accused individuals of seeking access to the agreement to facilitate legal action against Dangote and pressure him for money, warning that he would not allow investors to be subjected to extortion.","published":"2026-10-01T11:39:17Z","seen":"2026-10-01T12:12:03Z","lang":"en","country":"KE","source":{"id":"kite-eastleighvoice-co-ke-30f39f","name":"eastleighvoice.co.ke","domain":"eastleighvoice.co.ke"},"via":"kite-eastleighvoice-co-ke-30f39f","topics":["headlines","national","news","aliko dangote","dangote oil refinery","dangote refinery","east africa oil refinery","lamu oil refinery"],"authors":["Farhiya Hussein"],"entities":[{"id":"Q121080151","name":"Ruto","type":"person"},{"id":"Q1394965","name":"Aliko Dangote","type":"org"}],"image":"https://publish.eastleighvoice.co.ke/mugera_lock/uploads/2026/10/eastleighvoice-co-ke-2026-october-01-143822.webp","story":"st_cnipxfxumn7i3bl5h3eq","category":"politics","category_p":0.95,"sentiment":"negative","tone":-0.48,"political":0.99},{"id":"n_fsur24bjoun4yrf3omka","seq":1126231,"kind":"article","title":"Early 2027 Survey- Ruto Maintains Lead As Sifuna Surges Into Second Spot","url":"https://www.ghafla.co.ke/early-2027-survey-ruto-maintains-lead-as-sifuna-surges-into-second-spot","summary":"President William Ruto holds a commanding lead in early presidential preference rankings while the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) remains Kenya’s most popular political party, according to a nation-wide survey by Politrack Africa. The survey, conducted between September 15 and 25 across all 47 counties among 20,419 respondents, places President Ruto comfortably at the top […] The post Early 2027 Survey- Ruto Maintains Lead As Sifuna Surges Into Second Spot appeared…","published":"2026-10-01T11:38:39Z","seen":"2026-10-01T11:45:08Z","lang":"en","country":"KE","source":{"id":"kite-ghafla-co-ke-7cb903","name":"ghafla.co.ke","domain":"ghafla.co.ke"},"via":"kite-ghafla-co-ke-7cb903","topics":["featured","news","president ruto news"],"authors":["Dennis Elnino"],"entities":[{"id":"Q121080151","name":"Ruto","type":"person"},{"id":"Q114753735","name":"Edwin Sifuna Watenya","type":"person"}],"mentions":2,"story":"st_t2cq3pd6mm6q6oqtqeuq","category":"politics","category_p":0.34,"category2":"economy-business","sentiment":"neutral","tone":0.22,"political":0.25},{"id":"n_6szhfadpdq6ikh5jcrba","seq":1131796,"kind":"article","title":"Ruto Responds to Sifuna Over Dangote Refinery Contract Agreement","url":"https://nairobileo.co.ke/news/article/30538/ruto-responds-to-sifuna-over-dangote-refinery-contract-agreement","summary":"\"I heard Mr Empty, one of 'Shiny things', asking about the agreements and realised his sponsor had sent him.\"","published":"2026-10-01T11:35:40Z","seen":"2026-10-01T12:19:47Z","lang":"en","country":"KE","source":{"id":"kite-nairobileo-co-ke-405d91","name":"nairobileo.co.ke","domain":"nairobileo.co.ke"},"via":"kite-nairobileo-co-ke-405d91","entities":[{"id":"Q121080151","name":"Ruto","type":"person"},{"id":"Q114753735","name":"Edwin Sifuna Watenya","type":"person"},{"id":"Q60748485","name":"Dangote Refinery","type":"org"}],"story":"st_6szhfadpdq6ikh5jcrba","category":"politics","category_p":0.81,"sentiment":"neutral","tone":-0.25,"political":0.95},{"id":"n_t2cq3pd6mm6q6oqtqeuq","seq":1115484,"kind":"article","title":"Ruto Takes Early Lead in 2027 Race as Sifuna Emerges Second","url":"https://thekenyatimes.com/breaking-news/ruto-takes-early-lead-in-2027-race-as-sifuna-emerges-second","summary":"The Kenya Times ~ Trending, Breaking News and Videos Ruto Takes Early Lead in 2027 Race as Sifuna Emerges Second President William Ruto has taken an early lead in the 2027 presidential race, with Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna emerging second in a new Politrack Africa poll. The poll survey released on released on Thursday, October 1, 2026 was conducted between September 15 and 25, 2026, asked respondents which presidential candidate they would vote for at […] This post Ruto…","published":"2026-10-01T09:23:29Z","seen":"2026-10-01T10:45:21Z","lang":"en","country":"KE","source":{"id":"kite-thekenyatimes-com-3fa0d2","name":"thekenyatimes.com","domain":"thekenyatimes.com"},"via":"kite-thekenyatimes-com-3fa0d2","topics":["breaking news","news","edwin sifuna","president william ruto"],"authors":["Annah Nanjala Wekesa"],"entities":[{"id":"Q121080151","name":"Ruto","type":"person"},{"id":"Q114753735","name":"Edwin Sifuna Watenya","type":"person"}],"story":"st_t2cq3pd6mm6q6oqtqeuq","category":"politics","category_p":0.45,"category2":"sport","sentiment":"neutral","tone":0.37,"political":0.5},{"id":"n_cvmaz324t7nd2xycjxyq","seq":1100914,"kind":"article","title":"How Ruto Mourned His Friend Wicknell Chivayo After Fatal Helicopter Crash","url":"https://sauce.co.ke/2026/10/president-ruto-mourns-zimbabwean-businessman-wicknell-chivayo-after-fatal-helicopter-crash","summary":"President William Ruto has mourned Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo, who died alongside his wife, Lucy Muteke, and four other people in a helicopter crash in Zimbabwe. The helicopter crashed in the Marondera Rural area, with Zimbabwean authorities confirming that all six people on board died in the accident. Ruto described Chivayo as a dear friend, […] The post How Ruto Mourned His Friend Wicknell Chivayo After Fatal Helicopter Crash appeared first on sauce.co.ke .","published":"2026-10-01T09:13:45Z","seen":"2026-10-01T09:41:21Z","lang":"en","country":"KE","source":{"id":"kite-sauce-co-ke-971a77","name":"sauce.co.ke","domain":"sauce.co.ke"},"via":"kite-sauce-co-ke-971a77","topics":["politics","breaking news","helicopter accident","kenya news","lucy muteke","marondera crash","ruto chivayo","wicknell chivayo"],"authors":["Obadiah Oliech"],"entities":[{"id":"Q121080151","name":"Ruto","type":"person"},{"id":"Q47035434","name":"Wicknell Chivayo","type":"person"}],"story":"st_dbbetrahmabfhxif45hq","category":"arts-culture-entertainment","category_p":0.2,"sentiment":"negative","tone":-0.52,"political":0.14},{"id":"n_rlh4dmut24ul4qs2ofgq","seq":1098426,"kind":"article","title":"Ruto Hints at Moving Venue for 2026 Jamhuri Day Celebrations","url":"https://www.kenyans.co.ke/news/127499-ruto-hints-moving-2026-jamhuri-day-celebrations-taita-taveta","summary":"Over the last four years, key national holidays have been held outside the capital city of Nairobi as parts of efforts to promote diversity and encourage nationalism.","published":"2026-10-01T09:11:50Z","seen":"2026-10-01T09:28:58Z","lang":"en","country":"KE","source":{"id":"kite-kenyans-co-ke-c0d95a","name":"kenyans.co.ke","domain":"kenyans.co.ke"},"via":"kite-kenyans-co-ke-c0d95a","authors":["Kenyans.co.ke"],"entities":[{"id":"Q121080151","name":"Ruto","type":"person"}],"story":"st_rlh4dmut24ul4qs2ofgq","category":"politics","category_p":0.48,"sentiment":"neutral","tone":0.31,"political":0.53},{"id":"n_amykvsjafun5fdrcf5sq","seq":1097361,"kind":"article","title":"Politrack poll: Ruto 45.1%, Sifuna 19.6%, Kalonzo 10.3% if elections held today","url":"https://capitalfm.africa/ruto-leads-2027-presidential-race-with-45-1-politrack-africa-poll","summary":"The poll places former Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna second with 19.6 per cent, followed by former Vice President Kalonzo Musyoka at 10.3 per cent.","published":"2026-10-01T09:01:05Z","seen":"2026-10-01T09:22:06Z","lang":"en","country":"KE","source":{"id":"kite-capitalfm-co-ke-b93c7f","name":"capitalfm.co.ke","domain":"capitalfm.co.ke","outlet":{"wikidata":"Q4646193","name":"98.4 Capital FM","type":"broadcaster","country":"KE","designations":["radio station"]}},"via":"kite-capitalfm-co-ke-b93c7f","topics":["national news","news","2027 kenya presidential election","edwin sifuna","fred matiang’i","kalonzo musyoka","kenya election 2027","politrack africa poll"],"authors":["CORRESPONDENT"],"entities":[{"id":"Q121080151","name":"Ruto","type":"person"},{"id":"Q114753735","name":"Edwin Sifuna Watenya","type":"person"}],"mentions":2,"story":"st_amykvsjafun5fdrcf5sq","category":"politics","category_p":0.76,"sentiment":"neutral","tone":0.04,"political":0.75},{"id":"n_pphsc237tovhgew74iga","seq":1090227,"kind":"article","title":"Dangote, Ruto to launch $16 billion Kenya refinery amid land protests","url":"https://thisday.com.ng/dangote-ruto-to-launch-16-billion-kenya-refinery-amid-land-protests","summary":"Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote and Kenyan President William Ruto are set to launch a $16 billion oil refinery in Lamu, Kenya, amid protests and legal challenges over land acquisition, compensation, and environmental concerns. Africa’s richest man and president/CEO of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, and Kenya’s President, William Ruto, are set to break ground on […]","published":"2026-10-01T08:20:17Z","seen":"2026-10-01T08:36:50Z","lang":"en","country":"NG","source":{"id":"kite-thisday-com-ng-1951be","name":"thisday.com.ng","domain":"thisday.com.ng"},"via":"kite-thisday-com-ng-1951be","topics":["politics"],"authors":["todaynews"],"entities":[{"id":"Q1394965","name":"Aliko Dangote","type":"person"},{"id":"Q121080151","name":"Ruto","type":"person"},{"id":"Q114","name":"Kenya","type":"place"}],"story":"st_r3po5qclkhjbmapx7kvq","category":"economy-business","category_p":0.72,"sentiment":"negative","tone":-0.37,"political":0.88},{"id":"n_oixcv7qb2w55eijwdfea","seq":1104900,"kind":"article","title":"Ruto mourns Wicknell Chivayo after helicopter crash – Nehanda Radio","url":"https://nehandaradio.com/2026/10/01/ruto-mourns-dear-friend-wicknell-chivayo-and-wife-lucy-after-helicopter-crash","published":"2026-10-01T07:54:00Z","seen":"2026-10-01T09:55:55Z","lang":"en","source":{"id":"nehandaradio.com","name":"nehandaradio.com","domain":"nehandaradio.com"},"via":"gdelt-gkg-english","topics":["economy","politics"],"authors":["Staff Reporter"],"entities":[{"id":"Q121080151","name":"Ruto","type":"person"},{"id":"Q47035434","name":"Wicknell Chivayo","type":"person"}],"story":"st_dbbetrahmabfhxif45hq","category":"disaster-accident","category_p":0.37,"sentiment":"negative","tone":-0.83,"political":0.23},{"id":"n_lfgymumehownqw276nxq","seq":1146628,"kind":"article","title":"Rais Ruto atuma salamu za rambirambi kifo cha Chivayo na mkewe","title_en":"Rais Ruto sends grand condolences for Chivayo and his wife","url":"https://www.mwananchi.co.tz/mw/habari/kimataifa/rais-ruto-atuma-salamu-za-rambirambi-kifo-cha-chivayo-na-mkewe-5615550","summary":"Soma hapa...","published":"2026-10-01T07:09:58Z","seen":"2026-10-01T13:46:06Z","lang":"sw","country":"TZ","source":{"id":"kite-mwananchi-co-tz-1906ce","name":"mwananchi.co.tz","domain":"mwananchi.co.tz","outlet":{"wikidata":"Q11242922","name":"Q11242922","type":"other"}},"via":"kite-mwananchi-co-tz-1906ce","entities":[{"id":"Q121080151","name":"Ruto","type":"person"}],"image":"https://www.mwananchi.co.tz/resource/image/5615552/landscape_ratio16x9/1600/900/1759cde6c77ec63b37a8c98382ba68c/Lh/ruto-pic.jpg","story":"st_sse7i54t34dofpy6eqrq","category":"politics","category_p":0.5,"sentiment":"negative","tone":-0.1,"political":0.62}]}