insert_link Africa Ruto Calls Urgent EAC Summit on DRC Crisis Kenyan President William Ruto, in his capacity as chairperson of the East African Community, has convened an extraordinary summit to address the rising violence in eastern DRC. He stressed the importance of diplomacy over military intervention and called for dialogue to resolve the conflict. The emergency meeting, scheduled for tomorrow, will bring together Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame and Congo’s President Félix Tshisekedi. today29 January, 2025
insert_link Africa Kenyan President Ruto Names Opposition Members to New Cabinet Amid Criticism Kenyan President, William Ruto nominated four members of the main opposition party to his "broad-based" cabinet on Wednesday, aiming to address nationwide protests reports Reuters. However, the move has been criticized by activists as a corrupt bargain. Among the nominees is John Mbadi, proposed for the finance ministry, who is an ally of opposition leader Raila Odinga, Ruto's rival in the 2022 election. today25 July, 2024
insert_link Africa President Ruto Of Kenya Sacks Cabinet Amidst Nationwide Protests President William Ruto of Kenya has dismissed his entire cabinet, except for the foreign minister, in response to widespread protests against proposed tax increases- Reuters has it. The demonstrations, initially peaceful, escalated into violence resulting in 39 deaths during clashes with police. Protesters, including youth groups, briefly occupied parliament before Ruto withdrew the tax proposals. today12 July, 2024
insert_link Namibia Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta has expressed profound sorrow over the passing of President Hage Geingob In a heartfelt statement, Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta hailed Geingob as a distinguished servant of the people, an exceptional statesman, and a wise leader whose impact will be deeply missed. Kenyatta conveyed his condolences, stating, "No words can sufficiently convey the magnitude of the loss as President Geingob was a distinguished servant of the people, an outstanding statesman, and a great leader full of wisdom. He extended his thoughts and […] today5 February, 2024
