insert_link Africa Kenya’s Parliament Votes to Impeach Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua Kenya's parliament voted on Tuesday to impeach Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua on charges of self-enrichment and inciting ethnic hatred, according to the chamber's speaker, Moses Wetang'ula as reported by Reuters. The vote saw 281 members—more than two-thirds of the National Assembly—supporting the motion, which will now proceed to the Senate for consideration. todayOctober 9, 2024 6
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. todayJuly 12, 2024 8