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    Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile Veronika Haulenga

William Ruto

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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 20

Africa

Kenyan Catholic Church Declines President Ruto’s $40,000 Donation

The Catholic Church in Kenya has rejected a $40,000 donation from President William Ruto meant for building a priest’s house and supporting a choir. BBC says the decision follows criticism from Catholic bishops over the government’s unfulfilled electoral promises and comes amid growing pressure from anti-tax youth protesters accusing churches of political bias.

today20 November, 2024 17

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Omuprima wa Haiti okuli metalelepo ko Kenya

Omuprima minister woshilongo sha Haiti Gary Conille,   onghela metine okwa lopotwa aka talelapo oshilongo Kenya nokwa teelelika akale ashakena nambushe waye moilonga woshilongo osho  William Ruto nena. Eelopota doikundaneki odati oshikundafanwa pokati kovaleli voilonga yopavali osha kwatelamo etumo lovanambelewa veameno moshilongo  Haiti, omo Kenaya atuminako nale ovapolifi efike po 400 okudja mu June 2024, opo vaka kalekepo eameno moshilongo shili moupyakadi womakuyunguto taa xwaxwameka keengudu deli homateka. Tapopi novatolinghundana , […]

today11 October, 2024 23

Africa

Protests Erupt in Kenya as Civil Society and Youth Groups Demand President Ruto’s Resignation

Protests in Kenya are ongoing as civil society groups organizations and a coalition of youth groups take to the streets to force President William Ruto to resign. Organizers say it is a response to the high cost of living, severe unemployment, and corruption. Kenyan President William Ruto has urged youth in the country not to proceed with protests urging them to seek peace. Daniel Kijo has more.  

today9 August, 2024 21

Africa

Kenya’s Court of Appeal Declares 2023 Finance Law Unconstitutional

Kenya's Court of Appeal ruled on Wednesday that the government's 2023 finance law is unconstitutional, dealing a setback to President William Ruto's administration reports Reuters. This decision follows the government's withdrawal of this year's finance bill amid violent protests. Finance bills, introduced annually to parliament, outline the government's strategies for revenue generation, including tax increases and new levies.

today1 August, 2024 12

Africa

Kenya’s Ruto appoints opposition allies

Kenya's President William Ruto has nominated key allies of main opposition leader Raila Odinga to his cabinet, in the latest move to quell growing dissatisfaction with his government. According to the BBC, he gave four posts to the opposition - including the powerful finance and energy ministries. This is the first time the opposition will serve in government since Odinga took up the post of prime minister in then-President Mwai […]

today25 July, 2024 16

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 16

Africa

Kenya Police Use Tear Gas to Quell Clashes as Protests Enter Sixth Week

Kenyan police fired tear gas to prevent clashes between protesters and government supporters in Nairobi on Tuesday Reuters reports. Youth-led demonstrations against alleged corruption and misgovernance have continued for six weeks. Despite President William Ruto abandoning the $2.7 billion finance bill in June, protests persist, initially sparked by opposition to tax hikes and climaxing in the storming of parliament.

today24 July, 2024 19

Africa

Scattered anti-government protests in Kenya

      By Hillary Orinde    Hundreds of protesters took to the streets across Kenyan towns on Tuesday in defiance of a police ban, the latest in a series of demonstrations that have rocked the East African nation. Activists led by young Gen-Z Kenyans launched peaceful rallies last month over steep tax increases but they spiralled into deadly violence, before morphing into wider anger against President William Ruto's government. […]

today23 July, 2024 19