Tag: William Ruto
the mobilization against the finance law continues
In Kenya, the repression of demonstrations against the 2024 finance law left one person dead this Thursday, June 20, in Nairobi, the capital. Several civil society organizations and the independent…
historic day of mobilization against the finance law
In Kenya, this Thursday, June 20, was a historic day of mobilization for the “Occupy Parliament” movement against the 2024 finance law. Tens of thousands of demonstrators marched through the…
government withdraws most of its contested plans for new taxes
The Kenyan government on Tuesday, June 18, removed most of the unpopular new taxes from its 2024-25 budget proposal, particularly on bread and private vehicles, strongly criticized by the population.…
Kenya elevated to the rank of “major ally” of the United States, a reward for Ruto diplomacy
On the occasion of William Ruto’s state visit to the United States, Joe Biden on Thursday designated Kenya as ” major non-NATO ally “. Eighteen other countries already benefit from…
under criticism in the face of deadly bad weather, William Ruto announces measures
In Kenya, weather alerts are being stepped up as Cyclone Hidaya prepares to hit the coast in 48 hours. Since March, Kenya has been hit by violent rains, linked to…
President Ruto moves in force and inaugurates a social housing project in Nanyuki
In Kenya, William Ruto continues to defy justice. This Wednesday, January 10, the Kenyan president inaugurated the construction site of a social housing construction project in Nanyuki, 200 km north…
the Kenyan president returns to the recall of his ambassador by the DRC
Kenyan President William Ruto spoke of the DRC’s recall of its ambassador on Sunday evening. He was responding to a question during a television interview with several Kenyan media outlets.…
Kenyan president on “charm offensive” in Silicon Valley
Kenyan President William Ruto is on a seduction mission to the United States. Before the UN General Assembly, he stopped in California to visit Silicon Valley. 1 min With our…
fuel prices break records in the country
New increase at the pump for Kenyans. Fuel reached record prices this week. An increase of 22% over one year for gasoline, while Kenyans are already facing a cost of…
William Ruto in Silicon Valley to flirt with tech investors
William Ruto landed in San Francisco, western United States (Thursday). Before going to the United Nations General Assembly in New York, the Kenyan president makes a stop to meet the…