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Ahmed Oluwasanjo

Ahmed Oluwasanjo is a general news reporter. Prior to joining Peoples Gazette, he was with The Interview Magazine as a reporter and video editor. He is on Twitter @ahmedrazak3
July 3, 2024

Ruto’s ministers, lawmakers get pay rise amid bloody anti-tax hike protests

The pay rise for Mr Ruto’s cabinet members and lawmakers, which, according to local media, took effect on July 1, coincided with anti-finance bill protests in Kenya.

Ruto and demonstrators
July 2, 2024

#RutoMustGo: Kenyan youths carrying coffins defy police clampdown, hit streets for third week

The protest against the finance bill proposing a tax hike started on June 18 and has morphed into calls for Mr Ruto’s resignation despite the bill’s withdrawal.

Protesting Kenyans
July 2, 2024

Koko Zaria’s thug stabbed me; my life in danger: Nollywood actor Lawori 

“I was drenched in my blood. I lost consciousness. I don’t know what I did. Nigerians, please help me. Since the attack, I’ve been in pain,” said Lawori.

Lawori and Koko Zaria
July 2, 2024

Portugal beat Slovenia to reach Euro 2024 last eight as Costa dries Ronaldo’s tears

“Even the strongest people have their (bad) days. I was at rock bottom… when the team needed me the most,” Ronaldo said in a post-match interview before bursting into tears again.

Ronaldo crying
July 1, 2024

France edge Belgium with late own goal to reach Euro 2024 quarter-finals

France will face the winner between Portugal and Slovenia.

Belgium Vs France
July 1, 2024

39 deaths, 316 injuries, 32 enforced disappearances recorded so far in Kenya protests: KNCHR

This contradicts President William Ruto’s claim that only 19 deaths were recorded.

Protesting Kenyans
July 1, 2024

Kenya Protests: I am against riot, destruction of public property, Obi declares

Mr Obi’s comments came amid ongoing demonstrations across Kenya, sparked by the proposed imposition of a tax on cars, phones, bread, sanitary pads, and other commodities.

Violence in Kenya (credit: stratfort) and Peter Obi
June 30, 2024

Euro 2024: England beat Slovakia to book quarter-finals spot

Harry Kane headed home a winner for England a minute after Bellingham scored.

Harry Kane
June 30, 2024

Ruto says Kenyan police have done their best during anti-Finance Bill protests

“As a democracy, that should not be part of our conversation,” Mr Ruto said.

A composite of Kenya police shooting at anti-Finance Bill protesters and President William Ruto
June 30, 2024

Ruto says ‘I have no blood on my hands’ despite deaths of Kenyan protesters 

“The parliament has been burnt. City Hall has been burnt. We have 19 people dead,” Mr Ruto said.

William Ruto