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July 19, 2024

Ruto names six of fired ministers among new 11 ministerial nominees

Mr Ruto, in a live broadcast on Friday, nominated 11 names for ministerial roles in his government.

William Ruto
July 9, 2024

Ruto announces dialogue to tackle Kenyan youths’ issues after deadly protests

Mr Ruto’s call for a forum followed a recent three-week anti-government protest sparked by the contentious Finance Bill 2024, later withdrawn from the parliament.

Ruto and Kenyan protesters
July 3, 2024

Ruto orders withdrawal of salary increment for ministers, lawmakers amid uproar

It was reported on Tuesday that Mr Ruto’s ministers and Kenyan members of parliament received a pay rise effective July 1.

William Ruto and protesters
July 3, 2024

Kenyan activists rethink strategy after protests descend into violence

Activists behind Kenya’s anti-government protests are rethinking their strategy after demonstrations on Tuesday were marred by widespread violence and looting.

Protesting Kenyans
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 25, 2024

Kenya’s Supreme Court, parliament on fire as irate protesters double down

A fire outbreak was also seen in City Hall, the office of the governor of Nairobi, and the Supreme Court premises.

Kenya's Supreme Court, parliament on fire
September 14, 2022

Ruto appoints predecessor as peace envoy to Ethiopia, Great Lakes region

Mr Ruto said Mr Kenyatta had agreed to continue chairing discussions on peace initiatives in the greater east Africa region.

Ruto and Uhuru Kenyatta
August 11, 2022

Odinga, Ruto in neck-and-neck as vote counting continues in Kenya’s presidential election 

Mr Chebukati noted that the tallying was being done at three levels namely polling centres, constituencies and at the national stage.

Raila Odinga and William Ruto