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Africa

July 5, 2024

Ruto caves in; condoles with slain protesters, promises support for injured 

“The last two weeks have been a difficult time for us, a country where Kenyans have lost their lives, many injured, and property destroyed,” said Mr Ruto.

Ruto and demonstrators
July 5, 2024

Ruto scraps budget for first lady’s office, dissolves 40 agencies amid protests

On Friday, President William Ruto took a decisive step, scrapping the budget for the offices of Kenya’s first and second ladies after nationwide protests.

Ruto and Kenyan protesters
July 5, 2024

CSOs urge ECOWAS to expedite adoption of democratic protocol

WADEMOS, a coalition of 53 Civil organisations, has called on ECOWAS to expedite the review of its Supplementary Protocol to address the socio-political challenges in the region.

WADEMOS (credit: NAN)
July 4, 2024

Ruto to engage Kenyan youths on X Space Friday after killing, abduction of protesters

Mr Ruto posted a flyer on Thursday calling on youths to join him in an X Space chat on Friday.

Ruto and Kenyan protesters
July 4, 2024

ECOWAS council seeks cooperation to advance sub-regional welfare

Mr Tuggar called for cooperation among member states toward advancing integration and welfare of people in the sub-region.

Minister of Foreign Affairs Yusuf Tuggar
July 4, 2024

Kenyan ministers praise snipers, officers who shot dead protesters, say they acted professionally

This echoes Mr Ruto’s earlier position. He first labelled the protest’s treasonous acts and applauded the police for quelling the protests.

Kenyan police shootings protesters
July 4, 2024

Finance Bill: Police apologise to man declared wanted over Kenyan parliament invasion

Dennis Basweti’s photo was number seven on the list of those declared wanted.

President William Ruto (Credit: X)
July 4, 2024

Egypt names new defence, foreign ministers amid regional unrest

A country of around 105 million people, Egypt, has for months been struggling with a severe economic crisis.

Russian and Cuban flags
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