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After cabinet sackings, Kenya's youth protesters call for President Ruto to go

Despite President William Ruto’s decision to dismiss nearly his entire cabinet following nationwide protests by young people, the anti-government demonstrations have evolved into demands for his resignation.

Radio France Internationale

Kenya’s Ruto announces partial cabinet amid mass protests

President William Ruto announces 11 appointments, including six members of the cabinet that was dismissed last week.

Al Jazeera

Kenya's embattled Ruto names new partial cabinet

In tonight's edition, Kenyan President unveils his new cabinet following weeks of deadly anti-government protests. William Ruto says his country is in urgently need of transformation. Also, airports, banking and healthcare, all hit by a massive tech failure. When Microsoft sneezes, the world catches a cold. Including in South Africa,…

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Kenyan President Ruto Appoints New Cabinet Amid Protests

Kenyan President Ruto appoints Cabinet amid protests over taxes and governance issues, sparking skepticism and calls for systemic change.

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Kenya's Embattled Ruto Names New Partial Cabinet

Kenya's embattled President William Ruto on Friday unveiled a new partial cabinet as he works to form a "broad-based" government, his latest bid to ease the worst crisis of his nearly two-year term in office.

International Business Times

Kenya’s president dissolved cabinet after popular protests: economist maps out his limited options

Kenya’s President William Ruto fired all but one cabinet minister in his second shock decision following deadly protests triggered by tax increases. The first was the withdrawal of the tax measures on 26 June, the day after at least a dozen people were killed in youth-led nationwide protests. Ruto has…

The Conversation

Why is Kenya’s Ruto accusing the Ford Foundation of stoking protests?

President’s accusation against the US organisation may be to deflect responsibility for his own actions, say analysts.

Al Jazeera

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Thursday briefing: How one controversial bill has Kenya on the brink of disorder

In today’s newsletter: President William Ruto’s unpopular finance bill has sparked a wave of protests – that have been met with brutality and yet more discord in the country

The Guardian - UK

Kenyan President Names Ally 'Acting' Stand-in For Sacked Ministers

Kenyan President William Ruto named Wednesday his foreign minister as "acting cabinet secretary" for all ministries, nearly a week after dismissing almost his entire cabinet in an attempt to defuse deadly anti-government rallies.

International Business Times

Is a serial killer behind Kenya’s dismembered bodies?

While police claim a suspect confessed to killing 42 women, a watchdog investigates possible police links to the bodies.

Al Jazeera

200 more Kenyan police officers deployed to tackle Haiti violence

Another 200 Kenyan police officers have left for Haiti under a UN-backed mission to try to quell rampant gang violence in the Caribbean nation, senior police officers said Tuesday.

Radio France Internationale

Kenya protests show citizens don’t trust government with their tax money: can Ruto make a meaningful new deal?

Each year, the Kenyan government tables a finance bill outlining measures for funding the national budget. In the past, these bills have scarcely attracted public attention. This changed dramatically in 2023, with President William Ruto’s first budget following his election victory the year before.

The Conversation

Police in Kenya use tear gas to break up new protests calling for the president to resign

Police in Kenya have hurled tear gas canisters to break up protests in Nairobi and several other towns and cities accusing the president of poor governance and demanding his resignation despite his dismissal of nearly the entire Cabinet last week

The Independent UK

Kenya police fire tear gas as protesters call for Ruto to quit

Hundreds of demonstrators take to the streets in Nairobi and other cities to demand president’s resignation.

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International Business Times

Kenyan Police Fire Tear Gas In Nairobi As Anti-govt Rallies Kick Off

Police fired tear gas at dozens of demonstrators in Kenya's capital Nairobi on Tuesday, as scattered rallies across the country called for embattled President William Ruto to step down.

International Business Times

200 More Kenyan Police Deploy To Tackle Haiti Violence

Another 200 Kenyan police officers have left for Haiti under a UN-backed mission to try to quell rampant gang violence in the troubled Caribbean nation, senior police officers said Tuesday.

Al Jazeera

Kenya police vow ‘transparent’ probe into dismembered female bodies

At least eight bodies have been found, but reports indicate there may be more as anger over the discovery grows.

Radio France Internationale

Kenya watchdog probes possible police link to bodies dumped in Nairobi landfill

Kenya’s police watchdog has launched an inquiry into possible police involvement in mutilated bodies found dumped in a rubbish tip in the Mukuru slums of Nairobi.

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International Business Times

Kenya Watchdog Probes Possible Police Link To Dumped Bodies

Kenya's police watchdog said it is investigating whether there is any police involvement in the gruesome discovery of mutilated bodies dumped in a Nairobi rubbish tip.

International Business Times

Kenya Police Chief Quits After Deadly Protests

Kenya's police chief has resigned following sharp criticism after anti-government protests left dozens of people dead, the presidency said Friday, the latest head to roll over the unrest.

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Kenyan President Ruto Dismisses Cabinet Ministers Amid Protests

Kenyan President William Ruto dismisses Cabinet ministers in response to protests, signaling reform and accountability in governance.

France 24

Investment in skills development 'key to Africa’s growth potential', says OECD

A large percentage of the world's workforce will be African by 2050, but the continent needs more jobs and more strategic investment to match the potential and expectations of its greatest asset: its people. We get a breakdown on the way forward from Ragnheiour Elin Arnadottir, director of the OECD…

Al Jazeera

Kenya’s Ruto dismisses almost entire cabinet after nationwide protests

The president’s decision comes after weeks of protests forced him to abandon proposed tax hikes.

Radio France Internationale

Kenya president dismisses most of cabinet following anti-government protests

Kenyan President William Ruto has dismissed almost his entire cabinet and announced consultations to form a "broad-based government" after weeks of sometimes deadly anti-government protests against planned tax hikes.

International Business Times

Kenya's Ruto Dismisses Almost Entire Cabinet After Deadly Protests

Kenyan President William Ruto announced on Thursday the dismissal of almost his entire cabinet and consultations to form a "broad-based government" following widespread anti-government protests.

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