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Kenya Ruto Fires Entire Cabinet

Kenya’s President William Ruto has fired all Cabinet Secretaries and Attorney General Justin Muturi in response to youth-led anti-government protests. Only Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, who also serves as the Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secretary, has been exempted. “Upon reflection, …
July 11, 2024

Kenya, EU Sign Historic Trade Deal

Kenya and the European Union have finalized a landmark trade agreement, the EU-Kenya Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA), after a decade of negotiations. The deal, which went into effect on Monday, July 1, 2024, allows Kenyan goods to enter the EU …
July 2, 2024

Ruto Depends Private Jet Expense for US Trip

Kenyan President William Ruto said Thursday the cost of hiring a private jet for his state visit to the U.S. last week was $76,000 as opposed to the $1.2 million reported by Kenyan media outlets. The Kenya’s President says …
May 31, 2024

Ruto Names Kenya’s New Defence Chief

Kenya’s President William Ruto has promoted Lieutenant General Charles Muriu Kahariri to the rank of General and appointed him Chief of Defence Forces (CDF). He now takes over the post left vacant following the death of Gen Francis Ogolla in …
May 2, 2024

Kenya wins $941 million IMF loan boost

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Wednesday approved a $941 million lending boost to Kenya, with an immediate disbursement of $624.5 million. The disbursement under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and Extended Credit Facility (ECF) programs will also be topped …
January 18, 2024

Kenyan lawyers protest against Ruto’s threats on judges

Dozens of lawyers are protesting in Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, in response to threats to defy court orders by President William Ruto. The lawyers are marching from the Supreme Court to the president’s office in the protest organized by the Law …
January 13, 2024

Kenya faces backlash over ‘hectic’ visa-free entry

Kenya is facing a backlash over the visa-free entry policy introduced for all foreigners this month, with some terming it “hectic”. President William Ruto announced the policy last month to advocate for a visa-free travel within the African continent. Kenyan …
January 8, 2024

RUTO Vows weeding out Corrupt Judicial Officers

For the umpteenth time, President William Ruto has vowed to weed out corrupt judicial officers whom he says are sabotaging his government’s ambitions. In a high-spirited statement on Thursday, Ruto asserted that he will not tire of going after dishonourable …
January 5, 2024

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