Kenya

Kenyans Demand Accountability: President Ruto Reshuffles Cabinet Amid Unrest President William Ruto has taken the extraordinary step of dismissing nearly his entire cabinet in the wake of fierce protests against his government in Kenya. This East African country is still grappling with the aftermath of rallies held last month. What started as peaceful demonstrations against steep tax hikes devolved into chaos, culminating in police clashing with protesters, resulting in some damage to parliament. Mostly fueled by young…

Clashes Erupt Between Police and Protesters Amid Tax Reforms in Kenya Once more, police clashed with anti-tax demonstrators in Kenya on Thursday, even after the president retracted a contentious law. Protesters, who vowed a march to the State House last week, remain skeptical about President William Ruto's promises to repeal the tax increases and implement budget cuts. On Wednesday, Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua implored the youth involved in protests to put their plans on hold and consider engaging in constructive…

Tragic Unrest Erupts in Kenya Amidst Anti-Tax Protests At least thirteen individuals have been reported dead during the recent protests in Kenya opposing tax hikes, according to a statement from a medical association announced on Wednesday. The number of casualties surged following a day of unrest that escalated when demonstrators clashed violently with law enforcement, who resorted to firing live ammunition as protesters breached the parliamentary gates. Witnessing the unexpected upheaval—marked by parts of the…

Protests Erupt in Kenya Over Tax Hikes, Resulting in Casualties and Arrests Tragedy struck Kenya on Thursday as one individual lost their life and more than 200 others sustained injuries during countrywide protests aimed at opposing a governmental tax proposal that seeks to raise $2.7 billion. This disturbing information comes from a coalition of human rights organizations and an independent police watchdog. In Nairobi, the capital city, law enforcement unleashed tear gas and water cannons to scatter the crowds of…

Biden Welcomes Kenya's Ruto with Major Non-NATO Ally Designation On Thursday, President Joe Biden rolled out the red carpet for Kenyan President William Ruto at the White House, unveiling plans to officially designate Kenya as a major non-NATO ally. This strategic move highlights Washington’s quest for influence in Africa, especially as it navigates its relationships with Moscow and Beijing. With this announcement, Kenya becomes the first country in sub-Saharan Africa to earn this title, which is already held by 18…

Controversy arose in Kenya this week over the authorities' silence on the deaths of troopers from the African Union's mission in Somalia in an assault. The brother of one among the troopers killed occurs to be a former presidential candidate who has publicly…

In Kenya, the presidential marketing campaign is now properly beneath means. After Raila Odinga on Saturday, it was William Ruto's flip to be formally invested on Tuesday, March 15, by his political get together, the United Democratic Alliance (created in…

Roadside blast kills 9 Kenyan troopers in Somalia KISMAYO, Somalia - At least 9 Kenya Defense Forces Soldiers have been killed in Gherille within the Gedo area on Monday, officers mentioned, in the most recent assault focusing on safety forces within the Federal Republic of Somalia. The Gedo space is an element of Sector II of the African Union Mission forces . KDF troopers have been typically…

In Kenya, police on Monday, March 14, introduced the arrest of the alleged chief of the assault on a younger girl who had shocked the nation. This arrest follows the viral transmission of a girl screaming on the wheel of her open car, whereas she was attacked…

In Kenya, the territory consists of two thirds of dry or semi-arid land. A tree marks these types of landscapes: the acacia in Senegal, a shrub that resists well because it needs some water. A blessing because its dried sap is a gold mine. Sudan is the…