Former chief justice David Maraga has criticized President William Ruto’s government over recent changes to Karura Forest’s entrance fee. Maraga claims the decision was made without public participation, violating article 10 of the Kenyan constitution. He also questioned the use of the eCitizen platform for payments, which has faced scrutiny from the auditor general. The sudden changes, he warns, could threaten Nairobi’s vital green space and undermine accessibility for all.

Ruto's popularity plummets: Maraga slams fee hike, cites constitutional breach 

Kenyan President William Ruto has appointed a new deputy president following the impeachment of Rigathi Gachagua. The decision comes after Gachagua's removal from office, marking a significant political shift. The newly appointed deputy president is expected to help stabilize the administration and address ongoing governance challenges.

Kenya's Ruto Appoints New Deputy President After Gachagua's Impeachment

Kenyan police fired volleys of tear gas on Thursday (August 8) in the heart of the capital Nairobi. Small groups of protesters gathered on what was billed as a fresh day of action against embattled President William Ruto. Watch in from more details!

Kenya: Protesters teargassed in Nairobi; security heightened as anti-govt protest escalates

Just days after anti-tax reform protests rocked the country Kenya's President has dismissed almost his entire cabinet in a televised address. Watch in for more details!

Kenya's President fires his entire cabinet after Ruto faces heat over tax hike

Just days after anti-tax reform protests rocked the country Kenya's President has dismissed almost his entire cabinet except the Foreign Minister, in a televised address. Watch in for more details!

Kenya: William Ruto faces heat after protests over tax hike; cabinet dismissed except Foreign Min

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.

Kenya: President Ruto dismisses nearly entire cabinet after anti-government protests

At least 23 protesters were killed and hundreds wounded during nationwide protests against tax rises in Kenya on 25th of June. The largely peaceful protests, ongoing for days, escalated on Tuesday, after MPs passed an amended deeply unpopular finance bill. A section of the parliament building in capital Nairobi was set ablaze by angry protesters, who had broken through police lines to storm the parliament. On the same evening, a defiant Kenyan president, William Ruto, labelled the protesters organised criminals, and accused them of participating in a treasonous event. A day after, in a dramatic reversal, Ruto declared that the bill containing contentious tax hikes would be withdrawn. But protests have continued with protesters now clamouring for president Ruto's resignation. Jyotsna Kumar brings you the details.

Clamour grows for Prez Ruto's ouster despite U-turn

Protesters take to the streets after strikes and demonstrations that forced President William Ruto last week to abandon a highly contentious tax bill.

Kenya Protests: Protesters demand ouster of Ruto's regime

After violent protests against a finance bill that included tax rises to pay off the nation's massive debt last week, another wave of protesters returned to Nairobi, the capital of Kenya, and other cities throughout the country on Tuesday (July 2).

Protests turn violent in Kenya as activists demand President Ruto's resignation

Kenyan police on Thursday (June 27) fired teargas at dozens of protesters in Nairobi who took to the streets even after the president withdrew a tax hike bill. The demonstrators demanded President William Ruto to go further and step down in the capital, Mombasa, Kisumu and other centres.

Kenya police fire tear gas at protesters in Nairobi day after Ruto withdraws tax bill

Kenyan President William Ruto has declined to sign a highly contentious finance bill that has sparked Nationwide protests he has sent the bill back to the Parliament for amendments after violent clashes outside the Parliament and across the country.

Kenya: President Ruto withdraws controversial finance bill following nationwide protest

Kenya: President Ruto declines to sign finance bill as mass protest turns violent |

Kenyan President Ruto declines to sign finance bill following violent protests

To express their opposition to a $2.7 billion tax increase intended to close the budget deficit, hundreds of protesters marched across the cities of Kenya. Watch to know more.

Kenya protests over tax hikes, President Ruto ready for 'conversation with protesters'

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US President Joe Biden hosts Kenyan President William Ruto for state visit to mark 60th anniversary of US-Kenya diplomatic relations. White House says leaders will discuss ways to bolster cooperation in areas including trade and investment, technological innovation, and security.

Kenyan President William Ruto in US: Biden, Ruto pledge to protect democracy in Africa

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Kenyan President William Ruto are exchanging MoUs. At the invitation of the President, Droupadi Murmu, the President of the Republic of Kenya, H.E. Dr. William Samoei Ruto is on a state visit to India from 4-6 December, 2023. He is accompanied by a high-level official delegation. It is President William Ruto’s first visit to India in his present capacity.

Kenya President William Ruto in India: Nairobi and New Delhi deepen bilateral ties | India News

William Ruto was sworn in as Kenya's fifth post-independence president at a pomp-filled ceremony on Tuesday, five weeks after his narrow victory in a bitterly-fought but largely peaceful election.

Ruto sworn in as Kenya's president after disputed poll

The Supreme Court in Kenya upheld William Ruto's presidential win, this put an end to accusations of cheating by opposition leader Raila Odinga. The latter has accepted the ruling, easing out fears of any outbreak of violence in Kenya.

SC in Kenya upholds William Ruto's presidential win, Raila Odinga accepts top court's ruling

After nearly a week-long vote count, Kenya's electoral commission chief has now declared deputy president William Ruto as the winner of the presidential polls, this followed last minute chaos as four senior election officials distanced themselves from the final results. WION's Eric Njoka gives you more insights, listen in!

Kenya's Ruto declared as President, 4 of 7 electoral commission members refuse to endorse results

Official election results for Kenya’s presidential elections showed that veteran opposition leader Raila Odinga has won. As per the Election Commission, with just over 26 per cent of votes, Odinga had 54 per cent and his opponent, William Ruto, had 45 per cent, pushing him to second position.

Kenya election 2022: Opposition leader Raila Odinga leads the race

Kenya went to polls on Tuesday, they voted to select a new President but three days on and there is no news on who the next president might be.

Kenyans anxiously await poll results, tight race between Odinga and Ruto

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