Kenya's President William Ruto's government is rattled by a play called Echoes of War, staged by schoolgirls. Now, schoolgirls refused to perform at the ongoing 63rd National Drama Festival after the director of the play was arrested by the police.

Kenya: Anti-Ruto slogans at National Drama Festival

Kenyans have expressed mixed reactions to former Prime Minister Raila Odinga's decision to sign a pact with president William Ruto. How and why did long time foes manage to mend fences and turn into brothers through a handshake?

Kenyan president and opposition veteran sign political deal

Kenyan President William Ruto said on Thursday he had ordered the cancellation of a procurement process that had been expected to award control of the country's main airport to India's Adani Group after its founder was indicted in the United States.

Kenya president orders cancellation of airport, power deals with Adani group after US indictment

Kenya's political landscape is witnessing a growing Rift between President William Ruto and his number two. In a dramatic turn of events several lawmakers have set the push in motion to impeach Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. Gachagua has been accused of undermining the government. Watch in for more details!

Kenya: Lawmakers Move To Impeach Dy President Rigathi Gachagua

Kenyan President William Ruto recently travelled to Germany and inked deal. But the deal signing is not the bone of contention for Kenyans, one of the complaints that ignited the gen z protests was the president's overseas trips that were seen as wasteful. Their concern is nothing has changed.

Kenyans urge their President Ruto to reduce overseas trips

The governments of Germany and Kenya on Friday (Sep 13) signed an agreement in Berlin to promote the recruitment of skilled workers who can fill gaps in Germany’s labour market.

Germany signs labour deal with Kenya, Ruto says agreement benefits both sides

Kenya’s President William Ruto has appointed four members of the main opposition party as part of a new cabinet as protests continue to rock the nation. Watch in for more details!

Kenya: President Ruto adds opposition members to new cabinet

Pro and anti-government protesters clashed on Tuesday (July 23) morning in Nairobi, Kenya’s capital, and were dispersed by police teargas. Businesses were closed, as police guarded key points, including parliament. Kenya’s President William Ruto reinstated several cabinet members on Friday (July 19) after he had dismissed them a week ago. This to form a new government that he said would respond to the grievances of the protesters.

Kenya: Pro & anti-government protesters clash with police, Kenyans block highway leading to airport

Kenya’s embattled President William Ruto sacked nearly every member of his cabinet on Thursday following weeks of youth-led protests across the country. Watch in for more details!

Kenya's President William Ruto sacks his entire cabinet

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

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

Riot police fired tear gas grenades and charged at stone-throwing protesters in downtown Nairobi and across Kenya on Tuesday in the most widespread unrest since at least two dozen protesters died in clashes a week ago.

Kenya protests: Tear gas, stones and flames as Kenya protesters say 'Ruto must go!'

Deadly anti-tax protests in Kenya have pushed President Ruto to withdraw the controversial finance bill. Can peaceful negotiations ensure a policy that reflects the will of Kenya's people?

Gravitas | Kenya president withdraws finance bill amid deadly protests

Kenyan President William Ruto on Wednesday (June 26) declined to sign the contentious Finance Bill 2024 into law, sending it back to parliament. He said that the bill would be 'withdrawn'.

Kenya's finance bill to be 'withdrawn', says President Ruto after rejecting it amid nationwide protests

Kenyan police fire tear gas at crowds of young protesters in the capital Nairobi, as demonstrators rally across the country against the government's proposed tax hikes. There is heavy police presence in the city as parliament continues to debate the controversial finance bill containing the proposed taxes.

Kenya Protest: Police open fire at protesters trying to storm Parliament

Kenya Protest: Protesters demand President Ruto's resignation

Kenya Protest: Parliament passes finance bill, capital Nairobi turns into battleground

Kenyan protests turned violent after members of parliament voted to approve the finance bill, 2024 paving for its last phase which is the presidential assent into an act. At least forty-five patients were attended to at Kenyatta National Hospital after sustaining injuries from anti-finance bill protests. The protesters entered the parliament hours after police shot several demonstrators outside parliament buildings. Eric Njoka decodes why the demonstrations have become a game changer for Kenya.

Kenya Protests: Kenya burns as anti-tax protests turn ugly

Kenya's President William Ruto said Sunday that he was ready for "a conversation" with thousands of "peaceful" young protesters who held nationwide demonstrations this week to oppose proposed tax increases.

Kenya's Ruto ready for 'conversation' with protesters

Kenyans say future at stake as they protest new tax hikes. Police accused of using excessive force on #OccupyParliament RejectFinanceBill2024 demonstrators in the capital Nairobi, with hundreds of arrests being made before controversial bill is debated in the National Assembly. Watch in for more details!

Kenya anti new tax protests turn violent, as police use force

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

60 years of Kenya-US diplomatic ties, Biden designates Kenya as an 'important non-NATO ally'

Kenya President William Ruto visits US, White House honours him

When Kenya's President William Ruto touched down in Washington DC, a shiny red carpet welcomed him on the tarmac alongside cordons of the American troops standing in attention.

Kenya is now 'major non-NATO ally' of the US. Here's what it means

The cost of Kenya President William Ruto's official trip to the United States has become the subject of scrutiny back home. Watch in for more details!

Kenya: Outrage over Kenyan President's $18,000 per hour private jet trip

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