Kenyan president fires ministers after anti-tax protests
Kenya’s under-fire President William Ruto has dismissed with “immediate effect” all his ministers and the attorney-general, following the recent deadly protests that led to the withdrawal of an unpopular tax bill. The president said the move came after “reflection, listening to Kenyans, and after holistic appraisal of my cabinet”. He has said he will now […]
Ghana and Kenya expand cooperation
Ghana and Kenya agreed on Wednesday to form a Bi-National Commission to expand and explore new avenues for cooperation within the African Continental Free Trade Area agreement. In furtherance of this, the two sides signed a Memorandum of Understanding to elevate the Permanent Joint Commission for Cooperation (PJCC) that governs economic growth and technical cooperation […]
Uproar over proposal to lengthen Kenya president’s term
A senator who belongs to the ruling coalition in Kenya has proposed an extension of presidential term limits from the current five to seven years, sparking sharp reactions in the country. Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei says President William Ruto, who has been in office for just about a year, might not have enough time to […]
Kenya’s William Ruto to be sworn in as President; thousands expected
Source: BBC Kenya’s newly elected President William Ruto is due to take the oath of office today as Kenya’s fifth President since independence in 1963. Mr. Ruto won last month’s election narrowly, beating the seasoned politician Raila Odinga in a result that was confirmed by the Supreme Court. About 20 Heads of State from across […]
