Nairobi, Kenya | BBC | After a day of protest, turmoil and bloodshed, Kenyan President William Ruto addressed the nation with a message of sadness and strength Tuesday. Saying “legitimate” protests against his policies had been “hijacked by a group of organised criminals,” he warned his government would use all …
Read More »Kenyan President orders military to suppress riots
NAIROBI, Kenya | TASS | President of Kenya William Ruto announced that he ordered to send the military to suppress the riots that anti-governmental protests have escalated into, according to the NTV TV channel. “The troops will be sent to protect your property and your peace, so that the people …
Read More »Kenya, Uganda sign agreements to enhance bilateral cooperation
NAIROBI, Kenya | Xinhua | Kenya and Uganda on Thursday signed a number of agreements to enhance bilateral cooperation. One of the agreements allows Uganda to import and transit refined petroleum products through Kenya from producer jurisdictions, resolving challenges faced by Uganda’s petroleum sector, Kenyan President William Ruto said. “We …
Read More »Leaders meet in Nairobi, discuss a Global Plastics Treaty
Nairobi, Kenya | THE INDEPENDENT | The sixth session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-6) has opened in Nairobi Kenya to discuss a global treaty to ban plastics around the world. UNEA is the world’s top decision-making body on the environment. It aims to help restore harmony between humanity and nature, improving …
Read More »AFRICAN UNION: Kenya’s Ruto and Odinga meet Museveni
Kisozi, Uganda | THE STAR KENYA | President William Ruto, his Ugandan counterpart Yoweri Museveni and ODM leader Raila Odinga on Monday held talks in Uganda. Photos shared by President Ruto on his social handles showed the three having a discussion at a grazing field looking after cows. Museveni, their …
Read More »YEAR IN REVIEW: The Independent top 10 stories – Ruto cuts on roadblocks on Mombasa-Kla route
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The number 10 most read story on The Independent website in 2023 was ‘Ruto cuts on weigh bridges, roadblocks on Mombasa-Kla route’. Ruto cuts on weigh bridges, roadblocks on Mombasa-Kla route Share on: WhatsApp
Read More »Kenya to abolish visa requirement for all foreign visitors beginning January
NAIROBI, KENYA | Xinhua | Foreign visitors to Kenya will not be required to have a visa beginning January 2024, President William Ruto announced Tuesday during the celebration of Jamhuri Day, or Independence Day, held in Nairobi, the capital. Ruto said all foreign nationals will enter the county without a …
Read More »Deals or empty promises at Nairobi climate summit?
Over US$23bn committed to Africa but not everyone is happy Kampala, Uganda | RONALD MUSOKE | While opening the inaugural Africa Climate Summit at the Kenyatta International Conference Centre in Nairobi on Sept.4, President William Ruto referred to it as “no ordinary summit.” Ruto said the organisers of the conference, Kenya …
Read More »Uganda shilling steady, Kenya shilling slides
NEWS ANALYSIS | THE INDEPENDETN | The Kenya Shilling has steadily been declining against most currencies, including global leaders like the US Dollar and regional currencies, mainly the Uganda and Tanzania Shilling. For so long, the Uganda Shilling traded at an average of 30 to the Kenya Shilling and one …
Read More »Kenya president Ruto unveils joint East Africa 2027 AFCON bid
Nairobi, Kenya | Xinhua | Kenya’s President, William Ruto, formally unveiled the country’s joint bid with East African neighbours, Uganda and Tanzania, to host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations finals on Monday in Nairobi. Ruto noted the joint bid, dubbed “Pamoja” – the Swahili word for together – is …
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