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Kenya president dismisses most of cabinet following anti-government protests

Kenyan President William Ruto has dismissed almost his entire cabinet and announced consultations to form a "broad-based government" after weeks of sometimes deadly anti-government protests against planned tax hikes.

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‘Kinship tax’ puts the brakes on business – Kenyan study measures the impact of helping family

Imagine working hard to build your business, only to find that your success brings about a wave of requests for help that you can’t turn down. This is a reality for many in African communities, where sharing income is a deeply rooted tradition. In fact, 93% of Kenyans I surveyed…

The Conversation

Kenya's Ruto Dismisses Almost Entire Cabinet After Deadly Protests

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.

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Kenyan President Dismisses Cabinet, Promises Leaner Government

Kenyan President Ruto dismisses Cabinet amid protests, pledges reform for a leaner government in response to public grievances and violent demonstrations o...

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Kenya President Dismisses Ministers Amid Unrest Over Taxation

President of Kenya dismisses all ministers in response to public unrest and dissatisfaction, signaling a commitment to addressing concerns and restoring st...

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Kenyan President Ruto Fires Most Of Cabinet Amid Protests

Kenyan President Ruto announces sweeping changes to cabinet in response to protests, retaining only two key members. Significant shift in governance priori...

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China’s economic influence more welcome in poorer countries, poll finds

Thailand holds most positive views of China, followed by Nigeria, Kenya and Tunisia, Pew survey shows.

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Kenyan Marathon Champion Lawrence Cherono Banned For Doping

Kenyan marathon star Lawrence Cherono banned for doping violations and falsifying documents, facing a setback in his career.

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Torture, starvation, rape: Moi’s Kenya and the dark legacy of Nyayo House

The cruelties inflicted years ago at Nyayo are barely taught in schools. Now survivors want to help the nation remember

The Guardian - UK

This Africa EV Moto Startup Is Getting Swappable Batteries from Carmaker BYD

African e-mobility startup Ampersand is working with Chinese EV maker BYD to produce up to 40,000 electric motorcycles in Rwanda and Kenya by 2026.

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Moody's Cuts Kenya Debt Rating Further Into Junk Territory

Moody's has downgraded Kenya's debt rating further into junk territory and warned the outlook was negative after a wave of protests led the government to abandon proposed tax hikes.

International Business Times

Moody's Cuts Kenya Debt Rating Further Into Junk

Moody's has downgraded Kenya's debt rating further into junk territory and warned the outlook was negative after a wave of protests led the government to abandon proposed tax hikes.

International Business Times

Kenyan cult leader faces terrorism charges over mass starvation deaths

The self-proclaimed leader of an evangelical doomsday cult in Kenya has gone on trial in Mombasa, facing charges of terrorism for allegedly inciting more than 400 of his followers to starve themselves to death.

Radio France Internationale

In first comments, the Kenyan force in Haiti says 'no room for failure' against powerful gangs

The head of the Kenya-led multinational force tasked with curbing gang violence in Haiti says “there’s no room for failure” and is committing to ensuring democratic elections

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Kenyan-Led Force Aims To Curb Gang Violence In Haiti

Kenya-led multinational force deployed in Haiti to combat gang violence and ensure democratic elections. Efforts to stabilize the country and assist displa...

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Kenya's Faith Kipyegon Breaks Women's 1,500M World Record

Kenyan athlete Faith Kipyegon breaks her own world record in the women's 1,500 meters event at the Paris Diamond League, setting the stage for an exciting ...

The Independent UK

Kenyan court rules 2022 killing of Pakistani journalist was unlawful

Widow of Arshad Sharif to get £61,000 in compensation two years after killing

International Business Times

Kenya Starvation Cult Leader Goes On Trial On Terrorism Charges

The leader of a Kenyan doomsday cult went on trial on Monday on charges of terrorism over the deaths of more than 400 of his followers in a macabre case that shocked the world.

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Trophy hunter killings spark fierce battle over the future of super tusker elephants

The lifting of a long-held ban has angered conservationists, but others argue trophy hunting can support local economies and even help protect threatened species

Al Jazeera

What do the IMF and foreign debt have to do with Kenya’s current crisis?

Critics say IMF provides loans to desperate African countries on stringent terms, disproportionately affecting the poor.

The Independent UK

Kenya's dramatic flooding sweeps away a central part of the economy: Its farms

Kenyan farmers' financial security and optimism have been shaken by recent flooding

The Conversation

Kenya’s protests are different this time: 3 things that make it harder for government to crush them

On 25 June 2024, a youth-led protest primarily composed of Gen Zs, as they are popularly referred to, stormed Kenya’s parliament. Legislators voted to pass the Finance Bill 2024 in its third and last reading ahead of presidential assent. This was the second countrywide protest over the proposed taxes in…

Radio France Internationale

Kenya rights groups decry abductions as government cracks down on protests

Kenyan police have arrested more than 270 people who, they said, were masquerading as protesters and suspected of going on a criminal rampage during anti-government rallies in the country. Human rights organisations denounced what they say is "excessive repression".

Al Jazeera

More than 270 people arrested in antigovernment rallies in Kenya

Police say protests were co-opted by ‘suspects’ engaging in ‘criminal activities’.

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Kenya unrest: Ruto awakened class politics that now threatens to engulf him

Many of the grievances of Kenya’s Gen-Z, young people who took to the streets in late June, have been palpable for years.

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