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Young Kenyans protested in Nairobi on the first anniversary of deadly anti-tax protests, demanding President William Ruto's resignation amid increased taxes, police violence, and government censorship of media coverage. The protests saw clashes with police, injuries, and some deaths, with authorities enforcing a media blackout and deploying security forces to control the demonstrations.
Kenyan President William Ruto plans to proceed with the deployment of police to Haiti despite a court ruling against it, stating that the mission is a "bigger calling to humanity." The court ruled that only the military, not regular police, can be deployed outside the country for peacekeeping missions and that a reciprocal agreement with Haiti is necessary. President Ruto expects a request from Haiti to satisfy the court's demands, while the Kenyan government plans to appeal the ruling. The US supports Kenya's intention to challenge the ruling, but the Kenyan opposition warns against external interference.
President William Ruto and former President Uhuru Kenyatta attended the swearing-in ceremony of President Felix Tshisekedi in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The event marked a significant moment in the strained relations between Kenya and DRC, with previous tensions over rebel meetings and election observer status. The East African Community's involvement in the region, including a now-ended military mission, has also been a point of contention. Despite past controversies, the leaders' presence at the inauguration signals a potential shift in diplomatic relations.
Kenyan President William Ruto attended the inauguration of Democratic Republic of Congo President Félix Tshisekedi, expressing his desire to strengthen relations between the two countries and congratulating Tshisekedi on his second term. Ruto was accompanied by other Kenyan leaders at the event, which took place at the Martyrs Stadium in Kinshasa.
Deadly protests have erupted in Kenya as citizens express anger over tax hikes and the rising cost of living. At least three people have been killed, hundreds arrested, and businesses attacked during the demonstrations. Kenyans feel let down by President Ruto, who campaigned on improving the livelihoods of the poor but has failed to address their basic needs. The government has stood firm, refusing to allow protests, while the opposition leader Raila Odinga has called for demonstrations against the punitive tax proposals and the injustice surrounding the 2022 presidential election. The protests are fueled by discontent over the election and frustration with Ruto's economic policies, which have worsened the country's cost of living crisis.
Kenyan President William Ruto has called the leader of a cult whose members have been starving themselves to death a "terrible criminal" and instructed relevant authorities to investigate the root cause of the issue. Police have discovered dozens of bodies buried in shallow graves, with 73 people confirmed dead from the cult so far. The cult leader, Paul Makenzie Nthenge, has been arrested twice before in relation to crimes against infants. Some Kenyans have questioned the authorities' delay in taking action against him.
Kenyan police used tear gas to disperse opposition leader Raila Odinga and arrested senior lawmakers during protests against President William Ruto and the high cost of living. At least four members of parliament were arrested during protests in Nairobi, including the minority leaders of the National Assembly and Senate. Odinga has called for nationwide protests as he attempts to harness dissatisfaction with the president. Despite Ruto's promises to bring down living costs since taking power in September, inflation has remained high in East Africa's economic powerhouse, rising to 9.2% in February.