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21 Jul

Church Criticizes Ruto’s Nomination of Cabinet Secretaries

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The recent appointment of new Cabinet members by President William Ruto has drawn a range of reactions, with Bishop Cleophas Oseso of the Nakuru Catholic Diocese leading the charge of criticism. Oseso described the appointments as "cosmetic" and warned that they might incite fresh demonstrations if the President continues to recycle previously rejected figures. In a press conference held two days after the President announced the first phase of the Cabinet appointments, Oseso expressed disappointment, stating that the new list of appointees did not align with public expectations. “The new list of Cabinet appointees does not meet the public expectations,…

28 Jun

President Ruto Meets Catholic Bishops After Protests Rejecting Proposed Tax Hike

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President William Ruto held a meeting with Catholic Bishops at State House, Nairobi, in a significant step towards addressing the widespread protests against the proposed tax increase, known as #RejectFinanceBill2024. The delegation was led by Archbishop Maurice Muhatia, Chairman of the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops. The meeting comes after days of demonstrations across Kenya, with citizens voicing their opposition to the proposed tax hikes outlined in the Finance Bill 2024. “We welcome the commitment by the Catholic Church to participate in a multi-sectoral engagement that seeks solutions to the issues facing our country. Through this collective approach, we will…