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26 Jun

Ruto Withdraws Finance Bill After Deadly Protests

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President William Ruto has responded to the calls of Kenyans by withdrawing the Finance Bill 2024, stating that it will be shelved to allow for dialogue and a collective approach to financing the current budget. This historic step, the first of its kind since independence, implies that the Sh 3.9 trillion budget will be managed using the current Finance Act, along with external and internal borrowing to address the budget deficit. The Finance Bill 2024, passed by MPs on Tuesday, has sparked widespread outrage, particularly among Kenya’s youth, who feel disproportionately burdened by the proposed tax increases. Protests have erupted…

26 Jun

President Ruto’s Speech on #RejectFinanceBill

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1. Today, Kenya experienced an unprecedented attack on itsdemocracy, rule of law and the integrity of its constitutional institutions. 2. An otherwise legitimate expression of the fundamental rights and freedom of assembly, demonstration, picketing and petitioning of public authorities, by a section of law-abiding citizens of the Republic of Kenya, was infiltrated and hijacked by a group of organized criminals. 3. Most regrettably, today’s attack on Kenya’s constitutional order has resulted in the loss of life, destruction of property and desecration of the institutions and emblems of our sovereignty. 4. Today’s events mark a critical turning point in how we…

24 Jun

President Ruto Flags-Off 400 Police to Haiti

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President William Ruto on Monday flagged-off the first 400 group of police officers for the United Nations peace mission in Haiti. The President expressed confidence that the Kenyan contingent, together with others from contributing countries, will help in returning lasting peace in the conflict-ravaged Haiti. Speaking at the National Police College, Embakasi Campus in Nairobi, President Ruto told the officers that they were selected for the peace mission on the basis of their integrity, professionalism and capabilities. He handed the peace mission the Kenyan flag during the event attended by Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki, President’s National Security Advisor Monica…

23 Jun

Will Ruto Achieve His Promises with Rejection of Finance Bill 2024?

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Despite the valid rejection of some aspects of the finance bill and the public outcry, I feel sympathy for President William Ruto, who is facing a difficult situation. If he borrows money, he faces public outrage; if he raises taxes, he encounters backlash. How can Ruto fulfill his promises without borrowing or increasing taxes? President Ruto has done remarkably well under these circumstances. He inherited a harsh reality with many debts from Uhuru Kenyatta’s tenure maturing in 2023 and beyond. He must balance executing visible projects with maintaining the country’s creditworthiness by paying off interest liabilities that are falling due.…

22 Jun

Ruto & Gachagua pay glowing tribute to Nairobi business magnate Gerald Gikonyo Kanyuira

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President William Ruto and his Deputy Rigathi Gachagua have paid glowing tribute to a prominent Nairobi businessman Mzee Gerald Gikonyo Kanyuira for his passion in business sector and commitment to serve the nation. The President and his Deputy described Mzee Gikonyo who died at, 110 years as a dedicated and diligent businessman who oversaw growth of the Nairobi's business sector during the colonial and post colonial eras. In a condolence message read on his behalf by the Deputy President on Saturday at Wanjerere primary school grounds in Kangema, Murang'a County, the President eulogised Mzee Gikonyo as a fallen hero who…