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17 killed in Kenya elementary school fire, bodies "burnt beyond recognitio
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
Kenyan President William Ruto offered his condolences at the "devastating news" and instructed authorities to thoroughly investigate the incident.
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Kenya's President Ruto fires almost entire cabinet amid protests
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
Only Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi remain in their respective positions, Kenyan President William Ruto said.
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Kenyan human rights body condemns use of force amid Finance Bill 2024 prot
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
The KNCHR has criticised President William Ruto for using brutal force against citizens protesting the Finance Bill 2024, which included unpopular tax hikes.
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Kenya: Fresh protests against government as protestors reject President Ru
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
A section of professional bodies and civil society have rejected Kenyan President William Ruto's call for dialogue saying he knows what to do to assuage the ballooning public anger.
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Kenya's economic crisis exposes debt burden amidst increasing Chinese infl
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
Kenya, known as East Africa's one of the more economically developed and politically stable countries, experienced protests where demonstrators expressed their anger against President William Ruto, demanding his resignation due to the introduction of the Finance Bill 2024, which included tax
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Kenya: At least 70 people killed in flooding, authorities order more evacu
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
In a post on X, Kenyan government spokesman Isaac Maigua Mwaura stated, "The official tally of fellow Kenyans who regrettably have lost their lives due to the flooding situation now stands at 70," adding that this is "contrary to other figures."
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Kenyan military chief, nine others killed in helicopter crash
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
Ruto said that General Francis Ogolla and nine other members of the military were killed in a helicopter crash.
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US State Secy Antony Blinken discusses Haiti crisis with Kenyan President
Updated : 2 years ago IST
The United States Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, spoke with Kenyan President William Ruto on Saturday to discuss the ongoing political and security crisis in Haiti.
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Kenyan President Ruto lauds India for advocating permanent seat for Africa
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
Kenyan President William Samoei Ruto on Tuesday hailed New Delhi for its advocacy for the African Union to be included as a permanent member of the G20 while also commending Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the leadership of the global south in the geopolitical space across the world.
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"Defence forces of India, Kenya to work together" says Kenyan President Wi
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
Ruto said he and Prime Minister Narendra Modi have agreed that defence forces of India and Kenya will work together in collaboration, sharing information, experience, knowlege and intelligence to ensure that they deal with the challenge of terrorism.
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PM Narendra Modi meets Kenyan President William Ruto at Hyderabad House in
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Kenyan President William Ruto at Hyderabad House in New Delhi on Tuesday.
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Kenyan President William Ruto pays homage to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
Kenyan President William Ruto paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at his memorial at Rajghat in New Delhi on Tuesday.
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