Following a chaotic shutdown at the National Drama Festival, creatives are bringing “Echoes of War” to Uhuru Park in defense of free expression.
In a landmark policy shift, Kenya will allow most African citizens to enter without advance approval, signaling growing momentum for continent-wide mobility.
All is clear for Kenya’s interior minister Kithure Kindiki’s swearing in as deputy president, in replacement of Rigathi Gachagua who was impeached mid-October.
From an AI-powered missing persons tracker to an embezzlement monitoring platform, new technology is emerging to adapt to the needs of Kenya’s demonstrations against bad governance.
From Liberian President Joseph Boakai slashing his salary by 40 percent, to Kenyan President William Ruto announcing a slate of budget cuts, it is clear that African top officials can do without being lavish.
Following weeks of nationwide demonstrations against the Finance Bill 2024, which ultimately led to its withdrawal, President William Ruto of Kenya has announced plans to reduce the cost of governance.
A week after President William Ruto withdrew the controversial finance bill that sparked widespread protests, thousands of Kenyans continue to demonstrate against bad governance by the current administration.
While the government claims the introduction of new taxes and increase of existing ones will help bolster local revenue and debt servicing, citizens are incensed by measures they believe will worsen an already bad cost of living situation.
A statement from the country’s presidency says that “friends of Kenya” offered William Ruto an aircraft for less than Ksh 10 million ($73,000) — as opposed to the $1.5m reported — but Kenyans are not having it.
President William Ruto’s state visit is a significant event that the Kenyan and U.S. governments hope will strengthen their long-standing relationship.
Apart from member states of the East African Community, seven more countries have now been added to the list of those exempted from the required $30 e-travel authorization fee to enter Kenya.
Kenya declared a surprise holiday with the goal of planting 15 billion trees by 2032, aiding the climate crisis response and receiving royal praise from King Charles III.