Kenya’s President, William Ruto, has named interior minister Kithure Kindiki as his new deputy president, a day after the Senate voted to impeach Ruto’s previous deputy Rigathi Gachagua. Parliament Speaker, Moses Wetang’ula, revealed this on Friday, saying, “I have received a message from the president, regarding the nomination of Prof. Kithure Kindiki to fill the … Read more
The Kenyan Senate made history on Thursday by impeaching Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, the first time a deputy president has been removed from office in the country’s history. Despite a request from Gachagua’s lawyer, Paul Muite, for a postponement due to the deputy president’s sudden hospitalization, the Senate proceeded with the vote. Senate Speaker Amason … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that following the death of over 20 citizens, Kenyan President William Ruto has announced the withdrawal of a bill proposing contentious tax hikes. In his speech on Wednesday, President Ruto warned that the withdrawal of the finance bill would lead to a significant shortfall in funding for development programs aimed at … Read more
William Ruto Takes Oath Of Office As President Of Kenya EKO HOT BLOG reports that William Samoei Ruto has officially been declared President of Kenya following his swearing-in ceremony, which took place at the Karasani Stadium, Kenya. He was sworn in by the Chief Judge, Martha Koome, on Tuesday at a ceremony held … Read more