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During a public rally in Kenya, President William ruto had a shoe thrown at him, highlighting growing discontent over the rising cost of living. The incident, which led to arrests, reflects public frustration with economic challenges and recent tax hikes. Citizens are urging the government to address their grievances and provide real solutions to ease the financial burden.

Kenyan President William ruto is strengthening ties with China, amidst trade tensions between Washington and Beijing. ruto, on a five-day visit to China, seeks to learn from China's development and thanked Xi Jinping for financial support. He criticized the current world order and US tariffs, fearing their impact on African economies.

China and Kenya agreed on Thursday to boost ties to a new level and oppose trade barriers, following talks between President Xi Jinping and his Kenyan counterpart William ruto in Beijing. They also said they oppose "unilateral sanctions, decoupling, tariff barriers and technology blockade", while expressing support for the World Trade Organization.

Content moderators in the Global South, employed by subcontractors for companies like Meta, face immense psychological distress due to constant exposure to disturbing content. Lawsuits are mounting against Meta and its subcontractors over inadequate mental health support and unfair labor practices.

The head of the Sudanese paramilitary Rapid Support Forces admitted in a speech to fighters on Sunday that the group had withdrawn from the capital Khartoum which rival army forces have retaken. The comment from RSF commander Mohamed Hamdan Daglo came three days after the group said there would be "no retreat and no surrender" and that its forces had "repositioned", despite the army's declaration on Thursday that the capital was "free" of the paramilitaries after nearly two years of war.

Kenya's government, led by President William ruto, has introduced a multiple-entry eTA to streamline entry for cruise tourists at the Port of Mombasa. This move aims to enhance cruise tourism, supported by infrastructure investments and boosted hospitality services, positioning Kenya as a leading maritime tourism destination.

Thirteen Kenyan security officers, including a national intelligence officer and a wildlife warden, pleaded not guilty to murdering two Indian men and their Kenyan driver in 2022. The victims, linked to President ruto’s election campaign, were allegedly abducted and killed by a now-disbanded police unit. The court will decide on their bail request on March 20. The defense claims the case is politically motivated.

Kenya's President William ruto has urged the opposition to attend talks with the government which are due to take place on Tuesday. His call came as his rival, Raila Odinga, warned supporters that protests over electoral reforms and the high cost of living would resume when Ramadan ends.

He had missed the course record last year by just a second, but the incident still haunts defending Mumbai Marathon champion Evans Kipkosgei ruto of Kenya.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar called on Kenyan President William Samoei ruto during his state visit to India. Jaishankar appreciated ruto's perspectives on the concerns of the Global South and valued his insights for strengthening bilateral ties. Sunil Bharti Mittal, chairperson of Bharti Enterprises, also met with ruto in New Delhi and highlighted Airtel's enduring relationship with Kenya. Mittal discussed the benefits of co-innovation and collaboration in distributing the success of Indian Digital Public Infrastructure to Kenya.

Kenyan President William Samoei ruto will pay a State visit to India from December 4-6, accompanied by an official delegation. During his visit, ruto will meet with President Droupadi Murmu, receive a ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhawan, attend a State Banquet, and participate in a business and investment event. The visit aims to strengthen bilateral relations between Kenya and India. ruto expressed gratitude to PM Modi for ensuring Africa's permanent membership in the G20 and highlighted the fantastic bilateral relationship between the two countries.

Kenya's President William ruto said Sunday that he was ready for "a conversation" with thousands of "peaceful" young protesters who held nationwide demonstrations this week to oppose proposed tax increases. "I am very proud of our young people... they have stepped forward peaceful and I want to tell them we are going to engage them," ruto said in his first public comments on the protests.

Running to school during childhood can never be as rewarding as Evans ruto (in pic) made it appear on Sunday.

Kenya's president William ruto faced severe backlash and deadly protests over a proposed tax hike, prompting him to backtrack amid escalating unrest in Nairobi. The move highlights growing dissatisfaction with his administration, previously seen as championing economic relief for ordinary Kenyans, but now accused of authoritarian tactics and disconnect from public sentiment.

Kenyan police have banned demonstrations in Nairobi's central business district due to concerns of criminal infiltration. The protests, initially against tax hikes, have led to over 50 deaths and calls for president ruto to resign. ruto's promises of government reforms have been met with opposition demands for a constitutional convention. Media cautioned against escalating tensions.

The dramatic events of Monday, which saw ruto declared president by a tiny margin as a split emerged in the electoral commission overseeing the Aug. 9 vote, has raised fears of bloody violence like that seen after previous disputed polls.