Published 07/11/2024 1:06:00 p.m.

Kenyan president dismisses all ministers after weeks of protests over taxation and poor governance

President William Ruto of Kenya dismissed all ministers except the foreign minister due to protests against tax increases, marked by violent clashes with police.
Kenya endured three weeks of unrest, with demonstrators demanding the president's resignation over high taxes and cost of living struggles.
Protesters criticized the Cabinet for incompetence and luxury displays during a time of financial hardship for Kenyans.

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BBC News

William Ruto: Kenyan President fires ministers over anti-tax protests

The president says he will now consult widely in order to form a broad-based government.

07/11/2024 1:45:30 p.m.·United Kingdom

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Reuters

Kenya's President Ruto dismisses all cabinet secretaries

Kenyan President William Ruto said on Thursday that he was dismissing all cabinet secretaries and the attorney general of Kenya.

07/11/2024 1:06:00 p.m.·United Kingdom

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Associated Press News

Kenyan president dismisses all ministers after weeks of protests over taxation and poor governance

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Kenyan President William Ruto on Thursday dismissed all of his Cabinet ministers and promised to form a new government that will be lean and efficient following weeks of protests over high taxes and poor governance.

07/11/2024 12:50:07 p.m.·United States

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abc News

Kenya president dismisses all ministers after weeks of unrest over taxation and poor governance

07/11/2024 12:35:58 p.m.·United States

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CNN

Kenya’s President Ruto fires almost entire cabinet after protests

Kenyan President William Ruto has fired almost his entire cabinet after weeks of anti-government protests, he announced Thursday.

07/11/2024 12:52:38 p.m.·Atlanta, United States

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KIFI

Kenya’s President Ruto fires almost entire cabinet after protests

By Larry Madowo, CNN Nairobi, Kenya (CNN) — Kenyan President William Ruto has fired almost his entire cabinet after weeks of anti-government protests, he announced Thursday. Only Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi have been left in their posts, the president said. The decision was taken “upon reflection, and a holistic appraisal” of his cabinet, he told reporters from State House Nairobi. “Even with th…

07/11/2024 12:56:19 p.m.·Idaho Falls, United States

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