William Ruto, the Deputy President of Kenya, has been in the news for seeking a $1 billion loan from China to complete infrastructure projects despite the country's rising public debt. Additionally, he declared a special holiday for a nationwide tree-planting day as part of Kenya's plan to plant 15 billion trees by 2032. Ruto also sought parliamentary approval for the deployment of 1,000 police officers to lead a multinational peacekeeping mission in Haiti to combat gang violence.
Born on December 21, 1966, William Kipchirchir Samoei Arap Ruto is a Kenyan politician who has served as the Deputy President of Kenya since 2013. He briefly acted as the President of Kenya in October 2014. Ruto has been a prominent figure in Kenyan politics, known for his involvement in various development projects and initiatives. He has faced controversies and legal challenges during his political career, including allegations of corruption and crimes against humanity. Ruto is a key figure in the ruling Jubilee Party and has been actively involved in shaping Kenya's political landscape.
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Winnie Makinda says she is facing the worst crisis and lowest moment of her life because of the Kenyan government’s response to floods that devastated her poor community in the capital of Nairobi
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Coastal regions of Kenya and Tanzania have been buffeted by heavy rains and high winds from Tropical Cyclone Hidaya.
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Kenya Red Cross rescues more than 90 people from hotels and lodges as heavy rainfall continues
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Kenya’s defence chief and nine other top brass died on Thursday in a military helicopter crash in a remote area of the country, President William Ruto said.
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Kenya and Haiti have signed agreements to try to salvage a plan for the African country to deploy 1,000 police officers to the troubled Caribbean nation to help combat gang violence that has surged to unprecedented levels.
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Zambian Finance Minister Stanley Kakubo resigned amid allegations of receiving cash from a Chinese businessman.
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A nationwide power blackout hit Kenya Sunday evening, paralyzing parts of the country, including the main airport in the capital Nairobi, a major transport hub connecting East Africa to Asia, Europe and other parts of the world.
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Global leaders are urged to invest in green jobs and education to combat climate change and improve global education
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The Kenyan High Court has declared parts of the Finance Act 2023, including a mandatory housing levy, unconstitutional and unenforceable.
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Experts predict a potential ecosystem collapse in UK forests within 50 years due to various threats including disease, extreme weather, and wildfires.
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The Kenyan government has declared a special holiday for a nationwide tree-planting day on November 13, 2023, as part of its plan to plant 15 billion trees by 2032.
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King Charles III acknowledges the 'abhorrent and unjustifiable acts of violence' committed against Kenyans during their fight for independence from Britain.
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Rwanda becomes the latest African nation to allow visa-free travel for Africans, aiming to boost free movement and trade within the continent.
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King Charles and Queen Camilla's state visit to Kenya is overshadowed by controversies surrounding colonial-era injustices, with demands for reparations and an apology for Britain's treatment of Mau Mau insurgents in the 1950s.
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King Charles and Queen Camilla begin a state visit to Kenya, acknowledging the painful aspects of the UK and Kenya's shared history.
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Kenya's President William Ruto is seeking a $1 billion loan from China to complete infrastructure projects, despite the country's rising public debt.
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King Charles will acknowledge the painful aspects of Britain's past actions in Kenya during a state visit later this month.
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Kenya's parliament must approve the deployment of 1,000 police officers to lead a multinational peacekeeping mission to combat gang violence in Haiti.
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The UN Security Council is scheduling a vote on a resolution that would authorize a one-year deployment of an international force to help Haiti quell a surge in gang violence and restore security.
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African leaders adopt Nairobi Declaration at climate summit to address climate challenges in Africa, calling for urgent restructuring of engagement with wealthier nations.