Tag Archives: Raila Odinga and William Ruto

The Kenyan government has started talks with the opposition to try to resolve a political row following a series of violent protests over the high cost of living and calls for electoral reforms. Veteran opposition leader Raila Odinga has organised a series of demonstrations in recent months. Officials say at …

Kenyan President William Ruto says he is ready to meet opposition leader Raila Odinga amid the recent cost-of-living protests, local media reported. Dozens of people have died in the demonstrations. Mr Odinga has been leading them to push the government to lower taxes and ease other price hikes. “My friend …

United Nations Secretary General, António Guterres sent congratulatory message to Kenyans for observing peace during the elections. In a statement, he commended the electoral commission and Kenyan authorities for ensuring that voters were able to exercise freely their right to vote. Mr Guterres has urged politicians and voters to be …