Outrage in Kenya has escalated as citizens have given President William Ruto a 48-hour ultimatum to resign, calling for a new government that upholds “transparency, accountability, and good governance.”
A viral Twitter statement demanding Ruto’s resignation declared, “We no longer recognize William Ruto as the President of Kenya. We recall his presidency and urge him to immediately resign and surrender his office to the Kenyan people,” reflecting widespread discontent.
Despite President Ruto’s retraction of a controversial finance bill proposing tax increases, public outrage persists.
The bill aimed to address Kenya’s substantial debt of approximately 10 trillion shillings ($78 billion), or about 70% of GDP, but faced fierce opposition.
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Ruto warned that without the tax hikes, critical development programs, including those supporting farmers and teachers, would face significant funding shortfalls.
Kenyans have been grappling with economic instability, rampant corruption, and governance issues, leading to rising living costs and high unemployment rates.
Public frustration has culminated in protests and an urgent demand for change.
Protesters have taken to the streets, decrying the administration for “incompetence, mismanagement, and a persistent failure to address the nation’s pressing needs.”
In response, Kenyan police have fired rubber bullets and tear gas at demonstrators, while soldiers have been deployed, and roads leading to Ruto’s office at State House and parliament have been blocked by police in anti-riot gear.
