Odinga spokesman Makau Mutua has described the chairpersons announcement as invalid because he had no quorum of commissioners to hold a plenary and make such a weighty decision. Duale would later claim that the man wanted to greet him, dismissing the claims that it was a confrontation. Kenya has a dire history of corruption and impunity. NAIROBI, Kenya Mar 1 - The Cabinet chaired by President William Ruto on Tuesday granted approval for the lifting of the Power Purchase Agreements (PPA) moratorium. The daily reported how an Israel national, Tal Hanan, successfully hacked into the private communication of two close allies of President William Ruto during and after the 2022 General Elections. The transition committee has said it is ready to hand over power to the new president-elect, but friction cannot be ruled out now that Ruto has won. Dopo la vittoria di William Ruto, lo schieramento che sosteneva la candidatura presidenziale di Raila Odinga (sconfitto per poche centinaia di migliaia di voti)[36] intraprende una campagna di delegittimazione del risultato[37]; una parte della base su cui le accuse di questa campagna sono basate coinvolgono proprio Itumbi e Chirchir[38]. This, analysts say, is because of President Kenyattas backing of Odinga, using state machinery and top government officials. This will help in transforming over two million poor farmers into surplus producers to enhance food security. Mr Ruto has promptly disbanded the Special Service Unit (SSU), a police unit infamous for dispensing summary justice and clogging rivers with the corpses of its victims. He may reckon that if voters were willing to overlook so great a scandal they would be unbothered by smaller ones, too. Following the changes, Police spokesman Bruno Shioso mentioned that the security changes made to the DPs security team were part of the reassignment of duties within the National Police Service (NPS) to enhance efficiency. It should rather be a source of inspiration, says Mr Ndii, a sign that in President Rutos hustler nation every Kenyan will have an equal opportunity to be a billionaire. Im tok say dem station some officers for airport hanger to guard Oga Ruto two helicopters. Bloomberg Surveillance: Early Edition with Anna Edwards, Matt Miller & Kailey Leinz live from London, Berlin and New York, bringing insight on global markets and the top business stories of the day. You are already subscribed to our newsletter! Whereas he was often hostile towards China in his campaign, promising to deport Chinese citizens he claimed were taking Kenyan jobs, his tone in office has become more conciliatory of late. Najib Balala, a member of Kenyas ruling party and the countrys cabinet secretary for Tourism and Wildlife, also tweeted his congratulations on Monday evening. Some suspect, for instance, that he disbanded the SSU only because it abducted two Indian members of his election-campaign team, who disappeared along with their Kenyan driver in July and have not been seen since. It is by God's grace and the true will of the people, you were elected President. The head of state makes the announcement ten days after deploying the Kenyan army in the northern Rift Valley, where cases of armed attacks and cattle rustling are on the rise. Im supporters don beg Oga Matinag'i to also reveal di number of police officers guarding other VIPs. It is a long established fact that a reader will be distracted by the readable content of a page when looking at its layout. The National Police Service replaced over 70 GSU officers guarding Ruto's residence with colleagues drawn from the Security of Government Building Unit on Thursday, August 26. The director of public prosecutions announced he was withdrawing corruption charges against Ms Jumwa, while the family of the man she allegedly murdered says it is now pursuing an out-of-court settlement. Mr Kenyattas petrol subsidy, which favoured richer car-owners, was swiftly ditched, but kept in place for diesel and kerosene, fuels used by the poor. Sept. 13, 2022. Ruto won the. Kenya goment don reveal why 257 police officers dey guard di kontri Deputy President William Ruto. Ruto went on to win the election and is now president. You have the ability to transform this country for the betterment of all pic.twitter.com/fvNbzPrCLr, Hon. P.O Box 30080-00100,Nairobi, Kenya. Kenyan Deputy President William Ruto said official security has been withdrawn from his residences, escalating a standoff with President Uhuru Kenyatta. Team Jorge est le nom donn une entreprise fantme, prive, dmasque en 2022 par un groupe de journalistes d'enqute du consortium Forbidden Stories dans le cadre du projet Story Killers. articles a month for anyone to read, even non-subscribers! Telephone number: 0203222111, 0719012111 Current President Uhuru Kenyatta won more than 98 percent of the votes and was sworn in for a second term. The rerun held in October that year was boycotted by Odinga. (Podcast), Photographer: Simon Maina/AFP/Getty Image, Sign up to our Next Africa newsletter and follow Bloomberg Africa on Twitter. A Kenyan farmer leading his herd near Kisumu in February 2008. A corruption case against Rigathi Gachagua, who has not even bothered to attend his trial since he became deputy president, is also likely to be dropped. Azimio leader Raila Odinga now has spelled out three demands President William Ruto must meet for them to . Ms Jumwas legal troubles elicited only a brief mention when she appeared before them on October 18th. Historic Moment: President-Elect William Rutos, Full List Of Number Of Security Officers Guarding Kenya VIPs, Ruto: I am okay with AP, MPs should not waste time, Revealed: Secret Phone Calls that Led to Withdrawal of DP. The Central Organisation of Trade Union secretary-general Francis Atwoli faulted the government adding that Ruto should have been alerted first before the GSU withdrawal. NAIROBI, Kenya William Ruto was sworn in as Kenya's fifth president on Tuesday in a ceremony attended by dozens of global leaders and diplomats a peaceful handover of . William Ruto Decries Security Changes, Says His Life Is in Danger Sunday, August 29, 2021 at 9:16 AM by Asher Omondi The National Police Service replaced over 70 GSU officers guarding Deputy President Ruto's residence Ruto decries the security changes could easily expose him to danger considering the country is heading to a general election De external site no concern BBC. However, the outgoing deputy president's security detail immediately swung into action and unceremoniously whisked him away. The apex court has to hear and decide on any petitions within 14 days after filing. PAY ATTENTION: Click See First under the Following tab to see TUKO News on your News Feed, Get the news that matters from one of the leading news sites in Kenya. The congratulatory message was presented by ambassador Michael Lotem at. Deputy President William Ruto on Monday shared a moment with his new security team, at the Karen residence. 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