Kenya: Thrown shoe a 'wake-up call' for President Ruto
Thursday, 8 May 2025 During a public rally in Kenya, President William Ruto had a shoe thrown at him, highlighting growing discontent over the rising cost of living. The incident, which led to arrests, reflects public frustration with economic challenges and recent tax hikes. Citizens are urging the government to address their grievances and provide real solutions to ease the financial burden.
William Ruto may rarely put himself in the shoes of his own people (judging by the harsh policies heβs tried to inflict on them during a cost-of-living crisis) but the out-of-touch Kenyan president was given a chance to do just that recently. During one of his public speeches, a member of the crowd...
Thursday, 8 May 2025
