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Kenyan citizens give President Ruto 48-hour ultimatum to resign

Kenyans are furious. They handed President William Ruto a 48-hour deadline to resign and demanded a new government that would be dedicated to “transparency, accountability, and good governance.”

With the release of a widely shared declaration on Twitter that read, “We no longer recognise 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.”

There has been a lot of discussion around this comment, which reflects the general unhappiness.

The public’s outrage persists even after President Ruto withdrew a contentious finance bill that called for tax increases.

There was strong opposition to the bill, which was meant to handle Kenya’s debt of almost 10 trillion shillings ($78 billion), or roughly 70% of GDP.

Ruto emphasised that there would be a large financial gap for vital development initiatives, such as those assisting teachers and farmers, in the absence of the tax rises.

According to reports, Kenyans have suffered from widespread corruption, unstable economies, and problems with government, which have resulted in rising living expenses and high unemployment rates.

The public’s annoyance has culminated in demonstrations and a passionate call for reform.

Many demonstrators voiced their displeasure with the administration by taking to the streets, calling it “marred by incompetence, mismanagement, and a persistent failure to address the nation’s pressing needs.”

While soldiers were stationed and roads leading to Ruto’s office at State House and parliament were blocked by police in anti-riot gear, it was reported that Kenyan police had shot rubber bullets and tear gas at protesters.

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Jonathan Nwokpor

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