Kenya's President William Ruto dismisses all ministers except key officials amid nationwide protests, escalating a two-year presidency crisis.

Kenya's President William Ruto will address the nation on Friday at 1300 GMT, following his decision to dismiss all ministers except Prime Cabinet Secretary, foreign affairs minister, and deputy president in response to nationwide protests. The mass dismissal has escalated into the most significant crisis of his two-year presidency, and Ruto has promised to consult widely and form a broad-based government.

July 19, 2024
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