Bumpy first year in office for Kenya’s Ruto
By DW
13 September 2023 |
5:11 am
Food costs and taxes are high, the opposition belligerent and Kenyans angry. President William Ruto has lost a lot of support at home. It's time for him to listen to those who voted for him, some experts say.
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