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Kenya's ambitious $1 billion Microsoft data centre project faces delays due to disagreements over power supply and financial guarantees. President ruto highlighted the immense electricity demand, potentially requiring half the country to go offline. While officials insist the project isn't dead, its future hinges on restructuring and addressing significant power needs.

French President Emmanuel Macron pledged €23 billion in new investments for Africa, emphasizing mutual respect and sovereignty in a renewed partnership. Kenyan President William ruto echoed this sentiment, stressing that future cooperation must be built on equality and mutually beneficial investment, not dependency. This marks a significant shift from France's historical influence in its former colonies.

Kenya's President William ruto has urged the opposition to attend talks with the government which are due to take place on Tuesday. His call came as his rival, Raila Odinga, warned supporters that protests over electoral reforms and the high cost of living would resume when Ramadan ends.

He had missed the course record last year by just a second, but the incident still haunts defending Mumbai Marathon champion Evans Kipkosgei ruto of Kenya.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar called on Kenyan President William Samoei ruto during his state visit to India. Jaishankar appreciated ruto's perspectives on the concerns of the Global South and valued his insights for strengthening bilateral ties. Sunil Bharti Mittal, chairperson of Bharti Enterprises, also met with ruto in New Delhi and highlighted Airtel's enduring relationship with Kenya. Mittal discussed the benefits of co-innovation and collaboration in distributing the success of Indian Digital Public Infrastructure to Kenya.

Kenyan President William Samoei ruto will pay a State visit to India from December 4-6, accompanied by an official delegation. During his visit, ruto will meet with President Droupadi Murmu, receive a ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhawan, attend a State Banquet, and participate in a business and investment event. The visit aims to strengthen bilateral relations between Kenya and India. ruto expressed gratitude to PM Modi for ensuring Africa's permanent membership in the G20 and highlighted the fantastic bilateral relationship between the two countries.

Kenyan President William ruto is strengthening ties with China, amidst trade tensions between Washington and Beijing. ruto, on a five-day visit to China, seeks to learn from China's development and thanked Xi Jinping for financial support. He criticized the current world order and US tariffs, fearing their impact on African economies.

Kenya's President William ruto said Sunday that he was ready for "a conversation" with thousands of "peaceful" young protesters who held nationwide demonstrations this week to oppose proposed tax increases. "I am very proud of our young people... they have stepped forward peaceful and I want to tell them we are going to engage them," ruto said in his first public comments on the protests.

Running to school during childhood can never be as rewarding as Evans ruto (in pic) made it appear on Sunday.

Kenya's president William ruto faced severe backlash and deadly protests over a proposed tax hike, prompting him to backtrack amid escalating unrest in Nairobi. The move highlights growing dissatisfaction with his administration, previously seen as championing economic relief for ordinary Kenyans, but now accused of authoritarian tactics and disconnect from public sentiment.

Kenyan police have banned demonstrations in Nairobi's central business district due to concerns of criminal infiltration. The protests, initially against tax hikes, have led to over 50 deaths and calls for president ruto to resign. ruto's promises of government reforms have been met with opposition demands for a constitutional convention. Media cautioned against escalating tensions.

The dramatic events of Monday, which saw ruto declared president by a tiny margin as a split emerged in the electoral commission overseeing the Aug. 9 vote, has raised fears of bloody violence like that seen after previous disputed polls.

China and Kenya agreed on Thursday to boost ties to a new level and oppose trade barriers, following talks between President Xi Jinping and his Kenyan counterpart William ruto in Beijing. They also said they oppose "unilateral sanctions, decoupling, tariff barriers and technology blockade", while expressing support for the World Trade Organization.

Kenyan president William ruto will not sign a controversial finance bill after mass protests resulted in at least 22 deaths. The bill aimed to raise taxes, prompting a public outcry against economic hardship. ruto labeled the protests "treasonous" but later acknowledged the widespread dissatisfaction. The high court has ordered the military to withdraw from the streets amidst ongoing tensions.

Two Indians who were missing in Kenya, including a former COO of a Mumbai-based telefilm company, were killed by a disbanded special service unit, a close aide of Kenyan president William ruto was quoted as saying.

President ruto addresses violent protests over tax hikes, avoiding signing the contentious bill into law. The economy faces challenges due to high debt levels and limited allocations for critical sectors. Balancing austerity measures and job creation is crucial for Kenya's financial stability and economic growth.