President Ruto Accuses Ford Foundation of Sponsoring Anti-Government Protests Involving Gen Z

Jul 15, 2024, 10:42 AM

President William Ruto has accused foreign entities, specifically the US-based Ford Foundation, of sponsoring recent anti-government protests in Kenya. These protests, which initially started as opposition to the Finance Bill 2024, have escalated into violent demonstrations. Ruto has warned of stern action against the financiers of these youth protests, emphasizing that Kenya is a democratic nation and will not tolerate anarchy. He highlighted that Gen Z has been a significant participant in these protests and reminded citizens that there will be an exam in 2027. Ruto called on international organizations to respect Kenya's democracy and questioned Ford Foundation's involvement in the unrest.