Ruto’s hardline stance in face of pressure to save Kenya
Security forces intervene to the demonstrators, protesting tax increases, with tear gas in Nairobi, Kenya on July 12, 2023. PHOTO | ANADOLU AGENCY via AFP
Kenya’s President William Ruto has found himself between a rock and hard place as business and religious leaders push for a political truce to end the latest wave of political unrest while hawkish politicians in his ruling party demand the jailing of opposition leader Raila Odinga for his role in the anti-government protests.
Widespread protests over the high cost of living and increased taxes on Wednesday left more than 10 people dead and shut down the economy in the major towns and cities.
