Episode #34: Kenya in Crisis: The Finance Bill that Shook Ruto’s Presidency

08/04/2025 13 min
Episode #34: Kenya in Crisis: The Finance Bill that Shook Ruto’s Presidency

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In this episode, we sat down with Lilli-Sage Bayes to dive into the political turmoil surrounding Kenyan President William Ruto’s controversial 2023 Finance Bill. What began as an attempt to tackle Kenya’s mounting debt through tax hikes quickly sparked nationwide protests, judicial opposition, and public backlash. We explore how these events have weakened Ruto’s political leadership and cast doubt on his economic promises. With unrest growing and key institutions pushing back, we look at what this crisis means for Ruto’s political future and regional stability across East Africa.Don't forget to read Lilli's article here: https://raiagroup.org/unrest-erupts-as-rutos-finance-bill-freezes-in-kenya

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