#KENYA: Pres. Ruto Says US Agency Hired Violent "Goons" During Protests

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Kenyan President William Ruto has accused the Ford Foundation, an American private foundation, of sponsoring violence during recent anti-government protests.

Speaking in Nakuru, Kenya on Monday, Ruto claimed that the Foundation hired goons tto cause mayhem during the protests which led to the destruction of property and looting of businesses.

He challenged the organization to rebut the allegations and threatened to expel them from the east African nation.

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#KENYA: Supreme Court Upholds Presidential Election Victory For Ruto

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Deputy President William Ruto's declaration as president-elect after the August 8th election, has been upheld by the Supreme Court of Kenya. Opponents had file petitions with the court alleging massive fraud throughout the country.

Ruto garnered 50.5% of the vote in the closely fought election against 48.8% for Raila Odinga.

The 55-year-old will be sworn in as the country's fifth president on September 13th.

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#KENYA: Deputy Pres. Ruto Pulls Ahead In Long Vote Count

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Kenya's Deputy President William Ruto has edged ahead in a tight presidential race, according to official results reported by Kenyan media on Sunday, as more riot police were deployed inside the national election tallying centre after scuffles and accusations by party agents.

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#KENYA: Jubilee Party Vows Crackdown On Renegade Members Of Parliament

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Kenya's Jubilee Party has warned that it will not tolerate acts of indiscipline by its members.

Ten MPs allied to Deputy President William Ruto have accused the party leadership of using State agencies to harass and intimidate them.

The MPs led by Kimani Ngunjiri (Bahati) claimed there is an elaborate plan to arrest them, using fabricated charges

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#KENYA: Deputy Pres. Ruto Urges Opponents To Respect Judicial System In Hate Speech Case

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Deputy Pres. William Ruto has asked leaders to respect the Constitution and abide by the rule of law when addressing issues. He condemned the opposition Cord coalition for threatening to hold demonstrations if MPs detained over hate speech were not released. Ruto expressed concern that opposition leaders were setting a dangerous precedent when they call for disobedience of the Judiciary.

Pictured: Deputy Pres. William Ruto (left) with Infrastructure Principal Secretary John Mosonik

#KENYA: Deputy Pres. Says "No Room In Kenya" For Gays

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Deputy President William Ruto says there is "no room" for homosexuality in Kenyan society, a widely-shared view in African countries that puts their leaders at odds with Western aid donors who back gay rights. He made the remarks at a church service the day U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry arrived for talks.