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Ruto's Engagement with Gen Z Sparks Nationwide Dialogue

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President William Ruto's social media dialogue plans with Generation Z are making waves in Kenya. What's next for the enthusiastic engagement?

President William Ruto is eagerly anticipating an invite to the X Space forum to engage in a dialogue with Generation Z, signaling a proactive approach to address their concerns amidst heightened protests. Ruto's proposal for a 100-member national forum, inclusive of student leaders, civil society members, religious organizations, and professional bodies, aims to foster crucial discussions on pressing issues. Additionally, Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua revealed that his sons advised against supporting Ruto for the presidency in the upcoming elections, showcasing diverse perspectives within political circles.

Youth in Nyanza have applauded President Ruto for his decision not to sign the Finance Bill 2024, urging him to actively involve the youth in significant decision-making processes. Moreover, Ruto unveiled plans to tackle unemployment, emphasizing the government's commitment to addressing the rising rates of joblessness among the youth. As tensions simmered following Gen Z protests, President Ruto expressed readiness to converse with Kenyan youth on platforms like X Spaces, demonstrating a willingness to engage openly.

In a significant move, Ruto acknowledged that criminal elements infiltrated the peaceful Gen Z protests, leading to property damage worth Ksh2.4 billion. Despite gaining global recognition for his climate activism, President Ruto faces scrutiny for neglecting domestic discontent. As the dialogue between Ruto and Gen Z gains momentum, the country awaits the outcomes of these crucial conversations, hoping for positive and impactful changes.

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Ruto awaits Gen Z invite to X Space forum this Thursday or Friday (Capital FM Kenya)

President Ruto expresses willingness to use social media platforms for dialogue with Generation Z amid escalated protests.

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Kenya's Ruto Proposes Nationwide Discussion After Youth Protests ... (BNN)

The proposed 100-member national forum will include nominees from student leadership, as well as civil society, religious organizations, professional bodies, ...

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My sons asked me not to back Ruto for Presidency– Gachagua (The Star, Kenya)

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has disclosed that ahead of the 2022 general elections, his two sons wanted him to drop support for President William Ruto ...

Nyanza youth welcome President Ruto's call for dialogue – Kenya ... (Kenya News Agency)

Youth in Nyanza have lauded President Ruto for declining to sign the Finance Bill 2024 and urged him to actively engage with the youth on critical decisions ...

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Ruto Unveils Plan to Cut Unemployment, Reveals His Children Also ... (Kenyans.co.ke)

President William Ruto on Sunday reiterated his administration was working to address the rising cases of youth unemployment in the country.

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List of 5 Key Items William Ruto Wants to Discuss with Gen Z ... (Tuko.co.ke)

Gen Z protesters issued a list of demands after President William Ruto declined to sign the contentious Finance Bill 2024; Ruto said he is ready to have a ...

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I am ready to engage Gen Z on X Spaces this week, Ruto says (Citizen Digital)

President William Ruto now says he is willing to have a conversation with Kenyan youth on any platform of their choice, including on X Spaces.

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Ruto: Gen-Z did not torch Parliament, criminals infiltrated peaceful ... (Kenya Broadcasting Corporation)

Property worth Ksh2.4 billion was destroyed during the Gen-Z led protests against the finance bill, President William Ruto has said.

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Kenya protests expose jet-setting Ruto's neglect of discontent at home (CNBCAfrica.com)

NAIROBI, June 28 (Reuters) – In the two years since he was elected, Kenya's President William Ruto has wowed global climate activists under the Eiffel Tower ...

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NTV Kenya: Gachagua: My sons, initially, did not back Ruto's State ... (NTV Kenya)

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, the self-proclaimed honest man, has revealed that his sons did not support President William Ruto's bid for the highest ...

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Ruto pulling the finance bill is unlikely to satisfy angry young ... (Independent)

KENYA | KATHLEEN KLAUS | In a move that shocked observers, Kenya's President William Ruto announced on 26 June he was withdrawing his government's highly ...

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Ruto: My biggest regret about Finance Bill 2024 protests (Pulse Live Kenya)

President William Ruto was questioned on Sunday about any regrets regarding the governments actions leading up to the protests against the Finance Bill 2024 ...

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MP Jhanda endorses Ruto-youth dialogue (The Star, Kenya)

Nyaribari Chache Mp Zaheer Jhanda speaking to constituents at Kirera in his constituency on Sunday July 1st,2024 (IMAGE BY MAGATI OBEBO).

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William Ruto: Kenya will borrow more after finance bill withdrawn (BBC News)

William Ruto says Kenya will need to increase borrowing after protests forced him to scrap planned taxes.

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Ruto: My communication team failed me on Finance Bill (The Star, Kenya)

President William Ruto has attributed Kenyans' strong resistance to the Finance Bill, 2024 to lack of proper communication. According to Ruto, his communication ...

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Action not dialogue, Unions and professional bodies tell President ... (Daily Nation)

The groups said if the government uses decisive execution and not a state-led national conversation, then the faith of the generation will be restored.

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Tax Suspension: Kenya to Borrow More to Run Government—Ruto (News Central TV)

Kenya President William Ruto says the country will have to borrow to keep the government running following the rejection of a hugely unpopular finance bill.

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NTV Kenya: President Ruto now willing to engage with Gen Z on X ... (NTV Kenya)

President William Ruto on Sunday night said he was ready to dialogue with Generation Z on Space X.

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Kenya: Ruto says borrowing only way to plug deficit | Africanews (Africanews English)

Kenyan President William Ruto has said that the country will resort to more borrowing to plug a budget deficit after the rejection of the finance bill that ...

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Kenya will be in more debt if taxes are not raised says Ruto ... (Businessday.ng)

William Ruto, the president of Kenya has said the country will be in more debts following the rejection of a finance bill that was ...

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How church leaders pushed Ruto to ban harambees (Daily Nation)

The President said harambees began as a noble idea, but their usefulness now hangs in the balance.

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Mudavadi's big gamble in ANC merger with Ruto party (The Star, Kenya)

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi and President William Ruto during a meeting of ANC and UDA at State House on June 19, 2024. Image: PCS.

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William Ruto Discloses He Asked Church Leaders to Ban Politicians ... (Tuko.co.ke)

President William Ruto has disclosed that he spoke to church leaders asking them to ban politicians from carrying out their politics at church pulpits.

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Ruto to Gen Z: I'll implement some of your recommendations (The Star, Kenya)

President William Ruto now says that he will implement some of the recommendations set forth by the young people of Kenya. According to the President, ...

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Engage with your deputy for stability of nation - Ruto urged (The Star, Kenya)

Mustafa Maalim said as it stands, Ruto has no option other than engaging Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua for a candid conversation to find a longstanding ...

Kenya: No Evidence the UN Cautioned Kenyan President William ... (AllAfrica.com)

IN SHORT: The deadly anti-tax protests in Kenya have made headlines around the world. But the United Nations has not warned Kenyan president William Ruto ...

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Don't torch Kenya! Ruto's plea to Gen Z amid fresh protests (Capital FM Kenya)

NAIROBI, Kenya July 2 – “My sons and daughters, we have a country to keep; it is the only home we have,” President William Ruto passionately urged the young ...

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Inside Pan-African human rights defenders' letter to President Ruto (The Standard)

Four hundred African Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) have written to President Ruto urging him to prevent further violation of the rights of peaceful ...

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William Ruto: Kenya will borrow more after finance bill withdrawn (BBC News)

The president said he would withdraw the bill containing controversial tax hikes last Wednesday after deadly protests which saw parliament set on fire. But on ...

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Kenya Will Need to Borrow More After Axing Tax Hikes - Ruto (AllAfrica.com)

Kenyan President William Ruto said Nairobi will have to borrow billions to tackle Kenya's sovereign debt. He said he was not at fault for the deaths of ...

President Ruto Reveals Govt Will Borrow Ksh1 Trillion to Finance ... (Kenyans.co.ke)

President William Ruto has disclosed that his government will take stringent measures to fund the national budget after the Finance Bill 2024 was withdrawn.

Kenya will be in more debt if taxes are not raised says Ruto ... (Businessday.ng)

William Ruto, the president of Kenya has said the country will be in more debts following the rejection of a finance bill that was ...

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