The Africana Voice WEEK IN REVIEW SEPTEMBER 20
Dr. William Ruto was the bi winner of the week after being inaugurated the 5th President of the Republic of Kenya
NEWS
QUEEN ELIZABETH II STATE FUNERAL
QUEEN ELIZABETH II 1926 TO 2022
KENYAN FLAG REPLACED WITH EAC FLAG AT STATE HOUSE MAIN PORTICO
People are wondering if this is a mistake or the new order of flags, with the President Ruto and East African Community flag taking the center stage and the Kenyan flag relegated to a second portico at the periphery of the building.
KIGAME CRITIQUE’S RUTOS FOR OVERDOING RELIGION
Comedian Eric Omondi has also produced a viral skit poking fun on the The First Couple's religiosity. The Rutos have made their Christian faith central to their being. Supporters appreciate the fact that they're not afraid to practice their faith in public, but critics view it as a virtue signaling geared toward manipulating Kenyans into thinking about them positively. Others are wondering if their brand of Christianity might alienate non-Christian Kenyans.
RUTO’S PRESIDENCY OFF TO A ROUGH START AS SPIKE IN ENERGY COSTS ANGER KENYANS
The new administration is facing criticism from all quarters on day two in office after end energy subsidies put in place by the Kenyatta Admin to lower fuel and electricity prices. Ruto's allies have appealed for patience saying the subsidies were unsustainable in an ailing economy.
PRESIDENT WILLIAM RUTO’S INAUGURAL SPEECH
The 5th President of Kenya gave a rousing speech that was both a victory lap and a nod to his supporters, the Hustler Nation. Critics have pointed out the speech did not mention his policy on persons with disability, or provide a clear path for creating jobs for the youth, and expanding infrastructure building. He, however, received high praise for promising to create a Diaspora Cabinet position that would cater for matters affecting Kenyan abroad.
WILLIAM SAMOEI RUTO SWORN IN AS THE 5TH PRESIDENT OF KENYA, PLEDGES TO FULFILL CAMPAIGN PROMISES
William Samoei Ruto has promised to serve all Kenyans even those who did not vote for him. He committed to creating Diaspora ministry and work with IEBC to expand diaspora voting. In a conciliatory move, he tapped former President Uhuru Kenyatta to continue playing peace mediator role in the region. The speech reiterated most of his campaign pledges including the much anticipated Hustler Fund.
RAILA TURNS DOWN RUTO’S INAUGURATION INVITATION
Odinga blames IEBC for bungling the elections and Supreme Court making a ruling not based on law or facts.
RUTO’S KBC EXCLUSIVE INAUGURATION BROADCAST RAISES QUESTIONS ABOUT PRESS FREEDOM
Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC) was viewed as the government's mouthpiece during President Daniel Arap Moi's tenure and was seen as a government cheerleader even when the regime engaged in bad acts.
QUEEN ELIZABETH II IS DEAD
The Queen was 96. She became Queen at 25 after the death of her father King George IV. She learned of her father's death while on a Safari in Kenya
