FORGOTTEN HISTORY: 16 | History Defined

Kenyans struggle to make ends meet despite election promises

Kenya’s president William Ruto has acknowledged that his government is having a tough time in delivering what it promised in the campaign leading up to the elections.

Radio France Internationale · Nov 13, 2023

William Ruto's first year: he promised to make life easier for Kenyans, but things got worse

It’s more than a year since President William Ruto was sworn into office as Kenya’s fifth president. He assumed power at a time when Kenya was beset by rising food and fuel prices, high unemployment and a worrying debt burden.

The Conversation · Nov 13, 2023

Visa-free travel for Africans: why Kenya and Rwanda have taken a step in the right direction

President William Ruto of Kenya recently announced that Kenya’s borders would be open to visitors from the entirety of Africa, with no visas required, by the end of 2023. He said

The Conversation · Nov 10, 2023

Rwanda announces visa-free travel for all Africans as continent opens up to free movement of people

Rwanda announced Thursday that it will allow all Africans to travel visa-free to the country, becoming the latest nation on the continent to announce such a measure aimed at boosting free movement of people

The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2023

King Charles’s ‘deep regret’ for colonial atrocities was a ‘miss’, Kenyans say

Rights groups repeat calls for apology while President William Ruto says ‘much remains to be done to achieve full reparations’

The Guardian - UK · Nov 2, 2023

King Charles’s visit to Kenya unearths memories of ‘unresolved injustices’

The monarch’s presence elicits mixed reactions among Kenyans even as he expresses regrets for colonial violence.

Al Jazeera · Nov 1, 2023

King Charles III says 'no excuse' for British colonial atrocities in Kenya

King Charles III said Tuesday there could be "no excuse" for British colonial atrocities against Kenyans as he visited the country. However, he stopped short of offering the apology that many Kenyans had been hoping for.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 31, 2023

King tells Kenyans of ‘greatest sorrow’ for past UK wrongdoings

Charles did not issue an apology for historical excesses during his speech at a banquet.

The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2023

King Charles to acknowledge ‘painful aspects’ of the past during Kenya state visit

The trip will mark Charles’s first visit to Kenya and the Commonwealth since he acceded to the throne last year

The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2023

King Charles arrives in Kenya for a state visit and will acknowledge ‘painful aspects’ of the past

The trip will mark Charles’ first visit to Kenya and the Commonwealth since he ascended to the throne last year

The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2023