Are CSs, governors in New York necessary? Inside Ruto’s UNGA delegation and growing taxpayer backlash
President William Ruto’s decision to travel to New York for the 81st United Nations General Assembly with seven Cabinet Secretaries, alongside governors and other senior government officials, has opened a fresh debate over the cost of government, efficiency and whether Kenya’s international engagements are being matched by adequate accountability at home. Kenya’s participation in UNGA […]
In a recent protest in New York City, Nigerian activist Omoyele Sowore joined demonstrators calling for an end to the conflict in Gaza. The 2027 presidential candidate expressed his concerns about alleged human rights abuses by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a post on his official X account. Sowore stated, "Yes, today in New York, I joined the Free Palestine protest.
No justice, no peace! #FreePalestine!" He emphasized that the situation in Gaza is a humanitarian crisis and condemned Israel's actions. Multiple protests against Netanyahu occurred in New York on Thursday as he addressed the UN General Assembly. Over 100 people were arrested during the protest, with thousands of demonstrators demanding accountability for Israel's war on Gaza and an end to U.S. military support.
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