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Ruto forced to eat humble pie as Gen Z protests escalate

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Anti-Finance bill protestors demonstrating outside ACK Church of Christ the King Pro-Cathedral in Nyahururu, Nyandarua County during the consecration and enthronement of Rev. Major Samson Mburu Gachath on June23,2024. President William Ruto and his deputy Rigathi Gachagua among other leaders attended. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard]

President William Ruto has caved into the demands of the country's new generation of adults now protesting against proposals of the Finance Bill 2024 saying he is open to dialogue.

Ruto and his deputy Rigathi Gachagua faced the wrath of the youth on Sunday outside the Anglican Church- Christ the King Pro-Cathedral in Nyahururu town where they were attending a Sunday service.

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