Is William Ruto the most disliked president in Kenya's history?
Summary
William Ruto, Kenya's president, is facing significant public protests and anger. Many Kenyans, who initially supported him, are now criticizing his leadership and calling for him to step down. This discontent cuts across different ethnic, religious, and social groups in Kenya.Key Facts
- William Ruto became president of Kenya with strong public support but now faces widespread criticism.
- Protests against his presidency started less than a year after he took office.
- Ten people have died in protests against his administration over the past year.
- Ruto questioned why similar protests did not occur under former Kenyan presidents.
- Ethnic unity protests have emerged, with slogans like "We are all Kikuyus" trending on social media.
- The Kikuyu ethnic group, which largely supported Ruto, showed signs of discontent due in part to the impeachment of Ruto's former deputy from the region.
- Analysts describe the current protests as "unprecedented," surpassing earlier political unrest during Kenya’s past regimes.
- Political analysts and academics suggest the public outcry is not unusual in moments of political crisis.
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