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The citizens want the embattled president to step down for a new government committed to “transparency, accountability, and good governance.”

As the political unrest and social upheaval that have enveloped Kenya for days continue, the citizens of the East Africa nation have now given President William Ruto a 48-hour ultimatum to resign.

The citizens want the embattled president to step down for a new government committed to “transparency, accountability, and good governance.”

The locals said that Ruto had changed and that they could no longer recognize him in a statement that has now gone viral on Twitter. “We no longer recognize William Ruto as the President of Kenya,” the statement said in part. We remember his presidency and demand that he step down right away and turn over power to the Kenyan people.

This statement has generated lots of engagement, underscoring widespread distrust and discontent among the citizens towards Ruto’s government.

The contentious finance bill, which called for tax increases, was withdrawn, but the public’s anger and widespread protests have not decreased. There was strong opposition to the bill, which was meant to handle Kenya’s debt of almost 10 trillion shillings ($78 billion), or roughly 70% of GDP. Ruto emphasized that there would be a large financial gap for vital development initiatives, such as those assisting teachers and farmers, in the absence of the tax rises. For a few months now, Kenyans have been battling economic instability, widespread corruption, and problems with government, which has resulted in rising living expenses and high unemployment rates.

The financial bill is the last straw as the citizens trooped to the street in protest against it as it could potentially worsen their socio-economic conditions if passed.

Scores of protesters took to the streets, expressing their dissatisfaction with the administration, which they describe as plagued by “incompetence, mismanagement, and a persistent failure to address the nation’s pressing needs.”

Kenyan police were said to have fired rubber bullets and tear gas at demonstrators while soldiers were deployed and roads leading to Ruto’s office at State House and parliament were blocked by police in anti-riot gear

The people of Kenya sent President William Ruto a 48-hour ultimatum, which is a strong sign of the nation’s widespread discontent and pressing need for change. The demand for resignation brings to light important problems with the current administration’s mishandling of the economy, corruption, and violations of human rights. Kenya is at a crossroads, and how the government and the larger community respond will decide the country’s

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