Another international event is said to have canceled Ruto’s invitation over his approach and response towards the Finance Bill protests in the country that saw several kenyans lose their lives.
The Global Peace Leadership Conference 2024 was set to be spearheaded by President William Ruto and other top African leaders from 25th. However, according to the organisers, President Ruto will not be in attendance due to his response to protests.
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“In light of recent events, we hereby announce that we have decided to CANCEL the Opening Ceremony of the Global Peace Leadership Conference 2024. The President of Kenya, H. E Dr. William Samoei Ruto will NOT be IN ATTENDANCE.”
The conference also took the opportunity to mourn the lives lost during the Finance Bill protests and asked those responsible to find a way to solve differences and build a better future that benefits kenyans.
“We mourn those who have died, pray for full recovery to those who were injured and hope for healing for this nation so that it can find a way forward towards a future that benefits all its people.”
This comes barely hours after another event set to be graced by Ruto in Kisumu was cancelled over insecurity after the Finance Bill Protests. Reports indicate that Nyanza International Investment Conference was being canceled over security alerts.
“In view of the prevailing situation in the country, we, the Organizing Committee of the Nyanza International Investment Conference, have come to a decision to postpone the conference until a later date.”
This comes as several organisations both nationally and internationally continue to call out the kenyan government on the manner in which the police handled peaceful protesters with several protesters reported dead over the use of live bullets.
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However, President Ruto’s response has mantained that the protests were being funded and that the actions witnessed on Tuesday were treasonous and that his government will respond appropriately.